2024 Covid-19 Guidelines at DYF Programs

Per Fresno County guidelines, being fully vaccinated and boosted reduces the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID. In respect for your family’s health and safety, all DYF staff and volunteers will be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It is recommended but not required that all campers be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID for the protection of our participants and our community. 

Camp is a congregate setting, and we know that infectious diseases are more likely to spread when many people gather together. We also know that gathering, getting together, and building community is a critical part of our health, and of managing diabetes. Therefore, we want to make sure that when we do gather, we do so safely. 

Our COVID-19 policies for 2024 programs will be adjusted as needed with current information from the CDC, state and local health authorities, and under the leadership of our Healthcare Professional Advisory Board. 

Cancellation Policy:

DYF’s payment terms and conditions are based on the investment we make in planning, preparing for, and delivering our programs. Many of these expenses are incurred well in advance of your arrival and cannot be recovered in the event of short-notice cancellation, transfer, or early departure from programs.

There are many reasons you might need to change your plans, and we *STRONGLY RECOMMEND* that you research travel insurance options and purchase one that will protect your trip and camp costs. If you choose not to purchase insurance and cancel your programs or leave your program early, you will be held to the terms of the cancellation policies below.

A third-party trip insurance provider is offered through this registration portal; DYF does not benefit from this service, nor do we make any endorsement of its benefits. We encourage you to use whatever insurance option best fits your needs.

Cancellation Policy terms:

  • Camp and weekend programs (including Community Whitewater Rafting):

    • Cancellation at least 30 days prior to the start of your camp program will result in a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit.

    • In the event of a cancellation within 30 days of the start of your program or an early departure from a program, DYF will retain deposit and full fee

  • Adventure programs (excluding Community Whitewater Rafting):

    • A $100 deposit towards your program fee is required during registration to hold your place for Adventure Programs. If you are not selected for your chosen program and do not select another program, this will be refunded to you.

    • Cancellation at least 60 days prior to the start of your program will result in a full refund minus the non-refundable deposit.

    • Cancellation between 30 days and 60 days prior to the start of your program will result in a 50% refund minus the non-refundable deposit.

    • In the event of a cancellation within 30 days of the start of your program or an early departure from a program, DYF will retain deposit and full fee.

  • Payment Plans: in the event of cancellation within the 30/60 day windows as noted above, the customer is responsible for paying DYF the remainder of their balance.

  • Covid-19: should cancellation occur by DYF or by families within 10 days of the program start date for reasons relating to COVID-19, fees will not be refunded but transferred for credit to a future program. Supporting documentation will be required.