Visiting Ferry Beach
UPDATED August 12, 2022
We have built our COVID-19 policies and guidance around information provided by the US CDC, State of Maine CDC, and other research based sources throughout the pandemic. At this time, our policies and procedures will remain in place despite any changes in guidance issued by the US CDC.
Vaccinations Required
All visitors of Ferry Beach must be fully vaccinated (per US CDC guidance at time of registration). All staff will be fully vaccinated.
Before Visiting Ferry Beach
We will be asking our guests the following questions. These questions are intended to help keep visitors, staff and others at Ferry Beach safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
We recommend all guests take a rapid COVID-19 tests before visiting Ferry Beach for a retreat or conference to help protect your families, friends and others visiting Ferry Beach.
While at Ferry Beach
If you become ill while visiting Ferry Beach, we request that you immediately mask, isolate and take a COVID test. Ferry Beach does have some tests available if you do not have your own. If you test positive, you will need to vacate the campus. Read our full policy on COVID-19 departures here.
Let's be SMART about COVID-19
We are asking our guests to be COVID SMART and have established some basic guidelines we hope all guests will adhere to while at Ferry Beach this summer.
All visitors of Ferry Beach must be fully vaccinated (per US CDC guidance at time of registration). All staff will be fully vaccinated.
Before Visiting Ferry Beach
We will be asking our guests the following questions. These questions are intended to help keep visitors, staff and others at Ferry Beach safe and reduce the spread of COVID-19.
- Has the camper or anyone in the camper’s household had any of the following symptoms in the last 5 days: Fever over 100 degrees Fahrenheit or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea
- Have you or anyone in your household been diagnosed with COVID-19 within the last 10 days?
- To the best of your knowledge, have you been in close proximity to any individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 5 days?
We recommend all guests take a rapid COVID-19 tests before visiting Ferry Beach for a retreat or conference to help protect your families, friends and others visiting Ferry Beach.
While at Ferry Beach
If you become ill while visiting Ferry Beach, we request that you immediately mask, isolate and take a COVID test. Ferry Beach does have some tests available if you do not have your own. If you test positive, you will need to vacate the campus. Read our full policy on COVID-19 departures here.
Let's be SMART about COVID-19
We are asking our guests to be COVID SMART and have established some basic guidelines we hope all guests will adhere to while at Ferry Beach this summer.
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S: Status: Vaccinated
Be fully vaccinated based on US CDC guidance for your personal situation at the time of registering. M: Masked Faces We suggest that all visitors at Ferry Beach wear a proper fitting N-95 or KN-95 mask over their mouth and nose when indoors at Ferry Beach except when eating or sleeping. All staff will be masked when indoors and around others. A: Adapt & Be Flexible Rules and guidance change quickly - be open to new policy at any time. R: Remain Distanced Hold space between yourself and others. T: Track Symptoms Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms: Fever or chills; Cough; Difficulty breathing; Fatigue; Muscle or body aches; Headache; Loss of taste or smell; Sore throat; Congestion; Nausea or vomiting; Diarrhea. See CDC’s full symptom list at fbch.me/symptoms !: Have Fun Enjoy your visit to Ferry Beach and do your part to ensure everyone goes home Healthy! |
In addition to our SMART Guidelines, there will be some differences you will notice this summer around Ferry Beach:
Items to Bring:
Masks: You should have enough masks for your parties entire visit. Our current masking policy is below.
Hand Sanitizer: It is always a great idea to keep hands clean. Bring hand sanitizer for times when washing is not an option. Ferry Beach also has many yellow hand sanitizer pumps around campus for your convenience.
Refillable Water Bottle: Not only is this better for sustainability, but for the time being, our water fountains will remain shut down. Be sure to stay hydrated in the summer heat.
Transportation:
Ferry Beach will no longer be providing transportation to or from our facility. Southern Maine is served by Lyft and Uber and rates from regional transportation hubs to Ferry Beach are reasonable.
Check-In:
Check-in procedures will be based around current COVID guidance and best practice. Check-in information will be sent to groups and guests prior to their arrival to Ferry Beach.
Masks:
We suggest that all visitors at Ferry Beach wear a proper fitting N-95 or KN-95 mask over their mouth and nose when indoors at Ferry Beach except when eating or sleeping. All staff will be masked when indoors and around others.
Capacity Limits:
As of May 24, 2021, all capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings are lifted in the state of Maine.
Dining Hall:
Movement through the dining hall will remain one-way and meals will be served cafeteria style. Enter the dining room from the Boardwalk Drive side of the building and exit through the doors on the Gardiner side. The meal line may extend to the outdoors during serving time. Please form lines down the walkway instead of around the interior of the dining hall or the porch.
A La Carte Meals:
Meals will not be sold In the dining hall. You must pre-purchase a meal plan with your registration.
Community Living:
We will have minimal staff on campus. Please help by cleaning up after yourself and help us keep each other safe by wiping down handles, doors, frequently touched surfaces. We will have plenty of disinfectant and cleaning supplies in the dining hall and restrooms.
Reduced Paper:
We will be moving our in-room booklet, song books, tidings news letters and Sunday chapel programs to the Ferry Beach app. We will have posters with QR codes around campus to access these documents or you can access them directly through the app. Download the app at app.ferrybeach.org or by searching your app store.
Masks: You should have enough masks for your parties entire visit. Our current masking policy is below.
Hand Sanitizer: It is always a great idea to keep hands clean. Bring hand sanitizer for times when washing is not an option. Ferry Beach also has many yellow hand sanitizer pumps around campus for your convenience.
Refillable Water Bottle: Not only is this better for sustainability, but for the time being, our water fountains will remain shut down. Be sure to stay hydrated in the summer heat.
Transportation:
Ferry Beach will no longer be providing transportation to or from our facility. Southern Maine is served by Lyft and Uber and rates from regional transportation hubs to Ferry Beach are reasonable.
Check-In:
Check-in procedures will be based around current COVID guidance and best practice. Check-in information will be sent to groups and guests prior to their arrival to Ferry Beach.
Masks:
We suggest that all visitors at Ferry Beach wear a proper fitting N-95 or KN-95 mask over their mouth and nose when indoors at Ferry Beach except when eating or sleeping. All staff will be masked when indoors and around others.
Capacity Limits:
As of May 24, 2021, all capacity limits for indoor and outdoor gatherings are lifted in the state of Maine.
Dining Hall:
Movement through the dining hall will remain one-way and meals will be served cafeteria style. Enter the dining room from the Boardwalk Drive side of the building and exit through the doors on the Gardiner side. The meal line may extend to the outdoors during serving time. Please form lines down the walkway instead of around the interior of the dining hall or the porch.
A La Carte Meals:
Meals will not be sold In the dining hall. You must pre-purchase a meal plan with your registration.
Community Living:
We will have minimal staff on campus. Please help by cleaning up after yourself and help us keep each other safe by wiping down handles, doors, frequently touched surfaces. We will have plenty of disinfectant and cleaning supplies in the dining hall and restrooms.
Reduced Paper:
We will be moving our in-room booklet, song books, tidings news letters and Sunday chapel programs to the Ferry Beach app. We will have posters with QR codes around campus to access these documents or you can access them directly through the app. Download the app at app.ferrybeach.org or by searching your app store.
Our mission at Ferry Beach is to awaken hearts to explore, grow and renew the spirit of universal love.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
We work by creating programing and events in the areas of Arts & Culture, Education, Spirituality, Sustainability, Personal Growth and Justice & Action.
