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2021
Overnight Summer Camp
Operational Plan and COVID-19 Safety Plan
-working document-
-established through the “Ministry of Health COVID-19 Guidance: Overnight Camps”.
Version dated June 11, 2021
-this document may be updated from time to time based upon Ministry of Health guidance, without notice-Camp Muskoka Summer Camp Operational Plan and COVID-19 Safety Plan
Contents
Covid Safety Plan for Workplace ..................................................................................... 2
Camp Muskoka Summer Camp Details .......................................................................... 4
Summer Camp Operational Overview ......................................................................... 4
Screening Procedures ................................................................................................. 5
Pre-Arrival ................................................................................................................. 5
Arrival ....................................................................................................................... 5
On-Site ..................................................................................................................... 5
Accommodations - Campers ........................................................................................ 6
Accommodations – Staff .............................................................................................. 6
Meals ........................................................................................................................... 6
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner ............................................................................................ 6
Snacks / Tuck ........................................................................................................... 7
Physical Distancing and Mask Policy ........................................................................... 7
Handwashing and Sanitization ..................................................................................... 8
Activities and Precautions ............................................................................................ 8
Area-Specific Safety, Cleaning, and Disinfection Protocols ....................................... 12
Office & Birdhouse Office ....................................................................................... 12
Staff Washrooms .................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance Building ............................................................................................. 12
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Covid Safety Plan for Workplace
1. Drew “Pike” Black, Camp Director, is Camp Muskoka’s Compliance Officer, responsible
for the implementation of our COVID-19 safety plan (as described in the Reopening
Ontario Act and/or its Regulations, as amended) and its compliance, as well as the
implementation and compliance with all required and recommended occupational health
and safety and infection prevention and control measures.
2. Camp Muskoka encourages a ‘work from home’ program for workers where reasonably
possible, to reduce the number of workers exposed to the workplace.
3. Camp Muskoka conducts daily active screening, using an online questionnaire, for all
workers and campers attending the camp. Screening occurs before a worker or camper
arrives on-site at the beginning of their day. Camp Muskoka also performs COVID-19
Rapid Testing (nasal) with provided test kits. Rapid testing occurs when a staff member
or camper arrives to camp on their first day of their contract / camp session and continues
for employees twice per week. For campers, Rapid Testing (nasal) will be conducted one
other time during the same week, if inventory of test kits are available. Workers or campers
with COVID-19 symptoms, or who have been identified as a close contact of a person
diagnosed with COVID-19, will be immediately excluded from work / the camp program
and will self-isolate and seek assessment and testing. Workers and campers who do not
pass the pre-screening are advised to follow our on-site summer medical team’s
instructions and public health guidelines regarding self-isolation and testing requirements
for themselves and members of their household / camp accommodations / cabin. Active
screening documents are stored in accordance with provincial guidelines, by Camp
Muskoka’s Human Resources employee, Marnie “Spirit” Stora. Rapid testing reporting is
completed on-line, as directed by The Chamber of Commerce and will follow additional
reporting guidelines as directed.
4. Physical distancing is required by at least 2 metres throughout the workplace, where
reasonably possible, and during eating and rest periods. One-way walkways and
workflows are provided where applicable to reduce the potential for and occurrence of
close physical interaction between individuals, including between workers.
5. Physical barriers (such as Plexiglas) will be used where reasonably possible, in
environments where physical distancing cannot take place. Physical distancing is
preferable to the use of barriers where reasonably possible.
6. Indoor areas of the premises, which is accessible to workers/campers, each person will
wear a face covering in a manner that covers their mouth, nose and chin, and as best as
possible, maintains a physical distance of at least two metres from every other person,
unless they are in their cohort, while in the indoor area. A face shield alone is not
considered adequate covering of the face. Reasonable exceptions are permitted for
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those who cannot tolerate face coverings. Masks can be removed for eating and drinking
in the Dining hall, and when engaged in Sports in the Pavilion.
7. If a worker, or our summer medical staff is providing direct care to a suspect or
confirmed case of COVID-19, regardless of where in the premises this occurs, the
worker will wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). A point-of care risk
assessment will occur and at a minimum, PPE will include a medical mask and eye
protection. A face shield is not a replacement for a medical mask.
8. If a worker, in the course of providing a service indoors, is required to come within two
metres of another person who is not wearing a face covering and there is no separation
(by physical barrier) between the worker and the other person, the worker wears
appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). At a minimum, this includes a medical
mask and eye protection. A face shield is not a replacement for a medical mask.
9. Supplies and facilities are provided for adequate hand hygiene to take place in
work/program/activity and rest/eating areas within the workplace including the supply of
60-90% alcohol-based hand rub for workers and clients.
10. Appropriate infection prevention and control measures such as environmental cleaning
in all areas accessible to staff and campers, including washrooms, program/activity
areas, and other high-touch surfaces (i.e. doorknobs, light switches, accessible buttons,
etc.) are taken. See “area specific safety, disinfection, and safety protocols” for more
information.
11. When there is more than one individual per vehicle for driving associated with work, and
when unavoidable, face coverings (preferably medical masks) are supplied to and used
by each individual, ensure distancing to the degree most possible, and ensure the use of
increased ventilation to the outdoors (i.e. through a partially open window) in vehicles,
where possible.
12. The Facilities Manager and Maintenance staff conducts regular review of
heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in the workplace,
except motor vehicles, to ensure they are functioning and in good working order.
13. Accurate and updated contact information for all workers and campers (and
clients if prescribed in the Reopening Ontario Act and/or its Regulations, as
amended) is available to be produced to SMDHU within 24 hours of request from
SMDHU in support of case management and contact tracing requirements for
COVID-19.
14. In addition to legislated requirements under the Occupational Health and Safety
Act, 1990, Camp Muskoka’s Compliance Officer will ensure any further
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instructions, directions and guidance provided by SMDHU, the Government of
Ontario and/or the Government of Canada pertaining to COVID-19 are followed.
This may include ensuring adherence to isolation orders issued to employees,
ensuring the required public health measures such as active screening and
physical distancing are always maintained within a workplace and supporting all
aspects of investigations and outbreak management related to communicable
diseases, including COVID-19, conducted by SMDHU.
Camp Muskoka Overnight Summer Camp Details
Overnight Summer Camp Operational Overview
• Each cabin group will contain 20 campers, and 5 staff.
• Cabin groups will function as independent cohorts for meals, activities, washroom use,
tuck, and all other aspects of camp.
• Camp will function on its traditional one-week schedule with campers arriving on Sunday
afternoons and many departing the following Saturday.
• Programs will be prescheduled on a weekly rotation to ensure appropriate distance
between cohorts.
• Once staff have arrived at Camp Muskoka, they will remain in the Camp Muskoka
bubble for the duration of their employment.
• Camp will utilize 4 cabins for boys, and 6 cabins for girls.
• Camp will utilize 5 tents for boys and 5 tents for girls for the LIT program.
• Cougar Lodge will no longer be used as camper accommodations but will instead be
used as an isolation facility.
• Counselling staff will travel with their campers to prescheduled activities.
• Program heads will set up and facilitate activities with the assistance of counselling staff.
• Camp will utilize 2 separate mealtimes to appropriately space and distance Pine Hall
during meals.
• Any interactions outside of a cohort will require the use of masks, social distancing and
be in an outdoor environment.
• Each cabin will have a cabin head and 4 other staff consisting of counsellors and/or
C.I.T.s.
• Specific Program areas will have a dedicated program head. Some program heads may
be responsible for more than 1 program area. Program heads will observe the same
protocol as any staff interacting with people outside of their cohorts, using PPE, and
using appropriate physical distancing.
• Once staff are on site, they will remain in the Camp Muskoka bubble for the duration of
their employment.
• Staff will remain with their campers throughout their day including travel to and from
activities, during activities, between activities and during meals.
• Staff will be given one 24-hour period off per week as well as a rotation of periods off
regularly throughout the week.
• Staff will also receive rotating periods off throughout the week.
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• Staff will be asked to remain onsite within the Camp Muskoka bubble during days and
period off times.
• An on-site staff only location will be available to allow staff to get some distance and
privacy from campers during their days off. All covid policies and practices will be
followed in this location.
Screening Procedures
Pre-Arrival
All staff and campers are requested to limit their exposures to the greatest extent (limiting
contact with individuals outside their immediate household) 14 days prior to arrival at camp.
Camp Muskoka will provide a template for a written attestation to bring on arrival day. The
purpose of this attestation is to indicate that individuals have taken all reasonable measures to
limit their exposures for the 14 days prior to their arrival. Camp Muskoka recommends each
staff and camper visit their local participating pharmacy to have a COVID PCR test within 72
hours of their arrival to camp and bring a printout of the negative results upon arrival, if you can.
Prior to scheduled arrival, individuals are also sent an on-line active pre-screening that they
must fill out. One pre-screening submission is required per person. Parents/guardians may
complete a screening form on behalf of children. The pre-screening is based on provincial
screening guidelines and is subject to change if the provincial guidelines change.
All pre-screening forms will be reviewed prior to staff and campers arriving on site, and anyone
who does not meet the required screening criteria will be informed they cannot come to camp,
and that they should follow Public Health guidance regarding self-isolation, and testing for
themselves, members of their household, etc.
Arrival
Before being permitted to enter main camp, as staff and campers arrive on site they will be
asked if any of the answers to the pre-screening questionnaire have changed since the morning
and will be given a rapid test (nasal). Parents/guardians may assist or conduct the nasal swab
for their children. If conditions have changed and/or if individuals show symptoms of COVID-19
and/or the Rapid Test shows a positive test result, they will be informed they are not permitted
to enter main camp, and that they should follow Public Health guidance regarding self-isolation,
and testing for themselves, members of their household, etc.
On-Site
All staff and campers will complete active screening when they wake up, or if staff live off-site,
before coming to camp every day. Rapid tests (nasal) will be conducted twice weekly for all
staff. For campers, Rapid Testing (nasal) may be conducted one other time during the same
week, if inventory of test kits are available through the Ministry of Health.
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Accommodations - Campers
Cabins: There are 10 cabins available for camper accommodations. Each cabin will
accommodate a maximum of 20 campers and 5 staff. This will create a cabin cohort. Each
cabin is equipped with heating, air conditioning, ceiling fans, functional windows, washrooms,
showers, sinks. Campers and Staff assigned to a cabin are to use the washrooms and showers
in their own cabin only. No other facilities will be available for their use.
Leadership Village: There are 10 camper tents, 8 staff tents, and washroom facility. Each
camper tent will accommodate 4 individuals. Each staff tent will accommodate a maximum of 2
staff. The entirety of the Leadership Village of 40 campers and their staff will create a cohort.
Campers and Staff assigned to the Leadership Village are to use the washrooms and showers
in the village only. No other facilities will be available for their use.
All cabins and the Leadership Village are provided with cleaning products and are encouraged
to regularly wipe down high-touch surfaces.
Accommodations are cleaned and sanitized daily. High touch surfaces are cleaned and
sanitized a minimum of twice per day. Accommodations will be ‘fogged’ by a COVID
disinfectant after camper departures and before camper arrivals.
Accommodations – Staff
Staff have a bunkie or a tent and those assigned to that specific staff accommodation will create
a cohort. Staff are responsible for the cleaning and disinfection of their own accommodations.
Accommodations are cleaned and sanitized daily. High touch surfaces are cleaned and
sanitized a minimum of twice per day
Staff can use assigned, staff only washrooms. Staff must sanitize washroom and shower before
and after each use. Cleaning supplies will be provided by housekeeping staff.
Meals
Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Will be served in our dining hall, Pine Hall. There will be two (2) meal services for each meal, to
ensure physical distancing between cabin cohorts and staff cohorts. Each cabin cohort will be
assigned a dedicated table during their complete stay. 2 Metre distancing between cohorts and
dining tables will always be maintained. Masks are required by everyone in the dining hall
except while eating. Handwashing will be completed by everyone, immediately upon entering
the building. Alcohol based hand-rub dispensers will be positioned at each food station.
Food service will be served. A cabin cohort will be called to the food station, where the staff of
that cabin cohort will serve the campers of said cabin cohort. They will have dedicated service
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spoons and tongs for their cohort only. Once a cohort has been served and seated, another
cabin cohort will be called, to serve.
Any staff not assigned to a cabin will be served by a kitchen staff member.
All tables are provided with cleaning products and are cleaned and sanitised after each use.
The dining hall is cleaned and sanitized before and after each meal service. High touch surfaces
are cleaned and sanitized a minimum of twice per day.
Snacks / Tuck
There is a morning snack of whole fruit in the morning and there is Tuck (candy) served in the
afternoon. Snack and Tuck is to be consumed at each individually assigned cabin, comprised
of the cohort. Snack and Tuck will be packed in Milk Crates (dedicated and labelled by cabin).
Each cabin milk crate will be picked up by a member of the cabin and taken to their cabin.
Snack crates are to be picked up and returned to Pine Hall, including any waste. Tuck crates
are to be picked up and returned to the Tuck Shop, including any waste. 2 Metre distancing
between cohorts will always be maintained. Handwashing will be completed by everyone, prior
to snack and tuck, at their cabin. Alcohol based hand-rub dispensers are available at each
cabin. Milk crates will be sanitised after each use.
Staff of that cabin cohort will serve the campers of said cabin cohort. They will have dedicated
service spoons and tongs for their cohort only.
Cabins are provided with cleaning products and snack areas are cleaned and sanitised after
each use.
Staff not assigned to a cabin will also have their snack and tuck in a cohort milk crate, per their
assigned accommodations. Each staff cohort milk crate will be picked up by a member of the
cohort. Snack crates are to be picked up and returned to Pine Hall, including any waste. Tuck
crates are to be picked up and returned to the Tuck Shop, including any waste. 2 Metre
distancing between cohorts will always be maintained. Handwashing will be completed by
everyone, prior to snack and tuck, at their assigned washroom. Alcohol based hand-rub
dispensers are available throughout camp in public areas. Milk crates will be sanitised after
each use.
Physical Distancing and Mask Policy
All camper and staff are required to keep at least 2 metres from anyone who is not a part of their
cohort/cabin group for the duration of their stay. This is to ensure the safety and well-being of all
campers and staff. In some situations, masks will be required by staff and campers. When
participating in activities or events indoors, masks must be worn, except when eating/drinking,
and participating in activities as a cohort. Campers and staff must bring their own masks for
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their personal use. Campers who are unable to follow this policy may be required to end their
stay early without a refund, staff may be terminated.
Handwashing and Sanitization
Handwashing and/or sanitizing will be required upon entry to any building or program area.
Each building and program area will have hand sanitizer that is ready to use for campers and
staff and will be re-filled on a regular basis.
Activities and Precautions
Camp Activities will be offered in accordance with safety guidelines based on Public Health
guidance. Cabin cohorts will travel to and from activities using multiple trails and walkways to
ensure there is singe use per cohort or physical distancing of 2 metres between cohorts. Masks
may be required when traveling. Masks must be worn by participants and staff in any situation
where physical distancing of 2 metres is not maintained when interacting with individuals
outside their cabin cohort (ie Activity Instructor).
Canoe, Kayak, and Stand-Up Paddleboard
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the Wharf area. All participants will sanitize
their hands before entering the wharf area. If more than one cohort would like access to the
area, they will wait, upon the instructions of the Wharf head, before they are allowed to enter the
wharf boat loading area. The second cohort can access the boats after the first cohort has left
the area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize all boats.
• Sanitize all paddles.
• Sanitize al life jackets.
Archery
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed at each archery range. When they arrive, they
will be asked to sanitize their hands before touching any of the equipment.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Disinfect all bows.
• Disinfect all arrows.
Climbing Wall
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed at the climbing wall. When they arrive, they will
be asked to sanitize their hands before touching any of the equipment. Once hands are
sanitized and masks are on, they will then put on their safety equipment - harnesses and
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helmets. The instructor, who will be wearing a mask, will check to make sure the equipment is
being used properly and then tell them to approach the wall. They will be reminded not to grab
the actual rope itself, which will not be disinfected regularly due to manufacturer limitations. The
guest will do their climb, and when they return to the ground, they will be asked to sanitize their
hands once again before removing their mask or any of their equipment.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
Spray and wipe used harnesses with an isopropanol solution of 70% to 100% 1
• Spray and wipe used helmets with an isopropanol solution of 70% to 100% 2
• Spray and wipe all holds with an isopropanol solution of 70% to 100%.
Flyboarding
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed at this program area, and only one camper at a
time will be on the Flyboard.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Disinfect all surfaces on the jet ski.
• Disinfect all used flyboard equipment.
• Disinfect all boots.
Beach and Swim Area
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed to access each designated area of the beach or
main swim area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Disinfect all ladders, or equipment used.
• Disinfect all surfaces used.
Mountain Biking
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed to use the Mountain bikes. When they arrive,
they will be asked to sanitize their hands before touching any of the equipment.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Disinfect all bikes.
• Disinfect all helmets.
Music
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed to use the recording studio. When they arrive,
they will be asked to sanitize their hands before touching any of the equipment. As this is an
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indoor activity, masks may be required by cabin groups/cohorts, and staff. Whenever possible,
windows and doors will be open for ventilation/air flow. Singing is not permitted indoors.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Disinfect all instruments and microphones.
• Disinfect all doorknobs, chairs and surfaces used in the recording studio.
• Fog the studio with covid destroying mist.
Outdoor Pursuits
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed to participate at outdoor pursuits.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Disinfect all program materials and tools.
• Disinfect all surfaces used in session.
Arts and Crafts
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the arts and crafts area. All participants will
sanitize their hands before entering the arts and crafts area. All materials provided for the
activity will either be discarded or sanitized after each use once the activity is completed.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize all tools used for the activity (scissors, markers, etc.)
• Sanitize all surfaces used by the cohort (tables, chairs, etc.)
Land sports
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the land sports area. All participants will
sanitize their hands before they enter the land sports area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize any and all equipment used during the activity.
• Sanitize any surfaces interreacted with during the activity.
Low Ropes and CM Blanket
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the low ropes area. All participants will sanitize
their hands before they enter the low ropes area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• sanitize all equipment and surfaces.
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Fishing
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the fishing area. All participants will sanitize
their hands before entering the fishing area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize all fishing rods and equipment.
• Sanitize any surfaces/materials that were used.
Forest games
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the forest games area. All participants will
sanitize their hands before entering the forest games area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize any equipment used during the activity.
• Sanitize any surfaces used during the activity.
Basketball/Dodgeball
Only one cabin cohort at a time will be allowed in the indoor pavilion area. All participants will
sanitize their hands before entering the pavilion.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize any equipment used during the activity.
• Sanitize any surfaces used during the activity.
• Sanitize the doors/ exits and entrances used.
There is no reason why anyone outside the cohort should be in the building at the time of cohort
use, except in an emergency.
Camp Fire Areas
Only one cabin cohort at a time will use each campfire designated area. All participants will
sanitize their hands before entering the campfire area.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
• Sanitize any equipment used.
• Sanitize all benches and surfaces used around the campfire.
Table Sports/Tetherball
Only one cabin cohort at a time will use the table sports area at a time. All participants will
sanitize their hands before participating in the activity.
To be done by the program head after the cabin cohort departs:
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• Sanitize any equipment used.
• Sanitize all benches and surfaces used.
Tabletop games
Tabletop games will be provided in cabin for cohort/cabin group use. At the conclusion of each
camp session the games will be discarded.
Area-Specific Safety, Cleaning, and Disinfection Protocols
Common areas and frequently touched surfaces
Regularly cleaned and disinfected by the housekeep staff, at minimum twice daily.
Accommodations
Cleaned and sanitized daily. High touch surfaces are cleaned and sanitized a minimum of twice
per day. Camper accommodations will be ‘fogged’ by a COVID disinfectant after camper
departures and before camper arrivals.
Pine Hall (Dining Hall)
All dining tables are provided with cleaning products and are cleaned and sanitised after each
use. The dining hall is cleaned and sanitized before and after each meal service. High touch
surfaces are cleaned and sanitized a minimum of twice per day.
Main Office & Birdhouse Office
Minimum twice daily, disinfect all doors, door handles, and light switches in the office, vacuum
floors. Office staff are responsible for disinfecting their individual workstations and emptying
their garbage. Office staff do not share workstations. Office access is limited to office staff only.
Washrooms
Minimum twice daily, sweep/Vacuum floors, Empty garbage bins, Refill supplies as needed
(toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, cleaning supplies), Disinfect exterior doors and handles,
disinfect toilets and handles, disinfect sinks, including faucets, taps, and handles, Disinfect
showers, including faucets, taps, and handles, Disinfect light switches, Disinfect paper towel
dispenser, Disinfect toilet paper dispenser.
Maintenance Building
To be done daily by maintenance team: Disinfect door and handles, disinfect light switches,
disinfect any other commonly touched surfaces, at a minimum, twice daily. Maintenance
building access is limited to maintenance staff only.
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