policies!🚨
True or False!!
A CIT and Counselor can take a camper to the bathroom during chapel/mealtime/etc.
What is…
FALSE
Two Deep: TWO background checked adults at all times!
These items need to be labeled with the camper’s name to avoid misplacing.
What is EVERYTHING (water bottles, Bibles, sunglasses, etc. Anything they get from us which other campers also have)
This is the universal precaution regarding bodily fluids.
What is:
use Latex/rubber gloves.
Do not use bare hands to clean up. Get the nurse. Properly sanitize the area and your hands after clean up.
True or False:
every camper understands sarcasm
False!
Be mindful!
This is where volunteer snacks are kept. 🍿🍩🍬🥨🧃
What is the Break room.
Full frontal hugs are not allowed at camp. These kind of hugs ARE allowed.
What is Side Hug or “A” hug (BONUS 100 points to demonstrate!)
Should you promise to replace a lost or broken item that camp provides (i.e water bottle, sunglasses, Bible, Journal, etc)
No! We cannot promise replacing any item as we may not have any extras!
(this is why we need to label their things and put the responsibility on them to keep track of it all)
This person/persons distribute medications to campers and volunteers
Who is the Nurse!👩⚕️
This is how to respond to a camper who is using inappropriate language.
What is answer may vary!:
remind them of camp rules (i.e cussing)
redirect conversation (i.e inappropriate conversations with other campers)
get leadership help (i.e escalating bullying/ fight)
This is who can take pictures while at camp.
Who is the photographers
These three are places campers cannot sit/ lay/ climb
What is other people’s beds, laps, back (piggy back rides)
This person should own the conversations/ be lifted up.
Who is the camper
(please do not brag about yourself. You can share some things in order to relate- ask yourself “why am I sharing this?”)
This is where you keep your own medications as a volunteer
What is with the nurse.
True or False: volunteers should give advice/ delve into a camper‘s abuse or trauma experience.
False. You can listen and validate if they want to tell part of their story, but they do not need you to be their therapist at camp.
If more help is needed see leadership
This is when name tags should be worn by volunteers and campers.
What is AT ALL TIMES (expect while swimming or showering)
Volunteers may not carry this around with them at camp, but must keep it kept in the secure place away from campers (Break room).
What is a cellphone!
These are the dress code policies (at least 4)
What are:
thick straps for tanktops (no spaghetti straps)
Modest bathing suits (one pieces with minimal cleavage) No bikinis or speedos
No tight/ booty shorts
No crop tops
close toed shoes (except for Swimming)
name tags at all times (except in the lake or shower)
No logos which give away personal info
This is how to calm an anxious camper. (At least 4 ways)
What is:
Listening with full attention
Asking before hugging/ arm around the shoulder/ physical comfort
deep breaths
Validate emotions!! (“I see this is making you feel upset/ nervous/ sad”, “I know this can be difficult!” “It would make me feel this way too”. etc)
restate what they are saying- reflection
provide reset opportunities (redirection, trying something again with your help, point to the positives the camper has, Etc)
be present with them in the moment
get on their level/ nonthreatening body language
use soft/ low tone of voice
get help from another leader if panic or emotions are escalating.
These are ways to make a camper feel heard. (Name at least 4)
What are:
Body language (eye contact, not distracted, visual cues)
Restating
“you feel” statements
undivided attention
sitting side by side
use empathy
This is the rule in which two background checked volunteers must be with campers at all times.
What is the Two Deep rule.
What can volunteers not share with campers which may promote secret relationships and possible inappropriate situations?
What is Personal Information including phone number, last name, email address, home address, and social media handles!
What is to keep their ownership of their name as they will have it throughout their whole life.
This person is responsible for reporting any abuse disclosed by a camper.
Who is EVERYONE!
We are mandated reporters! Report it to leadership to move ahead with reporting to CPS.
These are the deescalation strategies for camp. (name at least 4)
What is:
Be empathetic
nonjudgemental words and attitude
Pick your battles
Validating emotions
Deep breaths
keep tone of voice and body language neutral
respect personal space/ give space while keeping 2 Deep
Listening
remove others
therapeutic hold only by trained volunteers and only in emergencies
This is the safety rule about camper mail/ notes to other campers or volunteers.
What is- All notes/ mail/ letters must be read and approved by leadership before delivered to the recipient.