TEC COVID-19 Response

Arch of DBQ TEC COVID-19 Response
2021-2022

In order to ensure the safety and well-being of the participants and team members, the following procedures will be in place for all TEC retreats in the 2021-2022 school year. The following procedures are subject to change as the risk of COVID-19 changes. At every TEC the local policies of the host sites will take priority over anything listed below.

Hygiene:

• Facial tissues, a waste basket, and hand sanitizer will be present at all tables.
• Tables will be sanitized each evening.
• Craft materials (markers, scissors, etc.) will remain at each table and will not be shared with other tables.

• Table assignments will be maintained throughout the weekend. There will be limited mixing between participants from different tables.
• Tables will be placed with at least ten feet between each table.
• Sleeping arrangements will allow for at least six feet between each person. 
• Bathroom occupancy will be limited based on the size and layout of the restroom.
• Speakers/musicians who are not staying all weekend should keep their distance from the rest of the team and participants.
• Sacraments will occur with as much social distancing as appropriate under the guidance of the Spiritual Director.

• Participants are encouraged to wear masks throughout the weekend.

• There will be an assigned break time for participants to use the restroom and wash their hands before all snacks and meals.
• Team sizes will be reduced to only one adult per table, and a smaller team overall.
• In order to keep the total number of people present to a minimum, some sites may opt to have outside speakers present some of the reflections.

• Participants who report symptoms and, thereby, do not take part in the TEC weekend will be given a full refund or will be permitted to transfer their registration to a future TEC weekend more than two weeks in the future.

We will communicate via email to the parent/guardian listed first on the registration and the retreat participant. If we cancel TEC for any reason, participants will be given the option of a full refund or having their registration transferred to an upcoming weekend.
Last minute cancelations will occur by phone call. This plan is subject to change at any time depending on the current status of COVID-19 transmission rates where the TEC is held.