Gustie Basketball and Leadership Camps

Q1 What protocols are the camp following to ensure camper and staff safety?

A1 Currently, we are planning to run summer camps at 50% capacity unless and until it is deemed safe to run at higher capacity. Campers and staff will maintain 3 or more feet of physical distance from each other to the best of our ability while ensuring the basketball experience is not diminished.Hand sanitizer will be readily available.All restrooms and showers will be sanitized on a daily basis.

Q2 How will you keep campers physically distanced in all activities such as dining, activities, socializing, and swimming?

A2 Dining: the dining room is currently set-up to be three people per table. We will have assigned dining hall times to ensure capacity limitations are followed for all on campus. Evening Activities: We will be creating nightly activities for campers that utilize best practices while creating an enjoyable and memorable experience for the campers. We will maintain a 3 foot distance and utilize outdoors as much as possible.Dorms: We are limited to two people per room. Basketball: We are adjusting our practice plans, stations, drills, and games to adhere to MDH and Gustavus guidelines. Masking will be required during play. Swimming: We will be able to have scheduled time for our campers to be in the facility.

Q3 What is your policy on masking and hand hygiene?

A3 Campers are expected to be masked at all times in indoor spaces, including dining (except when they are eating), and in the gym. Campers may remove their mask when they are in the dorm room by themselves. Campers are expected to either wash their hands or use hand sanitizer upon entering and exiting indoor spaces.

Q4 What will happen if a camper is exposed to someone with COVID?

A4 If they have had exposure closer than 3 feet for longer than 15 minutes, they will be quarantined, you will be notified, and we will request you pick them up for the safety of all. This is one reason following protocol, physical distancing, and mask wearing is so important for all campers and staff.If camp staff learns of a positive COVID case, we will investigate any possible close contacts to the person who tested positive. A close contact is defined by the MDH as a person who was within 6 feet for 15 minutes within the 48 hours before the test date or 48 hours before symptoms started. MDH guidance currently says that all close contacts need to quarantine for 14 days. If a camper is determined to be a close contact, they will be moved to a quarantine space until they are picked up later that day to go home.

Q5 What happens if a camper has COVID symptoms?

A5 Each day campers will be expected to review a list of possible COVID symptoms. If symptoms start, the camper will need to be removed from activities and be away from others.The emergency contact person listed on the registration will be notified immediately. Your child (or any child who shows symptoms) will be moved to a quarantine area until it is determined if they need to leave camp or if they will be able to stay.

Q6 What happens if just before coming to camp a camper has symptoms, is a close contact, or has a COVID test?

A6 A camper should not come to camp if they have any COVID symptoms that cannot be explained, have a recent known exposure and are in quarantine, or are awaiting COVID test results.

Q7 What happens if a camp staff member gets COVID?

A7 If a camp staff member is experiencing COVID symptoms they will be tested and remain in isolation until test results are returned. If the test results are negative, they will return to work when symptoms improve.If a camp staff member is exposed as a close contact to someone who tested positive, they will be tested and remain in quarantine for 14 days. If a camp staff member tests positive for COVID, contact tracing will determine any close contacts and the staff member will remain in isolation for 10 days.

Q8 What precautions are in place before my child/family or myself arrives?

A8 Dorm rooms and public spaces will be sanitized before each camp. Hand sanitizer will be readily available in entrances and exits. Campers will sign a statement saying they will not attend camp if they have had any symptoms of COVID, a known COVID exposure, or a positive test in the previous two weeks

Q9 If available, will vaccination be required?

A9 Currently, we are not requiring vaccination prior to attending camp. We are STRONGLY encouraging all staff members to be fully vaccinated prior to the start of camp.

Q10 What can we do as campers before arriving?

A10 We would like for you to limit activity around groups that cannot be physically distanced and wearing masks in the two weeks prior to camp, and be tested for COVID where it is available within two days of arriving to camp, since carriers can be asymptomatic.

Q11 Should my camper bring their own sanitizer and masks?

A11 Please bring your own masks. We will have hand sanitizing stations but not personal hand sanitizers for campers. Masks should be worn over the nose and mouth.

Q12 What about testing?

A12 We are hopeful the U.S. has rapid testing availability plus access to a vaccine by the start of summer. If not, anyone who would be sick in the two weeks prior to camp will be expected not to attend for the sake of others.

Q13 What is the refund policy if a camp is cancelled?

A13 If an entire camp is cancelled due to COVID, you will receive a full refund, minus an administrative fee.

Q14 What is the refund policy if a camper is sick or in quarantine two weeks prior to camp?

A14 The regular refund policy will apply with a doctor’s note.

Q15 What is the refund policy if a camper has to leave camp early due to COVID?

A15 Leaving camp early will not result in a refund unless it is due to staff exposure, then the refund will be prorated.