Staff Handbook ` TABLE OF CONTENTS 2020 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................................ 5 Glossary ........................................................................................................................................................ 5 History of Camp Doublecreek .................................................................................................................... 6 Join Our Teams! .......................................................................................................................................... 7 Camp Doublecreek Staff Mission Statement ........................................................................................ 8 2020 Summer Organizational Chart ..................................................................................................... 10 Camp Facilities/Equipment ........................................................................................................................ 11 Activity Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 11 General Policies & Procedures for Staff ..................................................................................................... 12 Payroll and office .................................................................................................................................. 12 Tuition Discounts for Family Members ................................................................................................. 13 Clothing and General Appearance ................................................................................................... 13 Internet & Social Networks .................................................................................................................... 14 Electronics ............................................................................................................................................... 14 General information ............................................................................................................................... 15 Safety & Conduct ........................................................................................................................................ 16 General ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Medical ................................................................................................................................................... 16 Serious Injury .......................................................................................................................................... 17 Weather .................................................................................................................................................. 18 Staff Conduct .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Camper Conduct ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Reporting Alleged abuse, Neglect Or Exploitation at Texas Youth Camps........................................... 20 Group Leader Policies and Procedures ...................................................................................................... 21 Mornings ................................................................................................................................................ 21 Lunch Time ............................................................................................................................................. 22 Snack Time ............................................................................................................................................. 23 End of the day ....................................................................................................................................... 24 Mondays ................................................................................................................................................. 24 Fridays ..................................................................................................................................................... 25 Ribbons ................................................................................................................................................. 25 Parents’ Day.......................................................................................................................................... 26 Birthdays ............................................................................................................................................... 26 Activities ..................................................................................................................................................... 27 Activity Staff .......................................................................................................................................... 27 Group Leaders ....................................................................................................................................... 28 Pool ......................................................................................................................................................... 28 Horseback ............................................................................................................................................... 29 Rockwall .................................................................................................................................................. 30 Gun Safety .............................................................................................................................................. 30 Archery .................................................................................................................................................... 31 Interpersonal interactions with campers ............................................................................................... 33 Strategies For Preventing Discipline Problems: .................................................................................... 33 Additional Tips for Preventing Discipline Problems .......................................................................... 34 Strategies for Dealing with discipline situations ............................................................................... 34 Disciplinary Measures .......................................................................................................................... 35 Dealing with Specific circumstances ....................................................................................................... 37 Homesick Campers ................................................................................................................................ 37 Special Campers .................................................................................................................................... 37 American Disabilities Act Compliance Policy ........................................................................................ 38 Pickup Point (PUP) Counselor Policies and Procedures ............................................................................ 39 Weekend before camp week ............................................................................................................... 39 Mornings ................................................................................................................................................ 39 Afternoon ............................................................................................................................................... 41 Bus Driver Policies and Procedures ........................................................................................................... 44 Safety Checklist Procedure..................................................................................................................... 44 Weekend before camp week ................................................................................................................. 44 Mornings ................................................................................................................................................ 44 Afternoons ............................................................................................................................................. 45 Working with Difficult Guardians ............................................................................................................ 46 Farmers and Ranchers ................................................................................................................................ 47 MERITS (examples) ............................................................................................................................... 47 DEMERITS (examples) ........................................................................................................................... 47 4 2020 DISCLAIMER In light of COVID-19, additional forms and/or screenings may be required to fulfill 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