> FAQs Archive - Page 3 of 3 - Copper Cannon Camp - FREE New Hampshire Summer Camp!

How will testing and health screening happen?

According to current NH guidance, we will require three diagnostic PCRs (polymerase chain reaction tests, also known as molecular tests) for all staff and two for the campers. The first test needs done approximately 5 days before arrival at camp. We recommend that you…

Will campers have to do anything before arrival at camp?

At this time, NH’s COVID guidelines for overnight camps require a pre-arrival quarantine of 10 days, a negative COVID test taken 5 days prior to arrival, a second negative COVID test taken on arrival at camp, and a third negative COVID test taken 5-7…

My child is high-risk due to a certain medical condition. Should they come to Copper Cannon in 2021?

The decision to send your child to camp is a personal one and we recognize that this decision has become even more difficult during this time. If your child is at higher risk for infection, requires nebulizer treatments or the use of daily steroid…

What personal hygiene considerations will be expected?

Increased hand disinfectant protocols will be implemented for everyone on-site. Campers and staff will be expected to wash or sanitize hands before and after each of the following: activity periods, meal/snack times, restroom use, and coming into contact with high-touch items.  If a child…

How will cleaning and sanitizing of equipment and high-touch items be done?

All shared items and equipment (e.g., paddles, lifejackets, soccer balls, etc.) will be properly cleaned and disinfected between uses by Cabin Groups. Copper Cannon will use EPA approved cleaning solutions. Frequently touched surfaces and common spaces will be sanitized multiple times daily. Examples of…

What additional health forms and documentation will be required this year?

In addition to the general health paperwork required each year (health history, record of a recent physical, and immunization history), we will require completion of the following new forms: Proof of negative PCR test from a reliable testing site, dated within five days of…

What is the plan for the entire Copper Cannon community if somebody tests positive during camp?

We will follow New Hampshire and CDC guidelines and implement our pre-planned response. The person diagnosed with COVID would be isolated immediately and leave camp as soon as possible. In the meantime, their Cabin Group (including staff and campers) would be quarantined from the…

Will parents of campers be informed if someone at camp contracts COVID-19 during the summer?

Yes, you will receive a notification by email. We will not identify the individual for privacy reasons, but we will tell you if your child is in their Cabin Group or Cohort.

What happens if my child tests positive for COVID-19 while at camp?

We feel confident that our protocols will help prevent COVID coming to camp this summer. However, if a camper or staff member is diagnosed with COVID during the session, they will immediately be isolated and, per current state guidelines, must leave camp. Copper Cannon…

What do I need to do if my child has recovered from COVID-19?

If your child has had COVID, they need to be done with their quarantine period prior to arriving at camp. You need to provide us with a note from your health care provider indicating the child had COVID.

Copper Cannon Camp