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How camps are faring amid pandemic distanced from other groups, and everyone will wear masks when indoors. While many Long Island “The number one reason we camps have shuttered for the chose to stay open is because we summer amid the coronavirus love the kids,” Director Marissa pandemic, Rolling River Day Goodman Allaben said. “We Camp in East Rockknow the kids away will open, but need us more than administrators had e v e r, b e c a u s e t o m a ke m a j o r they’ve been so changes to comply deprived of socialwith health guideization with other lines. kids. We are absoAccording to the lutely thrilled to American Camp be able to give Association, more campers and staff than 14 million the opportunity to children and adults just be themselves attend camp, but MariSSa and come out of because of socialisolation at camp distancing regula- goodMaN allaBeN this summer.” tions put in place Director, Rolling River There will be by both federal and Day Camp mandatory temstate governments, perature checks many camps are upon arrival, and unable to open this summer. all campers and staffers are With the pandemic also having a required to get tested for Covidnegative effect on funding and 19 before opening day, July 13. causing financial stress, it has Rolling River tuition typically deprived many summer campers encompasses transportation for of daily socialization and activi- the campers, but the children ties, and Rolling River is one of cannot be put on buses, which many facilities that had to make would contravene social-distancsignificant changes. ing regulations. Camp administrators have Additionally, families who are decided that the facility will run uncomfortable with sending its typical program and offer its their kids to camp during the entire range of activities this day have the option of joining summer, at limited capacity. Fol- Rolling River’s pool club on Satlowing state and Department of urdays or the family camp at the Health guidelines, the camp will end of the summer. reduce its maximum population Though Rolling River will from 600 to 300. In order to fur- function at reduced capacity, ther ensure minimal contact, many other camps have shutgroups of campers will remain Continued on page 3
By JUlia SwerdiN lyneditor@liherald.com
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eaSt roCkawaY HigH School’s class of 2020 was honored with two graduation ceremonies last Friday. Social distancing and other precautions were taken to ensure their safety.
An emotion-filled graduation for East Rockaway students By NiCole alCiNdor nalcindor@liherald.com
Clapping and cheering could be heard from the bleachers filled with parents of class of 2020 graduates, who took their seats for a socially distant ceremony last Friday at East Rockaway Junior-Senior High School. To adhere to State Department of Health safety guidelines, the school hosted two ceremonies, one at 4 p.m. and another at 7 p.m., on the foot-
ball field. At both ceremonies, the co-class presidents made their speeches to congratulate, motivate and thank their peers and teachers for all they learned and experienced at the school. “Our journey does not end here . . . take on the world . . . write new memories and thank you to all for making it an unforgettable ride,” President Daniel Gonzalez said. Fellow President Victoria Trowbridge also shared her advice for the graduates, who
sat in rows of chairs that were six feet apart. “You taught us to embrace our strengths,” she said. “To the teachers, thank you for preparing us and helping us learn the importance of our actions.” As the ceremony ended, the names of the graduates were called, and one by one they stood up, walked to the stage, accepted their diplomas and had their photos taken. Many parents of graduates Continued on page 3
he number one reason we chose to stay open is because we love the kids.