TLS Session 2 Camp Check in: July 23, 2:00pm Camp Check out: August 19, 12:00pm 2017 CAMPER GUIDE TRAVEL AND SERVICE PROGRAMS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SERVICE LEARNING CULTURAL ENGAGEMENT Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 3 2017 TSP CALENDER .............................................................................................. 3 ABOUT TSP .................................................................................................................. 3 Program Goals ........................................................................................................ 3 PARTICIPANT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE ......................................................... 4 About Check Ins/Orientation ........................................................................... 4 About Debrief/Check Outs ................................................................................ 5 PACKING ....................................................................................................................... 5 About Your Bicycle ............................................................................................... 5 Clothing and Equipment .................................................................................... 6 Personal Property ................................................................................................. 6 PARENT/PARTICIPANT WEBINAR ................................................................... 6 TSP TRIP LEADERS................................................................................................... 7 LEADERSHIP TRAINING ......................................................................................... 7 COMMUNICATION .................................................................................................... 8 BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS .................................................................................. 8 Non-Negotiables .................................................................................................... 9 PROGRAM SAFETY ................................................................................................... 9 Additional Safety Rules and Procedures for TLS .................................. 10 HEALTH CARE & MEDICATION ........................................................................ 11 SPENDING MONEY ................................................................................................ 12 SWIMMING ............................................................................................................... 12 FOOD ........................................................................................................................... 12 SPIRITUALITY / CHAPEL / GRACE ................................................................. 13 PROGRAM RESEARCH .......................................................................................... 13 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................................................. 13 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations! The Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA is excited to have you take part in our Travel and Service Programs this summer. Your program requires a high level of commitment, as you will be challenged mentally, physically and socially. Keep in mind that your program will be very different from the in-camp experience at Chimney Corners Camp and Camp Becket. By the very nature of these programs, you must be able to exercise a higher degree of decision-making and accept greater responsibility for your own actions. The following packet provides you with information and resources to help you start to prepare for your summer. Please read through the entire packet carefully, and give the TSP office a call if you have any questions. 2017 TSP CALENDER DESCRIPTION DATE Program Placements Participants are emailed their program and paperwork January 23 Announced checklists Paperwork Due Deadline for first round of paperwork – see checklist March 1 TSP Leaders Announced TSP will email participants their leader bios Mid March TSP will host a webinar to help you learn more about your TSP Online Presentation March program. See Parent/Participant Webinars for more information. Paperwork Due Deadline for second round of paperwork – see checklist May 1 Program Itinerary TSP will email groups their program itinerary Early May TSP Leaders will call to speak with parents and participants Leader Phone Call Late June before arrival at camp to introduce themselves. ABOUT TSP The Becket-Chimney Corners YMCA offers three different leadership development opportunities: International Camper Exchange Program (ICEP), Teen Leadership & Service (TLS) and Yellowstone Adventure & Service (YAS). All Travel and Service Programs include a two to three day, in-camp orientation. Our participants carry the responsibility of conducting themselves in a manner which represents the YMCA mission and values. Upon their return, participants are required to spend two days at camp debriefing and sharing their experiences with the campers at Camp Becket and Chimney Corners Camp. Program Goals YMCA youth programs like these equip teens with tools that strengthen who they are and allow them to make significant contributions in the world. Leadership Development Learning and practicing techniques of positive leadership in group situations. Participants will work with their leaders to develop their leadership skills and will complete an evaluation to document their progress. Each participant will have an opportunity to serve as Leader of the Day (LOD). 3 Service Learning Providing physical labor, humanitarian service or a combination of both to heighten the importance of volunteer service for the benefit of others. Cultural Understanding Connecting participants on ICEP Programs to new cultures including teen interaction, homestays, and cultural activities. Environmental Awareness Challenging teens to think and live in a globally sustainable manner. Participants will learn and practice Leave No Trace Wilderness Ethics. *For more information about your child’s specific program, please visit our website. PARTICIPANT ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE All TSP trips begin and end at camp. Each program will start with a two day on-camp orientation before departure and finish with a two day debrief before being picked up by parents. Unless otherwise noted, all check in and check outs will be at the Chimney Corners Activity Barn across the street from the administration parking lot. Please park in the lot and go to the barn to meet TSP staff. It’s very important that campers attend the full program including orientation and debrief. Please do not ask to skip orientation or any part of your program. The following is a list of camp check in and checkout times for all TSP trips. The arrival and departure time includes the orientation and debrief at camp. The times listed are when parents should be at camp to drop off/pick up campers. Please arrive on time! Arrival: Check-in Departure: Check-out YAS 1 Blue June 25, 12:00pm July 22, 2:00pm TLS 1 June 25, 2:00pm July 22, 12:00pm ICEP Japan June 27, 10:00am August 1, 12:00pm ICEP Uruguay June 27, 2:00pm August 1, 2:00pm ICEP Peru June 27, 4:00pm August 1, 10:00am ICEP Australia July 1, 12:00pm August 5, 12:00pm ICEP Vietnam July 4, 12:00pm August 8, 2:00pm ICEP China July 4, 2:00pm August 8, 12:00pm ICEP Sweden July 8, 12:00pm August 15, 10:00am ICEP New Zealand July 11, 12:00pm August 15, 12:00pm ICEP Chile July 11, 2:00pm August 15, 2:00pm YAS 2 Green July 23, 12:00pm August 19, 10:00am TLS 2 July 23, 2:00pm August 19, 12:00pm About Check Ins/Orientation All check-ins will take place at the CCC sign barn across from the administration center. As soon as you arrive for your check-in, your trip leaders will be on hand to meet you and help you with your luggage. Families will be asked to check in with TSP staff, submit any missing paperwork, and turn in all camper medications prescription and non-prescription (more about meds later in this packet). TSP Staff will hold a brief meeting with families to introduce participants and go over emergency contact information and health procedures. From there, you’ll say 4 goodbye to your family and will jump right into orientation activities with your group. The check-in typically lasts about an hour and a half. Lunch/snacks will be available. You will have about three days for in-camp orientation. During this time you will be busy doing teambuilding games with your group, going on practice rides and learning basic bike maintenance, learning more about your program, and taking part in leadership activities. You will also have a swim assessment and visit the infirmary for a routine health check. You won’t be following the typical camp schedule, but you will still be expected to follow all camp rules, such as wearing camp-appropriate footwear. Orientation will take place at either Chimney Corners Camp or Camp Becket, and your debrief will take place at the opposite camp as your orientation. For example, if your orientation is at CB, your debrief will be at CCC. About Debrief/Check Outs At the end of your program, you will spend two days at CB or CCC for your debrief. Most of your time during the debrief will be spent preparing a slideshow presentation for the check-out, but you will also meet with the trip leaders to discuss your leadership growth and spend time with your friends reflecting on your trip. During the check-out, the group will