Day-to-Day
Child Protection
Rules
100

The YMCA DayCamp Counsellor Uniform

Camp shirt/sweatshirt, black bottoms, Y lanyard and nametag, secure shoes

100

Appropriate times to photograph campers on personal devices

never


100

Campers can share food if

they are siblings with a shared lunch
200

Flip flops/open toed sandals are allowed for these instances

on the pool deck and in the changeroom

200

Parents must present valid _______ at sign-out

Photo id

200

Appropriate times for cellphone use

- playing music for campers

- emergencies

- keeping time

300

When faced with difficulties beyond your skillset, support can be requested from

Hannah, Sara or Eric

300

Headcounts should be conducted

before and after every transition

300

Rover Ratio

1:8

400

3 Essential Items to Grab in the morning

First aid kit, walkie-talkie, camp roster

400

One should never say the following over the radio

sensitive information regarding camp or a camper

400

Explorer and Maverick Ratios

1:12

500

Ways to keep campers occupied during group bathroom breaks

camp songs and backpocket games

500

Valid forms of photo id for sign out

Driver's License, passport, YMCA membership card

500

Would your supervisors prefer a call or a text at least 2 hours before your shift to notify them of absence?

a call!
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