2026 Covid policy now available.
PLEASE NOTE:
- J4 is using the Pinewoods Camp, Inc. Covid-19 Protocols and Precautions. You can read more about those policies and PCI's rationale on the PCI's Covid Policies page. Main points of the PCI policy are listed below.
- The Covid environment is fluid and continuously evolving; these guidelines may change before and during the camp season.
2026 COVID Policy
Do you have to be vaccinated and boosted to attend the July 4th Session at Pinewoods?
COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are not required for the 2026 season. However, we do encourage all eligible campers to get the most recent vaccine/booster.
Do you have to be tested for Covid-19 before attending the July 4th Session at Pinewoods?
Campers must test either upon arrival at Camp or up to 3 hours prior to arrival to expedite the check-in process.
Campers must test either upon arrival at Camp or up to 3 hours prior to arrival to expedite the check-in process.
Do you have to test during the J4 session while at Camp?
If anyone tests positive at Camp, further testing may be required. For this reason, please bring extra tests to Camp.
If anyone tests positive at Camp, further testing may be required. For this reason, please bring extra tests to Camp.
Will masks or social distancing be required?
- Masks are optional, however they are strongly encouraged for the first 24 hours of each session. In this community, masks are welcome for as long as an individual wants or needs to wear them.
- Please bring a supply of high-filtration masks (N-95, KN-95, etc) in case COVID conditions change and wearing masks is required.
- If a camper/campers test positive for COVID, campers, PP staff, and crew may be required to wear high-filtration masks.
- Campers may be asked by PCI to wear high-filtration masks whenever engaging in any camper jobs in the kitchen or dining hall at PCI’s discretion.
Prior to coming to Camp
- By attending Camp, campers and Program Providers agree to the points on the Pinewoods COVID Attestation. Anyone not able to say “yes” to each point should have a conversation with their Program Provider.
- In the week prior to arriving at Pinewoods, we strongly encourage incoming campers and Program Provider staff to exercise caution by wearing high-filtration masks in indoor public areas (grocery stores, movie theaters, concerts, public transportation, dances, etc).
- Individuals from different households carpooling to Camp or taking the airport shuttle are highly encouraged to mask while in transit.
Banner photo by Gus Voorhees.
