2022 Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri COVID-19 Protocol

Camp Protocol

Sleeping Arrangements Each sleeping structure (tent, cabin, lodge, etc.) must not exceed the established capacity.

Access to sleeping structure is only for individuals who reside in the sleeping structure; avoid having parents/caregivers, or visitors enter sleeping structures or other members of troop/group enter sleeping shelters to which they are not assigned. Troop leaders should create a sleeping roster with names of campers and adults sleeping in each shelter. Unless necessary, do not rotate campers between sleeping structures. The roster should be kept on file for a minimum of 90 days after the camping trip. Prior to entering the sleeping structure, all campers should use hand sanitizer containing at least 60 percent alcohol or wash their hands with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds. Campers should keep personal belongings organized and separate from other campers’ belongings. Sleeping position should meet the following guidelines: position sleepers head-to-toe or toe-to-toe to maximize distance between heads/faces: For bunk beds, position the head of the camper in the top bunk opposite the position of the camper in the bottom bunk. For side-by-side beds, position the head of the camper in one bed opposite the position of the camper in the adjacent bunk. For end-to-end beds, position the toes of each camper close to the other camper’s toes. Lodge units in which mattresses are placed on the floor will be marked with tape to indicate the position in which mattresses must be placed to meet guidelines. Mattresses need to be placed according to outlined tape and must be maintained during sleeping hours. Campers must provide their own bedding, and all bedding used at camp should be washed and dried in a mechanical air dryer for at least 30 minutes once home. Keep each camper’s bedding separate during transport to/from camp. Where applicable, disinfect provided mattress before and after use using a CDC approved disinfectant. Personal Belongings Personal belongings should be limited to essential items plus a limited number of non-essential items. Campers should keep personal belongings organized and separate from other campers. Campers should not share personal belongings including bedding. Shared Bathrooms Troops/groups should use the bathroom facilities assigned to their unit. In shared units, each unit will be assigned a designated side of the bathroom facilities for use by their troop/group. Campers should wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before and after using the bathroom, blowing nose, coughing, sneezing or touching frequently touched surfaces; and before preparing food. Campers should not wear a mask while sleeping.

16 COVID-19 Response Guidelines