The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCamp Information, Procedures and Policies ' I Hiring Procedures &Backgrounds checks: All staff must complete an application for employment that includes 3 references. Staff references are called and all applicants are interviewed for their position. Staff are required to become registered with Boy Scouts of America. This membership will include a national criminal background check and Massachusetts CORI� �o�i Results from these investigation can result in the termination of offer of employment . � ; i Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect: 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 and/or 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. Hass Family Medicine � �+ �► ,� 'j � CAFE COD HEALTHCARE i� �� loel Hass,M.D. STANDING ORDERS • Asthma Child: Should have history, prescribed medical regime,etc. Prevention of attacks through environment,control of stress,and avoiding overexertion. Administer medications as ordered. Child may keep inhaler throughout the day,if used greater than BID and provided he and counselor are given strict and thorough instruc#ions of its use and dangers. Severe Attack: administer Adrenalin 0.3 cc SQ and bring to MD for evaluation. • Athlete's Foot: Wash feet in soap and water,apply Athlete's foot spray(i.e. Dr Schol['s) BID. Instruct to keep feet dry as possible. Use of sandals may be indicated. • Bee Sting: Tweeze out stinger if possible. Apply paste of baking soda and water to area. Apply cold.packs to reduce swelling. Benadryl 25-50 mg PO Q6hrs for itching and pain. Severe Reaction: Adrenalin 0.3 cc SQ and call rescue. • Blisters: Do not break skin. Cover with DSD. For large blisters cover with Bacitracin. Assess frequently for infection. � • Boils: Hot compresses TID until healed. When suppuration occurs, DSD TID. For more than one boil notify MD. Teach method of avoiding contamination of self and others. • Burns/Sunburns:Cold compresses immediately. First Aid spray for first degree burns. Burns of greater degree to be evaluated by MD. • Colds: Force ffuids. Tylenol and decongestant as needed. Sore throats:gargle with warm water,use lozenges._Cough:Robitussin Q3-4 hrs per age as recommended. • Constipation: Force fluids,fruit juice, bran products. Increase activity. Haley's MO, Dulcolax PRN. o Diarrhea, Nausea,Vomiting, Upset Stomach: Rest,forced clear liquids. BRAT diet. (f no relief to be evaluated by MD. • Earache: Insti112-3 ggts Auralgan, if no relief or pain reoccurs,call hospital ED. _ - = Y��r Access to Primary Care _ - 130 North Street `� ` - _ Hyann�s, MA 0260T - = <:5Q8 957.6500 - faz 508.957.6590 . _ - e-mail`jhassC�3capecodhealth.org . • Eyes: Foreign body irrigated with water,if questionable,cafl hospital ED. • Fever: Over 100.6 degrees,f�rce fluids, unbundle,Tylenol as per directions. • Head Injuries: DO NOT MOVE!! Immediately check vital signs,check bleeding, neurological signs,ievel.of consciousness. Cail Rescue. Monitor closely for 24 hours. For minor injuries—ice,rest,Tyleno!as directed. • Heat Exhaustion: Admit to Health Lodge, bed rest,TPR and forced fluids until signs and symptoms resolve. • Insect Bites: Alcohol wash. Ice for swelling. Caladryf for itching. Severe Reaction: Benadryl 25-50 mg ROQ6 hrs as needed • Lacerations: Assess depth and length of wound for treatmen#plan. If deep and.dirty:apply pressure,wash with soap and water,apply Bacitracin,bandage, have follow-up with MD or haspital ED. Check daily for signs of infection and reapply clean bandages. � Overdose: CALL POISON CONi'ROL!! Call hospital ED and transport as needed. � Poison ivy: wash skin well with soap and water. Apply Caladryl lotion. If no relief,give Benadryl 25-50 mg PO. If extensive area(especially around eyes)call hospital. If parents cannot remove an ill child from camp,proceed to walk in clinic or hospitat ED. f t - ;,� . Joe{Hass, MD MA Lic#242762 Camp Physician �M . ' Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America �N. , Camp Greenough Scout Reservation �o9��Dsco� �z�_ ,�.r k+ �. Code of Conduct �Q � � J , � Fy� �� r�,� � C��i3 Og� We strive to provide a safe outdoor experience for all Scouts and families � S'cout Oath participating in program at Camp Greenough. The Scout Oath and Scout Law are our guiding principles. Additionally all staff and participants in On my honor, I will Cape Cod and Islands Council program are expected to abide by the do my best following: To do my duty to `� All participants will be respectful of others and their God and my country property. and to obey the Scout Law, ✓ All adults, including leaders and parents accompanying youth participants, are expected to support camp and To help other people program staff by maintaining discipline and activity- at all times, and specific rules. To keep myself physically strong, ✓ Corporal punishment,including spanking,is prohibited. mentally awake and morally straight. ,/ No camper shall be subjected to cruel or severe punishment, humiliation, or verbal abuse from camp staff, W:: participants or visiting parents. ,�. ✓ No camper shall be denied food or shelter as a form of punishment 5cout Law ✓ No child shall be punished for soiling,wetting or not using A Scout is a toilet. Trustworthy i Loyal ✓ The Buddy System is in effect at all times while in camp. Helpful No youth may travel on his own ar leave his goup without Friendly - permission of the group leader. Courteous Kind Obedient ✓ In accordance with National BSA policy, use of alcohol, Cheerful illegal drugs, and tobacco products is expressly prohibited ��, on any Council property. Bra.ve Violation of any of these policies may result in the individual Clean being removed from the activity or program and possibly sent Reverent home. Rev. 17Jan2013 f � � � � � � Camp Greenough ' ' ' ' ` � " Scout Reservation �� :�. ��>��:�;, -�� # � CUB S CO T DAY "�� U CAMP :� � Information for Parents and Guardians csi; CUB SCOUT r'� '"V/1'�-�i j�'�L� ��.�1�� ° .�� .�1.I� /NVEST/AGAT/ONS �� `�'��_� �� ,�1�� Five full days in the great Cub Scouts Investigate outdoors are packed with • Science activity and FUN!Ju 8th • Technology through August 9th at Camn GreenouEh.A small amount • Engineering of preparation in advance will • Mathematics help ensure an exciting and enjoyable Scouting experi- �� ence.There are a fewthings parentsshould rememberto �� WHATTO BRING TO DAY CAMP heip their Cubs get the most � �.:' out of summer camp. • Comotetedmedicatfirmsonday � Arriveontime.Program � one begins at 9:Q0 AM and �" �~ �� • Comfortablefootwearwith socks— ends at 4:00 PM Avoid c� your son havingto locate ° � ' No npen-toedshoes orSanda/s �:- his den after the program �� °s-"°� • Swimsuitandtowel—wearsuitdry starttimeorwaitingin • to camp—change justonce the parking lot worried CUs SCOi7T DAY CAMP that his parents are not Everyone loves�shing in Greenough Pond. • Sunblock—SPF15orhighee theretotake him home. • Wear a hat � Extended Hours for early by taking appropriate naise and easily perish- drop-off and/or late pick- precautions including a able foods in lunch • Baglunch(beverage provided) up are available(8:00 thorough body inSpection preparation. Lunch bev- AM to 5:00 PM)and when you get home.Con- erage will be provided. • Waterbottle(fuli)-wiilberefilled mustbepre-arranged sultyourphysicianbe- as needed � First Aid treatment of with the camo Program fore using DEET-based injuries will be handled • Insectrepetlent—No aerosoicans Director.An additional repellants. . by certified camp staff. please fee of$35 per week ap- � Refrigeration may be Parents will be called plies. provided for camper bag immediately in the event • Poncho(raingear) � Wood and DeerTicks are lunches.Parents shouid of serious injury or if • TradingPostspendingmoney presentthroughoutthe still avoid egg-based transporttoa medical camp.Protect your child products such as mayon- facility is necessary. • Keep it all in a small backpack. • Feidayisthemecostumeday COMPLETED MEDICAL FORMS AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS ARE REQUIRED OF ALL PARTICIPANTING YOUTH, ADULTS, AND STAFF. WHATNOTTO BRING � Participation requirements for current medicai form is in the original container, • Electronicgamesand toys Cub Scout summer camps, available on-line or at the labeled with the camper's include completion of a BSA Council Service Center. name and any doctor's • Archeryequipment Annual Health History. Participants must comolete instructions for • FishingGear Medical information required PartsAand Cofthe medical administration.Campers may is a current BSA health history form. keep with them only inhalers • Personal BB guns historysigned by a parent or Any and all camper (for asthma and allergies). guardian.The Immunization medications must be • Celi phones Record must be up to date presented to the camp nurse, with actual dates listed.The Rev.O1/17/2013 Cape Cod&Isiands Council,Inc. "There is no greater task,rlo more noble endeavor than to raise our Boy Scouts of Amedca youngpeople to be adults ofbigh standingandgood character" 247 Willowst. -Tecumseh(1750-1812), Chiefofthe Shawnee Yarmouth Port,MA 02675 Phone:508-362-4322 Helping tum youth into honoiable adults has been the mission of the Boy Scouts of America Camp Greenough Scout Reservation since 1910.BSA and the Cape Cod&Islands Council fulfill that mission by developing high quality,values-based,charactex education programs to be used as tools.by paxents as they fulfiil 227 Pine Street ��xesponsibility for theix childxen's charactex education.Day Camp is an important part of the Yarmouth Port,MA 02675 Cub Scout ro am and is one of those educational tools.Because it is a hi h ener outdoor Phone 508-362-3428 p � g �'° ° � xecxeational pxogYam,campers just see it as FUN.� Serving Ca,De Cod,Nantuckei,and Q , _r: Martha'.r T/irzeyarrl C A M P G R E E N O U G H � �;i TRADING POST IS �"�` �' PREPARED TO SERVE ` �� CAMPER NEEDS F �� From walking staves to whittling projects, pins and patches to snacks of all kinds, Trading Post manager Ed Matthews is ready with every camper's every need. ;�; ' . � , � � Parents should visit the trading post at least once during the week. The�Trading Post is well stocked and open every day. I � 1' i I ' � I ' I � � � �'�� t�� t�� .��.�� B S A • Camper drop-off and parents may call the pick-up is in the camp • Parents are invited to Council Service Center parking lot.Please,for participate with their camper (508-362-43�2). the protection of all the in the weekly Social held on campers and staff,do not Friday at the end of the � Join us for two family • drive into the camp. camp day. camping weekends July 8- 11 and August 6-8.What • Campers will check in better way to get away Meet the Key Staff and out and assemble for � P�ent volunteers are witlaout going away! opening and closing Welcome to spend the day and assist the program staff. � p�ents may request Reservation Director ceremonies daily at the �1 first grade campers Amy Zahn flagpole ac�jacent to the (Tiger Cubs)must be copies of background parking area. accompanied by an adult check,health care,and Day Camp Director discipline policies. Drawde Geishecker • p�er. For your child's safety, campers will not be • Parents may address allowed to leave camp • The Camp Greenough phone concerns or grievances with anyone other tl�an (508-362-3428)may not with the Camp Director you,unless you provide, always be attended as the during camp operations or in advance,a completed staff is busy providing daily in writing to the Council and signed Authorization program for your child.In Scout Executive. to Release Day Camper. the event of an emergency, � � � 'Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America � Day Camp Emergency Procedures i � All leaders and campers are briefed on emergency procedures shortly after arrival at ! camp. The camp emergency signal is a siren which,will signal for all camp participants and visitors to assembly on the parade field for roll call. 1 Lightning/Severe Storm a) At the first sign of lightening all waterfront activities stop. All swimmers out of the water, all boats beached. Boaters walk back to waterfront. b) Everyone in caxnp seeks shelter in a building or vehicle until the storm subsides. i) Program activities will be moved to the dining hall and/or pavilion as appropriate. ii) Secure camp for high winds and rain (1) Drop and secure all temporary structures as appropriate (2) Secure non-essential electrical equipment 2 Missing Camper/Lost Bather a) Missing Camper i) Report missing camper to Camp Director ii) Sound emergency siren iii) Assemble all campers,visitors and staff on parade field for roll ca11. iv) Commence search as necessary and appropriate. v) Notify Scout executive if lost camper is not located within fifteen minutes. b) Lost Bather i) Report lost bather to Caxnp Director ii) Sound emergency siren and announce for lost bather divers to report to the waterfront. iii) Assemble a11 campers,visitors and staff(excluding divers) on paxade field for roll call. iv) Aqua.tics staff conduct lost bather search. v) Notify Scout executive if lost camper is not located within fifteen minutes 3 Major Accident a) Report all accidents to the Camp Director b) Camp Director reports to the Scout executive any accident involving i) Loss of consciousness ii) Hospital admission iii) Fatality c) Execute emergency plan as appropriate Page 1 of 2 Rev DA 7/1312012 Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts 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/guardian d. Inform Scout's unit leader e. Inform the Scout Executive 3. In the event an unauthorized person(s)removes a caxnper from camp property,the Camp Director will a. Notify local police b. Inform the Scout Executive. Absentee Camper In the event a camper is absent from tra,nsportation to or from camp,the Camp Director or Program Director will 1. Call the parent/guardian 2. Notify local police if the situation dictates 3. Infcsrm the Scout$xecutive. Rev RA 7/23/ZO10 Unregistered Campers: Although most campers register in advance, walk ins are allowed Walk in registrations are required to complete a registration form and medical information. This will include emergency contacts and names of those the child can be released to. A certificate of immunizations must be included with their registration for the child to remain at camp. a � Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America � Day Camp Emergency Procedures I � 4 Hurricane � a) Weather service reports will be monitored throughout the camping season. I b) Communicate status and intent with the Scout executive c) If camp is in the expected storm track i) Ca.11 all families to cancel program for the following day ii) Secure camp for high winds and rain (1) Drop and secure all temporary structures (2) Secure non-essential electrical equipment iii) Assemble campers in the dining ha11 (1) Ca11 all families for early pick up (2) Evacuate 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 buildang fires are not fought by campers or leaders. c) All uncontrolled fires are reported to the camp director d) All campers and staff report to the parade field for roll call. 6 Earthquake a) At the first sign of ground tremor i) exit any building ii) stay clear of (1) overhead wires and electrical equipment (2) buildings,vehicles and tall trees (3) Propane tanks and flanunable liquids. b) After tremors stop i) assemble on parade field for roll call ii) Sta.ying away from buildings,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 Camp Director i) Assemble campers for roll ca11 ii) Ca11911 providing as much location information as possible b) Provide assistance as requested by emergency services. c) Be prepared to evacua.te camp 8 Plane Crash a) Report crash to Camp Director ' i) Assemble campers for roll ca11 ii) Ca11911 providing as much location information as possible b) Provide rescue assistance as requested by emergency services. c) Be prepared to evacua.te camp. Page 2 of 2 Rev DA 7/13/2012 � � � � ' ! 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 park their car and walk to check out table at which time the camper will be brought forward 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 4