OBAP Youth Programs Respiratory Policies and Procedures

At OBAP we will encourage and follow strict hand hygiene and respiratory hygiene practices in an effort to prevent the spread of viral infections. We will maintain a safe environment with detailed attention to routine cleaning while focusing on the disinfection of high risk areas listed below which may be potentially contaminated.

Below, you will find a summary of actions we are taking to help ensure that we are preventing the transmission of respiratory viruses amongst our students, staff and guests:

• • Adhering to routine daily cleaning and disinfection practices within our ACE Academy classrooms, facilities, and premises with special attention to frequently touched/used surfaces.
  • Frequently touched areas will include but are not limited to: bathrooms, drinking fountains, door handles, light switches, desks, shared electronic devices, handrails, and transport vehicles (e.g. buses or vans
  • ACE Academy staff will ensure the safe and correct use and storage of disinfectants. At no time will a student handle cleaning or disinfecting products.
  • Students will have their own individually labeled containers and cubbies so their belongings are separated from others. 
  • Providing disposable utensils and dishes along with pre-packaged boxes or bags when food and drinks are provided. 
  • Promoting healthy hygiene practices. All ACE locations will have hand sanitizers and hand soap available and accessible to students, volunteers, staff, and guest speakers. Academy staff will place an emphasis on the importance of washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Hand sanitizers have an alcohol concentration of at least 60% alcohol. Everyone will be encouraged to cover their coughs and sneezes with a tissue or to use the inside of their elbow. Signs will be posted about these healthy habits around OBAP’s ACE Academies.
  • Students and staff who are recovering from a respiratory illness must wear a mask for the next 5 days after being fever free and take additional precautions. 
  • If a child does get sick at an academy, we have identified an area where they can rest with supervision and safely isolate themselves from others. We will communicate with parents or caretakers directly and, if necessary, arrange for the child to be taken to a local healthcare facility for care.

• Parents/caretakers should monitor potential students for respiratory illness signs and symptoms PRIOR to attending camp. This includes but is not limited to: Fever (100.4), cough, sneezing, chills, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, fatigue, runny nose, headache, muscle aches, diarrhea, new loss of taste or smell and nausea/vomiting.

• Please contact your healthcare provider if you or your child is ill.

• Please note if your child is observed during the course of the day with respiratory virus signs and symptoms he/she will be provided with a face mask and parents will be notified.