Ontario's Roadmap to Reopening plan guided the 2021 Pathfinder camp season. Our staff and medical advisors worked like mad to create a safe environment.
We did it! Pathfinder had no cases of Covid.

Looking to 2022, more of the same careful practice, with the bonus of widespread vaccination and boosting. Camp will use vaccination of our kids and staff, as part of another smart layered mitigation Pathfinder Covid Plan for summer.  And, we will continue to set our policies in concert with Ontario's Ministry of Health.

As of April 1, 2022, Canada ended its pre-arrival testing requirement for the border, and Ontario ended its public health COVID guidance rules for children's camps.

While the new B2.A variant has caused increased cases, while gathering limits are lifted and fewer people are masking, health infrastructure is handling the diminishing number of severe cases.  We remain watchful but expect another easing of cases in summer.

We will all be living with Covid and bringing it more under control, going ahead with daily life as much as possible. Camp's role in a return to more normal experiences for our kids is of paramount importance to their well-being. The summer months - and specifically children's camps - remain a Go! Pathfinder will be ready.

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The Pathfinder plan for Summer 2022 will include the successful steps of Layered Mitigation from this past summer, along with vaccination of our Staff and Campers. The single compelling reason for a multi-layered approach is our identity: a congregate living setting and rustic out-trip program, committed to protecting our members from the risk of serious illness or transmission back home.

Our US and overseas campers may join us again at last, entering Canada with vaccination. Continued pre-camp screening / testing routines will combine with some limited cohorting and monitoring measures at camp all season. Pathfinder plans always incorporate expert advice and partnership with our medical directors, health advisors, Ontario Health, and the Ontario Camps Association.

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In a phrase, our traditional Pathfinder season is back for 2022! We can't wait for everyone's return to CPI.

Spring is emerging in the Park. The ice broke up on Source Lake in late April. We're off! While families remain vigilant, a bright spot is the full-speed-ahead planning for Pathfinder's upcoming 109th season. We invite all our families to join in!

Camp enrollment will be full this year. Camper and Staff recruitment is winding up. We'll continue to monitor health news regarding variants of concern, health guidance, and border policies. All expectations are for both the border and operation of children's camps to move ahead with the new-found confidence from successful 2021 camp operations. Ontario is impressed with and supportive of the performance of its overnight camps. Bravissimo! And, currently the border imposes no testing or quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers into Canada.

An important note for our parents: As ever during this pandemic, Pathfinder protects tuition fees and provides full credit or refund for any camper who can not attend due to Covid-19 challenges.