BC SWIM UPDATE

Our SWIM programs are also in operation for the summer (Vancouver - Arbutus,  Burnaby - Fitness 2000, &  Richmond - River Club). Check our website for more!  (Limited availability)

 

BC CAMP UPDATE

We expect ALL 2020 locations to be open on or before July 6th and there are still spaces open. There have been a few site changes from previous years, but we've got most of our neighbourhoods covered! Check our registration pages for availability

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the BC Government’s Restart plan, the BC Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA) Guidance for day camps, and best practices from across the country.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp.
   

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What documents did we consult to create our Health and Safety Plan?

We consulted many official documents from BC and other parts of the country, however these are the primary drivers of our plan:

The BC Restart Plan

BC’s COVID-19 Go Forward Management Strategy & Checklist

BCRPA Restarting Guidelines

BCRPA Summer Camp Guidelines

 

I’ve heard the gathering size limit in BC is 50 people. Why do we sometimes have more than 50 people on site?

According to the recent BCRPA guidelines and the BC Centre for Disease Control, the 50 person gathering size limit we are all now very familiar with “does not apply to recreational activities where the size of space enables appropriate physical distancing between people".  They go on to clarify that physical distancing (not gathering size limit) is the primary consideration for any large spaces such as grocery stores, major retailers and outdoor activities.

Therefore, if you can ensure that there enough space for 2 metres between people, you can include as many as fit at/in your location. That is why there can be hundreds of children in a school or a few hundred people in a department or large grocery store. Pedalheads also has the advantage of being outdoors where we have access to much more space and the risk of contracting COVID-19 is much lower.

While the spirit of the order applies in all circumstances, according to the BCCDC the adherence to the 50 person limit does not apply to recreational activities where the size of space enables appropriate physical distancing between people.

For spacing:

• 2 metre radius or more per person for active activities
• 5 metre square space per person suggested to calculate occupancy for ensuring 2 metre distance can be maintained between people.” BCRPA Restarting Guidelines, Appendix 4.

Independent of this rule, Pedalheads has reduced the number of particpants at most of our locations and have had to cancel or re-schedule campers to ensure there is ample space.

 

What about masks or face coverings?

Pedalheads staff will wear a face covering during check in and out, and whenever appropriate physical distancing cannot be maintained between the instructor and kids of their class. 

Face coverings for children are at the option of the parent. 

ALBERTA CAMP UPDATE

We are pleased that sites are opening as planned in Edmonton and Calgary. As of June 29th all AB camps will be operational.

There have been a few minor site moves and these are noted on our registration pages. We are accommodating all previously registered campers and still have many openings for the summer (but filling up fast). 

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other provinces.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following information is from the Government of Alberta and Alberta Health's guidelines for summer day camps.

To download a copy of the guidelines, please click here.

Summer day camps to operate in stable cohorts of up to 50. At Pedalheads, we will take this another step further with campers being placed into even smaller and stable groups, typically 5 campers. Cohorts and groups will remain stable for the week; staff and campers will not change groups, groups will not mix, and physical distancing will be enforced for the duration of the camp.

Staff who work with the same stable cohort and group for the week of camp do not need to wear a face covering. At Pedalheads, camp supervisors will work with multiple groups and so as an added precaution, they will be required to wear a face covering. If multiple groups and cohorts need to go indoors due to severe weather or other emergency, we will provide everyone with a face covering as an extra precaution.

Face coverings within Alberta for kids at summer camp are at the option of the parent.

ONTARIO CAMP UPDATE

We are pleased to announce that 95% of our Ontario camp locations are now open to campers.

Re: Toronto and Ottawa Mask / Face Covering Bylaw

These new bylaws are applicable to indoor (enclosed) spaces only and only those indoor spaces that are open to the public. As such, the bylaws do not apply to outdoor summer day camps that rent dedicated indoor space for occaisonal use.

https://www.toronto.ca/home/covid-19/covid-19-what-you-should-do/covid-19-orders-directives-by-laws/mandatory-mask-or-face-covering-bylaw/

https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/masks.aspx

We had been awaiting final approvals for many of our TDSB and TCDSB school locations and while the TDSB has decided not to rent out any facilities this summer, we are pleased (and very appreciative) that the TCDSB has been willing to work with us to find a good selection of school locations for 2020.

There have been a few resulting site changes and some new site capacity limits, which unfortunately have necessitated the cancellation of some early July registrations at our most popular locations. However, we do have many open spaces later in the summer, especially in the afternoons.

Many parents had been asking us to wait as long as possible before cancelling any camps. We understand it is difficult to put your plans on hold while you wait but appreciate your understanding and patience. There are significantly less summer camp options for parents this year and we are doing our best to offer as many spaces as we can.

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other provinces.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following information is from the Ontario Ministry of Health's guidance for summer camps.

A PDF copy of these guidelines can be found here.

Summer day camps are to operate in consistent of cohorts of 10; multiple cohorts are allowed as long as physical distancing can be maintained. At Pedalheads, we will typically be around 6 individuals in each cohort. Cohorts will remain stable for the week; staff and campers will not change groups, groups will not mix, and physical distancing will be encouraged for the duration of the camp.

Since cohorts are stable and there will be enough space at camp for cohorts to maintain a proper amount of distance between each other as per the guidelines, face coverings are not a requirement for the staff or campers within each cohort. At Pedalheads, camp supervisors do work with multiple cohorts and so they will be required to wear a face covering. If multiple cohorts must go indoors due to severe weather or other emergency and physical distancing could be compromised, a mask will be provided.

Face coverings for kids at Ontario outdoor summer camps are at the option of the parent.

QUEBEC CAMP UPDATE

Camps will be open effective June 29th. See our registration pages for locations and availability. Spaces are limited so be sure to check out weeks later in the summer.

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other provinces.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following information is from the Association des camps du Québec, in close collaboration with the Association du loisir municipal and the Québec network of regional leisure and sport units.

The measures presented there are aligned with those applied in school and early childhood care settings (CPE and daycare) and respond to instructions from the General Directorate of Public Health.  

To find a copy of these summer day camp guidelines please click here.

The National Public Health Director has outlined set ratios that must be followed for day camps. For children 3-4 in age, it is 1 counsellor to 8 campers, and as age goes up, so does the number of campers. At Pedalheads, our groups are typically only 5 campers to 1 counsellor regardless of the camper ages. The groups will be stable, campers and counsellors will not change groups or mix. 

There will be times that counsellors will need to be within 2 metres of campers, especially those in levels 1 and 2 who require more hands-on support. These counsellors when physical distancing cannot be maintained, will wear a face covering. When physical distancing can be maintained and when campers are out on rides, face coverings will not be required.

The general safety of campers will not be compromised due to COVID procedures and policies.

Face coverings within Quebec for kids are at the option of the parent.

WASHINGTON CAMP UPDATE

Our sixteen 2020 Summer Greater Seattle locations are operational effective July 6th.  There are no camps at Seattle or Bellevue Public Schools this summer, but we have found alternatives for most of these locations. Please check our registration pages for the most up to date availabulity and a map of locations.

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other states.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following information is from the Washington State Department of Health's summer day camp guidelines.

For a PDF copy of these guidelines, please click here.

Summer day camps can operate with group sizes of no more than 22 individuals per group. At Pedalheads we will be in groups much smaller than this, typically up to 6 individuals. Groups will remain stable through the week; participants and staff will not change groups, groups will not mix, and physical distancing will be enforced for the duration of camp.

As per the recent Department of Health face covering mandate, face coverings are not mandatory when outdoors and physical distancing can be maintained. Our instructors are provided with a face mask and will wear one during check in and out, and anytime physical distancing cannot be maintained at camp. There are instances when instructors will need to be within 6 feet of their campers, especially those in level 1 and 2 who require more hands-on assistance.

The general safety of the campers will not be compromised due to COVID procedures and policies.

If your child is 6 or older, please send them to camp with a face covering and we will be encouraging them to wear it during the day. For children 5 and under, face coverings are optional.

COLORADO CAMP UPDATE

All CO camps are open and running!  See our registration pages for locations and availability.

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other states.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following information is from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment's guidance for children's day camps.

To view the guidelines, please click here.

Outdoor camps to operate in stable groups of up to 25 campers. At Pedalheads, we will be in groups much smaller than this, typically 5 campers. Groups will remain stable for the week; staff and campers will not change groups, groups will not mix, and physical distancing will be enforced for the duration of the camp.

Face coverings for staff are required and will be worn whenever possible, especially when proper physical distancing cannot be maintained. When classes can be properly physically distanced and/or are out on rides, face coverings may be removed.

The general safety of campers will not be compromised due to COVID procedures and policies.

As per Colorado Health Requirements - All campers must bring a face covering to camp. The face covering will be worn only when physical distancing is not possible. Exception will be for our trail program where face coverings will be optional for campers.

OREGON CAMP UPDATE

All camps are open effective June 22nd. See our registration pages for locations and availability.

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other states.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following is from the Oregon Health Authority's statewide guidance for summertime day camps.

For a PDF copy of these guidelines, please click here.

Summer day camps to operate in consistent groups of no more than 10 campers. Camps can have multiple groups as long as the camp can accommodate proper physical distancing. At Pedalheads, our groups will remain stable for the week; staff and campers will not change groups, groups will not mix, and physical distancing will be enforced for the duration of the camp.

Since staff (instructors) remain with the same stable group for the week, face coverings are not required as per the guidelines. At Pedalheads, camp management will work with multiple groups, so these staff members will be required to wear a face covering.

Face coverings within Oregon for kids at summer camp are at the option of the parent.

ILLINOIS CAMP UPDATE

Camps are opening July 6th! 

We will be open at the following locations for that opening week.

- Lincolnwood

- Lincoln Park

- Oak Park

Please see our registration pages for details on locations and availability.

Our Bucktown, Lake View, North Center and Ravenswood sites are currently delayed until July 20 as we await rental permits from Chicago Public Schools.

 

Why are we running camps?

Pedalheads has always been committed to giving kids active, outdoor experiences and providing jobs for local youth and 2020 is no different, just a bit more challenging. We have developed a plan for our programs that is as low a risk as possible, in a way that is safe and healthy for everyone.

 

Will the camps be safe?

The Pedalheads team spent the last three months studying the guidelines and creating a robust five part COVID-19 Health and Safety plan for our campers, their caregivers and our camp leaders. This plan incorporates the recommendations from the regional health authority as well as other guidelines found in other states.

The five key constructs of our plan are:

• Pre-camp education and communication,
• Health checks for participants and staff,
• Physical distancing methodologies,
• PPE as required by regional health authorities
• Thorough cleaning and sanitizing routines during and after camp. 

Our classes are small (generally 5 students to one instructor) and we have devised ways to keep campers apart (e.g. using hula hoops to define personal space), and to keep classes separated from each other. We have sourced and ordered sanitizing and cleaning supplies, face masks for our instructors where needed, and signage and barriers to keep campers and their parents appropriately separated from each other.

 

What about gathering limits and face coverings?

The following is from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's day camps guidelines as part of Governor Pritzker's Restore Illinois.

To download a PDF copy of the guidelines, please click here.

Summer day camps to operate in consistent groups of no more than 15 campers. Camps can have multiple groups as long as the camp can accommodate proper physical distancing. At Pedalheads, we will be in smaller groups, typically 5 campers. Groups will remain stable for the week; staff and campers will not change groups, groups will not mix, and physical distancing will be enforced for the duration of the camp.

Staff will be required to a wear face covering when physical distancing cannot be maintained. Face coverings for children are optional. If multiple groups must go indoors due to severe weather or other emergency and physical distancing might be compromised, campers will be provided with a disposal kids mask to wear.

The general safety of campers will not be compromised due to COVID procedures and policies.

Face coverings for kids at Illinois summer camp are at the option of the parent.

 

CALIFORNIA CAMP UPDATE

Unfortunately all California camps have been canceled for 2020.

There have been significant challenges related to securing facilities to operate our camps, as many churches, school districts and other common camp locations have suspended rentals due to COVID related concerns.

Rest assured, we'll be back with (bike) bells on in 2021!