Burlington's Spray pads to open June 26; Redesigned summer camps and outdoor pools open July 13

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*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont.—June 24, 2020 — The City of Burlington is excited to announce the opening of spray pads on June 26 and the redesigned summer camps and outdoor pool programs will begin on July 13.Following public health recommendations and the Province’s emergency orders, COVID-19 precautions and preparations will be in place to reduce the spread of the virus. All redesigned programs and services will look very different from pre-COVID-19 programs and will still be high quality, fun, active and create great summer memories.To ensure crowd management, all programs and pool use (including lap and rec swims) will require pre-registration and payment. There is no registration required for spray pads.All programs and offerings can be viewed online at burlington.ca/summer. Registrations are only being accepted online at liveandplay.burlington.ca. If you need assistance, please call 905-335-7600 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday or email liveandplay@burlington.ca.Anyone attending a camp or swim must follow strict COVID-19 procedures like staying home if the participant or any family member is sick or has come in contact with anyone who is sick. Wash hands frequently, cough and sneeze into sleeve/arm and follow all City rules and regulations. Masks and face coverings will be optional.

"We are very excited to be able to bring Recreation Services back, even if it is in a very different format. We are following public health guidelines and Provincial restrictions very closely. As we’re able to with Provincial restrictions, safety and costs, we’ll bring more Recreational Services back and expand what we can, when we can."

Summer CampsFull day summer SNAP camps for kids ages four to 10 years will be held at Brant Hills Community Centre, Tansley Woods Community Centre, Aldershot Arena and Haber Recreational Centre. Performing Arts Camp for kids ages nine to 15 years will be held at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre.Camp activities will include outdoor games, crafts, art and nature-based activities.Camper’s safety is the first priority. Staff will receive enhanced training on the additional health and safety regulations. There will now be one dedicated staff to every four children, with a maximum of two staff and eight campers in a room. Each camp group will stay together for the entire week, and not interact with other groups.To support and enhance the safety of campers and staff, caregivers will receive a phone call before camps begin to emphasize the importance of following the camp code of conduct and do a pre-camp health check. Completing the call with staff is required for your child to be admitted to camp. In addition, parents will learn about the cleaning of facilities with special attention to high touch surfaces like door handles and counters. Each camp group will have dedicated spaces and washroom facilities to further reduce exposure to other groups.Caregivers will also be sent an email with video link to where to drop campers off, facility layout and set up as well as were to pick up camper at the end of the day.Registration dates, beginning at 9 a.m.:

  • Monday, June 29 for camp programs July 13 and July 20
  • Monday, July 13 for camp programs July 27 and Aug. 3
  • Monday, July 27 for camp programs Aug. 10 and 17
  • Monday, Aug. 10 for camp programs Aug. 24

Outdoor PoolsNelson Pool and Splash Park, Mountainside Pool and Splash Park and LaSalle Splash Park will be ready on July 13. The number of people allowed in at any time will be kept low so people can maintain physical distancing. The play features at Nelson and Mountainside will remain closed. To register online for lap and rec swims 25 hours prior to start of program time, go to liveandplay.burlington.ca.In addition to the outdoor pools, spray pads will open on Friday, June 26. For a listing of locations, go to burlington.ca/waterplay.At the spray pads, please ensure your child stays two metres away from anyone not in your social circle or household. If a spray pad is crowded, please try another spray pad or come back another day.Burlington is ranked as Canada’s best community and best place to raise a family. It is a City where people, nature and businesses thrive. As residents continue to rediscover many of their favourite spaces and activities in the city, City services may look different as we work to stop the spread of COVID-19. The City’s commitment to providing the community with essential services remains a priority. Sign up to learn more about Burlington at Burlington.ca/Enews and download the free City of Burlington app.MAYOR MEED WARD'S TAKE:I am thrilled that city teams have been able to create these summer programs with added health and safety precautions for both campers and staff. I know families across Burlington have been waiting patiently for this information and while summer will look a bit different this year as we continue to deal with the risks of COVID-19, we are all finding ways to evolve and adapt. Camps, pools and splash pads create important opportunities for our youth to enjoy the outdoors and create special memories and staff have done a great job ensuring we can safely provide these programs for our community again this summer.—PLEASE NOTE: To stay updated on what the City of Burlington is doing regarding COVID-19, please visit the dedicated pages burlington.ca/coronavirus (and subscribe) and bit.ly/mayormeedwardCOVID19updates, and our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) page — bit.ly/COVID19BurlingtonFAQ that are updated as new information becomes available.A Burlington COVID-19 Task Force has been created to help support our community through this unprecedented emergency — updates will be provided at burlington.ca/COVID19taskforce.To report an incident of non-compliance with provincial emergency orders, please contact the Halton Regional Police Service COVID-19 Hotline: 905-825-4722.We’ve also created a dedicated page to feature the local organizations and businesses that have inspired us during the COVID-19 pandemic by taking action to support our community in new and creative ways — head to bit.ly/covidwallofinspiration.HELPFUL RESOURCES & RELATED LINKS:

—*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor’s Media and Digital Communications Specialist

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