Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

4. Maintenance of materials and equipment
All materials and equipment used for the delivery of activities with children must be used according to needs and 
protected from damages, thefts or loss. 
 5. Following camp’s rules: (examples of ground rules decided together with children)
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Respect children and colleagues
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Be fair and objective.
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Entertain together with children.
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Do not speak on your mobile.
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Listen attentively to children all the time.
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Appraise and encourage all the time. 
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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDELINE
 
5.6 Identification Mechanism for Children at-risk or in need for 
Protection
Past experience has shown that summer camps can help identify children in risk 
situations or in need for protection. During past years, there have been various 
cases of children involved in summer camps that were identified as cases ‘in risk’ 
situations or in need for protection. For reference though, this identification must 
be carried out by the camp’s personnel in collabouration and consultation with the 
Child Protection Worker whom should offer advice and support on a regular basis. 
In case there are indicators/concerns which lead to a case of a child who may be at 
risk, personnel in the camp should respond immediately by contacting the respective 
CPU. It is recommended that the CPU, in cooperation with the summer camp 
personnel, set up a clear mechanism for identification and referral. It is important 
that children, personnel and leaders of the camp are clear about the mechanism, 
and roles and responsibilities in relation to children in need for protection. Being in 
continuous contact with children who participate in the camp, the personnel have 
direct opportunities to learn about their concerns through individual conversations, 
while solving conflicts, assessment of daily activities with children and development of 
psycho-social games. This can give valuable insight into the worlds, and experiences 
of the children.