03/09/2021
In-Person Camp Info - SUPER LONG POST! :
We have received questions regarding in person camp this summer.... below is some information as to where we are at with this ministry:
We are encouraging Living Word Families who are comfortable sending their kids to camp at Lutherhill to register their children for Week 1. That is the week that Mark & Pastor Ariel plan to attend if they are able.
On-site Day camp at Living Word is currently a maybe. At this point we HOPE we will be able to hold Camp Living Word & Camp Jam and are dilligently working toward that goal. Much of that will depend on infection trends closer to the time of camp, the ability to safely execute camp, having enough volunteers, and Lutherhill continuing the day camp ministry this summer.
At this point Lutherhill plans to hold day camps, but there are a lot of factors they are thinking through that could change that. Living Word also has a lot of factors to think through and obstacles to overcome.
With all of this said - it is our plan to hold camp in July. The biggest need we have to make that possible is volunteers. It takes about 30 volunteers a week, in addition to the Lutherhill staff, to have camp run smoothly. If we don't get enough people, then there is no way to make it happen. Once we have determined we have enough volunteers, the registration forms will go live. Our hope is by the end of March.
If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering please contact Pastor Ariel or Mr. Mark.
Here are the requirements for volunteering this year:
• No Positive Covid 19 test within past 14 days
• No Contact with a person who has tested Positive or been placed in quarantine within past 7 days
• No Travel outside of state or on airplane within past 7 days.
• Masks will be worn while on Living Word Campus with exception of eating.
• Social Distancing and hand washing will be enforced throughout the day.
• Willing to spend most of each day OUTDOORS. (Shade, Water and other heat related precautions will be provided)
• Understand Temperature Checks will be executed upon arrival and periodically throughout the day.
• Will comply with all cleaning and disinfecting rules on Living Word Campus.
• During the week of Day Camp you will control your exposure outside of camp to the community by complying with social distancing and recommendations of the CDC. This includes large gatherings, pool parties, or any other large gathering where people are unmasked and not practicing social distancing.
• Notify Staff immediately if you become aware of possible exposure.
• Due to Covid-19 precautions the way we execute camp and interact with campers WILL BE DIFFERENT. Below are some of those differences to be aware of:
- Large group times will be held outdoors & distanced. Singing and games will be limited.
- Small groups will be 4-7 campers with 2 volunteers and a counselor per group.
- Small groups will stay together throughout the day and not interact with other small groups.
- Campers and volunteers will be temperature checked and screened each morning upon arrival.
• Sign Copy of Work Conditions Acknowledgement and Disclosure. If Under the age of 18 this will need to be signed by Parent or legal Guardian as well. This document is an acknowledgement of the risks, procedures and policies concerning Covid-19 protocols.
