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Transcript of Twilight Camp 2007 “To Infinity & Beyond” Adult Leader/ Volunteer Orientation.
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Twilight Camp 2007“To Infinity & Beyond”Adult Leader/
Volunteer Orientation
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Agenda
• Welcome• Purpose & Objectives• Youth Protection• Walk Around Leader Responsibilities• Security & Safety• Camp Schedule • Preparation for Camp• Day in the Life of Walk Around Leader• Close• Q&A
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Purpose of Orientation
Provide information for
parents
Meet BSA Camp
mandates
Prepare volunteers for Twilight Camp
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Rights of Boys
• Have fun• Participate or not• Learn (by example too!)• Advance• Safe• Respected
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Youth Protection
1. Two deep leadership
2. No one-on-one contact
3. Respect of privacy
4. Separate accommodations
5. Proper preparations
Ten Youth Protection Policies
6. No secret organizations
7. Appropriate attire
8. Constructive discipline
9. Hazing prohibited
10. Junior leader training & supervision
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Youth Protection
• Neglect• Emotional Abuse• Physical Abuse• Sexual Abuse
Listen
Resist disbelief
Do not promise secrecy
Determine steps to be taken
Report
If you suspect abuse, report it to the Camp Director or Scout Executive immediately!!.
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Walk Around Leader Responsibilities
• Responsible to Camp Director
• The Den leaders for Twilight Camp shall be persons 18 years of age or older of well-known good character and have the ability to supervise 4-8 Cub Scouts during the day camp experience.
• Be knowledgeable about the Cub Scout and/or Webelos program
• Assist and supervise the boys in the Den – Supervise Den housekeeping, sanitation, camper health and safety – Ensure the buddy system is in effect at all times– Boys must check in and out with Den Leaders
• Encourage and motive boys• Lead your Den to each rotation and help the station leaders • Be prepared to help each Cub Scout with his project or sport• Have spare time activities for those who finish fast• Understand and know how to address medical and medication
issues
Reports to:
Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
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Safety & Security• Youth Protection• Buddy System at all times• Check in/Check out
procedures– No shows– Late check in/early check out
• No unauthorized persons• Emergency plans
– Extreme weather– Fire– Unauthorized person– Missing boy
• Trained Staff– Range, Health, Camp Staff
• Den Leader is critical link!!
1. Wear (close toed) shoes at all times. Athletic shoes are acceptable. Sandals are prohibited.
2. No running (except in organized games); stay out of un-staffed program areas.
3. Do not allow Scouts to throw rocks, sticks or other objects.
4. Report any safety or maintenance problems to John Quereto, Camp Director, or to the Camp Registration table.
A Few Rules for BoysA Few Rules for Boys
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Camp Schedule
Monday – Thursday• 4:15pm Arrival• 4:55 – 5:10 Opening Ceremony and Announcements• 5:10 – 5:55 Station• 5:55-6:40 Station• 6:40–7:25 Station• 7:25 – 8:00 Closing Ceremony, Announcements, Awards
Friday Schedule• 4:15pm Arrival of scouts• 4:55 – 5:10 Opening Ceremony and Announcements• 5:10 – 5:55 Station• 5:55-6:40 Station• 6:40–7:15 Awards and Announcements• 7:15 – 8:00 Closing Ceremony and Campfire
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Preparation for Camp
1. Absolutely No Open Toe Shoes for boys or adults.2. No siblings allowed on property during camp operating
hours.3. Bring your sack dinner nightly. We will eat from 4:30-5:004. Bring a filled water container nightly, with your name on it.5. We will follow the buddy system at all times in camp.6. All participants, boys and adults, need to be either in BSA
uniform or camp issued shirt at all times7. Do not drop off boys before 4:15; wait at your den sign for
your leader.8. Follow all parking lot attendants’ instructions.9. No running in camp10.No Yelling at the Camp Director or Program Director 11.Have FUN and create a memory!!!!!
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Day in the Life of…
1. Arrive wearing camp shirt.2. Get Walk Around Leader bag and find designated location.3. Take role and turn in to registrar.4. Participate with and watch over boys during opening.5. Line up for flag ceremony and opening.6. Escort boys around the camp. Keep the peace. Help them
have fun. Sing a song or two. Play a game. Keep them safe. Keep them hydrated.
7. Have fun yourself.8. Gather for closing.9. Head home.10.Collapse
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Summary
• Thank you!!!• Boys will have fun• Help us with security & safety
– Parking– Attendance– Arrival– Dress– Etc.
• Ask questions!!!• Have fun.• Contact Camp Director
– John Quereto– [email protected]– 916 797 8831