Orientation for
summer camp Teachers
At Peppermint Stick, we believe in a well-rounded education - this includes physical, emotional and social as well as intellectual development.We do not believe that children should spend the warm weather months of summer cooped up in a classroom. During the summer, we shift our emphasis from the classroom to outdoor activities Our summer program offers a variety of fun filled experiences. Give your child a Peppermint Stick break this summer - join us for fun, sun and new learning experiences!!!
Things you should know: (parents need to know) This is included in their initial camp packet.
Daily Schedule:
6* – 9 am Campers Choice of activities & Centers
9 am Morning Assembly
9:15 - 11:00 Morning Snack Break & First Activity Period
11 – 11:45 am Outdoor Sporting Activity
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 Rest Period (Read, Movie, Electronics etc.)
1:30 –2:15 Outdoor Activity
2:15 – 3:45 Second Activity Period & Afternoon Snack Break
3:45 – 5:00 Third Activity Period
5 – 5:30 Outdoor Game Activity
5:30 –6:00 Free Time / Departure
* Grayslake Campus opens at 6:30 (St,Andrews location 8-6) / Round Lake Beach 5:30
++off Campus trips will preempt regular daily schedule
- You will receive a monthly calendar with daily activities and field trip dates.
- Campers should wear comfortable loose clothing, with gym shoes and socks. Please no flip-flops. Campers should wear their camp shirts on off campus trips excluding swimming.
- Campers should not bring any money to school or on field trips unless stated otherwise.
- We will provide lunch and snacks daily, however there will be a supply list provided with items to be brought in the first week of camp.
- Campers may bring hats, sun glasses, ipods, tablets, cell phones etc. but we can not be responsible for them if they are lost or stolen. All electronics will be in a lock box when not in use but it is the camper’s responsibility to put them away.
- Campers who bring cell phones must have a signed cell phone policy on file.
- On swim trips campers will need a swimsuit, shorts and t-shirt and a towel.
- On hot days campers may be engaged in water games, please keep a change of clothing at school. Space will be provided for camper’s belongings.
- Campers may not have a history of consistently wandering away from group or program site. Campers may not have a history of physically or verbally abusing others.
Daily Schedule:
6* – 9 am Campers Choice of activities & Centers
9 am Morning Assembly
9:15 - 11:00 Morning Snack Break & First Activity Period
11 – 11:45 am Outdoor Sporting Activity
11:45 – 12:30 Lunch
12:30 – 1:30 Rest Period (Read, Movie, Electronics etc.)
1:30 –2:15 Outdoor Activity
2:15 – 3:45 Second Activity Period & Afternoon Snack Break
3:45 – 5:00 Third Activity Period
5 – 5:30 Outdoor Game Activity
5:30 –6:00 Free Time / Departure
* Grayslake Campus opens at 6:30 (St,Andrews location 8-6) / Round Lake Beach 5:30
++off Campus trips will preempt regular daily schedule
Sunscreen
Take sunscreen with you to reapply during the day, especially after your child swims or exercises. This applies to waterproof and water-resistant products as well.
Follow the directions on the package for using a sunscreen product on babies less than 6 months old. All products do not have the same ingredients; if your or your child’s skin reacts badly to one product, try another one or call a doctor. Your baby’s best defense against sunburn is avoiding the sun or staying in the shade. Keep in mind, sunscreen is not meant to allow kids to spend more time in the sun than they would otherwise. Try combining sunscreen with other options to prevent UV damage. |
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Sunscreen: (Notes given to parents)
We are concerned about exposing your child to the sun while playing outdoors. Did you know that 80% of a person’s lifetime sun exposure occurs before they are 21. Regular use of sunscreen can lower your child’s risk of skin cancer by almost 78%. We recommend you pick a sunscreen that offers UVA & UVB protection and that has a SPF of 15 or higher. Deet lowers the effectiveness of sunscreen, so use a higher SPF if you are using a combination product that has both a sunscreen and an insect repellent.
We apply sunscreen daily. Please bring in a bottle with your child’s name on it. To avoid children repeatedly breathing in aerosol sunscreens we would prefer the lotion form, however, if you bring in aerosol sunscreen we will apply it to your child outdoors. If your child burns easily or you are concerned about sun exposure please apply sunscreen to your child before coming to school daily. If you choose for Peppermint Stick not to apply sunscreen on your child, please see the director.
Bug Spray:
Insect repellents can help reduce exposure to mosquito bites that may carry viruses such as West Nile virus that can cause serious illness. Using insect repellent allows you to continue to play and work outdoors with a reduced risk of mosquito bites. Using repellents on the skin is not the only way to avoid mosquito bites. Children (and adults) can wear clothing with long pants and long sleeves while outdoors. DEET-containing products are the most effective mosquito repellents available. DEET also is effective as a repellent against a variety of other insects, including ticks. It should be used when there is a need to prevent insect-borne disease. The concentration of DEET in products may range from less than 10% to over 30%. The efficacy of DEET plateaus at a concentration of 30%, the maximum concentration currently recommended for infants and children. WE will follow the recommendations appearing on the product label when using repellent:
Recommended guidelines generally are:
• Avoid children's eyes and mouth and use it sparingly around their ears.
• Do not apply repellent to children's hands. (Children may tend to put their hands in their mouths.)
• Do not allow young children to apply insect repellent to themselves; have an adult do it for them.
• Keep repellents out of reach of children.
• Do not apply repellent under clothing. If repellent is applied to clothing, wash treated clothing before wearing again. (May vary by product, check label for specific instructions.)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
from the AAP Committee on Environmental Health
AAP News - June, 2003
We are concerned about exposing your child to the sun while playing outdoors. Did you know that 80% of a person’s lifetime sun exposure occurs before they are 21. Regular use of sunscreen can lower your child’s risk of skin cancer by almost 78%. We recommend you pick a sunscreen that offers UVA & UVB protection and that has a SPF of 15 or higher. Deet lowers the effectiveness of sunscreen, so use a higher SPF if you are using a combination product that has both a sunscreen and an insect repellent.
We apply sunscreen daily. Please bring in a bottle with your child’s name on it. To avoid children repeatedly breathing in aerosol sunscreens we would prefer the lotion form, however, if you bring in aerosol sunscreen we will apply it to your child outdoors. If your child burns easily or you are concerned about sun exposure please apply sunscreen to your child before coming to school daily. If you choose for Peppermint Stick not to apply sunscreen on your child, please see the director.
Bug Spray:
Insect repellents can help reduce exposure to mosquito bites that may carry viruses such as West Nile virus that can cause serious illness. Using insect repellent allows you to continue to play and work outdoors with a reduced risk of mosquito bites. Using repellents on the skin is not the only way to avoid mosquito bites. Children (and adults) can wear clothing with long pants and long sleeves while outdoors. DEET-containing products are the most effective mosquito repellents available. DEET also is effective as a repellent against a variety of other insects, including ticks. It should be used when there is a need to prevent insect-borne disease. The concentration of DEET in products may range from less than 10% to over 30%. The efficacy of DEET plateaus at a concentration of 30%, the maximum concentration currently recommended for infants and children. WE will follow the recommendations appearing on the product label when using repellent:
Recommended guidelines generally are:
• Avoid children's eyes and mouth and use it sparingly around their ears.
• Do not apply repellent to children's hands. (Children may tend to put their hands in their mouths.)
• Do not allow young children to apply insect repellent to themselves; have an adult do it for them.
• Keep repellents out of reach of children.
• Do not apply repellent under clothing. If repellent is applied to clothing, wash treated clothing before wearing again. (May vary by product, check label for specific instructions.)
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS
from the AAP Committee on Environmental Health
AAP News - June, 2003
heatstroke
Heat exhaustion starts slowly, but if it's not quickly treated it can progress to heatstroke. In heatstroke, a person's temperature reaches 105°F (40.5°C) or higher. Heatstroke requires immediate emergency medical care and can be fatal.
Signs and SymptomsOf heat exhaustion:
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public playground safety
Public Playground Safety Checklist
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water safety
Don't assume that a child who knows how to swim isn't at risk for drowning. All kids need to be supervised in the water, no matter what their swimming skills.
Kids should drink plenty of fluids, particularly water, to prevent dehydration. It's easy to get dehydrated in the sun, especially when kids are active and sweating. Dizziness, feeling lightheaded, or nausea are just some of the signs of dehydration and overheating. |
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Summer Safety
Click here to read about Summer Safety Tips!
Summer Food Safety | |
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IMPORTANT- Water Trips & Safety | |
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Pre-field trip to do list:
Director's job -
Confirm field trip and arrange adequate staffing and drivers.
Prepay for trip or send payment with camp leaders.
Notify kitchen of food needed for trip (lunch and snacks)
Relay departure and arrival times to camp leads (Field trip info is on Google Calendar)
Notify staff of trip itinerary.
Teacher's job -
Review expectations with the children (behavior, items needed like camp shirt, socks, money etc.)
Make sure back pack is ready. (first aid kit, emergency cards, ice packs, wipes, hand sanitizer, plastic bag, tissues, gloves, water bottle to wash wounds, notebook and pencil, book to read with kids etc.)
Bring a whistle, child lunches, snacks, drinks (water and juice), sun screen, balls and or sand toys.
Make sure to eat snack, get sunscreen on, kids potty washed and ready at departure time. (Departure time is typically 30 min. later than the event calendar to make sure all children are present and ready.)
Director's job -
Confirm field trip and arrange adequate staffing and drivers.
Prepay for trip or send payment with camp leaders.
Notify kitchen of food needed for trip (lunch and snacks)
Relay departure and arrival times to camp leads (Field trip info is on Google Calendar)
Notify staff of trip itinerary.
Teacher's job -
Review expectations with the children (behavior, items needed like camp shirt, socks, money etc.)
Make sure back pack is ready. (first aid kit, emergency cards, ice packs, wipes, hand sanitizer, plastic bag, tissues, gloves, water bottle to wash wounds, notebook and pencil, book to read with kids etc.)
Bring a whistle, child lunches, snacks, drinks (water and juice), sun screen, balls and or sand toys.
Make sure to eat snack, get sunscreen on, kids potty washed and ready at departure time. (Departure time is typically 30 min. later than the event calendar to make sure all children are present and ready.)
Remember everyday:
- Say Good Morning, Hello, Good Bye etc to your kids and parents
- Praise your class and children individually
- Talk with your class- individually as much as possible
- Read and write with your class every day
- Share news with your class
- Listen to music with your class
- Smile
- Model good behavior
- Be respectful and you'll get respect in return
- Fill out your time card
- Count the kids
- Triple check before you leave that you have everyone and everything
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Download, Print, and turn in your certificate to your Director when completed.
Summer CK Staff Certificate | |
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UPDATED: APRIL 2020