Chapter 4 & 5 Chapter 5

What are the program features that help create the kind of positive environment where youth development opportunities flourish?

12 steps in program development What are they?

Program Design What is the difference in centralized and decentralized? Which do most camps use? Note p. 64 illustration 5.2

Elements of Program Organization Schedule Pacing and flow – what is important about this? –Age group considerations? –Consideration of ratios –What is social recreation and why is it needed?

Operating Procedures for Program Should include what info?

Chapter 4 & 5 Chapter 4

Determining the Target Population 1.Camp market 2.Camp enrollment 3.Camp diversity 4.Camp competition 5.Data analysis 6.Information assessment 7.Reevaluation

Developmental Needs Let’s chat about illustration 4.2…starts on p. 40 What varying conditions can alter age appropriate developmental characteristics? –In what way may they alter?

Illustration 4.3 What are the basic competencies or attributes essential to the healthy development of young people? –How do camps use this information?

Camp for Persons with Disabilities Clear understanding of specific disabilities Consider ADA guidelines –Is anyone exempt from meeting ADA guidelines? If so, when, if not why not? What is the goal when integrating a camper with a disability? Education is the KEY!

Behavior Management & Discipline When is appropriate and inappropriate camp behavior established? –By who? What are some positive ways to establish good behavior? Should you have a long list of rules immediately upon the arrival at camp? –Why or why not? Before discipline becomes an issue, what are some considerations that need to be understood and accepted by anyone dealing with children?

Discipline What are the guidelines for discipline? Examples of suggested processes on p.47?

Medical or Psychological Conditions & Inappropriate Behavior According to Ditter, what are the four major concerns counselors face?

Abuse When, where, and by whom? Symptoms for: –Physical –Psychological –Sexual What should you do? Are you legally obligated to report?

ADHD What is it What gender is more likely to have it? What are these children like? What is required of the counselor? Some kids are on meds….some are taken off in the summer….what does this mean to the counselor?

Aggression & Violence What are the behaviors that could indicate a youth’s potential to harm himself or others?

AIDS What are the issues counselors may face?

Eating Disorders What are the 3 most common? What gender is most likely to face these issues? Closely associated with what? What should the counselor do?

Encopresis Uncommon, but if it happens…What should the counselor do? –Avoid embarrising or humiliating the child –Set up regular bathroom time or reminding the youngster to go…

Enuresis Not a behavior problem! Avoid embarrassing or humiliation in front of peers Have a plan/procedure for handling the bedding and clothes to deal with quietly and sensitively without punishing the camper. What can the counselor do to help limit occurrence? –Limit fluid intake after dinner –Encourage bathroom before bed –Wake children in the night to go…

Homesickness 95% of children have homesickness. How is it characterized? Best preventive measures?

Sexual Behavior What can happen, why, and how do you deal with it?

Stealing How do you handle it?

Substance Abuse Does it happen? How do you prepare as a director for this? What should you do if it happens?

Suicidal Behavior 3 rd leading cause of death of young ppl between ages 15 – 24 Counselors need to know the signs of depression and types of symptoms that often precede suicidal behavior –What are they? –What should you do?

Vandalism How do you deal with it?

Preparation of Participants What does this entail? What goes in the information packet? Always assume the people you are writing to know nothing about the camp!