COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION - UPDATED MAY 12
Dear Haranders:

As expected, the FDA and CDC have now authorized and recommended the Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for ages 12 & up! Please schedule your appointments ASAP to make sure your camper will have the highest level of protection possible at camp. We have outlined the timelines for each session below.

We HIGHLY RECOMMEND to get your camper vaccinated asap to help protect them and the entire camp community from COVID. Campers traveling from outside the area, and those at higher risk due to existing medical conditions, should get vaccinated!

There are many ways to secure appointments quickly! In addition to contacting your health care provider or local pharmacy, many organizations (including local health departments, schools, hospitals, and community centers) have been scheduling vaccination clinics. For example: Lurie Hospital in Chicago is scheduling appointments now at http://luriechildrens.org/vaccine.

You may also visit vaccines.gov to find COVID-19 Vaccine locations near you (search by type & zip code!). Or you can text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233. Don't forget the Pfizer Vaccine is the only one currently authorized for ages 12-17!

Please contact us with your vaccine plan ASAP so we can adjust accordingly. Email harandcamp@gmail.com or call/text Janice at 847-867-1356. You will also be asked to send proof of vaccination via email (with numbers or identifying information covered, if you prefer), and to show the vaccine card at check-in.

The more Haranders that are vaccinated against COVID-19, the safer camp will be for everyone! Plus, we may then be able to relax a few of our COVID protocols - specifically regarding outside mask-wearing and distancing. Protocols for fully vaccinated campers will also be adjusted based on CDC and ACA recommendations (with Carthage approval). For Example: fully vaccinated campers (two weeks after second dose) will likely not need to quarantine before camp. PLEASE GET VACCINATED ASAP!

Continue reading below for suggested vaccine timelines and other important information and reminders for Harand 2021.

Thank you for helping us provide a safe and fun summer for our campers, counselors and staff!

With love,
Your Harand Camp Family

PS - Check-in information will be distributed in the coming weeks. It is likely that check-in will be done in reverse age order. Please don't forget to bookmark www.harandcamp.com/2021updates!
VACCINATION TIMELINES BY SESSION
The following are the timelines you should consider when scheduling vaccine appointments:

One Week / First Session / 6 Weekers Campers (First Day: June 20)
  • FULL VACCINATION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by MAY 16 and SECOND SHOT by JUNE 6 to be FULLY VACCINATED by your first day of camp (Sunday, June 20).
  • HIGH PROTECTION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by MAY 27 and SECOND SHOT by JUNE 17 to have a HIGH LEVEL OF PROTECTION by your first day of camp (Sunday, June 20) and avoid experiencing any second dose reactions at camp.

Second Session Campers (First Day: July 12)
  • FULL VACCINATION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by JUNE 7 and SECOND SHOT by JUNE 28 to be FULLY VACCINATED by your first day of camp (Monday, July 12).
  • HIGH PROTECTION TIMELINE: Get your FIRST SHOT by JUNE 18 and SECOND SHOT by JULY 9 to have a HIGH LEVEL OF PROTECTION by your first day of camp (Monday, July 12) and avoid experiencing any second dose reactions at camp.

Other Important Notes:
  • Special permission may be granted for campers to leave campus for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment. These must be approved in advance by Co-Director/Nurse Janice Gaffin.
  • Campers may be asked to remain home for 48 hours following their second shot so you can monitor side effects.
  • Vaccine appointments will not be allowed during the third week of each camp session (July 4-10 and July 25-31) to avoid missing the filming of final performances.
  • One Weekers should not schedule vaccine appointments during the first week (June 20-26).
  • If you have any questions please call Janice at 847-867-1356.
  • Consult with your health care provider if you have questions about other vaccinations and the COVID vaccine.
OTHER IMPORTANT REMINDERS
For the most up-to-date information about Harand Camp 2021, please bookmark and check the 2021 Updates page on our website here: www.harandcamp.com/2021updates. When camp begins we will password-protect the page to make it secure for Camp Families only.

Don't forget to:

  • Submit all Important Forms & Documents to us before camp
  • Get your Camper Information Sheet in ASAP so we can plan. Please mark Single, Double or No Preference. We will do our best to honor requests, but Room Preferences will be accommodated in the order they are received. IMPORTANT: You do not have to request a specific roommate in order to select a Double Room!
  • Read both the COVID Plan and Instruction Book thoroughly (even if you are a returning camper)!

Our rules & procedures will be continually updated or revised based on evolving information related to COVID-19 and guidance from the CDC, ACA, Federal & State Governments, as well as Carthage College - as well as the number of campers that are vaccinated. The current plan represents the strictest version as preferred and approved by Carthage.
CONTACT US
Harand Camp of the Theatre Arts
Where "No Man is an Island" and EVERYONE is a STAR!
847-867-1356 / 847-864-1500