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Can I work at Copper Cannon during the summer for college credit?

Every summer we usually have at least a couple of staff who are working at camp for college credit. We will be more than willing to work with your university and adviser. Staff have received college credits for the fields of education, social work,…

Where do staff typically come from?

Summer camp staff at Copper Cannon come from not only all over the U.S. but all over the world! Over the years, we have had summer staff from Poland, Ireland, Sweden, England, Turkey, Australia, Wales and Finland. We also had staff from all over…

For campers whose behavior is inappropriate, how will COVID protocols effect how the behavior is handled?

We know this has been a challenging year for our campers. This is a time when Copper Cannon must make many modifications and ask campers to follow new camp rules that are unfamiliar to them. There will certainly be “bumps in the road” as…

What will happen if there is bad weather?

At Copper Cannon, our team always keeps a close eye on the weather to limit any surprises. In the event of a few raindrops, camp goes on as scheduled (with raincoats and boots of course!). However, when inclement weather makes it unsafe to be…

How will activities be modified?

To reduce contact among campers and limit the sharing of spaces and equipment, our program activities will be modified. Camp staff are working hard to maintain a quality camp experience under these new circumstances. For example, we know we’ll be canoeing, making arts and…

How can I help set expectations for my camper?

If your camper has attended before, they might notice that camp looks and feels different this summer. They may miss a favorite activity or have fewer bunkmates. Please talk to your camper about these likelihoods. Let them know that flexibility is key (and sometimes…

How will testing results affect the experience of Cabin Groups and Cohorts around camp?

While awaiting the results of the Arrival Day testing (an expected period of approximately 24 hours after drop-off), the camp schedule will focus on keeping Cabin Groups together and physically distanced from other Cabin Groups. During this period, staying in a Cabin Group will…

What is the difference between a Cabin Group and a Cohort?

A Cabin Group is considered the core unit at Copper Cannon. This includes the campers and staff who live in the cabin. Multiple Cabin Groups will combine to create a Cohort to allow for expanded social opportunities for campers.

What should I know about masks at camp?

Upon arrival at Copper Cannon, everyone will be required to wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose, with limited and specific exceptions for certain times during the day (essentially, when eating, swimming, sleeping or showering). Gaiters, bandanas, loose-fitting (air gapped) or ill-fitting…

What if the pre-camp PCR test comes back positive? Do we still come to camp?

Should a pre-arrival test result come back positive, notify Copper Cannon Camp immediately.  Campers would need to withdraw from the upcoming session, but will have the opportunity to attend a session later in the summer, pending negative test results and space availability.

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