Index
Although many of the entries listed below are covered on several consecutive pages of this manual, only the first page number of such sections has been provided.
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ACA Standards, p. 2:8
ACA
inservice monitoring, Appendix E p. 11
precamp assessment, Appendix E pp. 6, 9
standards posted in program areas, 6:11
standards related to Personnel Policies, 2:9
training events for retention, 2:12
ADHD Web Sites, Appendix T p. 3
AED (see Defibrillator)
Accidents
ban activities with history of injuries, 6:15
diving, 6:14
incident reports, Appendix E p. 12
minimize horseplay in cabins, 6:21
recreation, 6:14
weather related, 6:17
Accountability
as rationale for training, 1:5
for campers, 6:19
in loco parentis, 7:2
signing in for sessions, 6:9
signing out equipment, 6:15
Action Plan (meeting), 5:26
Activities
for staff, 2:14
Activity Observation Report, Appendix M
Adult Learners
effect upon training methods, 4:7
Adult Learning Principles, 4:7
Advertising (for recruitment), 2:2
Internet, 2:2
newspaper, 2:3
Age Appropriate Practices, 5:8
Anecdotes
Cabin Clean-Up Story, 5:22
Extra Camper Story, 6:19
Man at Payphone Story, 2:15
Minigolf Story, 6:2
Never Cut a Tree in Winter, 2:19
Animals (see Nature Program)
Arts and Crafts web site, Appendix T p. 4
Assessing the Camp Program
Agency Contacts, 9:5
Camper Surveys, 9:6
Final Staff Evaluations, 9:4
Home Calls, 9:5
Participant Feedback Sessions, 9:2
PostSession Evaluation Forms, 9:2; Appendix S
PreSession Response Forms; 9:2, Appendix R
Program Area Briefs, 9:5, Appendix I
Session Observations, 9:3
Staff Feedback, 9:4
Staff Journals, 9:3
Attitudes
examples of, 3:2
exemplified through wisdom books, 8:5
Awards
for staff, 2:17
Background Checks
for international staff members, 6:9
necessity of, 2:8
to reduce personnel risks, 6:8
when interviewing, 2:10
Behavior
Behavior Management web sites, Appendix T p. 2
management techniques (session), 5:14
messages behind, 5:16
Binder, 3:10
Boating (see Waterfront)
Booth, Bramwell, 1:2
Bounty (for recruitment) 2:1
Brainstorming
steps, 3:1
Briefs (for Program Areas), 3:15
form, Appendix I
Bullying
establish policy, 6:20
CDA
session, 5:21
CIT Program (Counselors in Training)
for training and recruiting, 2:2
sample program, Appendix C
CPR
precamp training, Appendix E pp. 6, 8
session, 5:12
Cabin Clean-Up
precamp preparation, Appendix E p. 10
session, 5:22
Calendar, Appendix E
Camp Minisink, 1:3
Camp Programming Websites, Appendix T p. 4
Arts and Crafts, Appendix T p. 4
Campfire Song Leading, Appendix T p. 5
Field Guides, Appendix T p. 9
General Camping, Appendix T p. 11
Nature Activities, Appendix T p. 7
Orienteering, Appendix T p. 12
Outdoor Cooking, Appendix T p. 13
Outdoor Living Skills, Appendix T p. 9
Ropes, Knots, Knives, Appendix T p. 14
Skits/Sketches, Appendix T p. 6
Songs/Song Leading, Appendix T p. 7
Waterfront Activities, Appendix T p. 14
Campers
as a source for Staff recruitment, 2:5
confidential information, 6:19
custody issues, 6:19
observing interactions, Appendix E p. 11
reducing risks associated with, 6:19
Case Studies, session 4:18
creating case studies during Leadership Staff Orientation, 3:12
Camp Web Pages, Appendix T p. 15
Charts:
Concepts, Skills, and Attitudes, 3:2
Evaluation Types, 9:1
Facilitator vs. Content Expert, 4:2
Group Stage, 3:14
Orientation Schedule Model, 3:6
Outdoor Living Skills Instruction, 3:8
Sample Orientation Session, 3:8
Child Abuse
agencies to contact, 7:10
agency responsibilities, 7:9
appropriate displays of affection, 7:12 (see also public displays of affection for staff, 8:12
CAPTA (Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act), 7:9
claims of harassment against director, 7:18
conditions for reporting, 7:12
definitions, 7:2
directors are mandated reporters, 7:1
documentation of training, 7:2
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), 7:15
EEOC website, 7:18
false reporting, 7:11
forms of sexual harassment, 7:14
immunity for reporting, 7:11
information to be collected by reporter (prior to reporting), Appendix P
investigations, 7:18
liability for not reporting, 7:11
phone numbers, 7:10
physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse, 7:4
physical and behavioral indicators of emotional abuse, 7:8
physical and behavioral indicators of neglect, 7:6
physical and behavioral indicators of sexual abuse, 7:7
preparing to report, 7:11
preventing harassment from happening, 7:15
proper restraints, 7:13
reporting, 7:11, Appendix P
responsibility to report, 7:9
rights of the reporter, 7:11
Salvation Army National Policy on Sexual Abuse of Children, 2:10; Appendix O
sexual harassment definition, 7:13
stopping harassment, 7:15
stopping harassment (sample page for personnel policies handbook), 7:17
toll free numbers for reporting child abuse and neglect, 7:10
training implications, 7:12
types of sexual harassment, 7:15
videotape session, 7:3
web sites on child abuse, 7:1
web sites on sexual harassment, 7:13
Christian Education
as part of camp program, 8:7
director job description, Appendix A
follow-up with camper seekers, 8:8
precamp planning, Appendix E pp. 9
web pages, Appendix T p. 17
Churches
as source of recruitment, 2:6
follow-up with camper seekers, 8:8
Closing a Session
closure questions, 4:23
session closers, 4:21
session openers/closers, 4:11
Closing Camp
end-of-season procedures, Appendix E pp. 12-13
College Job Fairs, 2:4
Competence
as rationale for training, 1:4
Common Staff Orientation Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them), 3:17
Communication
for staff retention, 2:12
keeping lines open, 2:15
skills for facilitator, 4:3
sytem and use in emergencies, 6:11
test before season, Appendix E p. 6
Communication Skills for Facilitators, 4:3
Concepts,
examples of, 3:2
training methods for, 4:6
Conferences
as source for recruitment, 2:7
Confidential Camper Issues
listed, 6:19
session, 5:23
Conflict Mediation
in training, 4:5
session, 5:13
steps for, Appendix N
Conflict Management
for facilitators, 4:5
Consequences
guidelines, 5:18
logical consequences, 5:16
Consultants (see also Presenters)
inservice training, 2:14
precamp contact, Appendix E p. 6
Content
definition, 3:1
instruction, 3:3
designing training modules (sessions), 3:5
Content Expert
definition and role, 4:2
Contract
relation to Personnel Policies, 2:8
Counselors
Chief Counselor Job Description, Appendix A
Counselor Direct Links (Internet sites), Appendix T p. 19
duties (session), 5:13
interview form, Appendix B
role in encouraging healthy practices, 6:7
schedule of duties, Appendix D
ways to promote discipline, 5:18
Criminal History Checks (see Background Checks)
Crisis Planning Web Sites, Appendix T p. 20
Crisis Response Manual, 5:20
Culture
differences, 5:7
effect upon training methods, 4:8
Curfew
related to motivation and morale, 2:13
related to risk, 6:10
related to staff health, 2:13
Dear Abby, 5:24
Decision Making
related to morale, 2:19
Defibrillator
costs paid by Territory, 6:17
precamp preparation, Appendix E p. 7
session, 5:12
Developmentally Appropriate Practices
session, 5:8
Devotions
cabin, 8:4
morning united, 8:3
session, 5:23
Dininghall
ordering procedures, Appendix E p. 9
precamp preparation, Appendix E p. 8
procedures session, 5:28
Designing Personnel Policies and Practices, 2:7
Director
choosing role, 4:1
sexual harassment claim against, 7:18
Discipline
ways to promote, 5:18
Displays of Affection,
toward staff, 8:12
toward campers, 7:12
Disposal Practices, 6:16
Distributed Practice, 3:4
Documentation
attendance at sessions, 6:9
of communications, 6:21
of training in child abuse, 7:2
Drivers (see also Vehicles)
assess skills, 6:10
check licenses, Appendix E p. 9
Drucker, Peter
quote, 2:2
Duty Schedule (for Counselors), Appendix D
EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity Commission), 7:14
Effectiveness
as rationale for training, 1:4
Emergency Procedures
crisis response manual, 5:20
designing, 6:3
fire response plan described, 6:18
phone numbers list, 6:5
related to natural disasters, 6:17
response plan, 6:3
session, 5:28
share with local agencies, 6:5; Appendix E p. 6
Environment
definition, 3:1
Equipment
buying habits, 6:16
checklist for sessions, Appendix G
end-of-season care, Appendix E
personal protective, 6:17
precamp checks, Appendix E
preventing loss, 6:15
risks, 6:16
Evacuation, 6:6
Evaluation (see Assessing the Camp Program)
end-of-camp, Appendix E p. 12
form for staff, Appendix L2
observation form, Appendix M
of staff and programs, Section 9
of supervisors, 2:16
postsession evaluation form, Appendix S
precamp planning, Appendix E p. 9
presession form, Appendix R
session, 5:27
Evening Devotions, 8:5
outline, Appendix Q
Expectations
positive vs. negative, 5:11
Expert Panel, 4:17
Facilitator
definition and roles, 4:2
communication skills, 4:3
equipment checklist, Appendix G
roles, 4:2
suggestions for, 4:3
Fanny Packs, 6:7
Fatalities
preventing at Waterfront, 6:13-14
Fire Fighting Equipment
at campsite, 6:18
locations identified, 6:18
recharge annually, Appendix E p. 6
self-inspect, 6:17
train staff in use, 6:18
Fire Response Plan
described, 6:18
identify hazards, 6:18
practice, 6:18
First Aid
fanny packs, 6:7
kits in cabins and program areas, 6:19
training session, 5:12
web sites, Appendix T p.25
Food and Nutrition Web Sites, Appendix T p. 20
Fourth Day Syndrome, 6:21
Frequently Asked Questions
Games
get acquainted, Appendix F
guidelines for, 5:3
index, Appendix F pp. 3-5
leadership, 5:3
sequence, 5:4
session, 5: 3
staff training, Appendix F
web sites, Appendix T p. 20
Games (Listed Alphabetically)
(for print version of manual, see Appendix F for games listing)
Action-Interests Name Game
All Aboard
Alliteration Name Game
Animal Sounds
Balloon Juggling
Balloon Mixer
Balloon Volleyball
Camp Community Construction
Cinnamon Roll-Up
Circle Trust Falls
Cows
Crazy “-Ates”
CrossWords
Desperation
Diversity Kit
Four Facts, One Lie
Four Letter Words
Geometry and Diversity
Grab Bag Relay
Group Jump Rope
Hands Down
Handsful Relay
How Many Squares?
Hug Tag
Human Mixmaster
Ideal Staff Member
Job Satisfaction
Killer
Kim’s Game
Knots
Ladder Game
Labeling
Lap Sitting Game
Listening and Inferring
Mattress Relay
Mel
Message Mural
Moving Name Game
No-See Volleyball
One-on One Trust Falls
Paper Bag Dramatics
Paper Dolls
Path Across the Pie
People Mover
People to People
Personal Scavenger Hunt
Pictionary
Picture Perfect
Pinch Me
Pistons
Positive Self Concept
Progressive Groups
Prui (Proo-ee)
Puzzling Event
Puzzling Situations
Run the Gauntlet
Shoulder Rub-Down
Shut-Out
Sing Song Sorting
Skin the Snake
Suitcase Sleuth
Take a Seat
Take One Step
Third Degree
Thread the Needle
Toe Stepping
Toilet Paper Confessions
True-False Scramble
Upset the Fruit Basket
What’s In a Name?
What’s Your Bag?
Where Do You Stand?
Who’s the Leader?
Goals (see also Objectives)
related to Personnel Policies, 2:9
Salvation Army camping, 1:1
training methods should support, 4:6
Grants Web Pages, Appendix T p. 24
Group
size, and effect on methods, 4:7
Group Development
stages of, 3:13
Guidelines for Good Questioning, 4:4
Gunn, Frederick William, 1:2
Hazardous Materials, 6:17
Health and Hygiene, 6:7
health unit, 6:7
initial camper checks, 6:19
insurance forms, Appendix E p. 9
precamp preparation, Appendix E p. 7
standing orders, Appendix E p. 5
web sites, Appendix T p. 25
High Schools
recruiting through, 2:5
History of Camping, 1:2
IDEALS Training Program, Appendix C
Immunity (see Child Abuse)
Incentives
for staff recruitment, 2:5
training as an incentive, 2:13
Indicators
child abuse, 7:4
emotional abuse, 7:8
neglect, 7:6
sexual abuse, 7:7
Infirmary, see Health and Hygiene
Injuries (see Accidents)
Instruction
of content, 3:3
International Staff
recruitment, 2:3
screening, 6:9
Internet
camp web pages for communication, 2:12
recruitment, 2:3
web sites, Appendix T
Intervention Strategies
session, 5:20
Interviewing, 2:10
form, Appendix B
red flags, 2:11
safety issues, 6:8
web sites, Appendix T p.31
Job Descriptions, 2:9
Chief Counselor, Appendix A
Christian Education Director, Appendix A
contents, 2:9
reduce risk, 6:9
samples, Appendix A
session, 5:25
writing, 2:9
Job Fairs, 2:4
Keywords
for recruitment on Internet, 2:2
Knowledge (see Concepts and Content)
Knowledge Inventory
form, Appendix H
uses, 3:14
Language
as a staffing concern, 2:3
of staff at camp, 8:12
Law Enforcement
crisis response, 5:20
involvement with emergency plans, 6:5
notification re: sexual misconduct with campers, 7:9
regarding camp violence, 6:20
Laws
related to Personnel Policies, 2:8
Leadership
for Program Areas, 3:15
of training games, 5:3
Leadership Staff
Leadership Staff tasks, 3:12
orientation, 3:12
roles, 4:1
Lesson Planning
lesson outline, Appendix K
session, 5:12
used to reduce risks in recreation programming, 6:15
web sites, Appendix T p.35
Liability
directors are mandated reporters of child abuse, 7:1
directors not liable for sexual harassment in certain situations, Appendix J pp. 5,6
failure to report child abuse, 7:11
in loco parentis, 7:2
recreation related injuries, 6:14
related to Personnel Policies, 2:7
Leadership Staff Orientation, 3:12
Manuals
three ring binders, 3:10
updated, Appendix E p. 7
Materials (see also Sessions)
for participants in sessions, 3:10
three ring binder, 3:10
Meetings
facilitation of, 5:26
weekly staff, 2:16
Minors
restrictions, 2:8
Mission of Salvation Army Camping, 1:1
Mission Statement of Salvation Army, 1:1
Mistakes
Orientation mistakes, 3:17
Modules, 3:5 (see Sessions)
Morale, 2:13
Motivation, 2:13
as rationale for training, 1:4
Nature Program
Nature Activities web sites, Appendix T p. 7
poisonous plants, 6:20
reducing risks, 6:12
Neglect (see Child Abuse)
Networking
staff recruitment, 2:4
Newsletter, 2:4
OSHA, 6:7
camp safety committee, 6:18
labeling and coding, 6:17
material handling at pool, 6:17
nontoxic materials used in Craft program, 6:13
toxic materials prohibited from waterfront area, 6:13
Objectives
training methods should support, 4:6
Observations (see Evaluation)
differences, 5:8-10
evaluation types, 9:1
report form, Appendix M
session, 5:27
Office Procedures
listed, Appendix E p. 9
Openers (for Sessions), 4:11
Orientation
mistakes, 3:17
Outcomes
defined, 3:2
Outdoor Living Skills
fire prevention, 6:18
managing risks, 6:12
Orienteering web sites, Appendix T p. 12
Outdoor Cooking web sites, Appendix T p. 13
Outdoor Living Skills web sites, Appendix T p. 9
Ropes, Knots, Knives web sites, Appendix T p. 14
session, 5:24
session model, 3:8
Personnel Policies and Practices
contents, 2:7
define accountability, 1:5
designing, 2:7
session, 5:24
sexual misconduct defined, 6:9
staff relationships, 5:25
Personnel
managing risks, 6:8
Physical Abuse (see also Child Abuse)
factors indicating, 7:4
indicators of violent behavior, 6:20
restraints, 7:13
Physical Contact (see also Child Abuse, Sexual Misconduct and Sexual Harassment)
appropriate displays of affection, 7:12
appropriate touching, 6:10
public displays of affection, 8:12
restraints, 7:13
PostSession Evaluation Form, Appendix S
Precamp
calendar, Appendix E
Leadership Staff Orientation, 3:12
training, 2:13
Preseason (see Precamp)
Presentation/Training Methods for In-Session Use, 4:16
Presenters
best times for, 3:5
equipment checklist, Appendix G
participant materials, 3:10
trainer guide, 3:9
PreSession Response Form, Appendix R
Prime Learning Times, 3:5
Principles of Adult Learning, 4:7
Process
definition, 3:1
Professionalism
and confidentiality, 2:9
related to emergencies, 6:6
Program Area Briefs, 3:15; Appendix I
Program Areas