Dear BT Parent(s) and Families,
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Thank you for your overwhelming response to our survey from Monday. While Governor Hogan announced today that Maryland is moving into Phase 2 of recovery, we still feel that it is not possible to provide a safe and meaningful camping experience for your child/ren. Therefore, BT Camps will not open for the 2020 summer season.
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We know this news is very disappointing. We are saddened as well, and we appreciate your understanding and patience during these trying circumstances.
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With close to 80 years of Jewish day camping history, please know that this is not a decision we take lightly. Over the past two months, we have considered numerous scenarios that might allow us to safely open BT Camps this summer. We rigorously monitored recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) and the American Camp Association (ACA), as well as Maryland State and Baltimore County government guidelines. Additionally, we consulted with local medical professionals as well as Beth Tfiloh’s Executive Committee.
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Ultimately, we concluded that there are still too many unknowns about the spread of COVID-19 to safely open camp without risking exposure to our entire BT Camps community, and that is a risk we cannot take. Your health and safety come first.
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In the next few days, we will email you to discuss refund options. Please choose what works best for your family.
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We are grateful for the love and support of our BT Camps community. We cannot wait to tell you all about the great things that are going to be happening in the coming months. Please stay in touch with us as well, either by email or call us at 410-517-3451. Keep the BT feeling alive – and you will hear from us very soon.
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