As we make our way through another snowy day, the thought of summer is a welcome distraction. Yesterday we received some good news for summer planning. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo announced that day and overnight summer camps in New York State can begin to plan for reopening!
The green light to open camps is a huge sigh of relief for many parents who have children who attend, or plan to attend, sleep away camps in New York State. Last summer sleep away camps did open successfully in other states but New York did not allow it. However, many day camps did open safely in New York last summer thanks to strict health and safety measures like masks, temperature checks, distancing, elimination of busing and pods/cohorts.
The green light to open camps is a huge sigh of relief for many parents who have children who attend, or plan to attend, sleep away camps in New York State. Last summer sleep away camps did open successfully in other states but New York did not allow it. However, many day camps did open safely in New York last summer thanks to strict health and safety measures like masks, temperature checks, distancing, elimination of busing and pods/cohorts.
Many parents are eager to send their kids to camp this summer because it will provide them with some much needed activity, independence, socialization, fresh air and fun! The pandemic has been crushing to everyone and camp is a great step in bringing some normalcy and happiness to our children... and some much needed free time and uninterrupted work time to parents.
What's next? The Department of Health will issue specific reopening guidance, including details on timing, in the coming weeks.
CHECK OUT THE BEST DAY CAMPS IN WESTCHESTER
What's next? The Department of Health will issue specific reopening guidance, including details on timing, in the coming weeks.
CHECK OUT THE BEST DAY CAMPS IN WESTCHESTER
Also announced yesterday, indoor family entertainment centers and places of amusement can open with a 25 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, March 26. This is good news for indoor water parks and other attractions/recreation businesses like The Kartrite in Monticello and Legoland Discovery Center in Yonkers, which have remained closed over the course of the pandemic. Their websites do not contain reopening details yet but it is anticipated that will be coming soon based on this announcement!
CHECK OUT INDOOR PLAY & ADVENTURE CENTERS- WHAT'S OPEN & WHAT'S NOT
CHECK OUT INDOOR PLAY & ADVENTURE CENTERS- WHAT'S OPEN & WHAT'S NOT
Lastly, the governor stated that outdoor amusement parks can open with a 33 percent capacity limit beginning Friday, April 9. Other states did allow these to open last summer but not New York, so this is a welcome change. Businesses like Rye's Playland Park and Splashdown Beach in Fishkill, NY never opened their doors last summer.
Of course there is some uncertainty and concern with reopening while COVID-19 cases are still present. While these attractions can be good for our mental health, they are sure to bring people together, which is how the virus spreads. While some people have been fortunate enough to be vaccinated, more research is needed to determine if you can still be contagious after being vaccinated. So for now it is critical that we stay vigilant about social distancing and mask wearing.
Something else to keep in mind is that the CDC says that indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces because it might be harder to keep people apart and there’s less ventilation indoors. So we can take comfort in choosing outdoor experiences over indoor ones for now.
What's next? The governor is requiring that all facilities submit reopening plans with health protocols to the local health department. Masks and social distancing will be required for all customers and staff, and customers will be required to have a health screening with temperature checks prior to entry.
Something else to keep in mind is that the CDC says that indoor spaces are more risky than outdoor spaces because it might be harder to keep people apart and there’s less ventilation indoors. So we can take comfort in choosing outdoor experiences over indoor ones for now.
What's next? The governor is requiring that all facilities submit reopening plans with health protocols to the local health department. Masks and social distancing will be required for all customers and staff, and customers will be required to have a health screening with temperature checks prior to entry.
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