We are excited to be planning for summer 2022 at Beyond Akeela! As always, our goal of creating a socially immersive community that promotes experiential learning is guiding all of our preparation work, in addition to an unwavering commitment to the emotional and physical health of our campers and staff. We continue to feel confident in our ability to do so after an incredibly successful 2021 season. We will use this page to keep current and prospective families updated on our plans as they relate to COVID-19 as the summer approaches. If you have any questions in the meantime please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
January 21, 2022 – COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement Update
Throughout the year, every part of what we do is focused on creating a fun, engaging, and safe experience for our teens. To support that mission, it is imperative that we share pertinent information with our families as it arises throughout the year. We recently learned from the Massachusetts College of Art & Design (our host campus for the final three days of camp in Boston) that the school will be requiring all group attendees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with a booster shot if eligible. As a result, all Beyond Akeela teens and staff must follow this policy in order to participate in Beyond Akeela this summer.
Specifically, here is what is currently required for participation in Beyond Akeela as things stand today:
- Two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine and one COVID-19 booster shot, OR
- Two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, with the second dose being received within five months of arrival at Beyond Akeela.
Please keep in mind that we are continually assessing our plans and policies to mitigate the risks associated with COVID-19 this summer. Last year, in addition to a 95% COVID-19 vaccination rate, we also implemented testing and masking protocols. As we all know, the world’s understanding of COVID-19 continues to evolve, and this spring we will communicate our plans and policies as we learn more about the virus and our mitigation practices.
We will keep you updated should there be any changes to the university’s policy going forward. If you have any questions or concerns, or have a teen who has not yet received a COVID-19 vaccine, please reach out to us as soon as you are able.
Warmly,
Kevin & Kristin
