This staff handbook will answer many of your questions while it provides valuable information. Before you arrive at camp, read the manual thoroughly so you will have a basic understanding of the following. Cooperate with our camp guidelines and regulations. Camp counselor handbook extension winnebago county. To ask for help or seek assistance when confronted by a difficult camper, or staff scenario 6. Those staff must have the skill knowledge, attitude, and behavioral ability to do it. Body piercings, except in ears, must be covered at all. Adult chaperones and leaders associated with summer camp programs and groups must provide appropriate supervision of children and young adults in all areas at all times. The standardsataglance is only a basic reference and represents a general overview of the aca standards.
Staff training5 summer camp stafftraining guide introduction a common thread of purpose and method runs through every part of the camping program of scouting. Do not utilize this document for accreditation preparation or maintenance only the accreditation process guide apg, 2019. This training must be over and above any physical setup of camp, e. It is important that you read this manual thoroughly. Urj eisner camp staff manual 2014 by eisner camp issuu. It is designed to guide you successfully through your summer with us, and all staff is held accountable to. Those staff are the people who create the culture and change lives. Not included in this document are the specific details, contextual education, to whom the standards apply, and compliance demonstrations for each standard. Camp merriewoode staff handbook 5 when do i get paid. He is involved in the planning and overseeing of all summer camp activities and works. To enforce all camp rules and regulations relating to your program area 5. The camp director is the individual who is directly responsible for the camp. As members of the camp tannadoonah staff, we hope you will support this philosophy and in turn make the camping experience that you offer your campers a truly memorable one, remembering that this a camp for campers. Soe training also known as the baker street irregulars since their headquarters was on that same street in london, the soe recruited flamboyant figures from britains scholarly elite and aristocracy, such as patrick leigh fermor, william stanley moss, and sir noel coward.
Welcome signs and checkin area directional signs leading to camp location if applicable emergency phone number 911, police nonemergency number, 7035582222 and the poison control number 18002221222. Summer employee policies and procedures manual camp tel. Cell phones are not permitted on other camp trips unless otherwise stated. If you are a paid staff member at your local church that does not automatically qualify you for the title or privileges of a paid camp staff member. Cub scout day camp has met these standards every summer. Staff training manualstaff training manual 2010 2010. Staff is responsible for the care and use of all camp program equipment. With so little time in precamp orientation to do everything you want to do, you may find it helpful to step back and set priorities for your training time with counselors. Staff must have a medical health form on record with our nurse. Lots of hard work goes into preparing each staff to work summer camp. Staff manual episcopal youth camp episcopal youth camp. A good counselor has patience, humor, strength, love, organization, maturity, responsibility, respect, and adaptability. Report all accidents to the camp director and log them on the injury log which is located on the bookshelf in the camp office.
One step towards achieving this goal is to hire the most qualified, enthusiastic and professional camp staff. This camp staff training manual is a major component of the summer training and is a great reference guide for you. The standards must be met, whether or not the day camp facilities are owned by the council. For resident camps and trek camps, the training plan provides and the staff received a minimum of 28 hours of staff training. Goals at camp tannadoonah campers have the opportunity. We cant wait to see how this manual is important please read it carefully because it can mean the difference between a safe, enjoyable summer for campers and staff and one that is not. This staff manual was prepared to help you do a better job as a camp staff member. Your salary is the compensation for your work this summer. Bsa adult application for camp staff, 18 and older do not fill in any unit info, fill out completely, sign, and return page 3 only.
Staff are not permitted to use cell phones during the camp or on the bus unless it is for a camp purpose. You will want to become thoroughly familiar with the techniques and information it contains. Enroll with a friend and each will receive one week free tuition. All staff create an environment where the focus is on interests and needs of children. All staff show an interest in each child, calling them by name, communicating individually with them, and listening to what they have to say. Camp staff paid staff paid camp staff is defined as an individual who is contacted by the tn district office directly to help run andor manage a weeks of the summer camping program. Youth and adult directors will be assigned their own cabins and not act as cabin counselors unless absolutely necessary. Parents must also be made aware of any injury their child incurred at camp.
Training tool sheets for camp directors and camp counselors. Cooperate with camp personnel by helping to keep the camp beautiful and in good condition. To be responsible for knowing and adhering to the policies and procedures contained within the camp manual 7. Camp honor staff manual arizona hemophilia association. Holiday hill day camp staff manual holiday hill recreation center.
Take the time to sort out what needs to be said and understood versus read and understood. Working with children with disabilities is not much different from working with other children. This stafcamp f training manualis a major component of the summer training and is a great reference guide for you. All arrangements for campus support should be made by the camp director and all invoices associated with the program should be paid from the account of the camp director. Camp staff manual ed bryant scout reservation is a nationally accredited camp through the boy scouts national camp accreditation program. Camps third tier of staff is made up entirely of cabin counselors. To increase their selfconfidence and selfreliance skills 2. Ontario pioneer camp staff manual welcome to summer 2016 god is going to shape you, and mold you, and use you this summer. All staff take time with the children, communicating that being with children in general and them in particular is fun. Drawing from what we are learning through the aca research initiative, weve gathered some tools that could help you and your staff. Participants and camp staff should not abuse university equipment or furnishings.
It contains a great deal of information about camp, the program, policies, guidelines and your responsibilities. The salary offered to you is for the dates indicated on your contract. Staff members will be paid at the end of their contract time in a single lump sum. Camp staff manual building christian character in young people through evangelism, fellowship, teaching, and enjoyment in an environment without distraction.
It includes the rules and policies that must be upheld as a staff member at tel yehudah in order to ensure the. Camp operations items that staff should have at all camp locations. Groups must be escorted from one location to another by the supervisor or assigned chaperone. All summer camp program staff will serve as cabin counselors, where needed. The goal of our camp is to provide our campers with a happy, healthy and enriching summer in a jewish environment.
Counselors undoubtedly spend the most time with the campers at camp through cabin time and. Review summer camp staff manual with summer camp teaching team finalize summer camp daily activities. Specific responsibilities of the camp director are described on page 7 of this policy manual. Staff training abc care staff are selected for demonstrating leadership, enthusiasm, compassion and a respect for children and their families. It does not cover all policies or all issues relating to working at camp. Camps with welltrained staff have one of the key ingredients that separate effective, exceptional camps from those that are just playing in the sun. This manual is not meant to replace your existing staff manual.
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