Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information

Just as we were for 2020-21, we plan to be fully in-person for the 2021-22 academic year. The trajectory of the pandemic will ultimately guide our final plans, but we look forward to the opportunity to appropriately loosen protocols if and when the situation warrants such actions. Given the widespread distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, we will be asking all eligible students to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in order to create a more inviting on-campus experience for students, families, and friends. We also strongly encourage all eligible individuals to take advantage of the opportunity to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

With the safety of our campers and staff at the forefront of our decision-making, Culver Summer Schools & Camps is requiring all eligible staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Furthermore, given the FDA’s recent approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 12-15, we are strongly encouraging all eligible campers ages 12+ to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Culver is testing all of our campers every other day using Abbott’s BinaxNow test. Masks are required in indoor spaces. We're limiting campus access and have cancelled major summer events where large crowds gather.

If a camper tests positive after registration, we will encourage families to remove their camper from campus for 10 days. If a camper needs to stay on campus, we will house campers in a campus building for 10 days in quarantine housing. Campers who remain on campus will not be able to attend classes, eat in the dining hall, or participate in unit activities. Culver will work with each family to pro-rate the summer tuition if a camper tests positive and leaves campus due to COVID-19.

In the event that a camper tests positive, and their roommate/cabinmate tests negative, the negative testing camper will be tested daily for five days. A camper will not be required to be moved to quarantine housing with a negative test.

Yes. Permit weekends are July 3-4 and July 17-18. No overnight permits will be allowed. In addition, campers will not be allowed to leave campus for non-medical extended leaves. Permit parameters – times, pick up and drop off procedures – will also be different to reduce the number of visitors on campus. Specific details will be sent once finalized.

No. Campus is closed to all outside visitors. The Town of Culver has organized viewing locations for the Lakefest fireworks demonstration and can be viewed from the town park. 

For more information on Culver Lakefest, please visit here.