Summer Camp Health & Safety

Home Summer Camp Health & Safety

Camper Safety Is Our #1 Priority

We are delighted to welcome campers back to Dwight this summer with extensive health and safety protocols in place. Compiled based on information gathered from education and health experts. Our school has been in full time in-person classes since August 29, 2020 and we have had a successful school and CAMP year with our safety procedures in place.

The safety of our camp attendees and staff is and will always be our highest priority. We are committed to reducing the potential COVID-19 spread by following guidance from the NYC Department of Health and the American Camp Association.

Daily Screenings

Everyone will have a temperature check by thermal-scan camera or non-contact thermometer and will be asked to put on their face covering before boarding the Dwight shuttle, school buses, and prior to entering school buildings.

Ventilation

We hired an expert engineer to review all locations and provide suggestions for where and how to improve air flow/ventilation with COVID-19 in mind. With their guidance, we have:

Upgraded our entire HVAC system with Merv filters, and hired a specialized firm to replace all filters four times per year and check AC/ventilation units
Made adjustments so that all windows in Main Campus (CPW) buildings can be opened
Ensured all rooms without windows have the best possible air circulation
Purchased new Mitsubishi AC units
Purchased HEPA air purifiers with UV sanitizers for all classrooms, offices, and bathrooms

Smaller Groups

We will limit campers’ group size and will have two full-time counselors with each group. We will limit the number of large camp gatherings.

No large camp gatherings
No outside venders or parents allowed inside the school or athletic center

Facility Cleaning Measures

In addition to meeting local and state mandates, under the direction of our COVID-19 Project Manager, we implemented the following in all facilities:

An ample supply of school-related PPE, including surgical face masks, cloth face masks, face shields, hats with removable shields, isolation gowns, and gloves
Classrooms and common areas are stocked with a COVID Kit, containing gloves, surgical face masks, a non-contact thermometer, hand sanitizing wipes, and vomit bags
Consistent deep cleaning of all facilities throughout each school day, utilizing ECOLAB as the main disinfectant, with the addition of an outside contractor to provide additional capacity to our Maintenance team
Installation of signage, outlining social distancing parameters and hygiene requirements, including frequent handwashing
A portable hand disinfection station for everyone entering the building; a staff member oversees hand disinfection for those entering after temperature checks and will also ensure that masks are worn upon entering the school

Restroom Modifications

Signage indicating the maximum capacity is posted on restroom doors
Wherever possible, to comply with ADA regulations, Dwight installed barriers between toilets and sinks to reduce the risk of aerosolization in bathrooms that are not single-use facilities
Toilets were refitted with lidded seats; signage behind each toilet reminds all to close lids before flushing

Camp Bus Boarding Policies and Procedures

2022 bussing policies will be updated upon DOH (Depart of Health) recommendations.

Camp Staff Safety Training

15+ hours of pre-camp training for each staff member
Camp nurse on site at all times camp is in operation
Training content and safety protocols developed with industry and subject matter experts, led by Dwight’s own COVID-19 Manager
Strict symptom management including quarantine, communication, tracing, and post-illness protocol will be enforced
Quarantine area – separate from the school health office