Summer FUN at GNS

List of 7 frequently asked questions.

• Q: Are GNS camps running this summer?

  Yes, we have created additional precautions and protocols to maintain social distancing and smaller group sizes to meet the health and safety guidelines developed by Public Health and Medical Professionals.

• Q: Is Extended Care available?

  Extended Care is available from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. free of charge to all campers from ages 5 to 10.

• Q:

  I would like to cancel my child’s registration. What is your refund policy?

  1. Regular Refund Policy: All requests for refunds must be made in writing via email to eharris@mygns.ca. Refunds less than a $50 administrative charge per camp, per child, will be issued for all camp cancellations up to two weeks (14 days) before the first day of the camp. GNS reserves the right to cancel a camp due to insufficient enrolment or unavailability of instructors. If this situation arises, camps will be cancelled by 3:30 p.m. one week before the start date and all fees for a cancelled camp will be refunded.
  2. COVID-19 Camp Cancellation Policy: Given the uncertainty of the current situation, full refunds will be provided for registered participants if the school’s Leadership Team (through guidance from Public Health) determines that our camp program is unable to operate due to social distancing requirements or health concerns related to COVID-19.
  3. Sick Child Refund Policy: A camp credit will be applied to participants who miss camp due to being sick or who have symptoms of a common cold, influenza or COVID-19. There will be no tolerance for sick children or staff at camps, therefore, participants must remain home until they have been assessed by their health care provider and it is determined that they do NOT have COVID-19, and their symptoms have resolved.

• Q: What is I am late to pick-up my child from Extended Care?

  For any child not picked up by the time reflected in their registration, parents will be charged a $25 late pick-up fee per child.

• Q:

  What is GNS’ Summer Program COVID-19 Action Plan?

  As outlined by the BC Centre for Disease Control and BC Ministry of Health, GNS will follow the COVID-19 Public Health Guidance for Child Care Settings Guidelines to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and maintain safe and healthy environments for children and staff during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
  Please read our COVID-19 Summer Program Action Plan.

• Q: What will camp participants do each day?

  1. Camp will look different this year as our priority is to ensure the safety of your child and our community. We have had to make adjustments to the structure of the camp, typical games and activities to ensure physical distancing.
  2. Each camp has a designated theme and the specific schedule will be released one week in advance to the camp.
  3. Individual, indoor, outdoor or rainy day activities will be facilitated and led by the leader while continuing to maintain physical distancing among staff, parents and participants.
  4. Assigned equipment will be allocated to one participant each day and will be cleaned and sanitized at the end of the day for another participant to use the next.
  5. Timetable for a typical day:
     
     

     8:30 a.m.	Staggered parents drop off. Parents sign a form (using their own pen) stating that their children are healthy. Parents must provide snacks and lunch, a water bottle and outdoor clothes (items will be placed in the participant’s designated locker). Participants will wash their hands and staff will offer individual play activities. **Please note participants cannot be dropped off before 8:30 a.m. unless registered for before camp care.
     8:30 to 9:00 a.m.	Participants will engage in individual activities or activities that encourage more space between children and staff (i.e colour, read books or play quietly).
     9:00 to 10:00 a.m.	Individual arts and crafts or activity related to the weekly/ daily theme.
     10:00 to 10:30 a.m.	Participants will wash their hands and have their snack.
     10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.	Playtime outside or on the beach in separate areas.
     12:00 to 12:30 p.m.	Staff will wipe tables. Participants will wash their hands before lunch and will have their lunch provided by parents. Participants will wash their hands after lunch.
     12:30 to 3:00 p.m.	Outside to play or complete the activity of the day.
     3:00 to 3:30 p.m.	Participants will wash their hands and have their afternoon snack, play centres or free play.
     3:30 p.m.	Participants wash hands and pack up before they are picked up by parents.

  6. At this time we will be limiting field trips and bus trips to ensure physical distancing is maintained.

• Q:

  Are there any spaces reserved for essential service workers?

  Not at this moment. Due to the smaller group sizes, our registration has started to fill up, we recommend parents register their child/ren in our online portal. If you are placed on the waitlist and are an essential service worker, please send an email to the External Programs Manager indicating you are an essential service worker.