2-Deep/Name Tags
Please explain the 2-deep rule.
There must always be two trained adults (wearing purple tags) around each camper and minor at all times during camp.
Should you be sitting on a child's bed while you are playing a game of UNO with your cabin? Why or why not?
We want children to know that their bed is a safe place for them
A lot of abuse has taken place in beds
It doesn’t sound good when a child shares, “We played cards on my bed!”
Who is allowed to take photos at camp?
Stuart.
You should bring a watch to camp to keep track of time! But what kind(s) are not allowed?
Smart watches, anything that can make a phone call.
What should you do if a child asks for prayer?
Pray for them.
How long is a trained adult volunteer allowed to be with a camper if nobody else is available to look after them?
This should never happen.
A child from last year lunges at you in a full-frontal hug. Demonstrate with a partner what you should do.
Transition to a side hug.
You want to stay in touch with a camper after camp. What should you do?
Ask Eugene or Sarah to get you in touch with their caregiver.
Where are you allowed to use your cellphone at the campsite?
Staff break room
List 5 different ways that you can share about Jesus to our campers.
Prayer, Bible Stories, 30/30, loving relationships, dramas, birthday party, special events, breakfast club, songs, personal stories-- anything really. Share WHEN THEY ASK!
Give TWO reasons why name tags are required for everyone during program events.
(1) Using a child's name builds trust, self-esteem, and relationship. (2) Name tags identify who is an authorized program participant, helping keep unauthorized adults away from campers.
A child wakes up in the middle of the night and jumps on your bed, crying in terror. Demonstrate with a partner what you should do.
Comfort the child, gently place them back into bed, and do linger.
List three examples of personal information that you should not be collecting from a camper.
1. Address
2. Last Names
3. Social Media
You brought a bottle of melatonin to help you sleep at night. Where should you put it?
Check it in with medical team.
Why do we not do altar calls at camp?
Non-establishment clause-- we are working with kids in government custody
Which camp volunteers do not count towards the two-deep rule? If any are in this room, name them.
Part-Time
Minors
List the 3 types of "unsafe" touch. Why are they not allowed?
Lap sitting
Piggyback rides
Full-frontal hugs
Pretend that your teammates is a camper. Take a rule-abiding photo of them, and explain why it is allowed.
Face should be occluded
A child fell off a ledge and broke his arm in the first 30 seconds of camp. Demonstrate with a partner what you should do.
Call medical team. (Harper and Cindy)
Why do we not baptize campers in the swimming pool?
To respect sacramental distinctions among different faith communities.