Camp Wabanaki in Lake Vernon was set to welcome its first guests Monday morning.
However, organizers were informed of COVID-19 infections among staff undergoing final training on Saturday.
“The YMCA has informed Camp Wabanaki families of the unavoidable cancellation of our first summer camp sessions due to the outbreak of COVID-19 among several staff members, which occurred while they were attending final staff training,” the camp said in a statement. that was sent. on CTV News Barrie. The camp defines a session as a period of one or two weeks. At least eight staff members were reportedly confirmed to have COVID-19 as of Saturday. The camp could not say Monday when it plans to reopen. “The YMCA of Three Rivers treats the health and safety of our summer campers and staff as a top priority. All affected families will be given a full refund and we plan to reschedule the month-long Leader-in-Training program at a later date this summer.” As of July 2021, summer camps are allowed to operate with overnight guests in Ontario.
