Frequently Asked Questions

It is the goal of the Segerstrom Center for the Arts to foster a safe and healthy environment for all employees, guests, campers, faculty, and artists. The following are the most up-to-date health & safety policies for our Five Days of Broadway 2023 Summer Camp.

Self-Health Screening

Segerstrom Center will not conduct daily health screenings, but we ask that campers conduct the following self-health screening before coming to camp each day:

• Are you experience any symptoms of COVID-19 which may include, but is not limited to a fever over 100.4 F, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or running nose, nausea and/or diarrhea? 
• Have you been exposed to anyone who is symptomatic for COVID-19 or exposed to anyone who suspects they have COVID-19?

If this self-assessment indicates any COVID symptoms or potential exposure to COVID, the camper must stay home. Alternatively, if a camper begins to feel unwell during class, the camper must inform Segerstrom Center’s staff and the parent/guardian will be contacted immediately to pick them up. Should the camper indicate COVID symptoms or be potentially exposed to COVID, they will need to act in accordance with current CDC exposure, isolation, and quarantine guidelines. You can find the CDC's current exposure guidelines here: CDC Exposure Guidelines

 Cleanliness Policies

Below is a list of the new cleanliness measures that the Center has implemented to ensure the safest environment for learning for our campers and staff. 

• MERV-14 air filters are used to optimize air quality inside our venues, as well as state-of-the-art air handling systems that maximize fresh air intake
  

• Prior to camp each day, restrooms, classrooms, walkways, and lobbies will be cleaned. Our housekeeping team will follow rigorous cleaning procedures and guidelines as provided by the CDC and our industrial hygiene firm, TRC.

• Hand sanitizer will be readily available at various locations throughout the campus. We also encourage use of a barrier (tissue or cloth) for all high-touch entry pointes such as door handles, push plates, ADA access buttons, elevator buttons, etc.
  

Restrooms

Campers will be given ample break time between classes and access to multiple restrooms and will be encouraged to wash their hands frequently. All restrooms are equipped with touchless flush valves, soap dispensers and faucets. Restrooms will be thoroughly cleaned prior to the start of camp each day.

Masks and vaccines will not be required this year. All campers who prefer to wear a mask are highly encouraged to do so.  This policy is subject to change based on Segerstrom Center, national, state and/or local policies and mandates. 

If a camper and/or staff member tests positive for COVID, all campers and staff members who may have been in contact will be notified and should act in accordance with current CDC exposure guidelines. Additionally, should the current CDC exposure guidelines prohibit camp from continuing in person, camp will immediately transition online, with classes being conducted via Zoom, rather than in person. Please do not register for camp if you are unwilling to attend virtually should that become the only way forward. The current CDC exposure guidelines can be found here: CDC Exposure Guidelines

All campers will be required to enter and exit the building via the front Concert Hall entrance (map will be provided prior to camp). Once the day is over, campers will be released one by one once they know their parent/caretaker has arrived to pick them up, unless camper is able to drive themselves. Our staff will be available to meet you at drop off and pick up if wish to speak with us. 

Staff will be in place to greet campers beginning 20 minutes prior to the camp start time. Please do not drop off your camper before the staff arrives.

To ensure the best class experience for everyone, we do ask that our campers make every effort to attend the full day of classes every day. However, should a camper need to leave early or come in late, please notify the Five Days of Broadway staff the day prior (or earlier, if known) of the drop off/pick up time and one of our staff will escort the camper to/from classes at that time. If you do not notify us, there will not be staff in place to admit your camper (our doors will be LOCKED and the doors are not staffed) or escort them from class.

Should a camper become ill and be unable to attend class, please notify us as soon as possible so that our staff is aware that he/she will not be in attendance that day.

There are several paid parking garages located near Segerstrom Center for the Arts. These garages are not owned or operated by the Center and we will not provide validation. For parking garage locations, CLICK HERE.

Segerstrom Center for the Arts will provide all campers with a three-ring binder for their materials such as sheet music and scenes, a name badge, and a camp t-shirt. Campers do not need to bring any class materials with them unless they choose to do so. All sheet music, scenes and other materials needed for camp will be provided for them. Additionally, each camper will be provided with a designated “gear spot” for any bags, personal belongings, and water bottles.

Water
Campers and staff are expected to bring their own water bottles. Water coolers will be available for refilling water bottles.

Lunch
Campers also must bring their own bag lunch each day - lunch will NOT be provided. We do not have coolers or refrigerators for lunches, so please pack accordingly. 

Electronics
Cell phones and other electronics should be left in a bag/backpack and turned off during classes. Please leave any unnecessary devices, equipment, etc. at home.

Music
Any campers that have a specific song they would like to work on during the week should bring sheet music (this is completely voluntary and not required).

Campers should wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for moving and dancing. Specific dance clothing and/or shoes are not required (tennis shoes/athletic shoes are fine), but students may wear them if preferred. Except for changing shoes, there will not be time to change before or after dance class, so clothing should be comfortable for both dance class as well as all other classes.

Please feel free to reach out to us at classes@scfta.org and we will be happy to help!