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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCamp Documentation Required Documents See the MA Regulations for Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children, State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV-105 CMR 430.000 and the guidance documents issued by the Department of Public Health, Division of Community Sanitation for additional assistance with developing the following documents. Check Documents Submitted *Staff information forms(see attached) ✓ *Procedures for the background review of staff and volunteers(105 CMR 430.090) v' *Copy of promotional literature(105 CMR 430.190(C)) V *Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect(105 CMR 430.093) \7. *Health care policy(105 CMR 430.159(B)),including immunization records ✓ *Discipline policy(105 CMR 430.191) ✓ *Fire evacuation plan—approved by local fire department(105 CMR 430.210(A)) *Disaster plan(105 CMR 430.210(B)) *Lost camper plan(105 CMR 430.210(C)) r/ *Lost swimmer plan(105 CMR 430.210(C)) *Traffic control plan(105 CMR 430.210(D)) *Day Camps—contingency plan(105 CMR 430.211) *Primitive, Trip or Travel Camps — Written itinerary, including sources of emergency care Aid and contingency plans(105 CMR 430.212) *Current certificate of occupancy from local building inspector(105 CMR 430.451) ✓ *Written statement of compliance from the local fire department(105 CMR 430.215) *Aquatic plan,including Christian Law,PFD fitting tests,water testing and swim tests Attach the names, ages, applicable current certifications (if any), such as First Aid, and the anticipated role at the camp of all supervisory staff(see below). Use as many pages as necessary to complete this. Please: If you are applying for an original camp license for a camp based in Yarmouth, you must file a plan showing the following with the board of health at least 90 days before your desired opening date (See MGL Ch. 140 § 32A): > Buildings, structures, facilities and fixtures > Proposed source of water supply > Works for disposal or sewage and waste water Supervisory staff means those persons with the responsibility, authority and training to provide direct supervision to camper groups. This may include counselors, junior counselors, general activity leaders or other staff who provide supervision to campers without assistance. 04130/15 The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fee Town of Yarmouth $30.00 Food Establishment License Number: BOHF-15-1612-03 Issue Date: 01/01/2018 Mailing Address: Location Address: CAPE COD & ISLANDS COUNCIL, BSA 227 PINE STREET CAMP GREENOUGH YARMOUTH PORT. MA 02675 247 WILLOW STREET YARMOUTHPORT,MA 02675 IS HEREBY GRANTED A 2018 LICENSE TO OPERATE: Non-Profit; This license is granted in conformity with the statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires December 31, 2018 unless sooner suspended or revoked and is not transferable. Board Hillard Boskey,M.D.,Chairman Mary Craig, Vice Chairman of Charles T.Holway,Clerk Debra Bruinooge Health Paul M.O'Bryan,PhD 1111 Bruce G.Murphy,MP R.S., CH() A ►,, .von Hone,R.S.,CHO Health Director/Assistant Health Director The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Fee Town of Yarmouth $55.00 Lodging License Number: BOHL-15-1614-03 Issue Date: 01/01/2018 Mailing Address: Location Address: CAPE COD & ISLANDS COUNCIL, BSA 227 PINE STREET CAMP GREENOUGH YARMOUTH PORT,MA 02675 247 WILLOW STREET YARMOUTHPORT,MA 02675 IS HEREBY GRANTED A LICENSE TO OPERATE: Camp This license is granted in conformity with the statutes and ordinances relating thereto, and expires December 31, 2018 unless sooner suspended or revoked and is not transferable. Board Hillard Boskey,M.D.,Chairman Mary Craig, Vice Chairman of Charles T.Holway,Clerk Debra Bruinooge Health Paul M.O'Bryan,PhD :ruce G.Murph;MPH,R.S: CH /Amy L. von Hone, R.S.,CHO Health Director/Assistant Health Director --n-- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA k 4,1 CAPE COD CI ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 Camp Greenough: Policies and Procedures Hiring Procedures and Background Checks All staff must complete an application for employment that includes 3 references. References will be contacted before an offer of employment is extended. All applicants are interviewed for their position and reviewed using the same criteria to ensure equal review of all candidates. All camp positions require a satisfactory SORI and CORI report. Staff are required to become registered members of Boy Scouts of America, Cape Cod & Islands Council. This membership will include a criminal background check. Results from the CBC, CORI and SORI reports can result in the termination of offer of employment. 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared. Far Life; 010111111 -41/halb Cape Cod & Islands Council, Inc. Camp Greenough Bov Scouts of America Scout Reservation CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP Information for Parents and Guardians f' - CAMP—IT'S WHERE ADVENTURE LIVES ! - � Five full days in the great outdoors are packed with 1 .. 1"-; ' ` - , activity and FUN/at Camp 44 Greenough.A small amount - - Vic.; t.. Chill out at of preparation in advance will �.u �`` `.,-,,,...p CUB SCUT help ensure an exciting and � c enjoyable Scouting experi- DAY CAMP ence.There are a few things - parents should remember to help their Cubs get the most WHAT TO BRING TO DAY CAMP out of summer camp. '- - rr Arrive on time.Program - ,V • Completed medical form and tM- begins at 9:00 AM and �- Cate of Immmnlzatlon if not already submitted pdor to day one ends at 4:00 PM Avoid 1 your son having to locate , ,,=- • Comfortable footwear with socks— his den after the program No open-toed shoes or Sandals or start time or waiting in ,_„.4, — Crocks the parking lot worried . - that his parents are not CUB SCOUT DAY CAMP • Swim suit and towel—or,wear suit n there to take him home. Is having fuwith new friends dryto camp and change just once Extended Hours for early foods in lunch preparation. • Sun block—SPF 15 or higher drop-off and/or late pick- precautions including a up are available(8:00 thorough body inspection = First Aid treatment of minor • Wear ahat AM to 5:00 PM)and when you get home.Con- injuries will be handled by • Ba lunch must be pre-arranged suit your physician before camp staff.Parents will be g with the came Program using DEET-based repel called immediately in the • Water bottle(full)-can be refilled Director.An additional lants. event of serious injury or if as needed fee of$35 per week ap- Refrigeration may be pro- transport to a medical facil- plies. vided for camper bag ity is necessary. • Insect repellent—No aerosol cans Parents,your child will please Wood and Deer Ticks are lunches.Parents should present throughout the still avoid egg-based prod- finish the day tired and • Poncho(rain gear) camp.Protect your child ucts such as mayonnaise dirty.Please do not send by taking appropriate and easily perishable them with new clothes. • Trading Post spending money • Keep it all in a small backpack. COMPLETED MEDICAL FORMS AND CERTIFICATE OF IMMUNIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTING YOUTH, ADULTS, AND STAFF. WHAT NOT TO BRING • Fishing Gear—use ours Participation requirements for izations and completed medical Any and all camper medica- summer camps,include corn- form.The current medical short tions must be presented to • Electronic games and toys pletion of a BSA Annual Health form is available on-line at the camp nurse,in the origi- History and a certificate of www.scoutscapecod.org/camp/ , nal container,labeled with the • Archery equipment immunization from the doctor summer-programs. camper's name and any doc- as required by the health de- Participants must complete Parts A and tor's instructions for admin- • Personal BB guns partment.All immunizations B of the medical history form. istration.Campers may keep must be up to date.No camp- Please submit forms to the council office with them only inhalers(for • Cell phones er will be permitted to stay at prior to your regstered week.Fax forms asthma and allergies). camp without proof of immun to 508-362-4323 Rev.01/29/2018 lands Cape Cod 8lsAmer Council,Inc. "There is no greater task,no more noble endeavor than to raise our Boy Scouts of America young people to be adults of high standing and good character" 247 Willow St. -Tecumseh(1750-1812), Chief of the Shawnee Yarmouth Port,MA 02675 Phone:508-362-4322 Helping turn youth into honorable 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,character education programs to be used as tools by parents as they fulfill 227 Pine Street their responsibility for their children's character education.Day Camp is an important part of the Yarmouth Port,MA 02675 Phone 508-362-3428 Cub Scout program and is one of those educational tools.Because it is a high energy,outdoor, recreational program,campers just see it as FUN! Serving Cape Cod,Nantucket,and MartharVeneyand CAMP GREENOUGH '""I=j= i 11 Vis. 1 TRADING POST IS `` - PREPARED TO SERVE til - CAMPER NEEDS - llill r From walking staves to whittling projects, -4--5 . pins and patches to snacks of all lands,the __ S . ."-.<-.:,.., \ trading post has what campers are looking j for.The Trading Post will be open after camp until 5pm every day.For your conven- We re on the Web at ience,credit cards are accepted. Parents should visit the trading post at The Trading Post is well stocked and open every day. www.scoutscapecod.org least once during the week. Stay Informed! Sign up for e-mail A Few Points to Remember • Camper drop-off and • Parents are invited to Cubs)must be accompick-up is in the camp participate with their panied by an adult fl S. s1, parking lot.Please,for camper in the weekly partner. li ,L the protection of all the Friday Social held at • The Camp Greenough campers and staff,do �_ phone(508-362-3428) 3 not past the main A • may not always be All campers must be parking area. picked up on time. attended as the staff is F:__ Failure to pick up your busy providing daily F',i(-4:0-' • Bullying and camper on time will program for your child,In aggressive behavior first result in phone the event of an emergency, calls to all emergencyparents maycall the will not be tolerated. Parents will be notified Council Service Center 508-362-4322). contacts requesting 508-362-4322 . -- if there are issues that immediate pick up.If ( ) f 4.-._ need to be addressed. the problem persists • There's no better wa to , and alternate pick up y • For your child's safety, arrangements cannot be get away without going made,campattendance awaythan to join us for -- �� campers will not be aY allowed to leave camp may be forfeited. family camping weekend. See details on-line at with anyone other than • Parent volunteers are you,unless you www.scoutscapecod.org wel provide,in advance,a day a me to spend the • Parents have the right to completed and signed day and assist the review background check and program staff.All first Authorization to grade campers(Tiger discipline policies upon Release Day Camper. request. • --n- BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA • CAPE COD&ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect: Any staff member 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 member 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. • • C • • • 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 8)362-4322 8)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared. For Lifer G+u ), BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA k CAPE COD&ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#7224 Camp Greenough: Policies and Procedures Medical Procedures and Care Policies Medical Care: Standing Orders are available to provide general guidance to the camp Health Officer. When anything is in question, contact medical control (on-call physician, council health supervisor, local emergency department, local pharmacist, EMS, or anyone designated by the Health Supervi- sor). EMS should be contacted for any emergency that can not be safely managed by the camp health officer or other medical professionals. DIAL 911 Emergency personnel must be met at the entrance to camp and guided to the exact location of the injured party. No treatment should be rendered without a review of the patient's medical form for pertinent his- tory, allergies, current medications, etc. If in doubt, contacting the participants' parent/guardian/primary care physician may also be con- sidered. AED and First Aid kits are maintained in the following areas: maintenance, campmaster building, and kitchen. Record Keeping: Daily records of all first aid are kept in the First Aid Log Book for staff or for campers. If a medical provider is required for treatment,the incident must be reported using BSA and Health Depart- ment guidelines. If fatality or catastrophic injury or illness occurs,the camp director is in charge and the health officer supports the camp director in following all regulations. At the close of the camp season, all First Aid Logs are reviewed by the appropriate committees and stored in a secure location at the council service center . Authorization for health care and medicines: Basic emergency medical care will be administered and listed in the First Aid Log as outlined above. 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 v---mouth Port MA 02675 `r 008)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared. For Lifer BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAPE COD&ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 *fr. 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 To keep myself physical- and 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. Scout Law Corporal punishment, including spanking, is prohibited. A Scout is No camper shall be subjected to cruel or severe punishment,humiliation, or ver- bal abuse from camp staff,participants or visiting parents. Trustworthy 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. Thrifty Brave Clean Reverent 247 Willow Street " 'mouth Port MA 02675 r(508)362-4322 F{508)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared. For Life; -74 - BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 4. CAPE COD� ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 Cub Scout Day Camp Fire Evacuation Plan: In the event of a fire at camp,91I will be contacted and the camp emergency horn will sound. 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. C 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 (508)362-4322 r(508)3.62-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared.For Lifer' Cape Cod&Islands Council Boy Scouts of America Day Camp Emergency Procedures 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. ntil the storm subsides. b) Everyone in camp seeks shelter in a building hall and/or pavilion as i) Program activities will be moved to the dining appropriate. ii) Secure camp for high winds and rain. appropriate (1) Drop and secure all temporary structures as appro p (2) Secure non-essential electrical equipment 2 Missing Camper I Lost Bather a) Missing Camper Director i) Report missing camper to Camp ii) Sound emergency siren iii) Assemble all campers,visitors and staff on.paade field for roll call. iv) Commence search as necessary andappropriate. v) Notify Scout executive if lost camper is not located within fifteen minutes. b) Lost Bather Director i) Report lost bather to Camp ii) Sound emergency siren.and announce for lost bather divers to report to the waterfront. (excluding divers) on parade field for iii) Assemble all campers,visitors and staff roll call. iv) Aquatics staff conduct lost bather search. v) Notify Scout executive if lost camper is not located within fifteen minutes 3 Major Accident Director a) Report all accidents to the Camp 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 Rev DA 7/13/2012 Page lof2 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 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 hall (1) Call 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 building 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 flammable liquids. • b) After tremors stop i) assemble on parade field for roll call ii) Staying away from buildings,tall 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 call ii) Call 911 providing as much location 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 roll call ii) Call 911 providing as much location information as possible b) Provide rescue assistance as requested by emergency services. c) Be prepared to evacuate camp. Page 2 of 2 Rev DA 7/13/2012 BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA CAPE COD&ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 Traffic Control: • 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 • • • 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 3)362-4322 ,.j8)362-4323 www.scoutscapecod.org Prepared.For Life:`" c'�V 0 o 0 t `. o 4 ° 4:0./ a a 0111; c Z co a °' d O RI OW C N We- N ^\ �U RI 0. V N V CO 0a. 4. 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ISLANDS COUNCIL, INC.#224 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 putting one on. All boating activities 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. • 247 Willow Street Yarmouth Port MA 02675 P(508)362-4322 F(508)362-4323 www,scoutscapecod.org Prepared. For Lifer'