THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, July 10, 2020 Page 3 Crimson Kids program to return this summer By Christopher Roberson W ith COVID-19 still lurking, many surrounding communities have abandoned the prospect of opening their summer day camps; however, that has not been the case in Everett. “After much planning and coordinating, I am pleased to announce that we will be able to offer our Crimson Kids program in 2020,” said Mayor Carlo DeMaria. “While a majority of municipalities decided to forego their summer programming I found it imperative to give children [and parents] a much needed summer fun program. As the state’s guidelines change, we will increase the amount of children accepted on a weekly basis.” City spokesperson Deanna Deveney underscored the efforts put forth by the DeMaria Administration to ensure that the program would continue this year. “The city overcame a lot of obstacles; the mayor pushed to get this done,” she said. Human Services Director Jerry Navarra said the program will begin on July 13 and will be held at the Recreation Center. The program will run for seven weeks ending with an Olympiad-type event at Rivergreen Park. Navarra said that initially, the day. Because of the virus, Navarra said there will not be any field trips this year. He also said children will be divided into groups and must remain with those groups during camp hours. “It’s going to be a different camp,” he said. Although physical contact activities will be suspended this year, Navarra said, there will still be relay races, movies, entertainers and water balloon activities. www.eight10barandgrille.com camp will be limited to 70 children ages six to 14. Camp hours will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. This year’s cost, which will include breakfast and lunch, will be $75 for the first child and $25 for each additional child. Public Health Nurse Sabrina Firicano said there will be health screenings every day for campers and staff. Any child with a temperature of 100 degrees or higher will be taken to a sick room until a parent arrives. Before returning to camp, she said, the child must be “fever free” and without medication for 24 hours. In addition, Firicano said everyone is required to wear a mask upon arriving at camp. Masks will also be available throughout the We Have Reopened for Dine-In and Outside Seating every day beginning at 4 PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 STAY SAFE!
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