Staff training will include BOEC’s regular policy and procedures on all activities as well as special training on COVID-19 guidelines. Those guidelines will then be taught to each student. Topics include but are not limited to:

Hygiene

  • Staff will teach the process to sneeze into the fold of their arms; staff will also carry tissues in the field.
  • Staff will teach students to avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth; as much as possible, students will be required to follow physical distancing guidelines and avoid gear sharing with other participants whenever possible.
  • All students will not share any personal items including food and water bottles.
  • Staff will make mobile hand washing stations available for washing hands while programming outside. In the event that water and soap are not available, staff are permitted to use hand sanitizer.

Face Masks and Cloth Face Covers

  • Staff and students will be required to wear a face covering for certain parts of programming like launching and landing boats, rock climbing tie-in, and ropes course events.
  • Parents picking up and dropping off students are required to wear masks or facial coverings.
  • Face masks and facial coverings must be laundered or changed daily to prevent spread of infection.
  • BOEC will provide extra face masks as needed.

Handwashing

  • All students and staff are taught the correct “20-second” protocol for hand washing and are required to thoroughly wash their hands frequently throughout the day, including:
    • Upon the start of each day at a BOEC program
    • Before and after snacks and lunch
    • Before and after program activities
    • After an “unguarded” sneeze or cough within 6 feet of group
    • After using the restroom
    • At the end of the program day
  • Staff carry extra water and soap for mobile hand washing and hand sanitizer
    • Hand sanitizer will be made available for when soap and water is not readily available.

Physical Distancing

  • There will be a maximum group size of 10 students and minimum of 2 staff members. Groups of 25 will be allowed outside as long as they are separated into smaller 10 person groups that will never interact.
  • The same staff members will be designated to the same group of students each day if the program is a series.
  • Staff will encourage participants to practice physical distancing as recommended by the CDC and CDPHE, keeping 6 feet of distance between individuals. To help, visual and/or physical barriers will be used (such as harness circles with designated zones, tables, signage, etc.).
  • All personal belongings must be labeled with the student’s name and will be kept in a designated area 6 feet away from other student’s belongings.