In this ever-changing public health landscape, the wellbeing of our community remains our top priority. As we prepare for camps, we will monitor guidance and recommendations from the medical community to determine what protocols we will have in place regarding COVID and any other relevant communicable illness.

Right now, we anticipate having similar COVID protocols as last year (below). However, protocols may be amended as the camp season approaches.

Please read all camper communications to know what to expect when you arrive at camp. If you have questions or feedback about these guidelines, please email camp@cdss.org.

COVID Guidelines for all CDSS sessions as of March 13, 2025:

Vaccination
  • Up-to-date vaccinations for COVID-19 are recommended but not required for CDSS camp sessions (received at least one booster within one year of the start of your camp session).
Testing
  • Recommended: test 24-48 hours prior to arrival at camp
  • Required: bring a minimum of four rapid antigen tests per person to camp
  • Required: self-administered rapid antigen test upon arrival at camp
    • Campers must self-test with a rapid antigen test upon arrival at camp and during the session as directed by the CDSS staff.
    • Additional testing may be implemented due to increased COVID-19 transmission levels or emergence of a more severe variant.
Masking
  • Masking is optional for all camp sessions.
    • Masking is recommended, but not required, for the first 24 hours of camp or until everyone tests negative.
    • If conditions change or anyone tests positive at camp, masking will be required.
    • Masks are welcome for as long as anyone wants or needs to wear them. 
  • Required: Bring a supply of high-filtration masks (N-95, KN-95, etc).
    • Bring enough for everyone in your party to mask for multiple days, if needed. 
    • At Pinewoods sessions, campers may be asked by Pinewoods staff to wear high-filtration masks while working in the kitchen or dining hall.
Precautions Before Camp
  • To reduce the likelihood of spreading infection, we recommend that campers wear masks in any indoor public setting the week prior to camp.