Planning for Summer Camp in 2021

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Summer camp in 2021 is, fortunately, a totally different situation from summer camp in 2020. Research has shown that schools aren’t a big source of community transmission and that kids have a lower risk of contracting the virus — and vaccine studies are underway with child subjects. (I’m thinking about enrolling my son in one, in fact.)

A lot of camps will open in person this year, but virtual options will still be available for those who want them. 

So, bearing in mind the big changes from last year, what are your feelings on summer camp in 2021? Let’s discuss!

{related: download the Excel sheet Kat uses to schedule summer activities for her kids (2021 edition!)}

2. What level of safety precautions would make you feel most comfortable? Do you prefer that all staff are vaccinated? That everyone stays six feet apart? (A recent NPR story noted that the CDC is exploring whether a three-foot distance is safe for schools.) 

{related: summer camp and working parents}

3. Is there a particular benchmark you’re relying on? Especially for readers whose kids haven’t attended in-person school yet: Would you feel safe having them go to camp if your community infection rate is below a certain number, or if a certain percentage of adults are vaccinated in your area, or both?

4. If you’re not sending your kids to camp this summer, what are you choosing for childcare? A babysitter? A nanny or nanny share? A family member who’ll provide care? 

Stock photo via Stencil (kids at group activity in a gym).