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What’s Your Camp’s Vaccination Policy? Last year’s measles outbreaks in the U.S. led camps to review rules.
By Jennifer Lesser Measles outbreaks across the country in 2019 prompted summer camps to look at how, or whether, they should accommodate vaccine-hesitant parents and could reassure parents of vaccinated children that they won’t be exposed to the disease. “Like everything else, the issue of what camps are doing about vaccinations falls on a bell curve — there are some camps doing very little and some are requiring detailed vaccination records to be updated on an annual basis,” explains Harry Rhulen, founder and CEO of Crisis Risk, a risk management company. He notes that, generally, corporate-owned camps enforce tighter vaccination restrictions than a smaller, family-owned camp that has been running for many years. “Sometimes these camps will tell me that they’ve been doing it a certain way for 100 years and haven’t had a problem, and our response is always one single word: ‘yet.’”
Impact of New York outbreak
Susie Lupert, executive director of the American Camp Association (ACA) of NY and NJ, says licensed summer camps in both states have to keep vaccination records and campers should be immunized according to state requirements or be able to present a medical or religious exemption. However, as a result of the measles outbreak in Brooklyn last year, camps contacted parents to encourage them to immunize their children and many camps refused to accept religious exemptions to protect the overall camp population from a measles outbreak. New Jersey schools and camps may have to follow suit; a pending bill would require all students attending public schools to be vaccinated,
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regardless of religious beliefs, health conditions, or any other exemptions that were previously accepted. The bill has angered some parents and is currently stalled in the legislature. “Last year was a unique summer for camps. Many had to revise their vaccination policy for the summer, only accepting campers and staff that were vaccinated for measles and if a camp did accept unvaccinated children, they were tracking the campers for symptoms,” Lupert explains. “Camp owners and directors were working closely with their healthcare staff to ensure they understood the symptoms of measles and that a procedure was in place to seek medical care if measles were suspected.”
“When it seems like nobody really wants to take a stand on the issue because it will draw the ire of many parents, it puts camps like ours in a precarious position.” Lupert says many camp directors reached out to the families who hadn’t vaccinated their children and told them that if they didn’t vaccinate for measles, their child would be unable to attend camp. “Surprisingly, many parents ended up vaccinating,” she recalls.
how to handle this issue, but we were unfortunately pretty much left on our own since there were no confirmed outbreaks in New Jersey,” he explains. “It was left up to camp directors to decide whether to tell families who have been with us for years that they’re no longer welcome in our camp community because their children aren’t vaccinated, at the risk of making other parents nervous.” The camp ultimately decided to make vaccinations mandatory, but consulted with its insurance company to come up with a compromise for one family of two unvaccinated campers — they had to take a blood test to prove that they weren’t carriers of any sort of communicable disease before they would be permitted to enroll. “The general rule for camps is to follow what public schools are doing, but when it seems like nobody really wants to take a stand on the issue because it will draw the ire of many parents, it puts camps like ours in a precarious position,” he adds. “My son battled leukemia, and every time he received another round
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According to Andy Pritikin, owner and director of Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown, NJ and past president of the ACA, many camps struggled to make a decision about vaccinations last summer and will continue to face challenges this season. “When we heard about the outbreak in New York last year, we were hoping for some sort of governmental decree in our state that would advise us
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Wilmington Friends School Summer Camps GIVE YOUR CHILD A GIFT OF A SECOND LANGUAGE DELE A SU HIJO EL REGALO DE UN SEGUNDO IDIOMA. Inspiring children to become joyful, confident, creative, bilingual learners, helping them develop a strong academic & cultural foundation in two languages Students engage by: • Investigating who they are and the role they play in a diverse society • Becoming strong community leaders and issue-based advocates • Developing a sense of global awareness and 21st Century skills Inspirando a los niños a que sean alegres, creativos y seguros de sí mismos, ayudándoles a desarrollar una base cultural y académica bilingüe. Los estudiantes se motivan por: • Investigar quienes son y el rol que juegan en una sociedad diversa • Ser fuertes líderes de su comunidad y protectores del bienestar social • Desarrollar un sentido global y de las habilidades del Siglo 21 4403 Lancaster Pike Bldg. #26 | Wilmington, DE 19805 (302) 351-8200 | academia.enrollment@academia.k12.de.us
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Thrilling adventures are in store for children at summer camps throughout the Delaware Valley in 2020! This camp directory includes an ample array of choices for all abilities, ages and interests. Navigate the directory by focusing on your preferences for: • Geographic area: Camps are grouped by county & outlying areas. • Category: Each description is prefaced by camp type — day, program, residential, special needs or travel. • Special features: See the key below. Find a searchable version at MetroKids.com/camps. Contact camps to express interest and mention you saw their listing in MetroKids.
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS 76ers Camps
Multiple Locations; 610-668-7676 director@sixerscamps.com • 76erscamps.com DAY The #1 Basketball Camp in the NBA celebrates our 36th Year! Fiveto 17-year-olds learn the drills the pros use to take their game to the next level. Age- and skill-specific fundamentals and development for beginners to advanced. Meet players, coaches and other NBA stars.
Arsenal USA Premier Soccer Camps
Multiple Locations; 610-922-8255 rjacobs@esfcamps.com • Arsenalsoccercampsusa.com DAY Arsenal USA premier soccer camps, for boys and girls ranging from ages 6–14, provide players of all skill levels an opportunity to improve their game and be immersed in “The Arsenal Way” philosophy that has helped develop some of the world’s best players.
Paris Saint-Germain Academy Soccer Camps USA
Multiple Locations; 610-922-8255 rjacobs@esfcamps.com • Psgacademysoccercampsusa.com DAY The Paris Saint-Germain Academy USA soccer camps, for boys and girls ranging from ages 6-14, provides players of all skill levels an opportunity to improve their game and be immersed in the same philosophy as the professional academies in Paris. Skill development, team play and team building are facilitated by European coaches.
Phillies Baseball Academy
Multiple Locations; 610-520-3400 campmail@philliescamps.com • Philliesacademy.com DAY Phillies Baseball Academy, the premier baseball camp experience for boys and girls, ages 6–14, offers top-notch instruction, behind-the-scenes tour of Citizens Bank Park and the chance to meet a Phillies player and coach.
YMCA of Delaware Day Camps
4 Locations Statewide; 302-239-2334 candy@delnature.org • Delnature.org DAY Children 3–15 connect with nature through hands-on, outdoor experiences with highly qualified instructors. Children try new activities, develop creativity and enjoy hiking, kayaking, cooking, harvesting, archery, farm animal care, nature photography, fishing, overnights, travel, explorations and dip netting. Staff are certified in first aid and CPR. CIT
Multiple Locations in DE & MD 302-221-9622 • Ysummercamp.org DAY, RESIDENTIAL The YMCA has been hosting camps for 100+ years. Our camps provide youth 5–17 with a safe environment to play, learn, grow and make new friends while fostering social, cultural, physical and emotional development. Options include: arts and crafts, sports, team-building, science and nature, music, teen leadership and more. Staff have background checks and first aid and CPR certification. ACA
Delaware State Parks Summer Day Camps
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Multiple Locations Rachel.rohm@delaware.gov • Destateparks.com/summercamps DAY Delaware State Parks’ camps are an opportunity for adventure, where your child can learn to rock climb, gain basic survival skills, explore history, practice being a naturalist, and more! Visit our website for a full camp list and registration information. CIT SN
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2020 Delaware Aerospace Academy
PO Box 125, Bear; 302-834-1978 dasef.outpost@verizon.net • DASEF.org DAY, PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL Hands-on training in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM), Grades 1–10. Day Academies: Full-day session offered at the Environmental Outpost in Smyrna, 585 Big Oak Rd.,19977. Destination Discovery (ocean creatures and dinosaurs): June 15–19. Four different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Sky and Beyond, Destination Space, Destination Flight and Destination Orbit, June 22–26. Residential Academies: Two different sessions offered the same week at the University of Delaware in Newark: Destination Moon and Destination Mars, July 5–10
Locations in Bear, Dover, Smyrna and Milford (Opening Soon), DE kidzenrollment@kidzink.net • KidzEarlyLearning.com DAY Our summer camp program is packed with many fun activities that include weekly field trips, weekly cooking activities, swimming, music and sports, CSI Thursdays and much more. 6am–6:30pm. Breakfast and afternoon snack included. 1 Songsmith Dr., Bear, 302-838-1500; 1703 Porter Rd., Bear, 302-838-5400; 645 W. North St., Dover, 302-730-4034; 2020 Summer Stage Dance and Theatre Camps 616 W. Glenwood Ave., Smyrna, 302-653-4034.
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New Castle County Summer Camps
Various locations in New Castle County, DE: Claymont, Middletown, New Castle, Newport, Newark, North Wilmington, DE; 302-395-5632 alexander.stephen@newcastlede.gov • Newcastlede.gov/camps DAY Recreation Camps: Full-day camps at five sites; Half-day camps at three sites. Fun weekly themes and field trips. Weekly swimming at full-day camps. Specialty Camps: Safety Town, full-day and half-day Sports Camps, ArtVentures, Musical Theatre, Fine Arts, Portfolio Building, Science Explorer STEM. CIT SN
723 Rue Madora, Ste. 4, Bear; 302-595-4160 info@delarts.com • DelArts.com DAY Two Summer Stock Camps in musical theatre with Candlelight Theatre in Arden, dance and acting camps in Bear, evening camps in art and music, and more! Day and evening programs for ages 5–14, beginner to advanced, including adult classes. Summer Ballet Maintenance and Dance Intensives for serious dancers. Pursue your passions at DelArts!
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Camp Directory A Tatnall Summer: Day Camps, Sports Camps, Swim Team
1501 Barley Mill Rd., Wilmington; 302-892-4347 atatnallsummer@tatnall.org • ATatnallSummer.org DAY The Tatnall School opens its 110-acre campus to the community June 22–August 21 with exciting new summer camps and classes serving children ages 3–grade 12. With half- and full-day offerings plus extended day, Tatnall provides a variety of activities, including sports, swimming, science, music, arts, computer design, and more. CIT
Brandywine Zoo Camp
1001 North Park Dr., Wilmington; 302-571-7850, ext. 209 education@brandywinezoo.org • Brandywinezoo.org DAY, PROGRAM Brandywine Zoo offers indoor/outdoor spring break and holiday camps, and full- and half-day summer camps. For ages 5–13, after-care available. Focus on fun, animals, and learning through live animal presentations, crafts, games, stories and learning projects. See Camps section on website.
Camp Arrowhead
35268 Homestead Way, Lewes wlafontaine@camparrowhead.net • Camparrowhead.net DAY, RESIDENTIAL Located on Rehoboth Bay, Arrowhead features an amazing de-centralized program with focus on community living and great fun! We feature canoeing, sailing, kayaking, archery, crafts, high ropes, climbing wall , crafts, environmental education and way more. Our food is the best! CIT
Camp Montessori at Wilmington Montessori School
1400 Harvey Rd, Wilmington; 302-475-0555 Wmsde.org/programs/camp DAY We believe in the magic of childhood and the joy of learning and playing together. Core Camp (ages 1-14) features STEAM activities, cooking, art, sports and games, teambuilding, cultural exploration and environmental science. Kindergarten and older groups swim three times a week. Elementary/middle school campers participate in weekly electives and specialty programs including archery, coding, tutoring and counselor-in-training. Camp Montessori is located on Wilmington Montessori School’s beautiful 25-acre campus in North Wilmington. One-week sessions. CIT
CCArts Fine & Performing Arts Camp
410 Upper Snuff Mill Row, Yorklyn; 302-239-2434 jhartz@ccarts.org • Ccarts.org DAY Come gather, connect, and create this summer at CCArts! Half- or full-day camps with before and after care offer flexibility for busy summer schedules. Professional teaching artists offer painting, drawing, ceramics, fibers, photography, printmaking, mixed media, theater and music.
Centreville Layton School Summer Program
6201 Kennett Pk., Centreville; 302-571-0230 djarrell@centrevillelayton.org • Centrevillelayton.org DAY Centreville Layton School offers a summer program to reinforce academic skills and organizational strategies. Additionally, our afternoon program, offered to ages 3–13, provides a nurturing environment where children can focus on building social skills and having fun. Our program is offered to students ages 3–18. Camp runs from June 22–July 24. SN
Delaware Dance Co. Summer Dance & Theatre Camp
168 S. Main St., Madeline Crossing, Suite 101, Newark 302-738-2023 • Delawaredancecompany.org DAY With over 25 years of experience, DDC dance camps please both those who love dance as well as beginners. Ballet Camp and Jazz Tap for ages 4–10, as well as Contemporary Concepts for ages 6–10. Each camp culminates in a performance at Mitchell Hall. Camps are held June 22–26, July 6–10 and July 13–17. First Focus (10 and older) and Intensive (12 and older) workshops offered June 22–26, July 6–10, and July 13–17. A musical theatre camp is held July 20–31 for ages 6–12 and ages 12–18. Early drop off and late pick-up are included!
Delaware Museum of Natural History
4840 Kennett Pike, Rte. 52, Wilmington; 302-658-9111, ext. 328 education@delmnh.org • Delmnh.org/camps DAY Children completing kindergarten through sixth grade explore science and nature in-depth and up-close. This year features new camps for each age group, with activities such as outdoor fun, gallery exploration, traveling exhibit discoveries and live-animal experiences. For grades 3–6, optional overnight. Museum Babies program for toddlers to age 3, and one week of Museum Peeps (half-day sessions) for ages 4–6.
Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay – Camp Country Center
1051 Sharpless Rd., Hockessin; 302-456-7150 camp@cbgsc.org •Gscb.org/camp DAY Do you love science and technology? GSCB STEM day camps at Country Center have something for everyone — marine biology, Minecraft, digital media, culinary science, robotics and more! Try your hand at archery. Ages 6–18. No prior Girl Scout experience needed. ACA
Hagley Summer Camp
200 Hagley Creek Rd., Wilmington jdurst@hagley.org • Hagley.org/camp DAY Hagley Museum offers three weeks of camp activities. Each week features two themes focused on history and STEM. Camps are divided into two age categories: Ages 7–10 and ages 9–12. Our camps provide fun, hands-on environments for learning while making new friends.
International Ivy Summer Enrichment Program
The Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Rd, Newark; 908-899-1338 info@iisummer.com •iisummer.com DAY, PROGRAM International Ivy strives to promote creativity and hands-on learning for students between the age of 5–15 in subjects such as robotics, video game creation, computer programming, Minecraft, virtual reality, 3D printing, science, engineering, math, business, language and visual arts. ACA
Summer at Independence
The Independence School, 1300 Paper Mill Rd., Newark; 302-239-0330 swalsh@indyde.org • Summeratindependence.org DAY From our theme-based Day Camps for nine weeks of summer, to our wide range of weekly programs, there’s something for all age groups and interests. The following options are featured: Indy Exploratorium, Visual & Performing Arts, Adventure Camp, STEM, Academics and Sports
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Summer at Tower Hill
1800 Fairfax Blvd., Wilmington 302-654-9629 • Concordpreschoolandchildcare.com DAY, TRAVEL Kids ages 1–9 can join the fun all summer long! Flexible options. FT 7:15am–5:45pm, PT 9am–12noon. 2-day, 3-day and 5-day options available. Safe, fun and nurturing atmosphere where each child is encouraged to play, learn and experiment. Quality teaching and care since 1956. Call for a tour.
2813 W. 17th St., Wilmington; 302-472-7370 summer@towerhill.org • Towerhill.org/summer DAY Summer at Tower Hill offers unlimited opportunities for fun and learning for preschoolers through sixth grade, grouped by age. This year’s weekly themes include science, cooking, art, gardening and the great outdoors, plus field trips. Enrichment and sports camps also offered. Extended care available. June 10–Aug. 7.
Delaware Art Museum’s Summer Art Camp
St. David’s Episcopal Day School
2301 Kentmere Pkwy., Wilmington; 302-571-9590 artiscreating@delart.org • DelArt.org DAY Delaware Art Museum’s summer art camp provides a fun, creative experience with professional instruction. Young artists will explore drawing, painting, ceramics, and more! Ages 6–16. Full-day 9am–4pm and camper art show. New expanded sessions and age groups!
2320 Grubb Rd., Wilmington stdavidskidsde@outlook.com • Stdavidsdayschoolde.org DAY Theme-based session for children ages 3 to completed kindergarten (3’s must be toilet-trained); 2 playgrounds, A/C spaces; peanut- and tree nut-free snacks provided. Experienced adult staff (CPR/FA, background checks); AED on site; security system, and flexible scheduling for parents. Registration fee includes t-shirt and most activities.
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Camp Directory University of Delaware ELC Summer Camps
489 Wyoming Rd., Newark; 302-831-6205 ud-elc@udel.edu • Elc.udel.edu DAY The University of Delaware Early Learning Center provides a summer camp filled with adventures that support a child’s interests through STEAM guided activities. Sign your rising 1st–3rd grader up now! Visit our website for details.
Wilmington Ballet Summer Dance Camp
1709 Gilpin Ave., Wilmington; 302-655-1004 info@wilmingtonballet.org • Wilmingtonballet.org/summer-program DAY Wilmington Ballet offers a Princess Camp for ballerinas in training, Ballet Camp for boys and girls ages 7–10 (no dance experience required), and a pre-professional Intensive training program for boys and girls, with world-class guest teachers. Camps run July-August.
Wilmington Friends School Day Camps
101 School Rd., Wilmington; 302-576-2998 lscamp@wilmingtonfriends.org • Wilmingtonfriends.org DAY June 15–Aug. 28: Lower-school camp features weekly themes, soccer, tennis, art, STEM design, cooking and adventure camps, plus swimming, ice skating, and bowling. Middle-school camp offers Base Camp with swimming, fishing, gardening, hiking, ice skating and bowling plus sports camps and programs in art, adventure, sports, STEM, cooking and 3D printing. Online registration available — early bird discount! Check online for Open House dates.
OUTLYING AREAS Adventure Camp at Roundtop Mountain Resort
925 Roundtop Rd., Lewisberry, PA; 717-432-9631 skiroundtop@skiroundtop.com Roundtopmountainresort.com/camps/summer-adventure-camps DAY, RESIDENTIAL Book your child’s best week of the summer at South Central PA’s favorite ski resort where campers enjoy a multitude of adventure-based activities including zip lines, rock climbing, canoeing, kayaking, archery, paintball, OGO balls, high and low ropes courses, the super slide, chairlift rides and much more. All right here on our beautiful 1,200 acre mountain property. Day and residential camps available. Residential housing is in air-conditioned mountain chalets CIT
Easterseals Camp Fairlee
22242 Bay Shore Rd., Chestertown, MD; 410-778-0566 fairlee@esdel.org • Easterseals.com/de/fairlee RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL Camp Fairlee provides a traditional summer camp experience for children (age 6+) and adults with disabilities including developmental, CP, MD, MS and orthopedic impairments. Special Autism weeks with 1:1 counseling. Wall climbing, high ropes, zip-lining, pool, canoeing, kayaking and horseback riding. Nurses on staff 24/7. All facilities are new, including our 12,000-square-foot activity center, health center, expanded dining hall, and four cabins. ACA SN
Whale Camp at the Fundy Marine Institute
Grand Manan Island, New Brunswick, Canada 888-54-WHALE • info@whalecamp.com • WhaleCamp.com RESIDENTIAL, TRAVEL No other marine science camp offers as many face-to-face encounters to closely observe and study whales, dolphins, porpoises, seals and puffins in their own natural habitat. Board our research vessel for unmatched opportunities to observe marine life. Explore beaches, coastal trails and fishing villages on beautiful Grand Manan Island. Ask about our $40,000 college scholarships, STEM projects and college credits.
YMCA Camp Conrad Weiser
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Reinholds, PA 610-670-2267 • SMYMCA.org RESIDENTIAL We welcome you to our 600 mountain-top acres in Berks County, PA. While we offer a variety of session lengths, most campers opt for 2- or 4-week sessions. We are a coed program for 6- to 17-year-olds. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, boating, athletics, target sports, mountain biking, arts, nature, adventure and teen leadership. We also offer specialty theme camps, adventure trips and international trips. ACA
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continued on p. 6 of chemotherapy, it wiped out all of his previous vaccines, so when we thought about the fact that there are some kids walking around who are unprotected and extremely vulnerable to these life-threatening diseases, not because of religious or personal reasons, but because of a serious health condition, our camp had to make the choice to require vaccinations.” Some camps did not need to change their policies. “Our policies remain unchanged from previous years. All campers are required to submit information regarding their health and wellbeing, including their immunization status,” says Mary Garrett, nurse for Tatnall School of Wilmington, DE and its summer camp. Tatnall follows the immunization guidelines for Delaware, and any family who chooses not to immunize their child must provide immunization-exemption forms. Delaware Nature Society camps also follow public schools’ lead, which require medical documentation, including immunization records. “Campers are also not allowed to attend if they have a fever,” says Emily Knearl, director of advocacy and external affairs for the Delaware Nature Society. Benchmark Camp, the summer offering of Benchmark School in Media, PA, requires camp families to comply with state requirements for vaccinations and though they are not required to submit medical records, they must provide details around medical needs such as conditions and allergies and complete emergency contact information. “We’re glad to say that we have not experienced parents raising concerns about vaccination requirements,” says Alyce Callison, director of marketing and communications at Benchmark School. At the summer camp of Friends’ Central School in Wynnewood, PA, campers are asked to submit a health history, but they do not maintain immunization records on file. A fulltime nurse on staff and counselors receive training to monitor for symptoms of illness. “This is how we’ve always done it, and we haven’t fully discussed making vaccines a requirement,” says Katherine Clayton, the school’s summer program coordinator. “The issues we run into the most often don’t have anything to do with disease, but making sure we keep our campers with severe food and other allergies safe.” Wilmington Montessori School in Delaware notes that medical policies for its summer camp programs do include vaccination records, but it also has a full-time nurse on staff and has instituted policies for children with severe allergies, who must have their rescue medication on site if they wish to attend camp, for example. “Our policies have gotten more specific as the prevalence of allergies and illness seems to be on the rise,” says Tracey Gable, director of Montessori enrichment for the school. Camp policies may continue to vary by state or even by region when it comes to medical and vaccination records. “If a parent is concerned, the best advice I can give is to ask a lot of questions. Speak to your pediatrician and the camp director regarding their vaccination polices, make sure there’s a nurse on site, and then make an informed decision that’s in the best interest of your family,” Gable concludes. Jennifer Lesser is a freelance writer.
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