Below are some of the most frequently asked questions about the COVID-19 vaccinations, boosters, and cards.
Updated 1/27/2025
Q: Does my child need to bring a COVID test to camp?
A: Yes! Starting 2025, Camp 42 requires campers to arrive at camp with 2 COVID tests per camper. The tests must be in-date unopened rapid antigen tests. The first will be administered upon arrival. The second will be administered if the camper shows symptoms of COVID-19. Unused tests will be returned at checkout.
For your convenience, we are offering families the ability to order 2 tests for $10 through the Active account. Tests must be ordered no later than midnight July 2, 2025. Ordering through Camp 42 is optional; families may bring their own tests.
Q: Does my child need to be vaccinated?
A: Yes. All participants need to have received both the first and second shot of the initial series no later than 3 weeks before the start of camp. Updated 6/24/2025 The CDC has recently removed the COVID-19 vaccination from its recommended vaccination schedule for children and adolescents, leaving the decision to the parent and healthcare provider. This has affected the availability and cost of the vaccine, making it inaccessible to some families. Therefore, Camp 42 is no longer requiring COVID-19 vaccine and boosters for camp attendance this year. However, we strongly encourage families to get their campers boosted if the vaccine is available and accessible to them.
Q: Does my child need to receive a booster?
A: If your child is eligible to receive a booster, then yes, participants are required to have all eligible boosters. Updated 6/24/2025 Camp 42 strongly encourages families to get their campers boosted if the vaccine is available and accessible to them. See the above question for more information.
Q: Is my child eligible to receive a booster?
A: If your child is NOT moderately or severely immunocompromised, your child is eligible to receive a booster as soon as 5 months after the second shot of the initial series. If your child is eligible based on this criterion, your child must receive a booster. If your child is moderately or severely immunocompromised, please check here or email us for more information. Updated 6/24/2025 Per recent changes, the CDC suggests that healthy children do not need to receive a booster. Please visit the CDC website for additional information.
Q: What if my child has recently had COVID? Do they still need a booster?
A: Even if your child has had COVID, your child is still required to be fully vaccinated and to receive a booster. It is recommended that you wait anywhere between 10 and 30-60 days after symptoms have cleared to get a booster, though, so if your child has had COVID within the 60 days before the start of camp, please email us if you have concerns about getting a booster.
Q: Where can I go to get the initial series and/or the booster?
A: Please check this website for available locations. https://www.vaccines.gov/ Update
Q: Do I need to submit a copy of my child’s vaccination card?
A: Yes. Please send a copy of it to physicals@camp42.org as soon as possible and no later than 7 days before the start of your camp session. Update 6/24/2025 We still require a copy of whatever COVID-19 vaccinations your camper has received.
Q: Do I need to do anything in my Active account?
A: Yes. If you haven’t already, please complete the COVID Questionnaire in your Active account. Please complete this asap and no later than 7 days before the start of your camp session. Update 6/24/2025 We still ask that you complete the COVID Questionnaire with your camper’s current information. While you’re there, you may want to see if you have any other forms that need to be completed.
For your convenience, we are offering families the ability to order 2 tests for $10 through the Active account. Tests must be ordered no later than midnight July 2, 2025. Ordering through Camp 42 is optional; families may bring their own tests.