Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

particular abused, violated and exploited children). These cases should be
referred according to the camp procedures.
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Preparing reports according to the format and request of camp’s supervisor.
Skills and Competences
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Ability and experience in working with children.
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Being informed and knowledgeable on problems and situations of children in 
danger or in need.
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Be knowledgeable on child rights and protection.
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Have knowledge on how to organize games with children.
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Have knowledge on gender equality issues (an advantage).
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Possess very strong communication skills.
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Posses very strong facilitation and mediation skills.
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Be creative.
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Take initiatives.
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Be motivated to work with children.
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Be open to new ideas.
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Must have positive references from employers speaking of their knowledge, 
behaviour and experience with children.
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Have integrity.
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No criminal background (verify with criminal check certificate – mandatory).
Roles and Responsibilities of Summer Camp Animators
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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDELINE
Annex 10 - Package Of Orientation Topics
Purpose:
 
This comprehensive package of topics is intended to guide the child 
protection workers on the knowledge to be provided to summer camp personnel 
before starting their work with children. Please take into consideration the fact that 
the following topics serve as reference points and highlight the key issues on which 
every summer camp employee must be well informed.
 
1. What is summer camp?
Brief presentation of how the Summer Camp functions:
All personnel that will work with children during summer camp may they be new or 
experienced employees, hired personnel or volunteers, must be informed on how 
a summer camp functions and the impact its activities have on the lives of children, 
parents and community. Principles of the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child, 
especially principles emphasizing child participation and the best interest of the child, 
must be conveyed by staff to children during summer camp.