Protect Yo Self
Taking a camper out of camp for Ice Cream
What is NO
Sending a friend request to a camper on social media
What is not allowed
Vaping in your car on break
What is No... (Camp is a tobacco free/smoke free place)
Wearing a non Dream Big Shirt around camp
What is Staff should be in red, blue or gray DBDC shirt at all non splash times
State Requirements for ratios of Children are 1 to 18
What is False (ratio should be 1 to 15)
Talking to a camper 1 on 1 in the Bunk with the door closed
What is NO
Spending more time with Peers/Adults then kids.
What is that's normal. (Would be concerning if you spent more time with a child then your peers)
Using the volleyball net to play a staff pick-up game after camp
What is yes (staff rec events like Volleyball, spikeball, is allowed after campers go home)
Ordering DoorDash for Lunch
Yes that is allowed
Wearing Sunscreen is Optional for Campers
What is false (campers must wear sunscreen at all times)
Having a drink with co-workers 21+ wearing a Nuggets Jersey
What is that's okay. (If you do choose to go out with co-workers , make sure you are wearing non Dream Big Day Camp clothes)
Giving a sticker to every camper in your group
What is that's fine (shows no special treatment)
Chewing Gum
What is Not Allowed
Sitting on the Bleachers while the group is at Basketball
What is no (camp is 100% active participation)
Wearing your Name Tag around camp
What is Required (staff must have a name tag on at all times)
1 arm side hugging a camper
What is yes, but only if your comfortable with it
Letting a child sit in your lap with your hands behind you
What is Yes that's okay (Again if you are comfortable with it)
Using your cell phone on break in the Staff Lounge
What is yes that's allowed
Public Displays of Affection on Camp.
What is no (keep PDA out of camp, campers/parents shouldn't know if 2 people are a couple)
Going on break in the Staff room without signing out
What is Yes (only if you leave camp are you required to sign out)
Giving a piggyback ride to a camper in their Bathing Suit
What is no? (Piggy back ride is fine when campers are in their regular clothes)
Playing Sexual Explicit Music while campers are changing for Splash.
What is not allowed. (Music should be PG and lyrics non sexual)
Wearing flip flops at car line
What is no (only splash or beach day)
Having a family member call the office for an important message
Yes that's fine. (Office/Head staff will relay the message for you)
Having 2 staff members behind the group and none up front
What is 1 staff in the front and 1 in the back