Camper/Family Requirements Before Camp

1.    If your child is sick, anyone in your household is sick, or your child has been exposed to COVID-19 within the past 2 weeks prior to camp, you will need to contact us.  We can reschedule for another camp session or refund your money.    

2.    Health History Review:  A Health History was completed at the time of your online registration which included immunization status, medications, and health or dietary concerns.  A nurse may call you prior to drop-off if more information is deemed necessary.       

3.    72-Hour Pre-Camp Questionnaire: Will be emailed to you at least one week prior to your camp session.  Print out the form and turn in a hard copy or we will have a blank copy for you to fill out at the time of drop-off. 

MUST be signed by a parent or legal guardian

MUST be turned in at the time of drop-off

This form is REQUIRED to enter camp. 

4.    Train your child before camp:

In partnership with parents, we are asking parents to please instruct your child to certain safety guidelines before they come to camp. 

·      How to social distance

·      Sneeze and cough into their elbows

·      How to properly wash their hands 

·      How to avoid touching their faces

·      How to tell counselors when they are not feeling well

5.    Lice Checks:     We will not be conducting lice checks at camp due to social distancing protocols.  Please check your child prior to arrival to camp. Here is a helpful link with instructions.

6.    Please review the following:  A Healthy Camp Begins And Ends At Home

7.    Parents will transport their child to Camp Howard:

Due to social distancing requirements, we will not be able to utilize the busses to transport your children to camp.  A drop-off and pick-up schedule will be assigned prior to camp starting along with more specific driving instructions.

·      Campers should not ride to camp with people other than members of their household.   No carpooling.

·      Campers will be dropped off at camp by one parent.  All other family members must stay in their vehicles. 

·      Every camper will have their temperature checked and be evaluated for coughs.  Individuals with a fever over 100.4 should not be allowed to enter camp.

·      After a camper has been accepted into camp by the nurse their parent is free to leave camp. 

8.    Packing List **Please LABEL ALL ITEMS with child’s last name**

Packing Requirements

·      6 Masks (recommended, not mandatory)

·      6 changes of clean clothes

·      6 changes of night clothes

·      Hand Sanitizer

·      Plastic sack for dirty clothes

Suggested Packing List

CLOTHING

·       T-shirts

·      Sweater/Sweatshirt

·      Pajamas

·      Pants

·      Shorts (must be to mid-thigh or lower)

·       Skorts (mid-thigh or lower)

·      Skirts (mid-thigh or lower)

·       Swimsuit (no bikinis or speedos)

·      Underwear

·      Socks

·       Sturdy Shoes

·      Coat/Raincoat

·      Gloves/hat

TOILETRIES

·      Towels

·      Washcloths

·      Toothbrush

·      Toothpaste

·      Soap

·      Shampoo/conditioner

·      Deodorant

·      Hair brush (hair dryers not allowed)

·      Hand sanitizer

·      Lotions

·      Sun block

·      Insect repellent

OTHER

·      Medications (see requirements here)

·      Money for Camp Store

·      Sleeping Bag

·      Pillow

·      Flashlight

·      Water Bottle

·      Camp Howard logo wear

·      Digital or Disposable Camera (iPhones or other devices not allowed)

NOT ALLOWED

·      iPhones, iPads and all electronic devices

·      Weapons of any kind

·      Computer Games

·      Makeup

·      Hairdryers

·      Short shorts or tops

·      Open toed shoes, sandals, flipflops except for the shower

·      Bikinis or speedos

·      Clothing with sex, drug, alcohol, violence or other inappropriate slogans

·      Half-shorts, tube-tops, crop tops, low cut clothing