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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME – Y MISSION,
VISION, & VALUES 3-4
Our Mission 3
American Camp Association
(ACA) Accreditation 3
Roles & Responsibilities 4
SUMMER CAMP STAFF
POLICIES & PROCEDURES 5-7
Staff Conduct 5 Training Requirements 5 Dress Code 5 Personal Equipment,
Electronics, Vehicles, etc. 5 Staff Schedules 6 Staff Meetings 6 Calling Out 6 Staff Relationships 6 Social Policies 7 Communication 7 Cleanliness of Program Areas 7
CAMP SAFETY PROCEDURES 8-10
Ratios/Max Capacities/
Face Counts (+Pool) 8
Face Counts 8 Bathroom Procedures 9 Extreme Heat/Rainy Days 9 Supervision &
Positioning of Staff 9 Transitions 9 Supervision at the Pool 10 Equipment Checklist & Reporting 10
INJURIES & EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 11-12
Allergies & Medications 11 Epi Pen & Inhalers 11 On Call Health Supervisor 11 Drills (Missing Campers) & Reporting 12 Media 12
Association Emergency Contacts
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ENGAGING CAMPERS 13-15
The Camper 13 The Ideal Staff Member 13 Supervision 14 Camper Orientation 14 Camper Behavior 15 Diverse Abilities 15
CAMP EVALUATIONS 16
Camp Audit 16 Listen 360 16
ASSOCIATION WIDE FORMS 17
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