Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

Behaviours and Actions that should be avoided when working with children
Physical punishment, child exploitation and discrimination, sexual harassment or 
performing sexual acts, use of inappropriate vocabulary, and unnecessary assistance while 
performing personal need.
Taking position on concerning issues
: 
Each summer camp employee has the duty to raise concerns and report any case 
where child abuse may be suspected. 
 
5. Promoting positive behaviour and conflict management 
techniques
When working with children in summer camps, the personnel should organize games 
that:
• 
Stimulate participation and social interaction in groups and not use games 
that cause conflicts and promote aggressive behaviour in children.
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Treat children with respect. Positive reinforcement and understanding during 
the activities of the camp can promote positive behaviour among children.
Avoid the use of threats or punishment, or any other behaviour that may put 
the child in an uncomfortable position when managing conflicts.
• 
Children with special needs. Summer camp can be attended by children 
with special needs who have difficulty in expressing themselves, performing 
certain actions, or who may exhibit signs of aggression while interacting in 
games. When managing conflict, camp personnel must consider any special 
needs that children may have.
• 
Expressing anger. Children may express anger in different situations and 
in order to avoid further frustration or a difficult situation, summer camp 
personnel must never respond to a child with the same attitude. Instead they 
should try to comfort the child by telling him/her that they understand why 
he/she is angry, but that the situation needs to be further discussed when the 
child is more relaxed. 
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