Youth Safety and Leadership Camp Junior. Sponsored by Campus Police and Security Services

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1 Youth Safety and Leadership Camp Junior Sponsored by Campus Police and Security Services

2 Youth Safety and Leadership Camp The Mission of the Youth Safety and Leadership Camp will provide an environment that fosters safety, leadership and education through a camping experience. The camp will provide many opportunities that will enhance the lives of underserved and underprivileged. The camp will positively influence the youth s personal growth, family, and community awareness. Youth Safety and Leadership will provide: A safe fun place and time where young people are free from the anxiety caused by an insecure, dangerous physical and social environment Trained mature adults who model a healthy lifestyle and relationships Caring and nurturing friendships with peers and adults The opportunity to learn skills critical to assisting others and developing success, which will be self esteem and self-confidence Natural setting where children can experience, understand and appreciate the natural environment Provide a program that will expand the youth s knowledge of public safety and community service Purpose and Goals for the Youth It is our purposes to expose your child/children to a positive environment and teach them how to provide service and leadership to their community. The staff will support the youth s individual development in the following goals: 1. Develop a feeling of belonging to a group 2. Develop a skill in using his / her body effectively 3. Develop good habits of eating, resting and properly dressing 4. Developing emotional control 5. Develop respect for the rights of others and to defend his own rights 6. Develop ability to cooperate and share 7. Develop his/her imagination 8. Develop independent thinking processes 9. Develop clear communication of ideas 10. Learn to provide service to others

3 Specific Outcomes: Public Safety Junior C.E.R.T. certified Feels a sense of community responsibility Leadership Social skills Positive values Critical and Independent thinking skills Youth Safety and Leadership Camp Guidance and Management Well educated, experienced staff members carefully plan camping activities that are appropriate to each age level. Children respond to these activities positively and can demonstrate their achievements at home. Students who are engaged in educational activities and receive recognition for their participation are rarely discipline problems. Our staff will: 1. Focus attention primarily on campers needs and interests rather than other staff and themselves. 2. Speak with and listen to campers in a manner that reflects respect for each individual, including those of different backgrounds and abilities. 3. Create and support an environment that provides emotional safety. 4. Guide group behavior in developmentally-appropriate manner. Our staff will create a safe physical and emotional environment and create positive staff and camper interactions. Our staff will: Reflect respect for campers by calling them by their name or preferred nickname Use language that is easily understood by campers Provide explanations for actions taken Speak with campers at eye level Use techniques that do not embarrass or ridicule campers Discourage and correct behavior such as teasing, disrespectful behavior, belittling or intimidation; Carry our camp activities consistent with developmental level of campers.

4 If disciplinary problems do surface, the staff members may try to assist the child to understand exactly what kind of behavior is acceptable. Redirection of activities, praise and other expressions of approval will be used. If behavior continues, it may be deemed necessary to schedule a parent conference with the Leadership team. Staff will assist campers to achieve positive outcomes in areas of problem solving and interactions with others. Staff will implement fair and consistent rules. Corporal punishment is strictly forbidden. Fighting between campers is forbidden. The administrator and each employee of the camp is required, under Section of the Ohio Revised Code, ORC to report their suspicions of child abuse or child neglect to the local public children s services agency. Any parent, custodian, or guardian of a child enrolled at the camp shall be permitted unlimited access to the camp during all hours of operation for the purpose of contacting their children, evaluating the care provided by the facility or evaluating the premises. The parent or guardian shall notify the Administrator prior to their visit to make proper arrangements. The Inspection forms from the building and fire departments are available for review upon request. It is unlawful for the facility to discriminate in the enrollment of children upon the basis of race, color, religion, sex or nation origin, or disability in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, 104Stat.32, 42 U.S.C.1210etseq. * *This information must be given in writing to all parents, guardians, and employees The camp will be facilitated at Canaan Acres Christian Camp and Conference Center, located at: 8020 Nazarenne St NE Louisville, Ohio Camp contact information: Camp Director: Wesley Baynes Site Coordinators: Monica Gales If you experience any type of emergency and need to contact your camper, please call Cuyahoga Community College Campus Police at , they will assist you in getting the message out to the camp.

5 Youth Safety and Leadership Overnight Camp Items to Bring to Camp One of the principles of Safety and Leadership is preparation. Please be mindful that the children are going to camp for one week. Due to weather changes and the activities being performed at camp we ask that the children bring the following items: Light jacket or sweatshirt Tennis Shoes Hiking Boots (suggested not required) Socks (dress socks not recommended) Underwear (tops and bottoms) at least 10 Shorts (loose fitting) Jogging pants (loose fitting) T-shirts Raingear Swim wear Flip flops/shower shoes Pool shoes (optional) Sleeping bags, or at least two (2) bed sheets and (1) blanket Pillow Water bottle Flashlight Bathrobe (optional) Sunscreen lotion Bug Spray Inappropriate Branded clothing Toothbrush and Toothpaste Wash Clothes and Towels Deodorant Soap Shampoo Feminine Products Lotion

6 CAMPERS ARE NOT TO BRING Snacks Candy Additional food products Soda Pop Cologne or Perfume Jewelry Umbrellas Dolls/Toys Expensive Clothing No Electronics, cell phones, radios, hand held games, etc.. Tri-C s Youth Safety and Leadership Camp will not be responsible for any lost or stolen items. Parent Acknowledgement: Parent/Guardian Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date

7 Youth Safety and Leadership Camp Parent s Tell us About Your Camper:

8 Camper Tell Us About Yourself:

9 Agreement for the Use of Name and Likeness Name (Print): Preferred method of contact address: Phone number: Description of Photography, Recordings, or Other Activity (the Event(s) ), and date(s) of Event(s): For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which I hereby acknowledge, I grant irrevocable permission to Cuyahoga Community College District (the College ) and it s trustees, officers, students, vendors, consultants, and employees (collectively, the Affiliates ) to use my name, photograph, video, likeness, voice, statements or biological material (collectively, Material ) associated with Event(s) in any and all manner and media throughout the world, in perpetuity. I wave any right that I may have to inspect or approve any such use. I agree that the Materials may be edited, adapted, expanded, revised, or modified at the sole discretion of the College and its Affiliates. I consent to use of the Materials in connection with publicity, advertising, promotion, publication, and any other purposes. I understand that the College and it s Affiliates may use the Materials in any media or format it chooses, whether or not for profit, including without limitation television, radio, print, promotional materials, and Internet. I warrant and represent that this agreement does not in any way conflict with any existing commitment on my part. I agree that no aspect of this agreement or my participation in the Event(s) makes me an employee of the College. I agree that the College is not under any obligation to exercise any of the rights, licenses, and privileges herein granted. If I am an employee of the College, all Material subject to copyright protection shall be a work-for-hire. If, for any reason, Material is deemed not to be a work-for-hire by a court of competent jurisdiction, then this agreement shall constitute an irrevocable assignment for the worldwide copyright in Material to the College. I agree that no aspect of this agreement or participation in the Event(s) makes me an employee of the College. I agree to release and discharge the College and its Affiliates from all claims, liabilities, losses, and costs (including without limitation, attorneys fees and other costs of defense) that I may now or hereafter have against any of them arising out of or relating to my participation in the Event(s) the College s or any Affiliate s exercise of rights granted by this agreement, including without limitation, claims for compensation, defamation, infringement, and invasion of privacy. I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the College and its Affiliates from and against any liabilities, losses, claims, costs (including without limitation attorneys fees and other costs of defense) and expenses arising out of or relating to my breach of this agreement. This agreement impacts my legal rights and duties. I have read this document and fully understand it. Agreed and accepted: Minor s Signature Date of Signature College Signature Date of Signature I represent that I am a parent (or legal guardian) of the minor identified in the above agreement and I agree that we shall both bound by the agreement including without limitation its provisions relating to releasing, discharging, indemnifying and holding harmless the College and its Affiliates: Parent or Legal Guardian Signature Date of Signature

10 CAMPER HEALTH HISTORY FORM 1 Developed and reviewed by: American Camp Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, & Association of Camp Nurses Mail this form to the address below by (date) Dates will attend camp: from to Month/Day/Year Month/Day/Year Camper Name: First Middle Last Male Female Birth Date Age on arrival at camp: Month/Day/Year To Parent(s)/Guardian(s): Please follow the instructions below. Attach additional information if needed. 1) Complete pages 1, 2 and 3 of this form (FORM 1) and make a copy. 2) Send the original, signed FORM 1 to camp by the requested date. 3) Complete the top of FORM 2 (CAMPER HEALTH-CARE RECOMMENDATIONS) and provide the copy of FORM 1 with FORM 2 to your child s health-care provider for review and completion. 4) After it has been completed and signed by your child s health-care provider, return FORM 2 to camp by the requested date. Camper Home Address: Street Address City State Zip Code Parent/guardian with legal custody to be contacted in case of illness or injury: Relationship Name: to Camper: Preferred Phones: ( ) ( ) Home Address: (If different from above) Street Address City State Zip Code Second parent/guardian or other emergency contact: Relationship Name: to Camper: Preferred Phones: ( ) ( ) Additional contact in event parent(s)/guardian(s) can not be reached: Relationship Name(s): to Camper: Preferred Phones: ( ) ( ) Allergies: No known allergies. This camper is allergic to: Food Medicine The environment (insect stings, hay fever, etc.) Other (Please describe below what the camper is allergic to and the reaction seen.) Diet, Nutrition: This camper eats a regular diet. This camper eats a regular vegetarian diet. This camper has special food needs. (Please describe below.) Restrictions: I have reviewed the program and activities of the camp and feel the camper can participate without restrictions. I have reviewed the program and activities of the camp and feel the camper can participate with the following restrictions or adaptations. (Please describe below.) Medical Insurance Information: This camper is covered by family medical/hospital insurance Yes No Include a copy of your insurance card if appropriate; copy both sides of the card so information is readable. Insurance Company Subscriber Parent/Guardian Authorization for Health Care: Policy Number Insurance Company Phone Number ( ) This health history is correct and accurately reflects the health status of the camper to whom it pertains. The person described has permission to participate in all camp activities except as noted by me and/or an examining physician. I give permission to the physician selected by the camp to order x-rays, routine tests, and treatment related to the health of my child for both routine health care and in emergency situations. If I cannot be reached in an emergency, I give my permission to the physician to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for, and order injection, anesthesia, or surgery for this child. I understand the information on this form will be shared on a "need to know" basis with camp staff. I give permission to photocopy this form. In addition, the camp has permission to obtain a copy of my child s health record from providers who treat my child and these providers may talk with the program s staff about my child s health status. Signature of Custodial Parent/Guardian Date: Relationship to Camper: If for religious or other reasons you cannot sign this, contact the camp for a legal waiver which must be signed for attendance. Page 1/4 Camper Name First Middle Last (For Camp Use) Cabin or Group (For Camp Use) Session Code(s):

11 CAMPER HEALTH HISTORY FORM 1 Developed and reviewed by: American Camp Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, & Association of Camp Nurses Camper Name: First Middle Last Birth Date: Month/Day/Year Individual Health Record (For Camp Use Only) Initial Screening Date/Time: Initials: Screening has been conducted according to camp protocol and significant findings noted as follows: A. Any signs/symptoms of illness or injury upon arrival?... No Yes as noted below B. History of exposure to communicable disease?... No Yes as noted below C. Additions or corrections to information on this health history?... No Yes as noted below D. Medication given to health-care staff?... No Yes as noted below E. Any signs/symptoms of head lice?... No Yes as noted below Provider notes: (date/time/initial all entries) Exit Note: Check one of the following: Left camp this day with no reported illness or injury symptoms. Left camp this day with the following problem/concern: This person was told about the problem and instructed about follow-up as noted above: Date/Time: Initials: Copyright 2008 by American Camping Association, Inc. Page 4/4 Rev. 1/2007 LEE/EAW

12 CAMPER HEALTH HISTORY FORM 1 Developed and reviewed by: American Camp Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, & Association of Camp Nurses Camper Name: First Middle Last Birth Date: Month/Day/Year Immunization History: Provide the month and year for each immunization. Starred ( ) immunizations must be current. Copies of immunization forms from health-care providers or state or local government are acceptable; please attach to this form. Immunization Dose 1 Month/Year Diptheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) or (TdaP) Tetanus booster (dt) or (TdaP) Mumps, measles, rubella (MMR) Polio (IPV) Haemophilus influenzae type B (HIB) Pneumococcal (PCV) Hepatitis B Dose 2 Month/Year Dose 3 Month/Year Dose 4 Month/Year Dose 5 Month/Year Most Recent Dose Month/Year Hepatitis A Varicella Had chicken pox (chicken pox) Date: Meningococcal meningitis (MCV4) Tuberculosis (TB) test Date: Negative Positive If your camper has not been fully immunized, please sign the following statement: I understand and accept the risks to my child from not being fully immunized. Signature of Custodial Parent/Guardian: Date: Relationship to Camper: Medication: This camper will not take any daily medications while attending camp. This camper will take the following daily medication(s) while at camp: "Medication" is any substance a person takes to maintain and/or improve their health. This includes vitamins & natural remedies. Please review camp instructions about required packaging/containers. Many states require original pharmacy containers with labels which show the camper s name and how the medication should be given. Provide enough of each medication to last the entire time the camper will be at camp. Name of medication Date started Reason for taking it When it is given Amount or dose given How it is given Breakfast Lunch Dinner Bedtime Other time: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Bedtime Other time: Breakfast Lunch Dinner Bedtime Other time: The following non-prescription medications may be stocked in the camp Health Center and are used on an as needed basis to manage illness and injury. Cross out those the camper should not be given. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Phenylephrine decongestant (Sudafed PE) Antihistamine/allergy medicine Diphenhydramine antihistamine/allergy medicine (Benadryl) Sore throat spray Lice shampoo or cream (Nix or Elimite) Calamine lotion Laxatives for constipation (Ex-Lax) Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) Pseudoephedrine decongestant (Sudafed) Guaifenesin cough syrup (Robitussin) Dextromethorphan cough syrup (Robitussin DM) Generic cough drops Antibiotic cream Aloe Bismuth subsalicylate for diarrhea (Kaopectate, Pepto-Bismol) Copyright 2008 by American Camping Association, Inc. Page 2/4 Rev. 1/2007 LEE/EAW

13 CAMPER HEALTH HISTORY FORM 1 Developed and reviewed by: American Camp Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, & Association of Camp Nurses Camper Name: First Middle Last Birth Date: Month/Day/Year General Health History: Check "Yes" or "No" for each statement. Explain Yes answers below. Has/does the camper: 1. Ever been hospitalized?. Yes No 11. Had fainting or dizziness?... Yes No 2. Ever had surgery?.... Yes No 12. Passed out/had chest pain during exercise?.. Yes No 3. Have recurrent/chronic illnesses?.... Yes No 13. Had mononucleosis ("mono") during the past 12 months?... Yes No 4. Had a recent infectious disease?.... Yes No 14. If female, have problems with periods/menstruation?... Yes No 5. Had a recent injury?.... Yes No 15. Have problems with falling asleep/sleepwalking?... Yes No 6. Had asthma/wheezing/shortness of breath?... Yes No 16. Ever had back/joint problems? Yes No 7. Have diabetes?.... Yes No 17. Have a history of bedwetting?.... Yes No 8. Had seizures?... Yes No 18. Have problems with diarrhea/constipation?... Yes No 9. Had headaches?. Yes No 19. Have any skin problems?... Yes No 10. Wear glasses, contacts, or protective eyewear? Yes No 20. Traveled outside the country in the past 9 months?... Yes No Please explain Yes answers in the space below, noting the number of the questions. For travel outside the country, please name countries visited and dates of travel. Mental, Emotional, and Social Health: Check "Yes" or "No" for each statement. Has the camper: 1. Ever been treated for attention deficit disorder (ADD) or attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD)?... Yes No 2. Ever been treated for emotional or behavioral difficulties or an eating disorder?... Yes No 3. During the past 12 months, seen a professional to address mental/emotional health concerns?.. Yes No 4. Had a significant life event that continues to affect the camper s life?... Yes No (History of abuse, death of a loved one, family change, adoption, foster care, new sibling, survived a disaster, others) Please explain Yes answers in the space below, noting the number of the questions. The camp may contact you for additional information. Health-Care Providers: Name of camper s primary doctor(s): Phone: ( ) Name of dentist(s): Phone: ( ) Name of orthodontist(s): Phone: ( ) What Have We Forgotten to Ask? Please provide in the space below any additional information about the camper s health that you think important or that may affect the camper s ability to fully participate in the camp program. Attach additional information if needed. Parents/Guardians: STOP here. The rest of this is form is completed when the camper arrives at camp. Keep a copy for your records. Copyright 2008 by American Camping Association, Inc. Page 3/4 Rev. 1/2007 LEE/EAW

14 CAMPER HEALTH HISTORY FORM 1 Developed and reviewed by: American Camp Association, American Academy of Pediatrics Council on School Health, & Association of Camp Nurses Camper Name: First Middle Last Birth Date: Month/Day/Year Individual Health Record (For Camp Use Only) Initial Screening Date/Time: Initials: Screening has been conducted according to camp protocol and significant findings noted as follows: A. Any signs/symptoms of illness or injury upon arrival?... No Yes as noted below B. History of exposure to communicable disease?... No Yes as noted below C. Additions or corrections to information on this health history?... No Yes as noted below D. Medication given to health-care staff?... No Yes as noted below E. Any signs/symptoms of head lice?... No Yes as noted below Provider notes: (date/time/initial all entries) Exit Note: Check one of the following: Left camp this day with no reported illness or injury symptoms. Left camp this day with the following problem/concern: This person was told about the problem and instructed about follow-up as noted above: Date/Time: Initials: Copyright 2008 by American Camping Association, Inc. Page 4/4 Rev. 1/2007 LEE/EAW