Successful in-person 2020 programs operated by creating smaller “Pods”—anywhere from 20 to 50 people—who stayed together and did not mix with other Pods. The intention is to limit the spread of the virus by limiting interactions between groups of participants. Due to current Virginia COVID guidelines, participants will do activities in cohorts no greater than 25 people. Small group programming is not a new concept for Up with People. Our curriculum has often been structured with cohorts, crews, and “Home Teams”.
