Waveny Summer Camps Open June 11 with Reduced Capacity and Hours

The Town of New Canaan has re-evaluated plans for offering Recreation Department Summer Camps this summer in light of the limitations and requirements imposed by the State of Connecticut on the operation of summer camps. The Town last week had planned to cancel the summer camps due to potential health risks with the coronavirus pandemic. After further review of the Recreation Department’s staffing plans and safety protocols, and consideration of the very positive data coming out of the Covid-19 PCR testing that the Town has undertaken, the decision has been taken to go forward with the Waveny Camp for ages 7 to 12 and the Camp Kidsville for ages 5 to 6 conducted at Waveny Park. 
 
In the first two weeks of community-wide Covid-19 testing, of over 750 Town employees, volunteer first responders and residents who have been tested, there have been no positive PCR cases reported, indicating a very low level of community transmission of the virus within New Canaan presently. At the same time, the testing for IgG anti-bodies of the same 750+ individuals indicates a relative handful of them have previously been infected with the virus since the pandemic arrived in the United States in February and March. It is important for the community to remember that maintaining social distancing and wearing masks have played a significant role in reducing our community transmission so we must remain vigilant as we begin to reopen more activities.
 
Due to State restrictions, the Rec Camps will consist of 6 one-week sessions (rather than 3 two-week sessions) with reduced hours of operation from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm (rather than 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, formerly) and serving only 30 children per session for the Waveny Camp and 10 children per session for Camp Kidsville, down from 72 and 42 children per session, respectively, last year.
The Town also plans to make Kiwanis Park’s pond and all facilities available to the YMCA for its Camp Y-Ki for a program of 4 two-week sessions. 
 
The Y has already submitted plans and received approval from the State to operate a camp program with up to 120 campers.  With this additional space available, the Y has agreed to apply for State approval to accommodate additional campers in an effort help the town address the community need for summer camp for New Canaan residents.  Kiwanis Park Pond will be open for public access to New Canaan residents only on weekends and possibly evening hours.
 
For Further Information: Contact First Selectman Kevin Moynihan
 
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Submitted by New Canaan, CT

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