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FAQs About LCAC's COVID-19 Policies and Procedures
Last updated: March 10, 2022
Do I need proof of vaccination to take a class or workshop?
As of March 1, 2022, we no longer require proof of vaccination to register for a class or workshop. Registration for spring classes is now open, which means we are not asking for proof of vaccination now and beyond. However, we still require self-screening (don't enter if you have any symptoms of any illness), use of hand sanitizer when entering LCAC, and masks that cover the nose, mouth, and chin.
As of March 1, 2022, we no longer require proof of vaccination to register for a class or workshop. Registration for spring classes is now open, which means we are not asking for proof of vaccination now and beyond. However, we still require self-screening (don't enter if you have any symptoms of any illness), use of hand sanitizer when entering LCAC, and masks that cover the nose, mouth, and chin.
Are masks still required?
Yes. Notwithstanding that the province of Ontario is lifting the mask mandate in many public places starting March 21, 2022, London Clay Art Centre believes it is prudent to keep a mask mandate in place until further notice. 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 that fully cover the nose, mouth, and chin with no gapping.
Yes. Notwithstanding that the province of Ontario is lifting the mask mandate in many public places starting March 21, 2022, London Clay Art Centre believes it is prudent to keep a mask mandate in place until further notice. 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 that fully cover the nose, mouth, and chin with no gapping.
Are your instructors fully vaccinated?
All of our class and workshop instructors are fully vaccinated.
All of our class and workshop instructors are fully vaccinated.
What are you doing about children under 12?
We followed suit with the Province of Ontario and lifted the vaccination requirement for kids under 12 as of March 1, 2022. However, to protect our instructors and others in the space, all kids must wear an appropriate mask/face covering. No exceptions.
We followed suit with the Province of Ontario and lifted the vaccination requirement for kids under 12 as of March 1, 2022. 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?
Anyone who has symptoms of any illness 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.
Anyone who has symptoms of any illness 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.
NOTE: 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. 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.
