Inclusive Summer Camps - Class Slides

Question 1

Camp is like no other environment… It is a unique opportunity to: (4)

Answer 1

1. Be yourself
2. Explore your playful side
3. Develop relationships
4. Forget your worries.

Question 2

What is the goal of camp counseling?

Answer 2

Facilitate a safe, open, and accepting culture

Question 3

Two ways to build camp culture?

Answer 3

• an inclusive identity

- prepare camp staff

Question 4

How can you build an inclusive identity at camp?

Answer 4

• establish your identity as an inclusive service
• inform the public through promotion
• don’t forget donors, sponsors, and partners
• communicate this message to potential staff

Question 5

How can you prepare camp staff?

Answer 5

Attitude is critical; skills and knowledge must be built through training

Question 6

When training staff, what some some policies and procedures? (3)

Answer 6

• behaviour management policy
• medication policy
• accommodations policy

Question 7

We can train staff “how to”… (4)

Answer 7

How to…

• talk with campers about needs
• deal with apprehension and homesickness
• promote acceptance and participation
• identify need for and implement adaptations

Question 8

What should you train staff on with regards to the inclusion process?

Answer 8

• cabin and group placement procedures
• camper supervision responsibilities
• strategies for social interaciton

Question 9

Safety considerations for staff training?

Answer 9

• registration procedures for identifying needs
• what to ask and what not to ask
• transfers

Question 10

Supporting campers with disabilities: _____ camp and program approach and the ____ cabins and group approach

Answer 10

segregated

Question 11

What is the Inclusive Approach #1 for supporting campers with disabilities?

Answer 11

Support with specialized inclusion counselors; only specific staff are assigned and trained to work with campers with special needs.

Question 12

What is the Inclusive Approach #2 for supporting campers with disabilities?

Answer 12

Support with cross-trained counselors; every staff member is assigned and trained to work with campers with special needs.

Question 13

3 Disability Barriers?

Answer 13

1. Architectural barriers
2. Environmental barriers: present unique challenges in regard to access
3. Attitudes: camp culture can facilitate positive attitudes, building culture is an ongoing process

Question 14

Program to encourage _____. Program and modify to highlight ______. Program to celebrate _______.

Answer 14

interaction
strengths
differences

Question 15

What is self-segregation?

Answer 15

Some campers may withdraw from activities. Research shows that campers with disabilities are encouraged less than others. Be careful to have high expectations for all, work hard as a counselor to encourage participation.