FAQ

COVID FAQ

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Will FaySummer staff members be vaccinated?

Yes. All FaySummer staff members and on-campus vendors (including Specialty Camp instructors) are required to be vaccinated.
Will campers be required to be vaccinated?

Vaccinations for day campers will not be required but strongly encouraged for eligible campers.
Are FaySummer staff or campers required to be tested for COVID?

COVID testing is not required for FaySummer staff or day campers.
Will masks be required for campers and staff?

At this time, masks are optional for campers and camp staff.
Will campers be required to do a health check before coming to campus?

Parents should screen their children and keep them home if they observe symptoms. At this time, parents will not be required to complete form health attestations each morning.
Will campers be grouped in cohorts?

During most of the day, campers will stay in small cohorts with their counselors. During "choice time" or all-camp events, campers will gather with other cohorts.
What happens if my child test positive for COVID-19 during FaySummer?

If your child tests positive for COVID-19 during FaySummer, please call 508-490-8371 or email summer@fayschool.org.

Positive cases must isolate for a minimum of 5 days from the date of onset of symptoms or positive test date (both of which are considered Day 0). They may return after a minimum of 5 days and when they are symptom and fever free for at least 24 hours. They are required to wear a mask for days 6-10 after their positive test date. Current guidelines do not require these campers to provide a negative PCR COVID-19 test before returning to camp but they must meet with and be cleared by the school nurse on the morning of their first day back to camp. If the nurse does not clear the student, they will be sent home.
What is your quarantine policy for campers who are close contacts of a positive COVID-19 case?

Per guidelines from the Massachusetts Departments of Public Health, campers who are close contacts may continue to attend camp as long as they remain asymptomatic and wear a mask for 10 days. A test on days 2 and 5 is recommended, but not required.

If a camper is symptomatic after a known COVID-19 exposure, they will have to stay home and provide a negative PCR test to return to camp. All symptomatic campers also must contact the FaySummer Health Office before returning to camp.

If an individual is identified as a close contact because of a positive case at home, that individual will be allowed to attend FaySummer only if the positive case can completely isolate at home.
Will families be notified about positive COVID-19 cases within the FaySummer community?

Yes. If there is a positive COVID-19 case, all families and known close contacts will be notified.
What is your camper absence policy?

Any camper who is absent due to illness of any kind for three or more days is required to provide the FaySummer nurse with a doctor's note in order to return. Upon reviewing the specifics of the absence, the nurse may also require a negative PCR COVID-19 test.

General Program FAQ

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What health services are provided on campus?

Fay School’s health staff are on campus each day to provide routine and emergency care. All lead staff and camp administrators are CPR and First Aid certified. Please contact the camp office if your child will be taking medication at camp.
Where will campers eat lunch?

Campers will eat lunch in air-conditioned dining halls with their cohorts. Fay will provide lunch for campers for an additional fee of $5 a day. Lunch must be registered for in advance on your online account. Alternatively, campers can bring their own lunch from home.
*Please note that FaySummer is a nut-free program.
How will swimming work?

We will be providing swim lessons this summer, and all campers will also have the option of participating in free swim as part of their regular schedule. Campers will be supervised by their counselors in addition to the FaySummer certified lifeguards on duty at the pool. Our youngest campers will have their swim time in our zero-entry, 3-foot deep, heated wading/teaching pool, while older campers will have access to our adult-size, heated 25-meter pool.
When do campers need to register by to reserve their spot?

Camp spots are filled on a first come, first served basis. Many programs fill up by April or May, but if space remains in a camp registration will stay open until 10 days before the start of the session.
What are your refund policies?

A non-refundable deposit is due upon registration. Any families deciding to cancel their registration prior to June 1, 2022 will receive a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit. There are no refunds for families that decide to cancel after the June 1, 2022 deadline. If FaySummer cancel a program for any reason, a full refund will be provided.

Day Program FAQ

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How does drop-off and pick-up work?

Early Morning Care Drop-off:
Campers in the Early Morning Care program should be dropped off in Upjohn Circle between 7:30 am and 9:00 am.

Regular Drop-off:
Campers in the Discoverers and Explorers groups should be dropped off in Harlow Circle at 9:00 am. Campers in Trailblazers, Navigators, Pathfinders, and Specialty Camps should be dropped off at Upjohn Circle at 9:00 am.

Regular Pick-up:
Campers should be picked up at 4:00 pm. Discoverers and Explorers should be picked up in Harlow Circle. Trailblazers, Navigators, Pathfinders and Specialty Campers should be picked up at Upjohn. Parents should wait in their vehicles until they can pull up to pick up their child.

Afternoon Care Pick-up:
When parents arrive to pick up their children from Afternoon Care between 4:00 and 6:00 pm, they should call 508-858-8646. A FaySummer staff member will send the child(ren) out to the car.

Siblings
If you are dropping off our picking up multiple children, this will be done at the location of the youngest camper.

This summer, we’re excited to be wrapping up construction on our brand new, state-of-the-art, Center for Creativity and Design, a 7,000-square-foot design and maker space that will be home to our Creativity and Design Program. Construction will be focused mainly on our academic building, but we may see some disruption to our drop-off and pick-up routines. We’ll be sure to notify you in advance of any changes to those plans.
What should my child bring to camp each day?

Your child should bring a swimsuit and a towel, a lunch, a water bottle, and extra sunscreen. We recommend that younger students bring an extra change of clothes. Counselors will set aside time each day for students to reapply sunscreen. Fay will provide snacks each day, and water coolers are available around campus.
*Please note that Fay is a nut-free campus.
Is extended care available outside of the typical camp day?

FaySummer will continue to offer extended morning care and afternoon care. Morning care is available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. for an additional cost of $170 per session, and extended afternoon care is available from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for an additional cost of $200 per session.

Pre-registration is recommended, but we understand the complexity of family scheduling and accommodate drop-in registrations on a space available basis. Morning drop-in care is $20 per drop in and afternoon drop-in care is $25 per drop in. If plans have changed, and you need your child to attend an Extended Day Program, please contact the Camp Office at 508-490-8371 or summer@fayschool.org. Any camper not picked up by 4:10 p.m. will be taken to Extended Day, and the family will be billed at the drop-in rate. Drop-in fees are not prorated and the full amount is due for any time spent in the Extended Day program.
Will bus transportation be available?

FaySummer will not be providing bus service for Summer 2022.

Still have questions?

FaySummer

Summer Camp Programs for ages 3-15

48 Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772 | 508.490.8371 | summer@fayschool.org
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FaySummer complies with regulations of the MDPH and is licensed by the Town of Southborough Board of Health.