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Home My WebLink AboutCamp ProceduresI � . � Cape Cod&Islan.ds Council Boy Seouts of America Procedure for Release of or Absentee Camper 1. No camper will be released to person(s)without the appropriate release form. 2. In the event any person(s)attempt to remove a camper without authorization: a. Escort the person(s)off camp property b. Notify local police as needed c. Inform camper parent/guard.ian d. Tnform Scout's unit leader � e. Inform tlle Scout Executive 3. In.the event an unauthorized person(s)removes a camper from camp property,the Camp Director will a. Notify local police b. Inform the Scout Executive. Absentee�atnper � In the event a camper is absent from transportation to or from camp,the Camp Director or Progra.�l Director will l. �a11 the parenfilguardian 2. Noti.fy local police if the situa.tion dictates 3. Inf�rm the Scout�xecutive. � � ' I ; 1 4 � Rev RA 7123/2010 � _ i Boy Scouts of America Cape Cod&Yslands Council i Day Camp Emergency Procedures All leaders and campers are briefed on emergency procedures shortly after arrival at camp. er enc signal is a siren which,will signal for a11 camp participants and The camp em g Y visitors to assembly on the parade field for roll call. 1 Lightning/Severe Storm ers out of a) At the first sign of lightening all waterfront activities stop. AIl swim� the water, a11 boats beached.Boat�er�s��ld ng or vehicle until the storm.subsides. b) Evexyone in.camp seeks shelter h�l ana/or pavilion as 1� program a�tivities will be moved to the dining aPpr°priate. � ii) Secure caxnp for high�'�ds and rain ro riate (1) Drop and secure all temporary structures as app p (2) Secure non essential electrical equipment 2 Missing Camper /Lost Eather a� Missing e�ml�e�c� er to Camp Director ; i) Report missing P ii) Sound emergency siren �ade field for roll ca1L iu) Assemble all campers,visitors and staff on p , iv) Commence search as necessary and appr°Priate. � v) Notify Scout executive if lost camp er is not located within fifteen minutes. ; 1�) Lost Bather D�ector i) Report lost bather to Cam.p ii Sound emergency siren and atlnoun-ce for lost bather divers to report to the > waterfront. divers on arade field for iii) Assemble all campers,visitors and staff(excluding ) p roll call. ' iv) Aquatics staff conduct lost bather S e�i not located within fifteen minutes � v) Noti f y Scout executive if lost camp 3 Major Accident Director a) Report all accidents to the Camp accident involving b) Camp Director reports to the Scout executive any i) Loss of consciousness . ii) Hospital admission , iii) Fatali�y i c) Execute emergency plan as appropriate � Rev DA 7/13/2012 ; Page 1 of 2 ,. s Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America Day Camp Emergency Procedures 4 Hurricane a) Weather service reports will be monitored throughout the camping season. b) Communicate status and intent with the Scout executive c) If camp is in the expected storm track i) Call a11 families to cancel program for the following day ii) Secure camp for high winds and rain (1) Drop and secure a11 temporary structures (2) Secure non-essential electrical equipment iii) Assemble campers in.the dining ha11 (1) Call all fa.milies for early pick up (2) Evacua.te to secure shelter if so instructed by emergency services. 5 Fire a) All campfires are contained in fire rings and attended per BSA fire guard procedures. b) Wild fires and building fixes are not fought by campers or leaders. c) All uncontrolled fires are reported to the camp director d) A11 campers and staff report to the paxade field for roll call. 6 Earthquake ' a) At the first sign of ground tremor i) exit an.y building ii) stay clear of (1) overhead wires and electrical equipment ' (2) bu.ildings,vehicles and tall trees (3) Propane tanks and flainmable liquids. . b) After tremors stop �,; i) assemble on parade field for roll call ' u) Staying away from build.ings,ta11 trees and downed wires. � iii) Camp director will ensure main power breakers ore off and check telephone ' service. 7 Train Derailment a) Report derailment to Ca,mp Director � i) Assemble campers for roll ca11 u) Ca11911 providing as much Iocation information as possible b) Provide assistance as requested by emergency services. c) Be prepared to evacuate camp 8 Plane Crash ; a) Report crash to Camp Director i) Assemble campers for rall call ii) Cal1911 providing as much location information as possible b) Provide rescue assistance as requested by emergency services. c) Be prepared to evacuate caxnp. Page 2 of 2 Rev DA 7/13/2012 ' � � Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Seouts of America Procedure for Release of or Absentee Camper 1. No camper will be released to person(s)without the appropriate release form.. 2. In the event any person(s)attempt to remove a camper without authorization: a. Escort the person(s)off camp property b. Notify local police as needed c. Inform camper paxentlguardian d. Inform Scout's unit leader � e. Inform the Scout Executive 3. In.the event an unauthorized person(s)removes a camper from camp property,the Camp Director will a. Notify local police b. Inform the Scout Executive. Absentee eamper In the event a camper is absent from transportation to or from caxnp,the Caxnp Director or Program Director will l. Call the parent/guardian 2. Notify local police if the situation dicta.tes 3. In€csrm the Scout Executive. Rev RA 7/23/2010 i '' --m-- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA � ' "u CAPE COD�ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC. #224 � m j PFD proper use: As part of the aquatics program, all campers will be instructed on the proper usage of the pfds. They will learn how to wear and secure the pfd properly Campers will be encouraged to try out a pfd and experience the effect of wearing one. This will help children who need to wear the pfd feel more comfortable about putting one on. . i � 247 Willow Street � Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 ; www.scoutscapecod.org . Prepared. For Life:M � � � � ---�-- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA � '� CAPE COD�ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 �° . Waterfront: All campers must complete a swim test immediately upon entering the water Non-swimmer,beginners and swimmers will have buddy tags coded with their ability Campers must have a buddy of the same or lesser ability and will be renuired to stay in that axea at all times while at the waterfront A buddy board is used to tracic the children while at the waterfront PFDs are available for any child needing one regardless of ability. All boating activities require the use of PFDs and can be used only by"swimmers" Those campers boating will have their tags listed on the buddy board for boating while using the boats then move tags to the swim board if they choose to remain at the waterfront after boating See aquatics attachment ', � ,247 Willow Street : Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared.For Life:" � 1 i � � BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ' CAPE COD�ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#�224 . j Traffic Control: I Camp Parking lot is labeled with a one way traffic pattern. � Parents must enter the parking lot,park their car, and walk their child to the check in table. At dismissal,parents/guardians must parlc their cax and walk to check out table at which time the camper will be brought forwaxd to meet their parent and leave with them. NO camper is allowed beyond the check in/out tables without being in the care of an adult 247 Willow Street ' Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F�.508)362-4323 ' wwwscoutscapecod.org Prepared.For Life:" i � i � , i I � � --�-- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA � � �t s CAPE COD£�ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 � Authorization for health care and m�dicines: I � Basic emergency medical care will be administered by the camp medical officer. Injury and treatment will be listed n the First Aid Log Medicines to be administered during camp will be kept locked(refrigerated if necessary) Medicines must be in their original container with the child's name and dosage . instruction clearly identifiable . . � � � 247 Willow Street . Yarmouth Port MA 02675 "" P(508)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 www.scoutscapecad.org Prepared.�or Life:� � . , , I ` - � � � �� --n-� BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA ��'01 CAPE COD£�ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC. #224 `-�/''° � � Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect: � � i' Any staff inember suspecting that a child has been abused in any manner must immediately make a report to their supervisor. Frist Priority will be if the child needs immediate medical.treatment,in which case appropriate treatment will be sought. Suspected abuse'will be immediately reported to the proper authorities: child services andlor local police. _ The staff inember will not engage in."investigating"the abuse. That task is left to the professionals.The staff's job is to recognize and report the suspected abuse while keeping the safety of the camper as their primary concern. 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 � P(508)362-4322 ' F(508)362-4323 ' www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared. For Life:�" � � � --n-- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA � j' "�� CAPE COD£�ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC. #224 m Hiring Procedures&Backgrounds checks: All staff must complete an application for employment that includes 3 references. � Staff references are called and a11 applicants are interviewed for their position. Sta.ff are required to become registered with Boy Scouts of America. This membership will include a national criminal background check and Massachusetts CORI� �v r11 Results from these investigation can result in the termination of offer of employment 247 Willow Street i Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared. For Life:' ', � ! i -�-- BOY SCC)UTS OF AMERICA k �.e CAPE COD� ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 � � Scout Oath On my honor, I will do Camp Greenough Scout Reservation my best To do my duty to God Code of Conduct and my country and to obey the Scout Law, To help other people at We strive to provide a safe outdoor experience for all Scouts and families par- all times, and ticipating in program at Camp Greenough. The Scout Oath and Scout Law are our guiding principles.Additionally all staff and participants in Cape Cod and To keep myself physical- Islands Council program are expected to abide by the following: ly strong, mentally awake and morally All participants will be respectful of others and their property. straight. All adults, including leaders and parents accompanying youth participants, are expected to support camp and program staff by maintaining discipline and activ- ity-specific rules. .SCO[�t LQW Corporal punishment, including spanking, is prohibited. A Scout is No camper shall be subjected to cruel or severe punishment, humiliation, or ver- Trustworthy bal abuse from camp staff,participants or visiting parents. No camper shall be denied food or shelter as a form of punishment Loyal No child shall be punished for soiling,wetting or not using a toilet. Helpful The Buddy System is in effect at all times while in camp.No youth may travel Friendly on his own or leave his group without permission of the group leader. Courteous In accordance with National BSA policy,use of alcohol, illegal drugs, and to- Kind bacco products is expressly prohibited on any Council property. Obedient Violation of any of these policies may result in the individu- al being removed from the activity or program and possibly Cheerful sent home. i Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 �{508)362-4323 www.scouiseapecod,org Prepared, For Life:" .� .�e� � ,.� _ �� i i I A j ^�»-- B�Y SCC�UTS �F AMERICA � —�.o CAP�COD� ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 I � Camp Greenough Waterfront procedures and Christian Law Compliance: � All Campers and staff must complete a swim assessment immediately upon entering the water on their first day in attendance. Designations of non-swimmer,beginner,or swimmer will be noted on each camper's buddy tag.Swim- ming will be limited to the appropriate area depending on their ability. The buddy system will be used as a safety check during their swim time.Campers must have a buddy having the same or lesser ability and will be required to stay in the same area at all times while on the waterfront. PFD's are available for use by any child regardless of their swimming ability. As part of the aquatics program,all campers will be instructed on the proper usage of the pfds.Campers will be taught how to wear and properly fit the pfd's. Campers will be encouraged to experience the pdf by trying one on and floating.This will help children who need to wear the pdf feel more comfortable about putfing one on. All boating activifies require the use of PFDs. Boating can only be participated in by campers who have passed the swimmer test.When campers are boating their buddy tags must be placed on the boating board rather than listed with those using the swimming area. If they choose to remain in the waterfront after boating,they will need to move their buddy tags back to the swimming boards. I� i 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 ' F(508}362-4323 ' wwvu.scouiscapecad.arg Prepared. For i.ife:�' .... ,�� ,.� ; , � --,�� * B�Y SCOUTS OF AMERICA ��{?!'��-� CAP�COD� ISLANDS COUN�IL, INC. #224 a Cub Scout Day Camp Fire Evacuation Plan: In the event of a fire at camp,911 will be contacted and the camp emergency horn will sound. I All campers and staff will proceed directly to the parade field for attendance. � Campers and staff will proceed as a group to the main camp entrance and remain out of the path of emergen- cy personnel. � Parents will be notified for immediate pick up of all campers. � 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F{508)362-4323 www.scouiscapecod.arg Prepared. For Life:� � � :.I► � ,