Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Information 2016

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1 Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Information 2016 SpringHill needs your help to serve as a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) at Day Camp. Here s what we re looking for: CITs will work with a group of 16 campers alongside two SpringHill counselors. CITs must be a minimum of 14 years old or have completed their freshman year of high school. CITs 18 years or older must have a Criminal Background Check completed and turned in three days prior to the start of Day Camp. CITs should have an evident love for the Lord and a passion for kids. You should be responsible, respectful, and fun! Be sure to complete the CIT contact sheet and return it to the Faith Students or Faith Kids Office. SpringHill will train all CITs on Sunday prior to the opening day of camp (specific time TBD by SpringHill Day Camp Director). Job Description SpringHill places a high value on a CIT s role at camp. Each CIT will have the opportunity to participate with the same group of campers each day for the entire week. The goal is that CITs build relationships with the campers and assist the SpringHill counselors. This will include playing GWAPS (Games With A Purpose), singing songs, helping with activities, and talking with kids about what they re learning about God. SpringHill loves to have CITs that will bring lots of energy because Day Camp is an amazing week filled with lots of fun. CIT Training CIT training occurs at the Day Camp location on the Sunday afternoon before the week of camp. The exact time of the training will be determined by the SpringHill Day Camp Director; this will be communicated with you as soon as possible. Included in training will be the SpringHill Experience, high adventure activities, safety and what can be expected of the week. Additional CIT Information Great things to do if you would like to join our SpringHill staff: - Encourage the campers and attending to their needs - Help at activities and keep the campers engaged - Listen to your supervising counselors and assist them - Get excited about helping campers learn Time Commitment Mon-Fri, 8:30am-4pm Things you should avoid: - Ignoring the needs of counselors or campers - Using your phone during camp hours - Being distracting in small group settings or at activities - Being unwilling to help campers when they need assistance - Sitting on the outside during activities, large group time, or small group time - Starting a romantic relationship with another CIT, counselor or camper - Consistently missing activities or group time - Being unkind or harsh with campers or counselors

2 Time Event Description Typical Day for a CIT 8:30am Arrive 8:55 Greet Campers CITs meet together outside the entrance to lead camp songs and play with kids before they enter the building. Greet the campers as they enter camp. Make tunnels, sing songs and get them excited for the day! 9:10 Classroom Head to your classroom to hangout with your campers and counselors. 9:15 Large Group 9:40 Small Group #1 10:15 Activity Time #1 Head to large group with your team. This is a time for the campers to get excited about the day and to introduce the theme of the day. It is important to have energy and to keep an eye out for kids who are on the edge. The counselors lead this time, but the CITs are important for camper management and encouragement. It s not necessarily a time for CITs to answer. During activities the CITs are most helpful when they are helping with camper management, leading group games, and encouraging campers to participate as much as possible. The counselors will facilitate the activities, so it is great when CITs keep the group engaged in a game or in conversation. This time is not for the CITs to get their turn on the activity. It is also not a social hour with the staff or other CITs. 11:30 Lunch and Lunch Time Skits* It is crucial to make sure that all of the campers are included during lunchtime. Again, this is not a social hour with other staff; it is a social hour with the campers. This can be the best time to really get to know a specific camper and enjoy time with him or hr. Be on the lookout for kids that are sitting alone or look like they need some extra attention. During the skits, it is important that the CITs get the campers excited about the skits and gathered around the stage. Also, it is important to help with crowd control and not let the campers rush or get out of control. 12:05pm Activity Time #2 1:20 Activity Time #3 2:35 Activity Time #4/ Afternoon Large Group 3:30 Small Group Time #2 3:50 Head to Pick up Area 4:00 End of Day During this time the CITs can help with camper management, making sure that the campers stay in their classroom and that every camper has his or her belongings. When all your campers are picked up, you are free to head home for the night. *Note: Lunch is provided for you each day.

3 CIT Frequently Asked Questions What should I wear to volunteer at SpringHill Day Camp? Wear clothes that can get dirty. On Sunday, you will receive a volunteer shirt that you will need to wear every day. We also swim each day, so you will need to wear a swimsuit that you can change out of after water time. For girls, this means a one piece swimsuit. For the guys, board shorts or a regular bathing suit are acceptable options. Can I bring my cell phone with me to Day Camps? We understand that you may need to use your phone before or after camp to get ahold of parents or rides, but during camp it is not appropriate to have your phone or to be texting. Your phone should be turned off and put away during camp hours. Can I be put in the same group as my friends or siblings? While we understand that you like to be around your friends or siblings, we cannot promise that every CIT will get put with the group they want. We try to put every CIT in a group and with counselors that will help them have the best experiences possible. What if I cannot attend training? You will need to get approval from the Assistant Director who has contacted you. If he or she approves your absence on Sunday, then you need to arrive at 9:30am on Monday morning, ready to be trained. *Can t commit to the times above? Be an ACTIVITY HELPER. Activity Helpers assist the SpringHill counselors at specific activity areas like the Euro bungee or Giant Swing. This role consists of being outside, helping harness campers, playing games and helping with crafts or other camp activities. Activities run from 10:15am-4pm. Serve all week or just a day or two when you re available! Complete the CIT contact sheet and ADD A NOTE that you d like to be an activity helper and list the days you re available to help.

4 SpringHill Day Camps CIT Information Sheet Please return this completed form by Sunday, June 12. Mail: Faith Church, Attn: Faith Students, st Ave, Dyer, IN or or Give to: Your Campus Faith Students Leader Personal Information Name Male Female Home Address City State Zip Address Home Phone: ( ) - Cell Phone: ( ) - Have you ever been a camper at SpringHill? No Yes, for years. Other camps attended: T-Shirt Size Church Affiliation Birthdate (mm/dd/year) (minimum age of 14 years) Church Attending Denomination City State Zip Education High School: City State Grade Completed by Summer 2016 Expected Graduation Date Certificates or licenses (Lifeguard, CPR, etc.) Please indicate which week(s) you would like to serve as a SpringHill CIT at Faith Church? Dyer: June 27-July 1, 2016 Highland: July 5-8, 2016 Beecher: July 11-15, 2016

5 2016 INDIANA SUMMER CAMPER HEALTH FORM PERSONAL INFORMATION Camper s Last Name (Printed) Camper s First Name (Printed) M.I. Street Address Date of Birth (Month, Day, Year) Age City State Zip Height IMMUNIZATION RECORDS Weight (Lbs) Gender Male Female Are your child s immunizations up to date? Yes No If no, please explain Date of last Tetanus Vaccine (REQUIRED): MEDICATIONS/HEALTH HISTORY Check if these apply to your child. If necessary, attach an additional page to describe health history in detail. NON-MEDICATION ALLERGIES: No known non-drug allergies Insect/bee/wasp stings Poison ivy/oak/sumac Nuts: Mild Moderate Severe Fish/Shell Fish Eggs Milk Other (non-drug): MEDICATION ALLERGIES: No known medication allergies Has medication allergies (List all medication names & describe reactions): MEDICAL CONDITIONS: Asthma Aspergers Autism Back/Neck Injury Bladder/Kidney Bleeding Disorder Blind/Legally Blind Cancer Cardiac Issues/Hypertension Diabetes Down Syndrome Enuresis (bedwetting) Hearing Immune Disorders Hip/Knee/Ankle Problems Migraines Nutrition (signifi cant diatary needs) Physical/Muscular/Coordination Seizure Disorder Tourette Syndrome OTHER MEDICATIONS: Remember that you will need to bring any medications in their ORIGINAL PACKAGING, WITH CHILD S NAME AS RECIPIENT with you to registration and check them in with a health offi cer on opening day. PLEASE DO NOT PACK MEDICATIONS IN YOUR CAMPERS LUGGAGE! PLEASE DO NOT BRING VITAMINS OR COMMON OVER THE COUNTER MEDICATIONS. LIST ALL CURRENT MEDICATIONS (DOSAGES NOT NECESSARY AT THIS TIME): INSURANCE INFORMATION In the event of illness, parents are completely responsible for any necessary treatment costs incured. List all personal insurance information or include a copy of insurance card(s). Please mark none if your child is not covered by health insurance. None Carrier or plan name Carrier Address Policy holder ID# Name of policy holder Group policy number Carrier telephone Relationship to camper EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION Parent/Guardian name Parent/Guardian home phone Parent/Guardian work phone Family physician name Family physician phone Parent/Guardian cell phone Emergency contact name(if parent can not be reached) Emergency contact phone Relationship to camper

6 SPRINGHILL CAMPS (INDIANA) Release of Liability, Waiver, Indemnification, and Consent to Medical Attention I understand that all day camp, overnight camp and other recreational programs carry with them signifi cant risks. Although SpringHill Camps ( SpringHill ) has taken reasonable and prudent steps to reduce foreseeable risks, they still exist. Accordingly, in exchange for my being allowed to participate in a day and/or overnight camp or recreational program or activity (the Program ), sponsored by SpringHill, I, and if I am not yet 18 years old, my parent(s) or legal guardian(s) (individually and collectively referred to below in the fi rst person singular), agree to be bound by each of the following: 1. Voluntary Participation. I understand and confi rm that my participation in the Program is voluntary. 2. Identification of Risks. I understand that there are certain dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in day camp, overnight camp, and other recreational activities. More specifi cally, there are certain dangers, hazards, and risks inherent in certain activities conducted at the Program, including, but not limited to, climbing walls, infl atables, water games and events, and outdoor games (in the day camps), and swimming, horseback riding, river rafting, canoeing, paintball, extreme sports, high adventure activities, blobbing, winter tubing, snowboarding, skiing, cross country skiing, rock climbing, gymnasium activities, sports, zip line, rappelling, camp transportation, sleeping in tents or cabins, bathing and eating and other residential activities (in the overnight camps), all of which are regularly scheduled Program activities. I may voluntarily participate in some or all of these activities. I also understand that medical facilities or treatment may be inadequate or unavailable during portions of the Program. I understand that my participation in the Program may involve risk of injury and loss, both to person and to property. I also understand that the risk of injury may include the possibility of permanent disability and death. There may be other risks not known to SpringHill and not reasonably foreseeable at this time. I further understand that some of the premises, facilities, and equipment used in connection with the Program may not be owned, maintained, or controlled by SpringHill, but rather by the premises owners (the Premises Owners ). I understand that this Release of Liability, Waiver, Indemnifi cation, and Consent is intended to address all of the risks of any kind associated with my participation in any aspect of the Program, including, particularly, such risks created by actions, inactions, or negligence on the part of SpringHill or its directors, offi cers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, or assigns (collectively, the Representatives ), including, but not limited to, risks created by the following: (a) my physical, emotional, and psychological limitations and/or discomfort; (b) the physical, emotional, and psychological limitations and/ or discomfort of others; (c) the use and/or condition of premises on which various Program events occur; (d) the lack or inadequacy of policies, rules, or regulations with respect to the Program; (e) the failure of SpringHill or its Representatives to foresee or to protect me from actions, inactions, negligence, recklessness, or intentional or criminal misconduct of other persons; (f) the inadequacy or unavailability of medical facilities, treatment, and/or professionals; or (g) the lack or inadequacy of supervision by SpringHill or its Representatives. 3. Assumption of Risk. I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with my participation in the Program. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss, or damage in any way connected with my participation in the Program. 4. Release and Waiver. I release SpringHill and its Representatives from any and all liability for and waive any and all claims for injury, loss, or damage, including attorneys fees, in any way connected with my participation in the Program, even if caused in whole or in part by the negligent acts or omissions or other misconduct of SpringHill or any of its Representatives (a Claim ). This release does not apply to reckless or intentional misconduct of SpringHill or any of its Representatives. 5. Indemnification. I agree to indemnify and to hold harmless (in other words, to reimburse and to be responsible for) SpringHill and its Representatives, and the Premises Owners, from any Claim or expense, including reasonable attorneys fees for the legal counsel of SpringHill's choice (including the cost of defending any Claim I might make, or that might be made on my behalf, that is released or waived by this instrument), in any way connected with a Claim. 6. Binding Effect. This instrument shall be binding upon my relatives, personal representatives, members, heirs, benefi ciaries, next of kin, or assigns and shall inure to the benefi t of SpringHill, the Program, and their respective directors, offi cers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns. 7. Consent to Medical Treatment. I authorize SpringHill and its Representatives, and the Premises Owners, if present, to provide to me, through medical personnel of their choice, customary medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services should I require such assistance, transportation, or services as a result of injury or damage related to my participation in the Program. This consent does not impose a duty upon SpringHill or its Representatives, or upon the Premises Owners, to provide such assistance, transportation, or services. 8. Severability. If any provision (or portion of any provision) of this instrument is held to be invalid or unenforceable, that provision shall be enforceable in part to the fullest extent permitted by law, and such invalidity or unenforceability shall not otherwise affect any other provision of this instrument. 9. Applicable Law. Because the SpringHill Program is located in the State of Indiana, and in order to provide certainty in the law to be applied to the construction of this instrument, this instrument shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with the law of Indiana. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, AND CONSENT. I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I AM SIGNING THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, AND CONSENT VOLUNTARILY. IN EXCHANGE FOR MY CHILD OR WARD BEING ALLOWED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM, AND AS THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN OF THE ABOVE NAMED INDIVIDUAL, I VERIFY THAT I FULLY UNDERSTAND, AGREE TO, AND ACCEPT ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER, INDEMNIFICATION, AND CONSENT. Date: Month Day Year Father s or Legal Guardian s Signature Mother s or Legal Guardian s Signature FAX: MAIL: SpringHill Registration l 2221 W. 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