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Thanks for starting this discussion. I think many camps are in the same place as you – discussing the options for their immunization policy. Some camps are leaning heavily toward requiring the COVID vaccine just as they do the tetanus shot. Other camps want all their staff to be fully vaccinated but are then having more flexibility in their camper population.
If camps don’t require campers to be vaccinated, will they continue to have a robust testing program (at the time and expense of each camper)? Does this impact camp fees to offset costs for continuing to perform COVID tests onsite?
Now that most every individual in the age range to attend camps (may be a few exceptions in children <5 yr who attend day camp) has access to vaccination, I think we will see a shift in these policies to protect the camp communities. I would encourage you to investigate what the school policies are in your camp’s area and see what they will be doing. Many camps follow the state/school requirements with their policies as well.
Keep up the good discussion. Love to hear more.
Tracey Gaslin