We're excited you're visiting Mount Hermon! Read about our Health Practices here. My Registrations Give Events Guest Groups Adventures About Fall 2021 at Mount Hermon Overnight Operation Plans In response to the movement of COVID-19, Mount Hermon continues to maintain a high level of awareness and protection for all guests coming on-site and strongly recommends that guests prior to arrival be either fully vaccinated and without symptoms, or if unvaccinated, to get tested and receive a negative result for COVID-19 infection within 72 hours of the retreat start date. This recommendation comes in addition to the requirements and practices already in place below. Our COVID-19 protocols can change rapidly, and we will keep this page updated with the latest information. Health Practices at Mount Hermon SCREENING FACE COVERINGS MEALS CLEANING OUR STAFF Guest and Staff Screening Stopping it before it starts Mount Hermon strongly recommends that guests prior to arrival be either fully vaccinated and without symptoms, or if unvaccinated, to get tested and receive a negative result for COVID-19 infection within 72 hours of the retreat start date. Any guest, and their family group, showing any signs or symptoms of illness is asked to isolate and then go home. A pro-rated refund will be issued. Show more + Face Coverings We’ll follow state and local guidelines regarding face coverings, but it shouldn’t negatively impact your camp experience. In alignment with current Santa Cruz County Health Department guidelines, all guests regardless of vaccination status are required to wear a face-covering when indoors. In addition, unvaccinated guests are required to wear a face-covering any time six-feet of physical distancing cannot be maintained. Face coverings are not required while actively eating. Any outdoor activities where people cannot consistently be 6ft apart will require a face covering for those unvaccinated. For activities like archery and the sequoia aerial adventure course this would apply. Show more + Meals We're committed to providing a clean and healthy dining experience. All guests and employees are required to have their hands sanitized prior to entering dining areas. All guests (regardless of vaccination status) are required to wear face coverings upon entering the Dining Hall and throughout the process of being served. Only when guests are seated and begin to eat can face coverings be removed. Once finished with eating, face coverings must be put back on while mingling indoors in the Dining Hall. All employees are required to wear face coverings at all times. Rigorous cleaning and specific sanitizing protocols are in place for food processing an meal operations that follow recommended guidelines established and updated as available on the COVID-19 Resilience Roadmap website. Show more + Cleaning & Disinfection We have added multiple layers of cleaning and disinfecting policies and procedures with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to instill cleanliness standards for campers and staff, as well as thorough sanitization of overnight accomodations, camp buildings, restrooms, high-touch surfaces, and more. Staff performs thorough cleaning in high-traffic areas such as lobbies, counters, dining areas, break rooms, loading docks, kitchens, classrooms, doorwalls, and areas of entry and exit including stairways, stairwells, and handrails. Public spaces throughout campus and help counters are equipped with proper sanitation products to include hand sanitizer and/or sanitizing wipes. Daily inspections are conducted to ensure sanitary facilities stay operational and stocked with necessary PPE at all times— dispensers for soap, paper towels, and hand sanitizer are replenished as needed. Products used for cleaning are approved for use against COVID-19 on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-approved list and responsibly used according to product instructions. Show more + Caring for Our Staff Keeping our staff healthy is super important. All staff will receive training in exposure reduction and how to prevent illness. Mount Hermon conducts temperature and/or symptom screenings for all unvaccinated workers at the beginning of their shift. There may be situations when temperature checks for guests will be required throughout their stay. All employees are required to stay home if they are sick or exhibit any symptoms of COVID-19. Mount Hermon encourages employees to wash their hands or use sanitizer frequently. Staff common areas will be cleaned daily including staff lounge, laundry and bathroom facilities. We are grateful that you would consider visiting Mount Hermon and we look forward to seeing you in the Redwoods soon! 831.335.4466 info@mounthermon.org Who We Are Contact Media Jobs Events Give Blog Log In Kidder Creek MH Adventures Outdoor Science School After School Adventures © 2021 Mount Hermon Association, Inc. | Privacy