In light of recent updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), insight from our Public Health Advisory, and a downtrend in COVID-19 community transmission, Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta (BGCMA) will implement several COVID-19 protocol changes effective March 1. BGCMA will also maintain some layers of protection in alignment with our commitment to safety.
COVID-19 Protocol Changes, effective March 1:
- Optional Masks in Buildings: *Masks are optional (no longer mandatory) for Club members, staff and visitors while inside any BGCMA building. NOTE: Clubs located on partnership sites must adhere to partnership site protocol (Ex: If a Club is located in a school building that requires masks, masks will remain mandatory for members and staff).
- Parent & Caregiver Pick Up: Parents and caregivers can now pick up members inside Clubs.
- Temperature Checks: BGCMA will no longer conduct temperature checks upon building entry.
- Field Trips: Field trips will resume on a Club-by-Club basis.
- Club-Specific Sports: Sports programming is approved at the local Club level. Cross-Club participation are approved for outdoor spring sports only.
COVID-19 Continued Layers of Protection:
- Masks on Buses: Due to close proximity, Club members and staff are encouraged to continue wearing masks while being transported to Clubs on buses.
- Vaccination & Testing: New staff hires are still required to be fully vaccinated. Current employees must be fully vaccinated or submit weekly testing.
- Cleaning: BGCMA buildings will continue to be cleaned, sanitized and disinfected.
*BGCMA recognizes that some Club members and staff may prefer to continue wearing a mask indoors, and we encourage anyone who feels this way to continue to do so. BGCMA will continue to monitor COVID-19 levels and may need to shift operations in an effort to keep Club members and staff safe.