Dear Parents,

Due to the predicted air quality alert tomorrow we will have limited activities at camp. 

There will be no pool and no sports games. 

All activities will be indoors. However our indoor space is limited and not sealed nor does it have air Conditioning.

If your child has any respitory issues or health issues, it would be best they do not attend camp tomorrow.

Please read the links to the air quality alerts: This is from the health department:

• DOH website on smoke from fires: Exposure to Smoke from Fires (ny.gov)
• These specific measures are a local decision
• Follow DOH/USEPA AQI guidance
  • Orange: 101-150: outdoor activities are ok for children but they should be shorter, less intense, take more breaks, watch for symptoms and especially follow asthma action plans
  • Red: 151-200: similar to above but further curtail intensity and length of outdoor activities and consider rescheduling or moving activities indoors - for day camps this may mean seeking indoor activities or canceling camp during the red or higher alert level. 
  • Purple and higher (>200):  avoid all physical activity outdoors, seek indoor options and follow indoor guidance regarding air conditioning, air purifiers, etc as available.  Consider cancelling camp.   
• For more information on asthma action plans: 
  • Asthma action plan: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/4850.pdf
  • Video for coaches about athletes and asthma: https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/asthma/athletic_field.htm
  • Asthma brochures https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/asthma/brochures.htm

Here is how to check the air quality in our area: https://www.airnow.gov/

Thanks, 

PVDC Staff