Additional Resources on COVID-19

The Massachusets Camping Association is closely monitoring the development of the COVID-19 outbreak. We have compiled the following resources to help you make the best decision for your organization:

• Letter to the Governor Advocating for OST Staff Vaccine Priority
• Slides from September 29 Advocating for your Industry session with Tremont Strategies Group
  • Video from Presentation
• Outreach Timeline from MCA during COVID-19
• UPDATED JULY 20, 2020: Full Phase 3 Guidelines for Recreational Camps
  • Phase 3 Checklist for Recreational Camps
• From MDPH 8/4/2020: Notice of Delay in School Opening/Extension of Camp Season
• Please read: An Update from the MCA Board & Follow up meeting with Mass DPH
• Summer Camp Supplemental Fund press release
• Potential School Year Opportunity to Partner with Local School Districts
• MASSACHUSETTS MINIMUM HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR OPENING SUMMER CAMPS IN 2020
  • Checklist form of regulations for camps
  • Massachusetts Pool Regulations for 2020
  • Download the PowerPoint Presentation from MDPH’s 6/11/2020 Zoom Meeting.
  • Watch the recording of our June 11 Zoom Call with MDPH
  • Q&A on the Standards from MDPH
• Summary of data from MCA’s Spring COVID Survey
• We have submitted the following letters in support of the camping industry:
  • Summer Industry Concern Letter
  • Summer Camp Economic Advisory Letter
• The American Camping Association (ACA) has put together a large list of camp-specific resources available to all. This list is comprehensive and being consistently updated. We highly recommend you bookmark this page and continue to refer to it, as they offer guidance on nearly every aspect of COVID. They are updating it daily and providing many free webinars.
• ACA has released the outline of it’s summer guidance for camps, and will continue to update it over time.
• The Massachusetts Department of Public Health is updating its website with more information in real time.
• The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has updated information as well as recommendations and resources for best practices during the outbreak.
• The World Health Organization (WHO) is the hub for global information about the outbreak.
• Red Cross is offering significant changes and extensions to their certification procedures. 
• Additional information about Red Cross 120 Certification Extensions can be found here.
• Pool Operation Management is offering a 2-day online alternative to Certified Pool Operator courses.
• The Massachusetts Office for Energy and Environmental Affairs has issued the following Beach Guidance for Managers.

We will continue to provide links to updated resources as they become available.