People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• New loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Source: CDC.gov/coronavirus

 

Exposure is considered coming into close contact (within 6 feet for a total of 15 minutes or more within a 24 hour period) to a person who has tested positive for COVID-19. An individual is considered exposed if he/she has been around someone 2 days (48 hours) prior to to the start of symptoms or (for asymptomatic patients) a positive test result.

Source: CDC.gov/coronavirus and CDC.gov (Contact Tracing).

Any campers (or staff) exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms are not permitted to attend camp.

Should anyone begin exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms while at camp they will be immediately separated from their group and sent home as soon as practicable. Families of campers and staff who have come in contact with the individual will be alerted. Areas where the individual came into contact will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized per CDC recommendations and guidelines.

Any campers (or staff) who exhibited COVID-19 symptoms will not be allowed back at camp until they have either had a negative COVID-19 test or have been fever and fever mediation free for seventy-two (72) hours, other symptoms have improved, and at least ten (10) days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

All campers and staff must answer our virus screening questionnaire in regards to any COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, or development of symptoms. This prescreen is emailed out each Sunday before the week in attendance and must be answered before the camper or staff member arrives at camp. Parents/Staff are responsible to alert Camp Wieuca Head Staff via email should there be any changes to their camper's health [or anyone's health in the household(s)]. Any alerts need to be emailed to Camp@wieuca.org.

All campers and staff are required to wear face masks when inside and on the buses/vans. Campers will be socially distanced and allowed to remove their masks when eating or outside.

Please pack an extra face mask for each of your campers in the case that his/her mask breaks or gets dirty. Remember that your camper will need a fresh, CLEAN mask each day in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Groups are 15 campers or less with two counselors.

All camp facilities are cleaned and thoroughly sanitized prior to the start of summer camp. Camp Wieuca has a designated cleaning staff committed to sanitizing necessary camp spaces and equipment between groups as well as cleaning and sanitizing at the end of each day. All staff members are trained to clean in accordance with CDC guidelines and each camp space includes a sanitizing checklist that staff members follow to ensure proper cleaning procedure.

• Week 1 (June 7-11)
• Week 2 (June 14-18)
• Week 3 (June 21-25)
• Week 4 (June 28-July 2)
• Camp Wieuca is closed the week of July 5-9.
• Week 5 (July 12-16)
• Week 6 (July 19-23)
• Week 7 (July 26-30)

Children completing Kindergarten through Seventh grade (2020-2021 school year) are eligible for enrollment. Regardless of age, campers must have completed Kindergarten in order to enroll.

Summer Camp 2021 will be full day from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Our reduced hours will allow for more cleaning time to provide a safe environment for all campers and staff. Drop off and pick up procedures will be emailed to families before the start of camp. Drop off will be from 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM and pick up from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. If you need to drop off late or pick up early, please park in front of the Activities Center/Gym and call the front desk at 404-467-4252

Parents are responsible for paying the non-refundable, registration fee of $50 per child at the time of registration. Weekly tuition is $220 for the first child. There is a 10% tuition discount for siblings that will be applied automatically. Tuition includes all camp expenses (including pool trips) and will automatically draft from the credit card on file every Monday that your camper(s) attend camp. You can update your credit card and access your statements/tax information online through the parent portal.

If your child is on the waitlist, you will be notified via email should a spot become available. In this case, we will automatically register your camper for the desired week and will send you a confirmation email to confirm if your camper would still like to attend for the desired dates. Should you no longer wish to attend, you will be able to un-register for that specific week free of charge. You can reach out to us via email at any time to check your camper's waitlist status.

We will not skip campers on the waitlist. The waitlist is calculated on a first come-first served basis.

Cancellations can be made free of charge until Monday, May 3, 2021. After this date, cancellations are a $50 charge per child, per week. Cancellations are accepted by email only at Camp@wieuca.org. Camp Wieuca does not accept cancellations made after 5:00 PM on the Friday before the week in question.

Groups consist of 15 campers or less. Camp Wieuca maintains a 1:8 ratio for staff to campers. All staff complete an application process and all references are checked. Staff 18+ complete a criminal background check. All staff members complete pre-camp training that includes Camp Wieuca, ACA, and CDC guidelines for camp operations. Senior Counselors and Head Staff are First Aid/CPR trained prior to the start of camp.

• Senior Counselors (SCs) are college aged or older (one counselor per group)
• Junior Counselors (JCs) are high school aged (one counselor per group)
• Due to COVID-19 related guidelines, Camp Wieuca will not have any volunteers for Summer Camp 2021

Per state summer camp guidelines, physical tours of camp are not permitted at this time. Please email Camp@wieuca.org for other options and any questions you may have about our summer camp or After School Program.

Camp Wieuca can be reached at Camp@wieuca.org or 404-467-4252.

Camp Wieuca is located on the campus of Church at Wieuca (Formerly known as "Wieuca Road Baptist Church"). Use the entrance off of Wieuca Road next to the steeple.
Our address is:
3626 Peachtree Road NE
Atlanta, Georgia 30326

Drop off will be from 8:00 - 9:00 AM and will be at the drive thru under the West Wing. Use the entrance between the chapel and the sanctuary and follow the road around to the drive thru. Prior to dropping off you will need to complete your virus screening for each camper. This questionnaire will be emailed out each Sunday before the week in attendance. Your answers for each camper are required before arriving at Camp. Parents are responsible to alert Camp Wieuca Head Staff via email should there be any changes to their camper's health [or anyone in the camper's household(s)] in regards to a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, exposure, or development of any symptoms. Any alerts need to be emailed to Camp@wieuca.org.

All parents will need to have their 4-digit PIN number readily available for drop off. You will verbally provide this PIN to our carpool team for contactless check-in. Per state summer camp guidelines, parents are asked to stay in their vehicles during drop off.

If a babysitter or other family member is dropping off your camper(s), reach out at Camp@wieuca.org for additional PINs.

Drop off and Pick up will be at the drive thru under the West Wing. Use the entrance between the chapel and the sanctuary and follow the road around to the drive thru. (Map attached)

If you need to drop off late or pick up early, please park in front of the Activities Center/Gym and call the front desk at 404-467-4252.

Pick up will be from 4:00 - 5:00 PM and will be at the drive thru under the West Wing. Use the entrance between the chapel and the sanctuary and follow the road around to the drive thru. All parents will need to have their 4-digit PIN number readily available for pick up. You will verbally provide this PIN to our carpool team for contactless check-out. Per state summer camp guidelines, parents are asked to stay in their vehicles during pick up.

If a babysitter or other family member is dropping off your camper(s), reach out at Camp@wieuca.org for additional PINs.

Drop off and Pick up will be at the drive thru under the West Wing. Use the entrance between the chapel and the sanctuary and follow the road around to the drive thru.

Email any schedule changes to Camp@wieuca.org so we know when to expect you. Unless otherwise directed by Head Staff, park in front of the Activities Center (Gym) in the handicap spots beside the ramp. Stay in your vehicle and call Camp Wieuca at 404-467-4252. We will check-in your camper(s) from your vehicle or bring them out to you for checkout.

Remember to have your prescreen questionnaire answered before the start of each week and have your 4 digit PIN number ready. This information can be found in your email.

Camp Wieuca offers a large campus including a Gym, Playfield, Grassy Area, Blacktop, Game Room, Arts & Crafts Room, etc. Throughout the week campers will have the opportunity to participate in specialized electives, indoor/outdoor group activities, daily Bible study, worship, pool days, and a cookout. The oldest groups will also have service project opportunities. Information will be emailed out to parents. Electives, pool days, service projects, and cookouts will look different than in previous years due to COVID-19 guidelines. Electives may include team sports, art, drama, skating, science, cooking, and dance.

Each group will have its own schedule to reduce contact with any other groups. Indoor/outdoor games and activities will utilize social distancing.

Campers will need a packed lunch every Monday through Thursday. Please do not pack anything that requires refrigeration or heating. Snacks are provided each day. Hamburgers and hot dogs are served every Friday for our weekly Cookout. Turkey and veggie burgers are available by parent request.

Pack a swimsuit and towel on pool days. Campers will have a scheduled time to change before and after the pool. Please be sure that campers have dry clothes and closed-toe shoes to wear for non-water-related activities. We ask that all items be packed in a bag or backpack to prevent anything from being lost. Please label your camper's items.

Please provide any medication in original packaging to Head Staff. Notate any medical information that Head Staff needs to be aware of during registration or email us at Camp@wieuca.org.

Snacks will be provided every day. Lunch will be provided on Cookout Fridays only. Friday Cookouts are a Camp Wieuca tradition that we are excited to resume in 2021! Should campers have any allergies or dietary concerns, be sure to note this on your registration form. Updates can be made by emailing Camp@wieuca.org. Turkey and Veggie burgers will be made available on an as-needed basis.

• All food must be peanut-ingredient-free. Pack all food items in a lunchbox labeled with your camper's name. Refrigerator/Microwave are not available.

Depending on the day's schedule, campers will spend 2-3, 45-minute segments outside. Outdoor segments will include breaks for campers to come inside. All outdoor spaces will have water coolers available. Campers will have access to single-use disposable cups that will be discarded after use.

SPF 50 sunscreen is supplied by Camp Wieuca.

Our head staff monitor weather conditions. Should the weather be too hot or stormy, all groups will stay inside until weather conditions are suitable for outdoor play.

No, due to COVID-19 related limitations, there will not be any field trips for Summer Camp 2021.