What Makes Kidcam?
What Makes Kidcam? Staff Training Video ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 1 Kidcam Mission Statement • Kidcam Camp provides an affordable summer experience where campers participate in engaging, exciting and unique activities. • Staffed with well-trained, caring and motivated individuals, we offer a safe, non-traditional summer program that fosters positive behavior in children. • Kidcam Camp strategically selects its camp locations to provide availability and convenience to the community at large and to assist participating locations in fulfilling their mission. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 2 What makes a Kidcam Camp? • The safety and welfare of the camper is the most important aspect at all Kidcam Summer Camps. • Parents place their children in a Kidcam Camp assured that they will be provided well-structured and supervised activities. • All of the policies and in your training presentation have been written to guide your actions as an employee and to help you develop into an outstanding counselor. – Print these out. Reread them as you need them! • A successful Kidcam Camp always begins with the staff. You have been hired to work at this camp because we believe in you and how you will represent Kidcam Camp in all that you do. • The main function of the Kidcam Camp Counselor is to ensure the safety and welfare of campers at all times through constant direct supervision and engaging campers in all activities as scheduled. • The counselor is also responsible for making camp an enjoyable experience for the campers. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 3 Purpose of your Job • Essential Functions and Responsibilities – – – – – – – – – – – – – Be responsible for the safety and welfare of campers assigned to your group. Assemble and organize group for homeroom. Conduct all homeroom activities. Follow a daily schedule as directed by a supervisor or Camp Director. Assist with lunch and breaks. Supervise campers on all field trips. Take a head count and call roll before each departure from camp and each departure from field trips. Assist the swim instructor with swimming lessons or structured games as directed. Engage campers in scheduled activities; motivate and encourage participation. Organize group for on-campus events and arrive on time for all events. Report all camper illness or injuries and treat with first aid as needed. Assist in the dismissal of campers. Escort campers to aftercare, or carpool according to dismissal procedures. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 4 Purpose of your Job • Other Duties and Responsibilities – – – – – Attend all assigned orientations and registrations. Be available to meet with Camp Director weekly for a minimum of thirty minutes. Check out and return equipment to camp office after use. Secure and clean classroom at the end of each day. Sign for, read, and return the Camp Counselor Handbook at the end of camp. • Supervisory Responsibilities – – – – Supervise campers at all times. Monitor all on-campus events. Organize and supervise campers on all off-campus field trips. Assign duties to CIT scheduled to work with the group. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 5 Purpose of your Job • Knowledge and Skills – Must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim. – Experience working with young children or groups of children. • Extent of Public Contact – – – – Greet parents in the morning. Open car doors during carpool. Maintain a professional attitude when attending off-campus field trips. Maintain a positive rapport with campers, parents, Camp Director, church pastor, and school personnel. • Physical Demands – Must be able to demonstrate the ability to swim. – Participate in outdoor activities with campers, including sports. – Set up equipment, tables, chairs, etc., as directed by Supervisor or Camp Director. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 6 Before the 1st day of Camp A successful counselor is a prepared counselor. A good solid plan before camp begins is essential! • Action Steps prior to the first day of camp: – Post signs warning campers of what areas are off limits. – Are there items in the classroom that should be protected against damage? Examples: chalkboard, computers, bulletin boards, teacher’s desk, bookshelves, cabinets, etc. • Determine where the campers will sit. – If desks are in the classroom, make sure the campers do not sit on the tops of the desks. Do not allow the campers to draw on desks. • Determine where the campers will keep their belongings. – Locate a corner or wall in the room that is “out of the way”. – Campers should keep their belongings neat and organized. – Remember this always! An organized space helps maintain structure and chaos in your day. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 7 Before the 1st day of Camp • Decide what the kids do when they arrive in the classroom. – A planned activity means less chaos. Stress no running in classroom and always use your inside voice. • Determine procedures for campers leaving the room to go to the restroom. – Campers should always be supervised going to and from the restroom no matter where they are on campus. – Try to take campers in groups to limit the number of individual trips. – Stand in doorway of restroom and check on kids that have been inside too long. • Select the counselor responsible for making trips to the office to turn in information or pickup equipment. – The more experienced counselor should ALWAYS remain with the group! – Camp Director will make position decisions. • Kidcam Camps tagline is “All Summer, All Fun!” ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 8 Before the 1st day of Camp • Write the classroom rules on a poster board and hang in classroom. (See Classroom Rules in next section) • Determine what your signal will be to get the attention of the entire group. It is very important that you have a consistent signal. Examples: – Clap sequence until everyone is paying attention – Hand in the air signal – if you can hear me raise your hand. • Use the whistle sparingly. If over used it can lose its effect quickly! • Determine your procedures for lining kids up. – Line up if you have ………………….a certain letter in your name, a birthday in May, etc. • Walking from location to location have orderly line with one counselor in front and one in back. • Obtain a copy of the Parent/Camper Handbook from the camp office. Read and review prior to the first day of camp. • Gulf Shores, AL is our newest summer camp location. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 9 The First Day Of Camp • • • • • • MONDAYS AT KIDCAM Is the start of a new camp for at least 1 child in your group Even at week 10, you will have new faces and campers in your group. Treat every Monday as if it were the first day of camp! Arrive Early! Show the campers where to sit and put their belongings. Introduce yourself again and have the campers introduce themselves. Go over classroom, camp and bus rules. – Even if only 1 camper is new. Reinforcement is good. • • • • Go over consequences. Review the Parent/Camper Handbook. Show the campers what is off limits in the classroom. Go over your procedures for lining kids up, going to the restroom, getting their attention and riding the bus. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 10 The First Day Of Camp WHAT DOES A MONDAY LOOK LIKE? • Know your role and assignments for the morning • A new parent will likely walk a child in on their first day. – – – – They are in a rush. They most likely have to get to work. The want their gear and any questions answered. They want to ensure their child is safe and in good hands. Make it easy for them! • Have a table at the main entrance on Monday mornings where Asst Director sits! – – – – A One-Stop Shop for parents This has important forms, Gear, schedules and a computer for payments. Welcome parents and make them comfortable. They should leave feeling confident they made the right choice in Kidcam! • Have a team member take the child to meet his counselor! – Introduce yourself at their level – Find them a friend! If a child is introduced to a camper you know is outgoing, their fear of being in a new place is eased immediately because they have a friend! – Show them where to put their things. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 11 The First Day Of Camp WHAT DOES EVERY MORNING LOOK LIKE? Have a role and assignment every morning • Carpool Greeter – Open Doors. Check a child in on your master role sheet. – A parent should know you know their child is at camp! • Camp Greeter – Depending on your camp location size, a second Greeter might need to be present to walk/watch a child get from carpool to the camp Home Base. • Before Camp Assignments – – – – – What’s your duty? Where are kids playing? 8:30-9:00am has the ability to be chaos. Manage it well. Counselors should not be in a group talking. Campers should not be in a place unsupervised. Have a counselor anywhere there is a place a camper can play in the morning. What does your “before camp” morning look like? What are your campers doing? ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 12 Quiz Time Click the link on the webpage to take a short quiz regarding the What Makes Kidcam training section. You may refer back to these notes while taking your test. ©2014 Confidential & Proprietary to Kidcam Camps, LLC 13
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