Welcome to Camp Bayside 2023

Camper Groups  

Each camper will be assigned a group for the week. Each group will have a designated classroom space for use during the day. Groups will have no more than 18 campers.  

• We will aim to keep your camper in the same group each week. Since some campers are only enrolled for a few weeks, some campers may change groups throughout the summer.  
• Materials and toys will be cleaned and sanitized on a daily basis.  
• Camper groups will be divided by age. If you have two or more children that you would like to request remain in the same group, please contact our administrative office  
• Each child will have a designated space to store their belongings. Campers should only bring essential items for the day.  

Face Coverings at Camp  

• Under MMSD guidelines, face coverings are not required at camp, but are highly recommended. Campers wishing to wear a mask will be supported in doing so. 
• Face coverings are not required on transportation or outdoors 

Snack & Lunch  

It’s important campers start each day with a good breakfast prior to camp and bring a nutritious and satisfying lunch.
Sack lunches must not require refrigeration or microwaving; milk is provided. A morning and afternoon snack will be provided. Some campers have life-threatening allergies (like a peanut or tree nut allergy). For this reason, WYC requests that campers bring a nut-free lunch. All snacks served at camp are nut-free.  

• Campers will eat snack and lunch with their group either in the main camp area or outdoors  
• All campers must wash hands with soap and water before and after eating  

Field Trips  

Details regarding field trips can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. Camp Bayside will typically take field trips on Thursday each week; however, this is subject to change. Campers should come to camp prepared for the day’s field trip with appropriate footwear, their camp t-shirt, and water bottle.  

Swimming Trips  

Details regarding swim trips can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. To review your camper’s swim level please contact your camp director or email info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org. Campers will be grouped by swim level with no more than 8 campers per group. Camp Bayside will typically swim on Tuesday each week; however, this is subject to change. Camp Bayside will only visit local pools with lifeguards on duty and an option for zero-depth entry. Some weeks, camp will visit a splash pad instead of pool. Campers should come to camp prepared with a swimsuit, towel, and camp t-shirt.  

Keeping Camp Clean  

We understand that the need to keep camp clean is more important now than ever before. Because of this, we are implementing the following practices:  

• Hand sanitizer stations will be available throughout camp and outdoors. Hand sanitizer will be used under the direction of camp staff.  
• Campers and staff will be required to wash hands often and thoroughly  
• Staff will be cleaning and disinfecting program materials on a regular basis 
• Facility staff will clean high traffic areas within the building including bathrooms  
• All disinfecting will happen in a room that is not accessible to campers. Disinfecting of group spaces will only happen when campers are not present. 
• For cleaning, staff will use a detergent/soap and water solution  
• For disinfecting, staff will use a EPA-approved product to use against coronavirus  

Spending Time Outdoors  

Counselors will be encouraged to take their campers outdoors as much as possible. Campers will have water, sunscreen and shade available to them while outdoors. Please send your child dressed for the outdoors, every day.  

Program Activities & Guest Presenters  

Our summer team has been working hard to ensure that campers have a fun and enriching experience this summer. Campers will participate in weekly theme-based activities and off-site field trips. Weekly themes can be found on your camp’s website. Some additional activities could be led by guest presenters depending on the week. Details regarding guest presenters can be found on the This Week at Camp tab. 

Parent Contact Information 

It is important that Parents can easily be reached throughout the camp day. Please verify your contact information in your parent portal and contact the administrative office if changes need to be made. 

In the event that camp staff contact you requesting that your child be picked up for illness or other reasons, we ask that you do so immediately. If you are unable to pick up your camper immediately, please arrange for emergency pick-up individuals. These individuals must be listed as authorized pick-up persons on your account. 

Changing Account Information 

Written notification is required to make any changes to your account information (i.e. phone numbers, pick-up persons, emergency contacts, etc.). An email from the email address on-file is sufficient. Your account password is required to make changes. 

Additional Program Information 

Additional program related information can be found in the program handbook. 

No Camp Days 

There is no camp Monday, June 13 or Monday, July 4, 2022  

Contact Wisconsin Youth Company

Summer Program Director, Nate Peterson
npeterson@wisconsinyouthcompany.org

Wisconsin Youth Company Administrative Office – Mailing Address
733 Struck St.- 45620
Madison, Wisconsin 53744

Phone: 608-276-9782 ext. 0
Fax: 262-547-0394
24-Hour Attendance Message Line: 608-276-9898
Email: info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org

Use the above address, fax, email and phone number for payments, registration and billing inquires, and other general information. You may also access your account online at https://connect.schoolcareworks.com/wyc.jsp.

Please note: Families are varied and the use of the word Parent(s) refers to the adult(s) who are responsible for the child(ren). 

Q: Who can drop off and pick up campers? 

A: Following Wisconsin Youth Company policy, campers may only be dropped off and picked up from camp by authorized pick-up person(s) listed on their registration. 

Q: Will campers and staff be required to wear a mask? 

A: Masks are not required at camp but campers wishing to wear a mask will be supported in doing so.

Q: What happens if my child gets sick while at camp? 

A: Each camp has a designated space available to use in the event that a camper gets sick. If your camper becomes ill at camp, they will be isolated in this room with a camp staff. Staff will call for immediate pick-up. Please ensure that your camper is picked up as soon as possible. 

Q: What happens if there is a confirmed COVID-19 case at camp? 

A: In the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case at camp (camper or staff), Wisconsin Youth Company will follow local public health guidance as it pertains to contact tracing. Families will be notified as soon as possible if their camper is considered a close contact. If your child is a close contact, they may be asked to quarantine from camp.  

Q: What should I do if my child has a confirmed case of COVID-19? 

A: If your child has a confirmed case of COVID-19, please contact our administrative office immediately at info@wisconsinyouthcompany.org