THE GROWING STAGE SUMMER ARTS DAY CAMP 2025

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROTOCOLS

For any questions regarding The Growing Stage Theatre’s protocols and procedures, please contact Lori Lawrence, Director of Educational Programming at llawrence@growingstage.com or call 973-721-6635.

Please note that this is a living document and policies may change. If there are any updates to the policy, they will be sent out prior to the start of the camp week. By registering your child for summer camp you agree to follow all health and safety policies. 

REGISTRATION

• Medical forms and emergency contact forms need to be completed prior to the first day of camp. These forms will be sent via email in advance and can be completed electronically.

DROP-OFF AND PICK-UP

• Drop-Off:

  • All campers must be accompanied by their parent/guardian to the check-in table and the parent/guardian must stay until the check-in process has been completed. 

  • Check-in begins in the front lobby at 8:45am. 

• Pick-Up:

  • Parent/guardian will wait outside for pick-up at the designated door on the side of the theatre closest to the bank. Campers will be released to their parent/guardian one at a time. 

WHAT TO BRING

All campers should bring the following:

• • Water bottle

  • Bag Lunch 

  • Old shirt or smock clearly labeled with camper’s name to protect clothing while painting in stagecraft

  • Small bag or backpack to carry these personal items

FACILITY SAFETY

• The Growing Stage is equipped with Aerus Pure & Clean air purifiers. This technology:

  • Destroys over 99% of all surface and airborne contaminants

  • Has proven effective in independent studies against bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi in the air and on surfaces

  • Continuously protects, purifies, and freshens air 

  • Reduces allergens that can trigger allergies and asthma 

CLEANING & DISINFECTING

• Classroom spaces and restrooms will be cleaned and disinfected at the end of each camp day.

• Commonly touched surfaces and shared objects such as chairs or props will be disinfected between class sessions. 

• All classroom spaces will have a supply of hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes to be used as needed. 

• The theatre will be professionally cleaned at the end of each camp week. 

FRIDAY EVENING PERFORMANCE

• There will be an in-person Friday evening performance at 7pm. Attendance is limited to four guests per camp family. 

• During the camp day on Friday, each group will perform on stage. Their performance will be recorded and this recording will be uploaded as a private youtube video. This private link will be shared with the parents/guardians of the campers and will be available for families to stream together at home until Monday.

SICK POLICY

• If a camper is experiencing any of these symptoms at home, they should not come to camp:

  • Sore throat

  • Cough

  • Congestion or runny nose

  • Headache or earache

  • Fatigue

  • Muscle or body aches

  • Fever or chills

  • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

  • New loss of taste or smell

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Diarrhea

• Notify the Growing Stage by email or phone llawrence@growingstage.com /      (973) 721-6635.

• If a camper begins to display any of these symptoms while at camp:

  • The camper will be provided with a face mask to wear and the parent/guardian will be notified. 

COVID-19 POLICY

• If a camper tests positive for COVID-19 during the week of camp or the week following the final day of camp, they should notify The Growing Stage staff as soon as possible. 

  • Parents/guardians of campers who shared a class with the positive camper will be notified of a positive case. The contagiousness of COVID-19 is highest two days before symptoms appear through five days after symptoms appear. This information will be shared anonymously to best inform whether exposure to other students has occurred. 

  • If it is determined that there was a high chance of exposure or if otherwise determined based on the circumstances, face masks may be required for the remainder of the week. In an extreme case, camp may be switched to our virtual platform for the remainder of the camp week if deemed appropriate by The Growing Stage staff. 

• Campers who have recovered from COVID-19 may attend camp no sooner than 5 days after symptoms first appeared and if they have had no symptoms for at least 72 hours. 

• If someone in the camper’s immediate household has tested positive for COVID-19, they should not attend camp and The Growing Stage should be notified. 

For any questions regarding The Growing Stage Theatre’s protocols and procedures, please contact Lori Lawrence / llawrence@growingstage.com / (973) 721-6635.