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Dress Code/ Expectations
Daily Procedures
Schedules
True or false
Miscellaneous
100

Daily camp attire 

  • Summer Camp T-shirts 
  • Sneakers.
  • Jeans, Jean shorts or gym shorts are all allowed however pants may not contain any rips, holes, be see through and shorts should be of appropriate length.
  • An appropriate bathing suit is to be worn at the lake- a one piece or a t-shirt over the top.
100

Opening shift is expected to

  • Put out adequate amount of tables and chairs (do not drag across floor)
  • All lights including bathroom kitchen and main room should be turned on
  • Unlock closet and take out crafts/games for the morning
  • Take out sign in and sign out forms from binder in the desk
  • Greet parents and campers as they enter for the morning J
100

The staff schedule comes out how far in advance

no later than Wednesday afternoon of the week before

100

True or False; campers are placed in a time out when they misbehave.. 

false; Campers may be separated from a group activity to think about their actions and recollect with a counselor following. Bolton Summer Camp has a “cool down corner” in which campers can chose to go to or be asked to go to by a counselor in a time of separation.

100

Camp College is on ____________

Saturday June 1st, 2024 from 9:00am-2:30 pm at Southern Connecticut State University

200

Photo Taking Policy

Counselors are not allowed to be taking pictures of campers at any given time. The Camp Director may take some to be sent to the Recreation Director for marketing purposes. These will be deleted immediately from the Camp Director’s phone after being sent to the Recreation Director.

200

closing Shift is expected to

  • Wipe down all tables and stack standing straight up in the closet (do not drag across floor)
  • Put all chairs away
  • Make sure all supplies are put away in the shed outside
  • Make sure all supplies are put away in the closet inside neatly and the exercise groups can get to their supplies, nothing should be left in front of the door. LOCK IT
  • Kitchen should have nothing left on the counters, quick wipe down of counters
  • Sweep the entire room
200

Who's responsibility is it to get coverage for your shift

yours

200

True or False; there are 6 steps to camper discipline...

false; there are 5 steps:

1- Reasoning

2- Removal from activity at camp

3- Speak with parents at pick up

4- Conference with director

5- Removal from the Program- 

200

The first day of Summer Camp is

Monday June 17th, 2024

300

Alcohol/ drug use and weapons

Staff shall not use possess or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs during working hours. 

The use or possession of any fire arms, ammunition, knives, fireworks or other flammables, explosives, or weapons on camp property is strictly prohibited. 

Both will result in your immediate dismissal.

300

What time is AM/PM Care?

AM Care- 7:30am-9:30am

PM Care- 3:30pm-5:30pm

300

how many hours can you work in a week

up to 40

300

True or False; staff evaluations happen at least twice a season

true; Staff are evaluated on their performances regularly throughout the summer as well as at the end of the summer

300

Who do you turn your timesheets, and camper incident/ medical reports throughout the day to?

The camp Director

400

Camper Transportation

Campers are not to be transported anywhere by staff in their personal vehicles. Transportation will come from parents/legal guardians and the bus company during fieldtrips

400

Group Binders Contain

Daily lesson plans/weekly schedule, group rosters, blank incident and medical forms, and camper emergency forms for your group

400

how many weeks of camp are there?

8 weeks

400

True or False; in case of a lock down, call code Brown

False; 

In case of a lock down:

  • Call Code Red over the walkie talkies
  • Lock downs will take place if someone suspicious has been noted in the Bolton area, or an unknown animal is seen at the park.
  • During lock downs all campers and staff are to be brought inside, and all doors and windows are too be locked shut. Camp Director can lock main entrance.
  • In case of a lock down parents will be notified.
  • Under no circumstance are the doors to be opened until deemed safe by the Recreation Director
400

You are expected to be a good leader and role model at all times by

  • Keeping yourself and the children safe
  • Communicating well with the children, parents/guardians and peers
  • Making decisions carefully and effectively
  • Guiding the children’s behavior appropriately
  • Respecting the diversity of all children
  • Seeking additional help or guidance when necessary
500

Cell phone Usage

Staff should not be seen with a phone at any time, unless given permission by the Camp Director for an activity. Cell phones should be left in a bag or in your vehicle during the camp day.

500

Regular camp hours are

9:30am-3:30pm

500

when are timesheets due and when do you get paid?

every Friday,

Biweekly pay

500

True or False; Bolton Summer Camp's Main mission is that parents have childcare at all times

False;

The main goal of Bolton Summer camp at all times is to ensure the safety and well-being of all of our campers, LITS and staff. 

  • Safety
  • Fun
  • Skill Development
  • Citizenship
500
What is good communication?
  • Keep it simple 
  • Keep it positive 
  • Be Specific 
  • Show Courtesy and Respect – Say “Please” and “thank you”
  • Stay Calm