What about the camps?

FlyingScot · 04-17-2020, 09:35 AM

Based on the WMUR interview posted earlier, I can't imagine the Governor allowing camps to open. Heartbreaking if you think about those years being so awesome and so few in number for a kid

VitaBene · 04-17-2020, 09:53 AM

As of 4-13, the Boston Y said they were opening their camps around the Lake. Likely to change?

rsmlp · 04-17-2020, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by FlyingScot

Based on the WMUR interview posted earlier, I can't imagine the Governor allowing camps to open. Heartbreaking if you think about those years being so awesome and so few in number for a kid

I have to agree. PLUS even campgrounds will be iffy.

Sue Doe-Nym · 06-06-2020, 08:38 PM

The reason I am asking is that the Mboro BOS voted to suspend the Rec Dept. summer camp program this year, which I found to be a logical move, given the pandemic. However, pushback from parents wanting their children to enjoy the summer is expected. Curious, I checked out Tecumseh and Robindel sites, both residential camps, and there was nothing about their being closed. If any of you have information, please share with us. I know that Rockywold is closed for the season.

winni83 · 06-06-2020, 09:41 PM

Robindel is closed.

https://www.robindel.com/blog/summer-2020-update/

Tecumseh closed.

https://www.camptecumseh.net/from-the-director-2015/

Camps Lawrence and Nokomis on Bear Island also closed.

Senter Cove Guy · 06-07-2020, 03:10 AM

Brookwoods in Alton plans to open June 28.

tis · 06-07-2020, 07:56 AM

Last I heard, Belknap isn't opening and Wolfeboro Camp School is not opening.

BrownstoneNorth · 06-07-2020, 03:03 PM

Also In Wolfeboro, Camps Bernadette and Fatima in Wolfeboro will not be open, Birchmont plans to open but later than usual and the longest session will be 4 weeks instead of 7.

Despite how disappointing no camp this summer surely is to all who were looking forward to it, as well as the financial losses to the owners, I think that it was a mistake for Sununu to allow overnight camps to open and that the camps who decided not to open made the right decision. My son and I loved our combined 21 years as both campers and counselors, mostly in NH and Maine, but I can't imagine how a kid could have a rewarding camp experience under the current circumstances or how the camps can even function with the restrictions imposed. (There are additional restrictions on campers and counselors from out of state; air travel to camp is prohibited but campers and staff from abroad are not specifically prohibited?)*

Sununu has been fuzzy and inconsistent on many things since the beginning, including the 14-day self-quarantine “request” for out-of-staters which has appeared practically nowhere outside of NH news outlets — in other words, the intended targets wouldn't even know about it unless they're on a forum like this or in the habit of checking NH news outlets. States that were serious about restrictions on out-of-staters posted it prominently on their official websites; I scoured NH's — not on any Home Page or tab for Visitors or anywhere that a tourist would see it — and had to Google for Sununu + quarantine to find his March 28 “request.”

https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/...52090b7a5.html

“He gave the green light to summer day camps to start June 22, with overnight children’s camps allowed to open June 28.”

This whole thing is mind-blowing:

https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/sit...ht-camps_1.pdf

*For example:
“Camps are committed to transportation options that limit exposure of out-of-state campers and staff to their local NH communities including:
i. Direct-to-camp/direct-to-home parental/guardian transportation
ii. Only staff and campers that are able to drive to the camp and be
picked-up by car or other privately chartered ground transportation.”

“Camp administrators should be aware of the infection potential of campers and staff traveling from high infection transmission areas and are advised to consider limits to participants from these areas and/or in accord with the State and local agency requirements for regional, interstate, and international travel. If allowed, staff from these areas must quarantine in small groups (<10) for at least 14-days prior to arrival of campers or before introduction to camp and participate in pre-arrival screening.”

Grant · 06-08-2020, 09:39 AM

Belknap is closed -- the email went out a few weeks ago.

Ditto for its "sister" camp, Huckins, in Freedom.

A real shame for some of the smaller camps that may not have the financial wherewithal to survive.

CubRun · 06-08-2020, 10:29 AM

Camp Winaukee is opening for 500 kids in July . ! Disaster waiting to happen .

06-06-2020, 08:38 PM	#4
Sue Doe-Nym Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 1,458 Thanks: 762 Thanked 796 Times in 419 Posts	Any updates on local camp openings? The reason I am asking is that the Mboro BOS voted to suspend the Rec Dept. summer camp program this year, which I found to be a logical move, given the pandemic. However, pushback from parents wanting their children to enjoy the summer is expected. Curious, I checked out Tecumseh and Robindel sites, both residential camps, and there was nothing about their being closed. If any of you have information, please share with us. I know that Rockywold is closed for the season. Last edited by Sue Doe-Nym; 06-06-2020 at 09:52 PM.

06-07-2020, 03:10 AM	#6
Senter Cove Guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 605 Thanks: 301 Thanked 431 Times in 142 Posts	Some Camps Will Be Open Brookwoods in Alton plans to open June 28. __________________ Lake Winni - The only place I want to be during the summer.

06-07-2020, 03:03 PM	#8
BrownstoneNorth Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 213 Thanks: 114 Thanked 132 Times in 72 Posts	More on camps Also In Wolfeboro, Camps Bernadette and Fatima in Wolfeboro will not be open, Birchmont plans to open but later than usual and the longest session will be 4 weeks instead of 7. Despite how disappointing no camp this summer surely is to all who were looking forward to it, as well as the financial losses to the owners, I think that it was a mistake for Sununu to allow overnight camps to open and that the camps who decided not to open made the right decision. My son and I loved our combined 21 years as both campers and counselors, mostly in NH and Maine, but I can't imagine how a kid could have a rewarding camp experience under the current circumstances or how the camps can even function with the restrictions imposed. (There are additional restrictions on campers and counselors from out of state; air travel to camp is prohibited but campers and staff from abroad are not specifically prohibited?)* Sununu has been fuzzy and inconsistent on many things since the beginning, including the 14-day self-quarantine “request” for out-of-staters which has appeared practically nowhere outside of NH news outlets — in other words, the intended targets wouldn't even know about it unless they're on a forum like this or in the habit of checking NH news outlets. States that were serious about restrictions on out-of-staters posted it prominently on their official websites; I scoured NH's — not on any Home Page or tab for Visitors or anywhere that a tourist would see it — and had to Google for Sununu + quarantine to find his March 28 “request.” https://www.conwaydailysun.com/news/...52090b7a5.html “He gave the green light to summer day camps to start June 22, with overnight children’s camps allowed to open June 28.” This whole thing is mind-blowing: https://www.covidguidance.nh.gov/sit...ht-camps_1.pdf *For example: “Camps are committed to transportation options that limit exposure of out-of-state campers and staff to their local NH communities including: i. Direct-to-camp/direct-to-home parental/guardian transportation ii. Only staff and campers that are able to drive to the camp and be picked-up by car or other privately chartered ground transportation.” “Camp administrators should be aware of the infection potential of campers and staff traveling from high infection transmission areas and are advised to consider limits to participants from these areas and/or in accord with the State and local agency requirements for regional, interstate, and international travel. If allowed, staff from these areas must quarantine in small groups (<10) for at least 14-days prior to arrival of campers or before introduction to camp and participate in pre-arrival screening.”

06-08-2020, 09:39 AM	#9
Grant Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Pennsyltuckey, Tuftonboro, Moultonborough Posts: 1,505 Thanks: 385 Thanked 232 Times in 126 Posts	Belknap is closed -- the email went out a few weeks ago. Ditto for its "sister" camp, Huckins, in Freedom. A real shame for some of the smaller camps that may not have the financial wherewithal to survive. __________________ "When I die, please don't let my wife sell my dive gear for what I told her I paid for it."

06-08-2020, 10:29 AM	#10
CubRun Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2015 Posts: 15 Thanks: 110 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Camps Camp Winaukee is opening for 500 kids in July . ! Disaster waiting to happen . Last edited by CubRun; 06-17-2020 at 10:10 AM.

04-17-2020, 09:35 AM	#1
FlyingScot Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Tuftonboro and Sudbury, MA Posts: 2,467 Thanks: 1,358 Thanked 1,047 Times in 651 Posts	Based on the WMUR interview posted earlier, I can't imagine the Governor allowing camps to open. Heartbreaking if you think about those years being so awesome and so few in number for a kid

04-17-2020, 09:53 AM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,612 Thanks: 1,660 Thanked 1,650 Times in 853 Posts	As of 4-13, the Boston Y said they were opening their camps around the Lake. Likely to change?

06-06-2020, 09:41 PM	#5
winni83 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Moultonborough, NH Posts: 437 Thanks: 17 Thanked 217 Times in 137 Posts	Robindel is closed. https://www.robindel.com/blog/summer-2020-update/ Tecumseh closed. https://www.camptecumseh.net/from-the-director-2015/ Camps Lawrence and Nokomis on Bear Island also closed.

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06-07-2020, 07:56 AM	#7
tis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 6,832 Thanks: 764 Thanked 1,474 Times in 1,029 Posts	Last I heard, Belknap isn't opening and Wolfeboro Camp School is not opening.