ATC Health & Safety Guidelines
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES: All audience members will be encouraged to remain socially distant from one another when possible.
No physical playbill will be provided, but audience members can find a digital playbill by clicking here or by following the QR code link displayed on the light pole banners or the lawn signs around the park.
ATC staff will be circulating at intermission to collect donations. You can also support us with a digital donation online, by texting ATCDONATE to 44-321, or by visiting one of the two House Management stations situated on either side of the lawn to donate with a credit card.
IN-PERSON CLASSES AND CAMPS: Below are the health precautions and safety protocols that Actors’ Theatre of Columbus is taking for in-person summer camps and classes. We want this to be a creative, fun, learning experience and are working hard to be able to accomplish that while keeping everyone as safe as possible. We will be following the CDC and local health guidelines for camps to ensure the lowest possible risks.
All attendees must provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 (i.e. original vaccination card, copy of vaccination card, photo of vaccination card) and a photo ID. The name on proof of vaccination card must match the photo ID. A negative COVID test will not substitute for proof of vaccination.
OVERVIEW:
-Limited number of camp participants to keep the group (including the instructors) under 15
-All participants and ATC staff will be required to do a daily temperature check and symptom assessment prior to arrival
-Camps will be taught outside, weather permitting
-Social distancing will be observed between all participants and staff
-Frequent handwashing
-Masks or cloth face coverings will be used inside or when it is not possible to maintain a distance of greater than 6′
-Any shared objects that are touched will be sanitized between use (we are trying to limit sharing any objects as much as possible)
-Communal spaces will be sanitized daily, and / or after use
GENERAL:
ATC camps will be operating under reduced staff to camper ratios to maintain a less than 15 person group size limitation at all times. Participants will be limited to 12 per camp / class.
ATC staff must perform daily temperature checks and symptom assessments*. Staff are required to stay home if symptomatic.
Participants should limit the use of personal items from home during the camp / class. Necessary personal items should remain stored in a backpack or storage bin, used solely by the participant, and return home daily.
CAMP DROP-OFF / PICK-UP:
Parent or caretaker should wear a mask for pick-up and drop-off.
The same parent or caretaker should conduct pick-up and drop-off each day, if possible.
Parent or caretaker should conduct “curbside” pick-up and drop-off or be sure to maintain social distancing to reduce contact between families.
Parent or caretaker of campers must perform daily temperature checks and symptom assessments*.
All campers must wash their hands upon arrival and prior to departure.
DURING CAMP / CLASS:
All individuals must wear a mask or a cloth facial covering when inside at all times. Face coverings should be worn as feasible and are most essential in times when physical distancing is difficult (such as inside buildings).
All individuals will stay at least 6 feet away from others (“social distancing”) as often as possible.
ATC staff and participants must follow rigorous handwashing procedures:
-Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or with a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
-Upon arrival for the day, after breaks, and upon returning from outside.
-After toileting.
-After contact with bodily fluids (blowing your nose, coughing, sneezing, etc. ) or cleaning up spills or objects contaminated with bodily fluids.
– After cleaning or sanitizing or using any chemical products.
-After handling pets, pet cages, or other pet objects that have come in contact with the pet.
-Before eating.
-When visibly soiled (must use soap and water).
-Prior to departure.
ATC will immediately send home any camper or employee who is exhibiting symptoms or illness consistent with COVID-19* or has a temperature of 100 degrees or higher. This individual may not return to camp / class until they are fever free for 24 hours, without the use of fever-reducing medication. If the individual has had contact with someone confirmed or probable to have COVID-19, he or she must complete isolation or quarantine procedures in coordination with the health department prior to returning to the program.
Camps will operate outdoors using social distancing practices. During inclement weather circumstances all staff and participants will use masks or cloth facial coverings inside.
ATC will sanitize objects after each use and will remove objects that cannot be sanitized. Use of shared objects will be limited whenever possible.
ATC will clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (e.g. door handles, sink handles) at least daily and between use as much as possible.
CONFIRMED CASES:
Any staff members or participants who are sick or who have recently had a close contact with a person with COVID-19 should stay home.
Staff members and participants should stay home if they have tested positive for or are showing COVID-19 symptoms.*
Per state requirements, ATC will immediately notify the Department of Job and Family Services in writing if a camper or employee test positive for COVID-19. We will work with the health department to identify potentially infected or exposed individuals to help facilitate effective contact tracing / notifications.
ATC will immediately isolate and seek medical care for any individual who develops symptoms during a camp or class. Any areas (or objects if applicable) used by the sick person will be closed off until after they can be cleaned and disinfected.
*Per the CDC, symptoms include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell.