On Friday, July 3rd, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) approved an Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Return to Play Guidelines plan for Phase 4 of COVID-19 Recovery. This plan allows for athletes to return to campus for sports-specific Summer Athletic Camps. Per these guidelines, the GBS Athletic Department has made the required adjustments, thereby allowing for camps to begin on Monday, July 13th. Camps will run through Thursday, August 6th. 

Cross Country Camp will be held Monday through Thursday at 6:30 am. Coach Hasenstein and Coach Fastert will meet both the boys and girls cross country teams at the stadium; girls will meet at the main gate and boys will meet at the concession stand. Temperature checks will be done daily per state recommendation. Please wear a face mask while waiting in line for temperature checks.

The following Safety Protocols for Athletic Camps have been laid out by the GBS Athletic Department:

• A parent/guardian for each student will complete the Informed Consent and Waiver for Participation form prior to participating in camp (attached);
• Students may not enter the facilities prior to their scheduled start time and must exit the facility at their scheduled end time;
• Upon entry into the building or area, students and staff will complete a health questionnaire and temperature check;
• Face coverings are worn by students at all times when inside the school building, even during physical activity, except when swimming;
• Face coverings are worn by coaches at all times when inside and outside the school building;
• Social distancing whenever possible;
• Locker rooms will not be available.  Students will have an individual space to keep their personal items.  Food and drinks (other than water) will not be allowed;
• Water fountains will not be made available and students should plan to bring a water bottle.
• Frequent hand washing and use of hand sanitizer will be encouraged; and
• All equipment and high touch surfaces will be disinfected at the end of every day by the custodial staff. 

Use the following instructions to register for camp:

1. Navigate your web browser to the e~Funds for Schools payment portal.
2. Select Pay for Optional Fees.
3. Follow the prompts on the screen.
• Click Here to view a short video demonstrating the registration process.
4. Note: You will need the name of the fee listed in the camp roster in order to register for the camp.

We’re really looking forward to getting the season started, and we thank you for your cooperation. See you on the track!