Vaccine Mandate

All participants (students, staff, and overnight visitors) will be required to complete a full course of COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccine using a WHO-approved vaccine, including a booster if eligible, before arriving at camp.

We will honor documented medical and religious exemptions. Students and families may request an exemption using one of the following forms:

Families may upload the request for exemption at the time of registration. Please allow up to two weeks for your request to be reviewed. If an exemption is granted, we will send you a confirmation by email. Requests for medical exemptions must include a letter from a medical provider specifying the condition that prevents the administration of the vaccine; these requests will be reviewed by our consulting physician. Requests for religious exemptions must address (via the detailed form) why receipt of the vaccine would conflict with sincerely-held religious beliefs; these requests will be evaluated on an individual basis by the camp administrators. In the event of an outbreak of Covid-19 at camp, unvaccinated students will be asked to leave campus (for their own safety as well as the safety of others) at their own expense. As a reminder, having had Covid-19 in the past is NOT a permissible criterion for an exception.

We are unable to offer geopolitical vaccine exemptions for students coming from countries where WHO-approved vaccines are not accessible, or where vaccinations for individuals under 18 have not yet been approved. We will be happy to discuss individual circumstances with admitted students and returning alums whose access to healthcare is limited, and will do our best to provide support to make it possible for every admitted student to attend camp safely.