Camp Lawrence & Nokomis Covid-19 Information 2021

We are excited about the 2021 camp season and are planning to provide children with what will be a much-needed, fun-filled summer camp experience. We continue to closely monitor information about COVID-19 and will make adjustments according to the guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), American Camp Association (ACA), YMCA of the USA and the State of New Hampshire. As always, we remain committed to maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment for our staff and campers.

We have provided this Covid-19 information page based on current best practices for overnight camps. We will continue to update this page and email registered camp families with information as it becomes available.

Campers traveling domestically are no longer required to quarantine for 10 days prior to their arrival in NH. Campers traveling internationally are required to quarantine for 10 days after their arrival in the U.S.

We are asking all families, regardless of where you are traveling from, to restrict your child’s activities outside of your household to only essential activities (such as school) in the 7 days prior to arrival at camp. Restrictions include sporting events, birthday parties, graduation parties, family reunions, playdates, sleepovers, etc.

The healthier each camper is coming camp, the healthier the camp community will be. Here are some actions you can take to help your child have a great camp experience. A Healthy Camp Begins at Home

Bus transportation: will not be offered to camp from the Methuen YMCA due to our arrival screening procedures required this summer.

Bus transportation: will be offered from camp to the Methuen YMCA. If you would like this option, it must be selected on your account in Camp Brain.

Private Boat: campers will still be allowed to arrive and depart by private boat. Please call the appropriate camp office two days prior to arrival or departure to schedule times at Camp Lawrence office at 603-279-6488 or Camp Nokomis office at 603-279-4918.

Due to changes in our arrival procedures this year, we have staggered the arrival times by camp and unit. The arrival and departure schedule is available below.

Campers arriving by car will have a two-step arrival process at assigned times as outlined on the schedule:

1. Health Screening Check-in at Inter-Lakes High School (1 Laker Lane, Meredith, NH)
2. Camper & Luggage Drop-off at the Y-Landing Marina (102 Powers Road, Meredith, NH)

Campers arriving by private boat, please call the appropriate camp office two days prior to arrival or departure to schedule times at Camp Lawrence office at 603-279-6488 or Camp Nokomis office at 603-279-4918.

All camp families will be expected to wear face coverings and remain in their car or private boat during arrival.

Vaccinations, testing and arrival documentation requirements are available here and below. For those campers that are required to be tested for COVID-19, we will conduct an additional PCR test upon arrival and 5-7 days after arrival.

If you have an unexpected delay in your arrival or departure, please contact the Camp Lawrence office at 603-279-6488 or Camp Nokomis office at 603-279-4918.

Click here to print the schedule below.

The following documentation is required at the Health Screening Check-in based on your child’s COVID-19 vaccination status. Your child will not be admitted to camp if the proper documentation is not provided upon arrival. Please keep in mind, we are not allowing late arrivals at camp this year, including late/missing test results or other health related documentation. Our camp leadership and medical team are committed to providing a healthy and safe summer for all campers and staff. We appreciate your efforts to join us in this commitment and we request that you plan accordingly.

Click here to print the requirements below.

* For those campers that are required to be tested for COVID-19, we will conduct an additional PCR test upon arrival and 5-7 days after arrival.

Staff and campers in the same cabin group are not required to wear face masks or always physically distance from each other, but are still encouraged to limit close contact interaction. Staff and campers must wear face masks when interacting with other staff and campers from another cabin group, especially when indoors, or outdoors and within 6 feet proximity.

Campers should plan to pack a minimum of 14 masks for their stay at camp. Cloth face coverings should have 2-3 layers of fabric. Masks must completely cover the nose and mouth, fit snugly against the sides of the face and not have any gaps. Masks with exhalation valves or vents are not permitted.

A camper who tests positive for COVID-19 will be isolated and must be picked up within 12 hours. Unvaccinated or non-fully vaccinated campers that have had close contact with a person that tests positive will also be isolated and must be picked up within 12 hours. Campers who are fully vaccinated (14 days after final dose) that have had close contact with a person that tests positive are not required to quarantine, therefore they can stay at camp if they remain without symptoms.

Campers registered for consecutive sessions are expected to stay at camp in between sessions. There will be special activities and meals during this time.

All non-essential visitors are restricted while campers are present, therefore visiting days will not be held during camp this summer.

Activity selections will be emailed on June 1st at 7:00pm. We will email more details next week. If you have not done so already, we suggest to take this time to review the activity choices with your child available on our website at Camp Lawrence Activities or Camp Nokomis Activities. Each camper may choose four activities in order of preference.

In an effort to provide a safe and healthy experience for all campers, we are instituting a COVID fee in addition to regular camp tuition. This fee will support safety measures such as an additional week of staff training, additional boat transportation to accommodate reduced boat capacity, outdoor dining tents, COVID testing for campers and staff, PPE and cleaning supplies.

COVID Fee:

• $150 per two-week session per camper
• $75 per one-week session per camper (Camp Lawrence sessions 1J & 4J)

We know that the COVID fee may be difficult for some families to afford. If you require financial assistance, please contact the camp office at campinfo@mvymca.org or 978-975-1330. If you are able to pay the fee, you do not need to do anything. The fee will be added to your account.

The final payments were extended until May 14th. If your final balance is still due, please login to your account in Camp Brain to make a payment or contact the camp office at 978-975-1330. As a reminder, we now accept American Express, in addition to, Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Cancellations received on or before June 1st are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations received after June 1st are not eligible for a refund. If a camper is sent home due to testing positive for COVID-19 or as a close contact, a prorated refund will be issued based on the number of days the camper is unable to attend.

If you need to access your account, go to Camp Brain. Click reset password if you don’t have one or forgot it. On your account, you can view your registration; complete enrollment forms; upload physicals, immunizations and health insurance cards; select transportation options; select camp store options and make payments.

Feel free to reach out to us with questions at campinfo@mvymca.org or 978-975-1330.

You may also contact Charles Seifert, Camp Lawrence Director, at cseifert@mvymca.org or Gretchen Seifert, Camp Nokomis Director, at gseifert@mvymca.org