Northwest Passage Dance Camp
Labor Day Weekend, August 30 to September 2, 2024

COVID rules and considerations

Here are the current 2024 camp rules.  Should the COVID situation require us to change these, attendees will be notified by email, along with the option to cancel their registration without a penalty.

Here’s our policy in a nutshell: required test before leaving home, mandatory test upon arriving at camp, be fully vaccinated, sign an events waiver, and let us know if you test positive after camp. We plan on having a mask-optional camp.  Should the current Covid community transmission levels change significantly, we may change this policy to require the wearing of a well-fitted mask.  Keep reading for details. Learn about additional efforts we’re making to keep you safe.

Northwest Passage Dance Camp is sponsored by the Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) and as such our formal policy on pages 3 and 4 of the PCDC’s COVID-19 Indoor Events Policy for Attendees. More COVID information is available on the PCDC website.


TESTING: In the interest of a safe camp, everyone will be required to take a rapid Covid-19 test upon arrival at camp, before signing in and finding your accommodations. In the event of a positive test, you and anyone else in your car will not be allowed into camp.

We’re asking each camper to bring at least two rapid tests with you.

We REALLY do not want to have to turn anyone away, so we require that you self-test BEFORE leaving home (preferably no more than 24 hours before arriving at camp), especially if you are flying or traveling a long distance. Also, please consider taking extra precautions the week before camp, such as wearing a mask in indoor public spaces. If you’re carpooling, we suggest you mask in the car, and ensure that everyone tested negative before getting into the car.

If you have symptoms or test positive, do not come to camp. We want to see you at camp, but remember, a full refund will be made for dancers who need to cancel because of Covid symptoms, a positive Covid test, or exposure to someone with Covid within the last 5 days.


VACCINATIONS AND WAIVERS: Unless on the “PCDC verified attendee” list, participants must have their vaccination status verified and sign a PCDC Events waiver (save time and print/sign a waiver to bring with you).

All campers and staff must be “fully vaccinated” (two doses of Pfizer or Moderna, or a single dose of Johnson and Johnson, and at least one booster, if eligible) and show their proof of vaccination (a physical vaccination card, photo, digital image of the card, or printout/digital image of a State of Oregon SMART Health Card).

Be sure to bring identification as well (a driver’s license or government issued ID card with a picture).


MASKING: After your negative Covid test at camp, masking will be optional.

Everyone has their own needs and comfort level. Please respect everyone's choices.  You are very welcome to wear a mask. If you choose this option, please bring a supply with you.

If community transmission levels increase significantly, we may change to requiring wearing a well fitted mask indoors (except when eating or sleeping). If this change is necessary, there will be an option to withdraw your registration without a penalty.


LETTING US KNOW: If you test positive for COVID after attending camp, please email us at igotcovid@portlandcountrydance.org and tell us when you tested positive, where you were lodging (if staying on site), and any symptoms you might want to mention. We will let other campers know about possible exposure, but we will never reveal your identity.


WHAT ELSE IS BEING DONE?

The Kiwanis camp has been working with us to increase everyone’s safety.