Below is an except regarding summer camps from the LEC Operations Update from Scout Executive Marc Ryan on May 1.
Dear LEC Scouting Family,
Our new world continues to evolve. Today I’m reaching out with the latest on what we know and what we’re considering as we seek to make the best and safest decisions for our Scouts and families.
Before I get into details on openings and closings, etc., I want to first make an announcement as it applies to our most up to date early bird pricing policy. I want to thank all those who have already signed up and have made early bird payments. This is a great help to us as we continue to plan for the summer. We also recognize that many families and units are still struggling, and we want to be responsive and supportive. Therefore, effective immediately, I offer you the “LEC’s Early Bird ‘Til Then” policy. What this means is that until we can make the definitive announcement that we will be able to safely operate our summer camps in accordance with the state, local departments of health, and the National BSA guidelines, we are extending the early bird pricing for all summer camps. Once we do make the formal announcement on operations, the policy will remain in effect for seven total days. This means that the early bird price will be good for seven days after we make the official announcement. On the eighth day, prices will default to the “full price” as previously posted.
Next, I want to share that we are anticipating communication from the National BSA very soon. We expect this to include the most up to date information on the plan for the four National High Adventures Bases. However, we do not anticipate this communication will address the plan for part C of the BSA Health History (medical form). We do, however, anticipate that we will be able to confirm a policy on that soon.
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Summer Operations Update
We continue to move forward with planning to safely operate summer programming at both Firelands and Beaumont Scout Reservations. We are looking at multiple models of operation and continue to evaluate all aspects of our properties to ensure that we can address safety and health concerns. While we are still unable to make announcements on all aspects of the calendar and properties, below is an update on our adventure camp schedule.
Adventure Camps
Due to the transient nature of campers attending a day camp, and to give parents and packs the best chance for reliable attendance dates for scheduling, we are moving Adventure Camp to the end of the summer camping season rather than the beginning. This applies to both Firelands and Beaumont Adventure Camp.
Old Dates:
Session #1: June 15-20
Session #2: June 22-27
New Dates:
Session #1: July 20-25
Session #2: July 27 - August 1
*This does not currently affect other summer operations.
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As we continue to navigate this uncertain time together, I anticipate having more information as the situation evolves including another update next week. Please continue to find updates and Scouting at Home opportunities on our website and Facebook page.
Yours in Scouting,
Marc Ryan
Scout Executive/CEO
Lake Erie Council
