1.Will Cherokee Scout Reservation open for Scouts BSA Summer Camp in 2020?
2.Will Cherokee Scout Reservation open for Webelos Summer Camp in 2020?
3.Who participated in the preparation of your COVID-19 Mitigation Plan?
4.Should the camp be cancelled because of COVID-19, will Scouts receive a refund?
5.Should a family feel it is unsafe to send their Scout to summer camp, because of COVID-19, will they receive a refund?
6.How will refunds be processed?
7.My Scout cannot obtain a current physical. Is there any flexibility?
· A healthy camper is defined as a youth or adult who does not have any of the COVID-19 co-morbidities provided by the CDC. · We understand that physical exams may be difficult to obtain in some parts of the country because of COVID-19. · We also realize that this may present a hardship for some participants that typically schedule their physical exams prior to the camping season. · In light of COVID-19, the following guidance is being provided and will be in effect until August 31, 2020. · Note: Participants that have a valid, completed AHMR Parts A, B & C within 12 months of camp need no exception. · Participants with a Part C completed on or after February 1, 2019. o Validity of any Part C completed on or after February 1, 2019 is extended until August 31, 2020. o Update Parts A and B of the AHMR within two weeks of your departure to camp. o Download here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ · Participants with no Part C or one prior to February 1, 2019, including new members. o Attach a completed alternate exam (sports, school, annual well exam at pediatrician) completed on or after February 1, 2019. o This will be accepted as a valid Part C until August 31, 2020. o Update Parts A and B of the AHMR within two weeks of your departure to camp. o Download here: https://www.scouting.org/health-and-safety/ahmr/ · There will be no other exceptions outside these parameters. · If a participant does not meet the criteria above, the following are options to consider to obtain an examination: o Telephonic well appointment – Conducted with an individual’s existing health care provider (HCP) to complete the AHMR Part C exam and examiners signature virtually. o Professional or Compliance well exams - Adult participants whose profession requires regular well or compliance exams (emergency responders, pilots, etc.) may also be able to complete the exam requirements by having the conducting HCP complete Part C either during those well checks or telephonically. o Local Community clinic or alternative HCP - If primary HCP is unavailable, use alternatives/clinics in the local community such as alternate HCP, CVS, Rite Aid, Care Now, etc. o Camp well exams - Just in time delivery at front gate of a local council camp – Council organized with volunteer medical providers (MD, DO, NP, PA). · We will provide physicals during the Sunday check-in process for Scouts and adult leaders if needed. o There may be a small fee associated with these camp physicals. o We will not be able to accept insurance. 8.Who should stay at home this summer?
9.What steps will be taken to mitigate the risk of COVID-19 entering the camp?
10.Will there be daily ongoing screening while at camp?
11.What are the best ways for a Scout to stay safe during summer camp?
12.Do Scouts need to wear a face mask while at camp?
13.Will large group activities be held during camp such as religious services, flag ceremonies, campfires?
14.Will we have family and visitor’s night on Thursday?
15.Will Scouts eat in the dining hall for meals?
16.Will Scouts have increased access to hand washing stations?
17.How will Scouts sleep at camp?
18.How often will common spaces be cleaned?
19.How often will high touch surfaces be cleaned?
20.How often will shower houses be cleaned?
21.How will merit badge instruction/program delivery change due to COVID-19?
22.Will you be able to offer all of the same merit badges?
23.How will Scouts engage in twilight activities?
24.Will Scouts participate in field trips?
25.How does COVID-19 impact operations at the waterfront?
26.How will COVID-19 affect Trading Post operations?
27.Will you change the duration of summer camp?
28.Can Scouts who are participating in the ATV Powersports program, bring their own helmet?
29.Are Scouts from other states able to participate in summer camp at Cherokee?
30.Will there be an international Scout this summer?
31.Why are you not requiring Scouts to wear gloves?
32.Has the camp visitor’s policy changed with regard to COVID-19?
33.How should units plan to arrive at camp?
34.What things are added to the packing list for my Scout because of COVID-19?
35.What things are added to the packing list for my unit because of COVID-19?
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