Click any of the links below to see a pdf of LCAC's COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
We've reduced the size of our classes and workshops to 10 people or less (plus your instructor). We've also altered our classrooms to ensure 2m distance between workstations. Staff and volunteers clean and disinfect regularly.
FAQs About LCAC's Vaccination and Testing Policies and Procedures
Last updated: September 24, 2021
Do I need proof of vaccination to take a class or workshop?
Yes. As of the week of September 19-25, we require all students over 12 years of age to provide proof of vaccination before or on the first day at LCAC. If you are in the vaccination process and will be fully vaccinated by November 15, 2021, please let us know. If you have not received your first shot by October 2, 2021 you will not meet that deadline and will have to wait to take a class in our winter session once you can provide proof of full vaccination.
Yes. As of the week of September 19-25, we require all students over 12 years of age to provide proof of vaccination before or on the first day at LCAC. If you are in the vaccination process and will be fully vaccinated by November 15, 2021, please let us know. If you have not received your first shot by October 2, 2021 you will not meet that deadline and will have to wait to take a class in our winter session once you can provide proof of full vaccination.
Where can I get proof of my vaccinations?
Click here to view and download your vaccination receipts. At the moment, we will accept paper copies or pdf versions viewable on your phone. Once the province launches its QR code enabled app, we will also accept that version of proof.
Click here to view and download your vaccination receipts. At the moment, we will accept paper copies or pdf versions viewable on your phone. Once the province launches its QR code enabled app, we will also accept that version of proof.
What if I was vaccinated in another country or province?
Click here to see a list of what qualifies as proof of full vaccination according to the Province of Ontario.
Click here to see a list of what qualifies as proof of full vaccination according to the Province of Ontario.
What identification will you accept?
We would like to see a piece of government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, health card, or passport. We will not take copies of anything you show us. We will only make a simple notation in our files.
We would like to see a piece of government issued photo ID such as a driver’s license, health card, or passport. We will not take copies of anything you show us. We will only make a simple notation in our files.
Are masks still required?
Yes. Everyone must wear an appropriate mask/face covering as per LCAC’s Mask/Face Covering Policy. Acceptable masks/face coverings are: reusable or disposable medical or non-medical cloth masks or face coverings such as a bandana, scarf, or handmade cloth mask that fully covers the nose, mouth, and chin with no gapping.
Yes. Everyone must wear an appropriate mask/face covering as per LCAC’s Mask/Face Covering Policy. Acceptable masks/face coverings are: reusable or disposable medical or non-medical cloth masks or face coverings such as a bandana, scarf, or handmade cloth mask that fully covers the nose, mouth, and chin with no gapping.
If I am not going to get vaccinated, what happens?
Unvaccinated students (except children under 12) will not be allowed to participate until public health guidance changes.
Unvaccinated students (except children under 12) will not be allowed to participate until public health guidance changes.
Are all your staff fully vaccinated?
All of our class and workshop instructors are vaccinated. All regular LCAC staff are either fully vaccinated or are required to provide proof of negative rapid screening tests twice per week. Those who provide screening test results must also wear a medical grade or N95 mask at all times at LCAC.
All of our class and workshop instructors are vaccinated. All regular LCAC staff are either fully vaccinated or are required to provide proof of negative rapid screening tests twice per week. Those who provide screening test results must also wear a medical grade or N95 mask at all times at LCAC.
How are you recording my vaccination status?
Our programming staff will make a simple notation in a spreadsheet on our network drive. We will not take copies of anything you show us.
Our programming staff will make a simple notation in a spreadsheet on our network drive. We will not take copies of anything you show us.
What are you doing about children under 12?
At the moment, since kids under 12 cannot be vaccinated, we don’t require proof of vaccination for them to participate in classes. However, to protect our instructors and others in the space, all kids must wear an appropriate mask/face covering. No exceptions.
At the moment, since kids under 12 cannot be vaccinated, we don’t require proof of vaccination for them to participate in classes. However, to protect our instructors and others in the space, all kids must wear an appropriate mask/face covering. No exceptions.
What other safety measures do you have in place?
Everyone who enters LCAC must complete an active or passive screening test that says they don’t have any symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone who has any symptom must not enter the building. We require the use of hand-sanitizer at all entrances along with frequent hand washing. Everyone must continue to properly wear an appropriate mask/face covering and keep their distance – same old 6 feet/2 metres apart.
Everyone who enters LCAC must complete an active or passive screening test that says they don’t have any symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone who has any symptom must not enter the building. We require the use of hand-sanitizer at all entrances along with frequent hand washing. Everyone must continue to properly wear an appropriate mask/face covering and keep their distance – same old 6 feet/2 metres apart.
NOTE: Enforcing the vaccination, testing, and masking polices and procedures is a new role for staff at LCAC. Please respect that we are all doing our best to keep everyone safe and healthy under difficult circumstances. Our policies and procedures may change without notice as we learn more or are given new directives from the province and public health authorities. Thank you for your patience as we figure this out in real time.
LCAC staff do not have the authority to make exceptions, override, or otherwise ignore LCAC’s policies. Any attempt to argue, intimidate, or otherwise compel staff to bend on what is stated above and in the official policy and procedure documents will be denied.
Please direct any comments or questions to LCAC’s Executive Director at 519-434-1664 option 4.
LCAC staff do not have the authority to make exceptions, override, or otherwise ignore LCAC’s policies. Any attempt to argue, intimidate, or otherwise compel staff to bend on what is stated above and in the official policy and procedure documents will be denied.
Please direct any comments or questions to LCAC’s Executive Director at 519-434-1664 option 4.
Camp Safety
To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, we have enhanced health and safety measures in place. These were developed to be compliant with the health and safety guidelines developed by the Ministry of Health in partnership with public health, the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development, and municipalities, and distributed to local public health teams earlier this month, as well as with Ontario’s Framework for Reopening the Province, safety and operational requirements and rules.
Camper’s safety is the first priority. We offer an enhanced ratio of staff to campers. There will now be one staff with every four children, with a maximum of two staff and eight campers; each camp group will stay together for the entire week. There will be only one camp occurring at a time, so each group will not interact with other campers.
Each camper will be asked to agree to a code of conduct while at camp, including physical distancing, respiratory etiquette and frequent handwashing. Campers who are unable or unwilling to follow the camp code of conduct may be asked to leave camp to protect the safety of all participants. As always, positive behaviour management will be implemented prior to asking any child to leave camp.
Cleaning of facilities will occur more frequently with special attention to high touch surfaces like door handles and tables. Shared spaces and common areas like washrooms will be cleaned between uses.
Caregivers will receive a mandatory phone call prior to camp start to review procedures and do a pre-camp health check. Completing the call with staff is required for your child to be admitted to camp. Caregivers will also be sent a LCAC Camp Caregiver Manual.
Camper’s safety is the first priority. We offer an enhanced ratio of staff to campers. There will now be one staff with every four children, with a maximum of two staff and eight campers; each camp group will stay together for the entire week. There will be only one camp occurring at a time, so each group will not interact with other campers.
Each camper will be asked to agree to a code of conduct while at camp, including physical distancing, respiratory etiquette and frequent handwashing. Campers who are unable or unwilling to follow the camp code of conduct may be asked to leave camp to protect the safety of all participants. As always, positive behaviour management will be implemented prior to asking any child to leave camp.
Cleaning of facilities will occur more frequently with special attention to high touch surfaces like door handles and tables. Shared spaces and common areas like washrooms will be cleaned between uses.
Caregivers will receive a mandatory phone call prior to camp start to review procedures and do a pre-camp health check. Completing the call with staff is required for your child to be admitted to camp. Caregivers will also be sent a LCAC Camp Caregiver Manual.
Arrivals
LCAC Camp incorporates a new camp drop off routine. Everyone will enter through the rear/North entrance. The parking area will have 8 designated, distanced camper drop-offs. With caregivers (age 18 and older with knowledge of the child’s health) present, staff will conduct a camper daily health screening that involves caregivers answering several questions. Campers that have symptoms of COVID-19 will not be admitted to the camp program and caregivers will be asked to take the camper home and have them tested at the local assessment centre.
Caregivers must do a temperature check of campers at home each morning. If the camper’s temperature exceeds 37.8C, please keep the camper home and call the LCAC office to let staff know. Campers who have not had a temperature check will not be admitted to camp. Additionally, if anyone in the household is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, the camper must stay home.
Caregivers must do a temperature check of campers at home each morning. If the camper’s temperature exceeds 37.8C, please keep the camper home and call the LCAC office to let staff know. Campers who have not had a temperature check will not be admitted to camp. Additionally, if anyone in the household is exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, the camper must stay home.
Illness at Camp
If a camper falls ill while at camp, they will be placed in a quiet room with a staff person and isolated from the rest of their camp group. Caregivers will be contacted to pick up their camper immediately. The caregiver will be asked to take the child to a COVID-19 assessment centre to be tested. If a negative result is confirmed the child will be allowed to return to camp.
