The people responsible for communicating with parents
Everyone!
The ages that can attend Camp Sky Lil Pines and Camp Skylandia
ages 3.5- 15
Shoes staff should wear
Closed-toed shoes. Crocs are ok!
Where Emergency Contact Information is found
Camp Roster, Office Container, Main Office
Can Camper's Climb Trees?
No.
Where Attendance Forms are stored
Staff binder
Program hours for Camp
9:00 am- 3:30 pm
Medication Policy:
Staff must not administer medication. EXCEPTION: written prior authorization and instructions given to Camp Supervisors. Do not hold campers medication but can encourage them to take it at a necessary time.
Both Camp Skylandia and Camp Sky Lil Pines are equipped supplies for
Minor Injuries such as shallow cuts, scratches, and scrapes. For severe injuries like uncontrolled bleeding, lack of consciousness, breathing problems, fractures, severe head injuries, CALL 911
Timecards are due on this day.
Friday on the week the pay period ends. Payroll is on a bi-weekly system so checks are given every other Friday.
Activity Planning should be done by:
Everyone! Recreation Leaders: Small Group Games. Rotate responsibility for Campfire, Large Group Games, Activity options after lunch, Field trip games
The time for Small Group Activities
10:45 am- 11:00 am
Mandatory Reporters
All staff working with youth. Must report when having reasonable cause to believe a child has been non-accidentally injured physically or mentally, neglected, or sexually abused.
What should be included in an Accident/ Incident Report (hint: 3 items)
1. Facts relating to equipment utilized.
2. Firsthand observation of the facts.
3. Location and time of the event.
Bonus: Witness report (someone beyond yourself of the person(s) involved.
Camp Skylandia is a -----, ------, and ----- free workplace. (hint: 3 items)
Alcohol, drug, smoke (vapes and other nicotine products)
Contents of Employee Binder (hint: 6 items)
1. Sign in/ out sheets, 2. Roster, 3. Weekly Activity Calendar, 4. Blank Incident/ Accident forms, 5. Copy of Employee Manual, 6. Scratch paper and pens
The time allotted before we check on a children who asked to use the restroom
3-4 minutes
Phone Policy
Emergency use and Camp related matters ONLY. Personal phone use during program only permitted when arranged with supervisor
If a parent/ camper/ member of the public wants to file claim against the district, you tell:
Indra, the Director of Parks and Recreation (or Camp Supervisors first). Never discuss liability, negligence, or defective equipment with camper or their parents.
Camp Skylandia is part of the Parks and Recreation Department of what agency?
Tahoe City Public Utility District
Happens every Monday at 8:00 am
Staff Meeting
The Physical Address for Camp Sky Lil Pines
401 W. Lake Blvd
Water Safety (hint: 7 items):
ALL children must pass a swim test to enter the water above their waist. Swim test pass/ fail must be reported and tracked.
- Minimize children on pier (CIT's only)
- No throwing rocks
- No roughhousing in the water/ on the pier
- No distracting leaders acting as lifeguards
- No holding on to/ interfering with rope barrier
- No improper use of toys/ emergency equipment
Who Covers the cost of an Ambulance?
The injured party/ their family. If possible, make a serious attempt to gain permission for transport and or emergency treatment in a non-life threatening situation. In a life-threatening situation, initiate emergency services and transport.
The 5 Core Values from yesterday's presentation are:
1. Service
2. Professionalism
3. Teamwork
4. Initiative
5. Communication