Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

 
2. Learn of the Needs and Problems of the Children Attending 
Camp
Summer camp employees must be informed in advance about the socio-economic 
context of families of the children attending summer camp. This information will 
assist them be more sensitive regarding the needs and desires of children, and to be 
more productive in their work.
Before the summer camp starts operating, it is important to inform employees about:
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The social issues faced by the children who will attend the summer camp
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What does it mean to be a child with social problems? (e.g. Single parent 
household, orphans, children living on the street, children who work)
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How do these problems affect the general wellbeing of the child?
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From which services can children with social problems benefit in local 
institutions, public and private day care centers?

 
3. Child Abuse
What is abuse?
Forms of abuse: 
physical, emotional, sexual, neglect
Warning signs that indicate that a child may be physically abused:
- Has always marks or wounds on the body.
- The child is always in alert or scared, as if he/she is waiting for something bad to 
happen to him/her.
- The child is afraid to go home.
- His/her clothes are not appropriate to the season (winter clothing used during the 
summer in order to cover the signs of possible physical violence).
Warning signs that indicate emotional abuse:
- The child is not attached to the parents or caretakers.
- Displays extreme behaviour (too passive or too aggressive).
- Is not able to express his/her emotions.
- Is constantly afraid and anxious about whether he/she has done the right thing or 
not.
Warning signs which indicate that a child may be neglected:
- Child’s personal hygiene is not good, clothes are not appropriate for the season.
- Is constantly sick and/or not attended to.
- The child is left alone and exposed to situations that jeopardize his/her health and 
wellbeing.
- Do not attend kindergarten, defined school schedules or is consistently absent.