Covid-19 Update May 19
Cancellation Information
CONCERNING THE SUMMER YOUTH CAMPING SEASON
CONCERNING THE FAMILY CAMPS AND CONFERENCES
The adult camps fall under the set of guidelines more closely governing “large gatherings”, “social distancing”, and “RV Camping and Transient Housing” (i.e. hotels, bed and breakfasts, camp cabins). These are not necessarily in sync with those governing youth overnight camping.
Because of this, the camping aspect of the adult conferences is allowable as long as the appropriate social distancing is adhered to (along with all other COVID-19 rules such as the availability of proper PPE, rules regarding cleanliness / disinfection of shared facilities such as restrooms, and the posting of proper signage).
It is the conference aspects – maximum size of groups with proper distancing, singing together, etc – that are not clearly defined. It is at best speculative as to when group sizes will be expanded, and to what the allowable size will be that make the ability to plan for a conference difficult. As such, at this time, the Christian Heritage Conference and Hispanic Family Camp have been cancelled. Christian Heritage Conference will create some online content with the scheduled speakers. Hispanic Family Camp is considering postponing that conference to a date in October.
Week of Missions, Wi-Ne-Ma Family Camp, and Septemberfest are awaiting updates to what the State might allow for larger group gatherings. A decision concerning Week of Missions will be made by July 1 and expect that conference to be limited in its program offerings.
Similarly, Wi-Ne-Ma Family Camp and Septemberfest are waiting a bit longer to learn what modifications will be required in order to hold those events. We will announce what is happening with those events as information develops.
If you have registered for any of these conferences, you may cancel at any time and receive a refund.
Cancellation Information
CONCERNING THE SUMMER YOUTH CAMPING SEASON
- After consideration by the Wi-Ne-Ma Christian Camp Board at its meeting on May 16, it was decided to cancel all Youth Camps through July 25th.
- Concerning the remaining youth camps in August; we still hope to hold those although scheduling may change.
- The result is that the current camp schedule is no longer in effect. Those who have registered for a camp session in June and July will have their registration cancelled and will be contacted concerning options for refund of what was paid.
- We plan to present a revised schedule for August with some different options and pricing that will be announced no later than June 26. Registration will re-open at the same time with different schedule and pricing options.
CONCERNING THE FAMILY CAMPS AND CONFERENCES
The adult camps fall under the set of guidelines more closely governing “large gatherings”, “social distancing”, and “RV Camping and Transient Housing” (i.e. hotels, bed and breakfasts, camp cabins). These are not necessarily in sync with those governing youth overnight camping.
Because of this, the camping aspect of the adult conferences is allowable as long as the appropriate social distancing is adhered to (along with all other COVID-19 rules such as the availability of proper PPE, rules regarding cleanliness / disinfection of shared facilities such as restrooms, and the posting of proper signage).
It is the conference aspects – maximum size of groups with proper distancing, singing together, etc – that are not clearly defined. It is at best speculative as to when group sizes will be expanded, and to what the allowable size will be that make the ability to plan for a conference difficult. As such, at this time, the Christian Heritage Conference and Hispanic Family Camp have been cancelled. Christian Heritage Conference will create some online content with the scheduled speakers. Hispanic Family Camp is considering postponing that conference to a date in October.
Week of Missions, Wi-Ne-Ma Family Camp, and Septemberfest are awaiting updates to what the State might allow for larger group gatherings. A decision concerning Week of Missions will be made by July 1 and expect that conference to be limited in its program offerings.
Similarly, Wi-Ne-Ma Family Camp and Septemberfest are waiting a bit longer to learn what modifications will be required in order to hold those events. We will announce what is happening with those events as information develops.
If you have registered for any of these conferences, you may cancel at any time and receive a refund.