Summer Camp
Policies
Policies
What is the camp staff cell phone policy?
Staff cell phones (as well as Apple Watches aside from telling time) should not be used unless during your break. SRD Iphone/Ipod with Apple Music will be provided for staff use (Music, Trivia, Movies) as well as SRD Landlines for phone calls. Staff should not have headphones/air pods in while at camp, even on field trips. Staff should be using this time to monitor student conversation and bus behaviors.
During a fire emergency, where is our rally point?
Parking lot fence near Atomic Fireworks and yellow donation bin.
Who will be signing the campers in at the beginning of the day?
TASIA will be outside greeting parents & campers while taking ALL CAMP Attendance.
What are 2 examples of transition cues? (Clap once if you can hear me!)
USE SOUND CUES/RESPONSE CUES!
Gong or metal bowl Play music If you can hear me Clap Once! If you can hear me say “yeah”…. Use a whistle (works great Outdoors and while in the gym)
USE VISUAL CUES!
Two fingers up Simon Says
MAKE IT A CHALLENGE!
Cleanest Table Whoever picks up the most pieces
GIVE THE CAMPERS TIME!
Start by giving the campers a 10 minute time warning, then update them as time goes by. Give them a 5 minutes then 2 minutes left before we start cleaning…. Then start an actual count down!
DO NOT TO YELL AT THE CAMPERS; we do not want them to yell, so we need to make sure we are not yelling at them!
Name 4 general rules for the SRD
Stay with your group
Walking Feet
Respect Others
Clean Up
Keep your hands to yourself and your own belongings
Let others speak
Participate 1 round
Kind language
Water/juice only
Inside v
What is the camp "Time Off/Absence" policy?
If you need time off, we require at least 14 working days’ notice so we can make arrangements for a substitute. If you have a medical/family emergency, please let us know as soon as possible. The Camp Director must approve all absences/time off. Please monitor your working time via your timesheet or Homebase
Who is permitted to clean vomit, blood, feces and other bodily fluids?
Only those who have completed the Bloodborne Pathogen Trainings.
What time should groups get into their camp lines after morning recess?
8:50am groups should line up to be in their lines by 8:55am
Where should campers have a break from the group/activity?
Keep the participant in the same area as the group (just distanced) and return him/her to the group activity after only a few minutes when the behavior has stabilized and he/she appears “ready” to rejoin the group. Be sure the break is not actually a reward that allows the child to avoid the disliked activity.
Name 5 rules for the Gym(s)
NO food or drinks
Weight Room OFF LIMITS
Mats & Bleachers OFF LIMITS
Stage OFF LIMITS
Keep away from the curtain
Staff only in the Sports Closet
Stay on the side your group is in (Gym 1 or 2)
Stay away from the nets
Music only on the small speaker, not the big speakers (be mindful of your neighbors)
Rec equipment only
Where should your Group Roster be kept?
In your clipboard or on your shelf where other campers can not access it. Sensitive information should NEVER be left out.
True or False.... Group Leaders can leave their group alone with the Counselors if they feel comfortable with it
FALSE - The group is NEVER to be left alone with leaders who are not yet age 18+. If you need to leave for any reason, walkie Tasia or Brittney and we will cover your group for you.
What times are all of the lunches and recesses?
11:30am-12pm Jr Lunch / Sr Recess
12pm-12:30pm Sr Lunch / Jr Recess
What is the chain of command when dealing with a behavior incident?
1. Deal with the behavior within the group (Group Leader)
2. If a participant displays a pattern of inappropriate behavior, the Group Leader should notify Brittney or Tasia.
Name 5 rules for the Gameroom
Make sure to take turns with electronics & games
Make the area cleaner than when you found it
Respect all equipment
NO food or drinks
Pool only for age 9 and older
Indoor voices
What are 4 things on the Summer Camp Dress Code?
Staff shirts must be worn at all times every Monday as well as Field Trips. No Exceptions. Camp shirts may not be altered (i.e. cutting sleeves, cutting neck). Shorts must be fingertip length. Please wear closed toed shoes at all times (sneakers or crocs). Swimsuits may be worn for appropriate field trips, underneath your Staff Shirt. No dangly jewelry or excessively torn clothing. Lightly torn jeans are permitted. Clothing should be loose and comfortable enough to be active. Tank tops must be at least 2 fingers in width. Shirts must fully cover cleavage. No crop tops. No clothing promoting drug/alcohol.profane language permitted.
When talking about C.R.A.S.E what do the letters A.D.D. stand for and mean?
AVOID. (Exit the building)
DENY. (Dent entry to the room by barricading yourself into the room you are in. Block doors, turn off lights, turn off cell phone ringers, remain calm and quiet.
DEFEND. Physically defend yourself and others when necessary.
What is one responsibility of the leader of lunch and the leader of recess?
Leader of Recess
Begin Recess by getting materials out, delegating when needed
Making sure staff are spreading out
Hold Campers responsible for picking up Recess
Dismisses campers from recess efficiently
Leader of Lunch
Begin lunch by calling quietest tables first
Holds campers responsible for picking up the lunch area
Dismisses campers from lunch efficiently
Name 2 behavior management techniques
Positive Reinforcement
Verbal Reinforcement
Nonverbal Reinforcement
Direct Response
Consequences
Name 5 rules for the Multi Rooms
Please don’t touch windows, curtains or dividers
Use materials appropriately
Make the area cleaner than when you found it
No climbing under tables or chairs
Keep bodies away from vents
Brittneys office ONLY if you ask
Only eat at tables, not on rugs
Please don’t touch bingo board
Explain the process of when a staff member gets hurt during work
If you are injured at work, please notify the Camp Director ASAP (while tending to your needs!) The Camp Director will help you fill out an incident report. Reports must be completed within 24 hours.
What are all of our current walkie talkie emergency codes and what do they stand for?
RED - Lost Participant
GREEN - Environmental Emergency
BLACK - Thunderstorms/Tornado/Inclement Weather
PURPLE - Intruder on Campus
ORANGE - Lockout procedure
WHITE - Call 911/Emergency Personnel needed/Medical Emergency
C.R.A.S.E. - Active Shooter Emergency
What is the camp late policy for parent pick ups?
If they do not have permission to go to open areas at 3pm then they should always be signed out by a parent or guardian or someone the parent or guardian has given permission. In such a case, we are held responsible for that child until they are picked up; therefore do not let them out of your sight. There is a policy in place that charges parents $0.50 per minute after 3pm. We will strictly hold to this policy as staff must have campers picked up by 3pm to initiate end of the clean up and then get to the staff meeting at 3:15pm.
What are ways to prevent behavior incidents
Structure the Environment
Is the space appropriate?
Is the group too large or too small? (Split big groups!)
Are there too many distractions in the room?
Is there a good program plan?
Is the activity plan too easy or too difficult?
Are the needs of campers being met?
Communicate Expectations
Have you communicated physical boundaries to the campers? *Use Cones, Trees, Etc.
Have you clearly stated the program standards?
Have you communicated the expectation that campers follow directions and try to participate in every activity?
Have you clearly communicated that hitting, biting, and other abusive or unkind behavior will not be tolerated?
Develop Consequences
Have consequences been planned in advance of infractions?
Have the consequences been communicated to the participants?
Do you consistently uphold rules and administer consequences?
Model Desirable Behavior
Are you a good role model?
Do you demonstrate appropriate behaviors?
Do you show respect and demonstrate good listening skills when the camper is speaking?
Be Consistent
Do you consistently enforce rules when participants test the boundaries?
Are you making rules ineffective because of your inconsistency?
ENGAGE!
Name 4 rules for the woods AND 4 rules for the playground
Woods
No picking flowers/trees
Leave spray painted sticks alone. These are used to mark our trail.
Use restroom indoors
Loom band free outdoors
When you hear the whistle, go back to your group ASAP
Stay on the trail
Wood chips, rocks, etc. stay on the ground
Carry in/Carry Out Trash
No throwing items off the bridge
Walking feet on the bridge *Slippery from moss sometimes!!*
Bathroom Buddies
Do not pet/touch the animals or pets of others
No climbing fences or trees
Keep the trail clear
When building forts, sticks should be half of your height or smaller.
Playground
6 or less on merry go round
No climbing/jumping off slides
Baby swings = Starfish Group ONLY
Sticks for the Woods only
Feet first down the slide
1 person only on the Duck/Elephant element
Camper belongings should be stored on the outside of the fence, keeping the doorway clear.