Covid Safety Plan for Summer Camp

Headquartered in Los Angeles, CA with a camp site at Mountain Center, CA (near Idyllwild), Camp Woodcraft is governed by California, Los Angeles County and Riverside County laws, codes and requirements to operate camp.

As an American Camp Association (ACA) accredited camp, we follow ACA requirements, and guidelines provided by local County Public Health Departments. Changes in guidance from public officials may require or allow adjustments to policies outlined here. 

For camp staff, vaccination is required. For campers, vaccination is recommended but not required. PCR Tests are required for all campers prior to arrival. This policy is subject to change based on current infection rates and LA County Health recommendations.

Yes. During the summers of 2021 and 2022, Camp Woodcraft successfully hosted over 250 campers over the course of 4 sessions with zero on-site transmission amongst campers.

During the academic year, we also operate in-person programming K-12 students throughout the pandemic in partnership with local school districts. We have experienced zero on-site transmission during our programming and our safety protocols have been refined throughout. Many of our camp staff have been leading these programs at schools and have experience developing engaging programs while adhering to COVID-19 compliance per public guidelines.

Our health center will conduct any check-ins with campers in an outdoor and discrete area when permissible. The indoor health center will be used as needed and will be separate from isolation areas. Check-in areas will be in different areas.

Two health care workers will be on-site and available 24/7 to campers and staff to administer first aid, medications, and general care as needed. In the event of a suspected Covid-19 case, a health care worker will oversee isolation per current guidelines.

For illnesses and medical emergencies requiring additional assistance, we follow appropriate EMS procedures. The closest hospital is approximately one hour from camp, with emergency helicopter transportation available if needed for a faster transport time.

Camp Woodcraft is running at partial capacity during the summer, and plans to host 120 campers per week.  This summer our counselor to camper ratio is 1:8.  

Any camper coming into California from another state will need to comply with Camp Woodcraft’s Covid policies and have a negative Covid-19 test result.

All camp registrations require a 25% deposit that is refundable if state or local guidelines or low enrollment prevents camp from operating during the week(s) for which your child is registered or if your child is unable to attend due to illness or a recent Covid-19 exposure experienced by a member of your household.

If the operational guidelines of camp should substantially change from what is presented within these FAQ’s, camp staff may offer a window of refunds immediately after those guidelines are announced.

For camp staff, vaccination is required. For campers, vaccination is recommended but not required. PCR Tests are required for all campers prior to arrival. This policy is subject to change based on current infection rates and LA County Health recommendations.

No. Though highly recommended, campers are not required to be vaccinated.

All camp staff will be vaccinated prior to attending camp. 

Yes. Campers and staff are expected to provide a negative Covid-19 result, dated less than 3 days prior to their arrival at camp. We will also be asking families and staff to self-monitor for two weeks prior to arrival at camp and follow all safety precautions leading up to their registered week.

Further details will be made available in the parent guide that will be e-mailed once your campers registration is confirmed.

No. Campers are not required to quarantine prior to attending camp.

Campers and staff are expected to provide a negative Covid-19 result, dated less than 3 days prior to their arrival at camp. We will also be asking families and staff to self-monitor for two weeks prior to arrival at camp and follow all safety precautions leading up to their registered week.

Yes. All of camp staff will be fully vaccinated before their first day camp staff training, which takes place the month prior to the start of camp. Camp staff will undergo health checks, honor current safety protocols, and be tested prior to camp as well. 

Campers and staff are required to wear a mask in the dining hall in the serving area.

Campers and staff will need to be prepared to wear masks if needed due to exposure.

In all other instances, whether indoors or outdoors, masks are not required. 

Campers are placed into units or sleeping pods, with a ratio of 8 campers to 1 counselor. Every camper will stay with their assigned unit for the majority of activities to limit the amount of exposure to other campers in other units.

There will be opportunities for camp units to interact with one another during camp mingle and evening events within safety guidelines.

Dining Hall – Meals will be served with indoor and outdoor seating available. The indoor dining hall is well ventilated with high ceilings. All meals will be served by staff to reduce the number of utensils and surfaces being touched by campers and staff. The dining hall is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after every scheduled meal.

Restrooms – Restrooms are cleaned regularly throughout the day. Shower times will be scheduled for each unit to limit the number of campers utilizing the restrooms at a time.

Daytime Activities – Campers will remain in their units during daytime activities. Daytime activities include archery, rock wall climbing, arts & crafts, etc.

Evening Activities – During the evenings, multiple units may gather outdoors to participate in larger activities. Evening activities include campfires, dance party, scavenger hunt, night hikes, etc.

If an individual displays symptoms and tests positive at camp, the individual will be immediately isolated in the designated isolation room. The camp nurse and camp director will contact a physician or local health official to help determine appropriate next steps, including contact tracing and potential dismissal of the camper.

Parents will also be notified immediately if their child tests positive or was in close contact with someone who tested positive.

For more information about Camp Woodcraft, please visit our FAQ’s page.