Summer Camp Teacher Guidelines.pdf

You are responsible for the behavior, safety and well being of the children in your programs during the times that it occurs. The Academy intends that its summer programs represent a significant opportunity for students to grow in skills and competencies within the context of an enjoyable recreational program. Program Directors and Assistants are expected to assist their students to achieve these goals through instructional and other activities, all conducted within a friendly, caring and supportive environment.

Children are not to be left unsupervised at any time. If you are conducting an outdoor program, please ensure your participants make liberal use of sunscreen and drink water regularly. You are responsible for developing the content of your program as well as making any needed arrangements with outside services and/or vendors. Expenses will be reimbursed up to $20. All expenses must be approved in advance if the amount exceeds $20 per camper.

Most disciplinary matters should be taken care of by program directors. Alerting parents to disciplinary breaches and enlisting parent support should be done promptly. Also, keep the Summer Programs Director informed of disciplinary and objectionable behavior issues. Do not suspend or dismiss a child from your program without the approval of the Summer Programs Director.

In the case of a severe injury, the following procedures are to be followed: the child is not to be moved unless a greater danger is present, the camp office and the camp director are to be notified immediately, any counselor at the scene is to render immediate assistance, a staff member qualified in CPR/first aid is to be notified immediately and to report to the scene and render aid, the camp office staff will dial 911 and seek immediate outside assistance, and the camp office staff will notify the parents involved and keep them up to date as information is gathered.

All Summer Programs employees must wear a name tag when on campus. Name tags, in use during the school year, are acceptable. For others, the Day Camp office will provide a camp-specific name tag to be used during the week. Every adult on the Colorado Academy campus during summer must be wearing some sort of identification badge. Visitors to the Summer Day Camp must sign in at the camp office and pick up a temporary visitors badge.

In the event of an emergency or inclement weather, please consult the information that will be given to you when you check in. We will notify you of any changes via cell phone. Please ensure that the camp office has your cell phone number. If you do not have a cell phone, your cell phone does not have reception on campus, or you prefer not to use your personal cell phone, please let us know and we will find a phone for you to use during your camp week. Please ensure that your phone is on and working.