BRHS Band Camp Chaperone Meeting

1. BRHS Band Camp Chaperone Meeting July 10, 2014 6:30pm

2. Welcome! Camp Living Waters August 6-10 State Mandates Minutes What makes a camp successful? Structure Firm Guidelines/safety Parent/adult help Progress, activities, fun

3. Needed materials Need adult forms and copy of driver’s license before you leave tonight DHS/State mandates

4. Chaperone Responsibilities Daily Requirements Follow Daily Schedule – keep kids on time Down Time – Rest time Meals Lights Out Rule – GO TO BED! Needed most when kids are between activities and after the last rehearsal Nightly Chaperone Meetings

5. Staff/Chaperone definition Staff – hired to assist in teaching students music and marching on the field and in rehearsals Chaperone – Parents that are there to provide assistance when students are not on the field or between activities Both staff and chaperones are to provide safety and uphold BRHS and Camp Living Waters camp rules Staff are not nightly chaperones nor have any “parental” responsibilities

6. BRHS/State Rules Camp Rules (BRHS) Sight Rule – Kids ALWAYS in sight State Guidelines Do not deny food/water/shelter/basic needs Student is sent home after 2 warnings

7. Waterfront/Aquatic Observations Observers needed (camp will likely provide this) Students must pass a basic swimming test Friday Afternoon? This an optional activity dependent on student progress/work ethic

8. Occurrences at Night Any rules violation needs to follow up the chain – if a rule violation gets to you, tell Mr. Todd or Mr. Balch Severe safety violation – wake up entire camp and bring to Jackpine Lodge All Rules and issues need to be discussed at nightly chaperone meetings and then to Mr. Balch

9. Medication Students must check all meds in the morning of the 6th Not allowed to have any medication whatsoever, including Tylenol, etc. Only exception is prescription inhalers, EPI pen and insulin pumps Medical room/bed at campsite

10. Emergency Procedures As discussed with night occurrences Bell Emergency numbers in packet Health forms with Mr. Todd and Mr. Balch

11. Injury or “injury” There are legitimate injuries that will likely be first to occur – chronic knee/ankle, etc. Other kids see them “sitting out”, then decide they are “injured” It’ll be HOT… more tempting to lay out Dig out the root if you suspect faking Give benefit of doubt, then tell Mr. Balch Student will likely “change their mind” once they realize they won’t swim if they pretend to be injured

12. Preventatives Make sure ALL kids are eating, resting, sleeping, etc. Push water/Gatorade Push sunscreen Push deodorant Watch for burns, loss of color, excessive sweat Keep an eye for what snacks are in cabins – too much?

13. Cell Phones and Snacks Students may bring their phones (off during rehearsals) No one may bring any snacks containing peanuts or peanut butter due to allergies

14. Loners/expressives/whiners Watch for loners Section leaders are told to help with this With whiners – talk to them, they are likely homesick Probably too busy and tired to sit around and sulk

15. August 6th – 7am Need help Sign-in Collect Money Bags Meds/lice Ride Bus Drive Trailer (also on 10th)

16. Questions or Concerns? Blood drive August 25th at BRHS 1-6pm $10 per attempt/successful donation Fundraiser for band Anyone over 17 may donate, 16 w/ parent permission Bring friends/family Blood Bus parked in front of school (A/C)

17. Thank you for Attending! Chaperone time sign-ups More night chaperones! Please drop off forms and get license copies before you leave Review all packet materials and contact Mr. Balch if you have questions See you August 6th at 7am!