COVID-19 Update - 4/30/20: Health & Safety

AKA Families and Supporters -

We hope this update finds you safe and healthy. As of 4/21/20 we have been informed by the MN Department of Human Services that we are considered an essential childcare center and plan to start camps on time June 8, 2020.

There is nothing more important to us, at Active Kids Association of Sport (AKASPORT), than you and your kids health and safety.  In keeping up to date and in uniform with all CDC, Department of Health, Department of Human Services and all guidelines set forth by the State of Minnesota, we are working to fulfill all health and safety practices and expectations.  

Below you will find steps we are taking to ensure the health and well-being of your kids and our staff at camp this summer.  We will continue to provide you with the most up to date guidelines and expectations for your kids summer programming in 2020.  Thank you, AKASPORT Staff

AKASPORT Health and Safety Practices 

Social Distancing

  • Implementing social distancing strategies for spaces and movement through the facilities. This could mean groups of 10 or fewer kids using designated spaces at any given time and staggering the times when kids travel throughout the facilities.

    • Groups will be assigned staff to remain as consistent as possible to limit staff/participant contact.

  • Staggered lunch times to allow for cleaning and increased distance. 

  • Buddy reading will not be allowed, unless participants are siblings. Instead, staff will appropriately enforce distancing during reading, resting, drawing, and other quiet activities.

  • The drop-off and pick-up processes will be modified and communicated prior to camp to limit the volume of individuals entering the facilities.  Potential changes include AKA staff waiting curbside for arrival and pickup. Similar to what many schools currently implement.

  • Whenever possible, activities will be held outside and participants will be encouraged to spread out, while utilizing visual cues (such as cones or tape lines) to demonstrate physical spacing.

Sanitizing

  • Ensuring hand washing strategies include washing with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom and before & after eating.

  • Implementing a sanitizing station at the entrance and exit to each facility to ensure proper hand washing strategies upon arrival and departure.

  • Routinely cleaning and disinfecting surfaces and objects that are frequently touched.

  • Toys and equipment that cannot be cleaned and sanitized will not be used.

  • Toys or equipment that come into contact with mouths or that are otherwise contaminated by body secretions or excretions will be set aside in a designated area until they are cleaned and disinfected.

Health

  • Considering regular health checks of children and staff, such as taking temperatures throughout the day. 

  • Sick children and staff will be required to stay home, specifically persons who have a fever of 100.4 F or above or other signs of illness will not be admitted to the facility.

  • Should staff or participants become sick while at camp, the individuals will be kept separate from well participants and staff until they can leave. There will be designated areas where these individuals can be isolated until their departure.

  • Staff will provide reminders to be careful not to touch eyes, nose, and mouth.

  • Sharing of personal items (such as cell-phones, clothing, water bottles, etc) will not be allowed.

  • Ensuring adequate supplies (e.g., soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer, tissue) are on hand to support healthy hygiene practices. 

Sports / Games

  • Implementing non-contact sport options using the social distancing guidance that will support a 3-foot radius around each participant, resulting in a 6-foot total distance between any two participants.

  • Modifications of sports and games to limit/eliminate the need for contact.

  • Any Sport Specific weeks requiring Bus Transportation are being reassessed for alternative activities (see below for Golf, Ice Sports, Ninja/Gymnastics and Swimming Weeks)

Activities / Field Trip Alternatives

  • Traditional field trips have been cancelled per our announcement on April 17th.

  • Virtual field trips and partner appearances to our locations are being finalized.

  • Sport Specific weeks originally requiring separate Bus Transportation to off-site locations will be reassessed and modified:

    • Golf Week - Golf instruction and games will take place on site at all locations.

    • Ice Sports Week - Ice Sports will be transitioned to Floor Hockey and Floor Activities unless Ice becomes available (NSC, Centennial)

    • Ninja/Gymnastics Week - Instruction and activities will take place on site.

    • Swimming Week - Aquatic activities and games will take place on site. (waiting on Centennial High School for Centennial All Sports Camp Swimming Week)

  • We will notify parents of our consideration if restrictions and guidelines loosen and AKASPORT decides it is adequate to arrange an off-site Field Trip in 2020, July 13 or later.

We thank you for your continued patience and trust in AKASPORT programming.  We will continue to keep you informed and we look forward to serving you all in the months to come.

Stay Home, Stay Active, Stay Healthy and Safe,

AKASPORT

Christopher Schulz