During typical winter days, common sense requires us to look beyond a specific temperature and consider factors such as wind chill, whether the ground is frozen or the sun is shining, how well the children are prepared to play outdoors (jackets, gloves, and hats), what activity the children are participating in, and the length of time to be spent outside. SYC provides these guidelines for cold weather:
Wind Chill with Precipitation Guidelines
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36º F and above: Normal Practice
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Between 33º-35º F: No more than 40 minutes outside per session – may return outside after 20 minutes indoors.
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At or Below 32º F: All outdoor activities cancelled.
Wind Chill without Precipitation Guidelines
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36º F and above: Normal Practice
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Between 33º-35º F: No more than 1 hour outside per session – may return outside after 30 minutes indoors.
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Between 26º-31º F: No more than 30 minutes outside per session – may return outside after 15 minutes indoors.
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At or Below 25º F: All outdoor activities cancelled.
