Tall Pines School will be offering a modified five-week summer camp program.
Health and Safety Measures
Tall Pines School is dedicated to protecting the health and safety of your child(ren), our staff, and the community. We are closely monitoring COVID-19 and base our response and actions on recommendations from Public Health, the Ministry of Health, Health Canada, and additional relevant authorities.
We have adapted and enhanced our policies and procedures in response to COVID-19, to mitigate risk and ensure the health and safety of all.
The following practices will be in place:
- Staff will be screened prior to entry into the facility.
- A screening area is located at the back breezeway entrance of the school.
- Only one parent can enter the screening area with their child(ren).
- Children will be screened before entering the school and
monitored throughout the day for COVID-related symptoms.
- Children will be excluded from camp if they develop any
symptoms related to COVID-19.
- Policies and procedures have been developed specific to COVID-19 in order to protect the health and safety of children, staff, and families.
- Staff will monitor children to ensure social distancing and
infection prevention, while control practices are prioritized.
- Staff will receive thorough enhanced infection prevention and control training, as well as health and safety training. Training and policies will be updated as necessary to ensure best
practices and consistency.
- Procedures will be updated and revised regularly to ensure best practices in accordance with Public Health authorities.
- For more detailed information regarding Health and Safety Measures, please refer to the
Tall Pines School Enhanced Summer Policies and Protocols.
- A parent/guardian Screening Requirement Agreement must be signed as part of the Summer Camp enrollment.
Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures
Drop-off and pick-up will take place through the back breezeway. Parents and students are not to exit their vehicle. A staff
member will approach each vehicle to complete pre - screening protocols. Following the pre-screening protocols one parent/guardian and the camper will proceed to the designated screening area. Please note, drop-off and pick-up will take longer to ensure proper measures and protocols are met. Pick-up will happen through the kiss and ride program at the breezeway entrance.
The health and safety of our campers and staff is our top priority. Therefore, this year's summer camps will look a little bit different to fit the recommendations of Public Health, while providing an enjoyable camp experience.
Cohort Sizes
1. Ages 4 and 5
- 8 students, 1 teacher, 1 assistant teacher
2. Students Entering Grades 1 to 3
- 9 students, 1 teacher
3. Students entering Grades 4 to 6
- 9 students, 1 teacher
4. Students entering Grades 7 to 9
- 9 students, 1 teacher
Cohort Spaces and Environments
- Each cohort will have their own designated space.
- There will be no sharing of lunchrooms.
- Each space will have sufficient space for campers and staff to be spread out two meters apart from one another.
- Each camper will have a designated table/work space.
- Each cohort will have their own dedicated washroom.
Equipment
Each cohort will receive their own equipment, such as outdoor equipment, academic materials, games, and craft supplies. This equipment and supplies will be sanitized and disinfected before camp, at lunch time, and at the end of the day.
