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Summer Camp “COVID-Style” The CDC offers the following suggestions for ways in which camp administrators can help protect campers, staff, and communities, and prevent the spread of CO- VID-19. The lowest risk is for small groups of campers who stay together all day, each day. Campers remain at least 6 feet apart and do not share objects. Outdoor activities are prioritized. All campers are from the local geographic area. Promoting Behaviors That Reduce Spread COVID-19 is mostly spread by respiratory droplets released when people talk, cough, or sneeze. Personal prevention practices (such as handwashing, staying home when sick) and environmental cleaning and disinfection are important principles. If soap and water are not readily available, hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol can be used (for staff and older children who can safely use hand sanitizer). Teach & reinforce the use of cloth face coverings. Face coverings may be challenging for campers (especially younger campers) to wear in all-day settings such as camp. Face coverings should be worn by staff and campers (particularly older campers) as feasible, and are most essential in times when physical distancing is difficult. Information should be provided to staff and campers on proper use, removal, and washing of cloth face coverings. Cleaning & Disinfection Strategies should be implemented by camp administrators to clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (e.g., playground equipment, door handles, sink handles, drinking fountains) within the camp facility and in any shared transportation vehicles at least daily or between use as much as possible. Use of shared objects (e.g., art supplies, nap mats, toys, games) should be limited when possible, or cleaned between use. Shared Objects Discourage sharing of items that are difficult to clean, sanitize, or disinfect. Keep each camper’s belongings separated from others’ and in individually labeled containers, cubbies, or areas. Ensure adequate supplies to minimize sharing of high-touch materials to the extent possible (e.g., assign art supplies or other equipment to a single camper), or limit use of supplies and equipment to one group of campers at a time and clean and disinfect between use. Avoid sharing electronic devices, toys, books, and other games or learning aids. Modify Layouts Space seating at least 6 feet apart. If nap times are scheduled, ensure that campers’ naptime mats are assigned to individual children, are sanitized before and after use, and spaced out as much as possible, ideally at least 6 feet apart. Place campers head-to-toe to ensure distance between their faces. Prioritize outdoor activities where social distancing can be maintained as much as possible. Create social distance between campers on school buses (e.g., seat children one child per row, skip rows) when possible. Food Service Have campers bring their own meals as feasible, and eat in separate areas or with their smaller group, instead of in a communal dining hall or cafeteria. For a more comprehensive list of CDC recommendations for summer camps visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ community/schools-childcare/summer-camps.html Dance Workshop August 17th - 21st Beginner, Intermediate & Advanced Levels Tap, Jazz, Ballet, Hip Hop, Acro Combo Classes for ages 3-5, 6-10, 11 & up $15.00 per class NO REGISTRATION FEE!!! Enrolling your child with one of our Camp Advertisers? Be sure to tell them you found them in JOIN THE AMERICAN ACADEMY FAMILY THIS SUMMER AND EXPERIENCE THE JOY AND LOVE OF DANCE! BALLET F LYRICAL F CONTEMPORARY VARIATIONS F BROADWAY DANCE SUMMER CAMPS Begin July 6th All CDC & Social Distancing Regulations Apply CENTER STAGE DANCE STUDIO ~ Certified member of Dance Educators of America ~ SUMMER CAMP GUEST FACULTY: Misa Kuranaga - Principal, San Francisco Ballet Daniel Ulbricht - Principal, New York City Ballet Danielle Diniz - Broadway Dancer & Singer Kathy Stark - Formerly of the Orlando Ballet and our Fabulous AAB Faculty All 5 Studios Professionally Cleaned & Disinfected JAZZ F POINTE 4837 Union Rd., Cheektowaga (Near Cleveland Dr.) ★ 634-3395 ★ www.csds.dance At the time this ad was placed, it was undetermined whether classes will be in studio or held online. Please check our website for further information & updates. KNOWN FOR 55 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE IN TRAINING & TECHNIQUE FEATURING ACCLAIMED FACULTY 491 West Klein at Hopkins F Williamsville Visit WWW.AAB-BUFFALO.COM for more details - 688-4774 July 2020 WNY Family 45