Staff Manual

We present the Gospel, to those having the least opportunity to hear of Christ and especially to children and youth, and we disciple believers for living and serving through His Church

Core Values

• SCRIPTURE: The Bible is our authority in all matters of faith and practice.
• PRAYER: Only through prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit can our purpose be accomplished.
• CHURCH: We respect and seek to work with local churches.
• RELEVANCE: We aim to function in our culture with relevance and authenticity.
• INTEGRITY: We strive for integrity and accountability in every ministry and for respect in every relationship.
• VISION: We seek to pursue our purpose in all of Canada and in both official languages as appropriate.
• MEMBER CARE: We commit to encourage and support our mission family.

Statement of Faith

We believe in -

• The Divine inspiration and consequent authority of the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments. By the term Divine inspiration we mean the truthfulness and authority of both the Old and New Testament Scriptures in their entirety as the only written Word of God, without error in the original manuscripts and the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
• The doctrine of the Trinity, one God revealed as Father, Son and Holy Spirit, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect.
• The Deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His miraculous conception, humanity, miracles, His death and burial, His bodily resurrection, ascension, and return.
• The personality of the Holy Spirit, whose ministry is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and during this age to convict men, regenerate the believing sinner, indwell, guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service.
• The creation of man in the image of God; that he sinned and thereby incurred not only physical death, but also spiritual death, and that all human beings are born with a sinful nature totally depraved and are incapable of pleasing God, and in the case of those who reach moral responsibility become culpable sinners, utterly lost, and only through being born again through faith in our Lord Jesus Christ alone, in whom we have redemption through His blood, can salvation and spiritual life be obtained.
• The resurrection of the body, the eternal life of the saved, the eternal punishment of the lost. After death all men continue in conscious existence, the believers being "absent from the body but present with the Lord," the lost in everlasting conscious torment.
• The personality of Satan as a created being and an adversary of God.

Many concepts of evangelism have come, not out of the New Testament, but from our own evangelical environment and upbringing. For example, some have been taught that effectiveness is measured solely by statistics; that the most important question is "How many decisions were made this summer?", or they have grown up in a climate where the measure of a speaker’s success was how many young people came forward and were counseled for salvation. Others equate evangelism with long public invitations, endless verses of "Just As I Am", and lots of pressure. A third group believes that evangelism is going up to a stranger, telling him that he will spend eternity in hell, and then urging him to make an on-the-spot decision for or against Christ. This group does not understand that a person may not be able to fully comprehend sin, hell, eternity, or Christ in ten minutes.

Some have overreacted to this and engage in another kind of evangelism that is almost the opposite. The message is watered down to "God is great and God is good." Children will come to Christ when it is time. If they need somebody to help them, they can readily find the Christian youth worker. But they believe confronting a young person with his need to make a commitment is wrong because it’s been abused in the past. They don't want to influence the others' decision.

Shortly before his death, Jesus stated the two-fold purpose of evangelism: "I have chosen you, and ordained you, that you should go and

• Bring forth fruit, and
• That your fruit should remain" (1 John 15:16).

At Gimli Bible Camp we open the pages of the Bible in order to discover how God has restored the broken relationship with His people. We believe that the success of Christians in the New Testament was spectacular because of at least six characteristics:

1. Maximum Influence.
   In Matthew 5:14-15, Jesus said, “You are the world’s light- a city on a hill glowing in the night for all to see. Don’t hide your light! Let it shine for all; let your good deeds glow for all to see, so that they will praise your heavenly Father." If camp ministry puts us into a little corner where we’re unnoticed, doing a neat little thing with a few people, it is not the New Testament model. Jesus said, "lf you do it like I want it done, you will be like a city on a hill. Some will be unsure. But no one will be able to ignore you. You will be an undeniable influence." Jesus approached His world in such a way as to penetrate every level and influence as many people as He could. Evangelism should be finding the best way to influence people effectively.
2. Person-Centredness.
   In John 4, Jesus began evangelizing Sychar in Samaria by spending some time talking to one woman. The same God who believes in maximum influence also believes in approaching one person at a time and directing the Gospel to that individual. In Luke 15, Jesus said He would worry more over one sheep that was lost than over 99 safe ones. Person-centredness results in at least three suggested approaches for you to take as a summer missionary:
   • Operating in their world, not ours.
     How did Jesus get through to us? He "became a human being and lived here in the earth among us" (John I:I 4). He didn’t throw down a message tied to a brick; He didn’t shout from a megaphone in the sky. He came here and lived in this world. He became like other men. The only thing He didn’t do was sin
   • Speaking to their needs. We don’t always jump right off with "God loves you" or "Man is a sinner." Instead, we relate to the children as whole persons. We find out where they’re hurting so that we know where to apply the medicine. We use a number of antibiotic shots in the hope that they are workable and right.
   • Beginning where they are at. Paul wrote in I Corinthians 9:20-22, "When I am with the Jews, I seem as one of them so that they will listen to the gospel and I can win them to Christ. When I am with the Gentiles who follow Jewish customs and ceremonies, I don’t argue, even though I don’t agree, because I want to help them. When with the heathen, l agree with them as much as I can, except of course that I must always do what is right as a Christian. And so, by agreeing, I can win their confidence and help them too. When I am with one of those whose consciences bother them easily, I do not act as though I know it all and say they are foolish! The result is that they are willing to let me help them. Yes, whatever a person is like, I try to find common ground with him so that he will let me tell him about Christ and let Christ save him." The children and youth do not determine what our message should be, but how we present it is determined by their needs. There is no one perfect way to communicate the gospel; it depends on the individual for whom Christ died. That is why we are not pushing not a one-size-fits-all strategy. We don’t have a sales pitch that starts with, "Now listen--you need to know these four things." We want to offer a person—centered in our strategy. Campers are people and after we get to know them as people, we may well indeed use a "plan of salvation" to explain the Gospel, but relationship comes first. A youth could ask, “lf I don’t accept your Jesus, will you still be my friend?" That is a very perceptive question. Person-centredness will keep us caring even after rejection. Even in Gethsemane, Jesus kept showing love to Judas.
3. Spirit-led Boldness:
   Paul described this approach in 1 Thessalonians 2:3-4, "So you can see that we were not preaching with any false motives or evil purposes in mind; we were perfectly straightforward and sincere. For we speak as messengers from God, trusted by Him to tell the truth; we change His message not one bit to suit the taste of those who hear it; for we serve God alone, who examines our hearts’ deepest thoughts.” This agrees with the constant use of the word "boldness’ in Acts, as the early church witnessed forcefully and was "not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ" (Romans 1:16). Some are dismayed in reading the four Gospels as they notice how many people Jesus did not touch. He walked past the pool of Bethesda and healed one man but left all the others. Huge crowds in Jericho wanted to see Him, but He was preoccupied with one blind man named Bartimeus. The saints of the New Testament were not fanatics trying to convert everybody in sight. They were Spirit—led and the Spirit did not lead them to everyone. But the ones He did point out got the full message. It was not compromised or watered down. These evangelists were bold and unashamed.
   Cabin Leaders are not above being tempted to rationalize, "This group of kids are tough; I cannot come on too strong ..." or, "These kids are so cold, so sophisticated; I just cannot come right out and say..." These rationalizations must be discarded. No young person should make us back off from the Gospel if it is presented at the appropriate time.
   The following are preliminaries for presenting the Gospel. They are good tools but they are inadequate by themselves:
   • Rapport.
     The Lord helps us to win the friendship and confidence of the number of youth and children. Why? So we can present Christ to them. But if we suddenly start to fear that children might not like us if we come on too strong, we betray Jesus. We trade off evangelism to preserve rapport.
   • Spiritual generalities.
     This is the "God is great, God is good" approach. "Jesus is cool.” "Jesus is your friend." We believe in the balanced life-that the spiritual area ought to relate to the mental and social parts of a person too. "We want you children to think tonight about how God fits into your life." A statement like this is very nice and true and serves a good purpose in certain situations--but we have to get more specific than that. We have to communicate the full-fledged Gospel before we are through. Spirit-led boldness does not fear rejection. The ultimate failure in ministry is not for a young person to reject Jesus. Many have done so in the past; many, unfortunately, will in the future. If rejection equals failure, then Jesus failed badly many times. Ultimate failure in evangelism is when children and youth are not given anything to reject. There are two ways to lose their loyalty: -- Saying something (the Gospel) which they decide not to accept, or -- Saying nothing, so they walk away uninterested, having heard nothing new and not having the week at camp impact their life. The first is not failure; it is an inevitability of evangelism. The second is criminal. (One caution: the rejection must be a rejection of the Jesus of the New Testament, not a rejection of a distortion that came from a poor presentation. lf a garbled gospel caused the rejection, then we are at fault). Why can a Christian be bold? Because he is convinced that God is in the business of bringing Christians and non—Christians together for His glory. Know full well that we are not the vessel God will use to reach every person. But He will bring us at least some of them.
4. Long- Term Patience
   The production of new life takes time. The Lord "is waiting" according to 2 Peter 3:9 "for the good reason that he is not willing that any should perish, and he is giving more time for sinners to repent." God is willing to wait. That does not mean that He wants us to wait to make the presentation. We dare not do that. But we are to be willing to wait all day for a response. The Spirit sometimes takes a long time to work eternally; we cannot afford to get impatient.  It’s not unusual for youth to respond years after they first hear.  Following Christ involves a whole faith and a new life. Youth are not impulse buyers. They've learned better.  They’ve been burned before.  So when somebody says, "You should become a Christian," the most common response is, "Oh, really? Why? Why can’t I watch you for a while first?"
5. Follow Up Care
   The Great Commission asked for more than just going and telling. It also says, "Make disciples." This requires ministry on several levels. lt would appear that Jesus touched at least three:
   • He made disciples of only twelve men, working intensely day and night with them.
   • He had a relational ministry with a slightly larger circle; Mary Magdalene, Lazarus, Martha and Mary, the Emmaus people, possibly 70 others. They knew Him; they had the advantage of personal contact with Him.
   • And He touched the third group-- the masses--in an even more limited way. About all He could do was stand up in front of them and say, "Here’s my message; accept it."
   We must be concerned about the "working out of salvation" in the lives of campers who find Christ. Camp ministry has historically been better at delivering spiritual babies than in caring for them afterward. We have left the Church to do the job but have not picked up those the church has dropped. That is irresponsible. The book of Acts is full of Paul, Barnabas, and others coming around the second and third time to see how the new Christians were doing. As we understand more about the characteristics of New Testament evangelism, we must make sure that summer ministry volunteers understand it too. Only by following the full scope of New Testament evangelism will Gimli Bible Camp be an effective representative of Jesus to the children we minister to.

(adapted from the LBE volunteer handbook. Thanks guys!)

I agree to adhere to the following code of confidentiality: I will keep any information communicated to me by a child, teen, volunteer, or any other participant in Gimli Bible Camp’s programs completely confidential, understanding that in my role as a volunteer I hold a place of trust. This means that I will not communicate any confidences made to me, or speculate on them, regardless of how widespread the information is known. If the information that has been communicated to me puts me, other people, or the person in question at risk, I will immediately seek consultation from the camp Director after first telling the camper/staff member that this is my intention.

General Responsibilities:
To provide a Christ-like example in your behaviour and words in order to “reach the unreached with the gospel and disciple young believers in their faith”. Cabin Leaders focus on the campers in their cabin group. Working in pairs the cabin leaders are responsible for the safety and well-being of each individual camper in their cabin, day and night, for the duration of the session. They are also responsible for creating a friendly family type environment for the campers to live and grow in emotionally and spiritually. Minimum age 16 or in the LDP program or 15 with suitable experience and maturity.

Responsible to: Head Cabin Leader, Director

Compensation: Volunteer. We may offer an honorarium to summer missionaries as we are financially able.

Accommodation: Food and lodging provided during your term of volunteering

Termination: Gimli Bible Camp may, at its sole discretion and for any reason whatsoever, terminate your voluntary service without notice or any payment in lieu of notice. Examples of what would trigger termination include but shall not be limited to the following:

1. if there is a repeated and demonstrated failure on your part to perform the material duties of your position in a competent manner and where you fail to substantially remedy the failure within a reasonable period of time; This includes positively modeling a commitment to Jesus Christ which is a material requirement of your service to the camp. You are expected to uphold the purpose and mission of the camp, abide by the policies and standards in the current Summer Missionary Manual, and make every effort to positively represent Jesus to campers and fellow staff and any others you might come in contact with in your capacity of a representative of the camp, even when not on the camp property.
2. if you commit a offence involving fraud or dishonesty; or cause in accordance with common law; or act in any manner that is inappropriate for a Christian Bible Camp;
3. lack of need of your services due to number of campers or for whatever other reason.

Specific Duties:

• Your first priority is to be responsible for your campers and their safety
• Ensure that your campers are supervised at all times
• Act as a role model and mentor to campers
• Maintain a prayerful personal devotional life
• Participate actively in all activities with your campers (they will always follow their role models!)
• Accepting responsibility for the total well being of each camper assigned to you; including their physical, mental, social and emotional safety.
• Encouraging and assist your campers to grow in their faith through living and learning experiences.
• Doing everything that needs to be done to provide our campers with an amazing camp experience.
• Confer with the Head Cabin Leader or Director in dealing with difficult campers
• Provide skills instruction as assigned
• Lead cabin devotionals
• Actively participate in staff and prayer meetings
• Perform yard guard duties as assigned
• Participate in the planning of cabin group time
• Work with the other cabin leaders to create a team that will best meet the needs of your campers
• Assist in any first aid situations
• Demonstrate leadership, initiative, enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Become familiar with and obey all camp policies and procedures: questions or disagreements should only be discussed privately with the HC or the Director.
• Work with other staff as required, completing any duties assigned by the Director or the designated person in charge
• Provide an ongoing Christ-like example for campers and staff.
• Work with other summer missionaries in the stewardship of camp equipment and facilities
• Ensure that your cabin is clean and that the campers return with the clothes they brought
• Finish all forms and postcards relating to your campers at the end of each week
• Spend personal time and free time in a manner that reflects Christian values on or off camp property. Your life is your testimony

IN SAFE HANDS

In Safe Hands--One Hope Canada's Child Protection Website

Guidelines on Child Abuse Disclosure Procedures

Form to use for Abuse Report

The Manitoba government defines a child in need of protection to be “where the life, health or emotional well being of the child is endangered by the act or omission of a person. Also where a child:

• ls without adequate care, supervision or control
• ls in the care, custody, control of a person:
  1. Who is unable or unwilling to provide adequate care, supervision or control of the child, or
  2. Whose conduct endangers or might endanger the life, health or emotional well-being of the child, or
  3. Who neglects or refuses to provide or obtain proper medical or other remedial care or treatment necessary for the health or well-being of the child who refuses to permit such care or treatment to be provided to the child when the care or treatment is recommended by a duly qualified medical practitioner
• Is abused or is in danger of being abused
• ls beyond the control of a person who has the care, custody, or control of the child
• ls likely to suffer harm or injury due to the behavior, condition, domestic environment, or associations of the child or of a person having care, custody, or control of the child
• ls subjected to aggression or sexual harassment that endangers the life, health, or emotional well being of the child.
• Being under the age of 12 years, is left unattended and without reasonable provision being made for the supervision and safety of the child, or
• ls subject, or is to become the subject of an unlawful adoption under the adoption Act, or of being sold under section 84.

Reporting of Child Abuse

A volunteer is required by law to report any information that would lead the volunteer to reasonably believe that a child is or might be in need of protection. Where a person fails to report a child in need of protection, that person commits an offence punishable on summary conviction. All staff members and volunteers are required to report these suspicions or information to the Director or other appropriate staff. All necessary forms are available in the office and the staff lounge. The volunteer must keep all information confidential. The Director or other representative of One Hope Canada will then deal with the parent, guardian, or Child and Family Services. This reporting is not the responsibility of the volunteer. However, the camp is accountable to make sure the situation is addressed. lf a volunteer does not believe the Director or other staff person has handled the information appropriately, the volunteer should report this to the Manitoba Field Director or National Director of One Hope Canada.

How Children Disclose Information About Abuse

A child may disclose information about abuse to a volunteer in several different ways.

1. A child may use hints such as
   • "I don’t like _____ anymore. He bothers me.”
   • " _____ comes into my room at night."
   • "I don’t like visiting _____’s house."
   • A volunteer can pick up on these remarks by using open-ended questions such as:
   • "Really? What does bothering mean?"
   • "Why don’t you like visiting _____?"
   • "How does _____ disturb your sleep?"
   • A volunteer should not ask ANY leading questions. Children generally want to please adults. A child may make up answers just to please the volunteer/adult.
   • Leading questions would include:
   • "Does _____ touch you in private places?"
   • "Do you get hit at _____’s house?"
   • "Are you being abused by _____?"
2. A child may also talk about abuse in a disguised way as though it were happening to another in order to test an adult’s reaction. The best response is to remain calm and not probe for more information. Instead, offer advice such as "Your friend really should tell someone about his/her problem." When the volunteer encounters this situation they must report the incident to the Director or senior staff member. The staff member will deal with the child and information according to the child protection guidelines.
3. A child may come to a volunteer and say something like "If I tell you a secret about a problem I have you can’t tell anyone else." However, the law prevents you from keeping this sort of promise. The volunteer should respond by saying, "I'll keep your secret if I can, but there are some secrets that shouldn’t be kept. If I do have to tell someone else about your problem, it will only be to someone who can help you." If the volunteer has been told a secret, which falls under the child protection guidelines, they must report the information to the Director or other senior staff. The staff will deal with the information according to the child protection guidelines.

Tips for Handling Disclosure

• Volunteers should always listen to the child in a calm and empathetic way. Volunteers should not show shock, horror, panic, disgust, or disapproval. Abused children have been traumatized enough.
• Do not expect a child to disclose everything to you. This is not your place, but rather the place of Child and Family Services and/or the police.
• Never criticize the offender(s); the child may still care deeply for them. You are to be objective, caring and concerned, never judgmental.
• Reassure the child that he/she is not to blame.  Abuse is never the child’s fault; begin to alleviate guilt by assuring the child that the abuse is not his/her fault.  Victims often self-blame.  Do not contribute to this self-blame by asking why the victim allowed the abuse to continue. This implies the child had the power to stop the abuser

To review, the Volunteer Disclosure Procedures are:

1. A child discloses information which falls under the child protection guidelines
2. The volunteer remains calm, asking no leading questions
3. The volunteer reports all the information to senior camp staff. They will get you to fill out the abuse form (above)
4. The volunteer allows the camp to handle the information. The volunteer will only be contacted if the staff person or Child and Family Services need more information from them. However, CFS rarely gives us any information.

Note: lf a volunteer has any questions regarding child protection guidelines or procedures. please feel free to contact the Director or senior staff person at any time.

We strive to have standards that bring a safe and healthy environment for all to participate in. The goal of our programs is to see the kids and teens grow in their relationship with God and one another. 1 Corinthians 13:1-7 describes this well: Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. We will involve the campers in setting the standards for behavior. We will be a great help to them by expecting the best from them and blessing them often.

Main Behavioral Standards Points

• Campers are encouraged to seek positive attention from leaders and from their peers.
• The expectations we have for the campers are understood. We discuss the expectations when we first meet. We trust that they are able to meet these standards. Personal encouragement will help them remember the rules and strive to focus on the right things.
• Children & teens need to understand that others see their actions. Often the things that they do will either encourage or discourage others from doing the right thing. They often have high standards for others but not for themselves.
• We want the campers to be ready to hear what God is saying to them and to others. We desire to see them mature quickly in things of God. Those who have Jesus as their Savior are living proof that Jesus has conquered sin and is now raised from the dead. That’s what the Bible tell us. It is good for them to have a high standard for their lives.
• Violence, destructive behavior and coarse/vulgar language are not acceptable. These situations need to be dealt with immediately, consistently, calmly and lovingly.

Consequences and Alternatives

The number one fear of cabin leaders is handling discipline situations well.  We want the campers to have the opportunity to get the most out of the camp program, especially chapels and devo times. We also want to share the truth with those that have never heard the Good News and show patience to those who have had different behavioural standards than we are used to. Campers need to know that there is a consequence to misbehaviour. Usually that involves missing a part of an activity or times with the other campers until they are ready to rejoin the program. It also means that we need to have high standards for ourselves, looking to Christ for our example and strength in all things. The campers will be repelled by hypocrisy. They are always watching and listening.

DiscipIine GuideIines for Volunteers

"My son, do not make light of the Lord’s discipline, and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son." Proverbs 3:7 7-72; Hebrews 72:5-6
The foundations of discipline are:

• Love
• Prayer
• Positive words
• Positive touch
• Positive rewards

What should we provide the campers with?

• Clear rules and boundaries:
  Kids want to know where the boundaries are and, in general, want to earn our approval and trust. It is our duty to make sure that they understand what our expectations for them are. "There are rules . . . they are few and fair and made by the people who live there, including the campers." People tend to support what they help to create. Giving children a voice in the rules that affect them, even if they don't like them, makes it more likely they will go along to get along. Plus, as any seasoned disciplinarian will tell you, kids are often stricter with themselves than you would ever think of being. Ask for their help in setting rules for behaviours, activities, and free time. You might be surprised by what they come up with. Of course, some rules are going to be rules no matter what. Anything involving health and safety, for example, should be non-negotiable.
• Fair and consistent consequences:
  Good parents have high expectations but also engage with their children. They hold their children accountable for their actions but also know their main role is to guide them in making mature decisions.
• Treating every person as an individual
  By knowing your campers and their personalities, traits,and habits, you can better understand any given child's motivation for certain behaviors and anticipate in which situations or under what circumstances he or she might be inclined to act in a way contrary to your wishes and expectations.
• Consistency in our actions with them and with other staff
  It will be your actions that most directly impacts their behaviour. If you apologize for your mistakes they will be more likely to follow your rules. If you ignore their misbehaviour, you are not being kind, only confusing them, and it will only get worse.

What are my responsibilities?

• Be responsible for the children and youth you are put in charge of. Know who they are, where they are and what they are doing
• Remind them of the rules.
• Sit in-between those who are disruptive at events.
• Give them appropriate consequences for their actions.
• Make sure to ask them why they are misbehaving. Are they happy at camp? Are they scared about something? Discipline often becomes an opportunity to minister to deeper hurts in a camper’s life.
• Talk to the Head Cabin Leader for assistance. They will speak with them privately or involve the Director if necessary.
• Anything can happen...be prayerful...seek discernment and wisdom…He knows and loves the campers more than we ever can
• When we as leaders mess up, we need to ask for forgiveness and admit what we did was wrong.

Resolving conflicts...
Conflict is a part of all human relationships. It is not, by itself, an inherently negative thing. Conflict helps us to understand others' points of view and to ultimately collaborate for the benefit of all. Thus, it's not so much the conflict that is important but rather the steps we take to resolve it.
Conflict resolution is essential. Problems left unaddressed tend to grow rather than diminish or disappear. Whether conflicts are between counselors, between campers, or between campers and counselors, they are important to understand and resolve.
Here are some important things to remember when trying to effectively resolve conflicts.

• Resolving conflict is not about picking winners and losers. The resolution should contain something of benefit for each party. You are not taking sides. (no matter how much they want you to!)
• It is generally counterproductive to bring into the conversation old, or other, conflicts between the parties. Stick with the current conflict.
• Encourage campers to use "I statements" as opposed to "You statements" and model this approach. "You" statements are accusatory and often prompt defensiveness ("You took my clothes without asking"), whereas "I statements" are irrefutable because they reflect one's own feelings or thoughts ("I get upset when I can't find my things, especially my special clothes"). Try to teach your campers to express how they feel in times of conflict instead of simply placing blame somewhere.
• Inject humor if you need to lighten the mood. Appropriate levity can go a long way toward easing tensions and reminding the parties of the bond of friendship.
• Take a break if no progress is being made. Sometimes the conflict can't be easily resolved or may even appear to be getting worse. Feel free to impose some chill-out time before resuming discussions. Let kids go for a walk in the camp to blow off some steam and think. Their emotions are immature and they have little experience in dealing with conflict and frustration well on their own.

....when consequences are called for
My experience has been that appropriate and effective punishments are usually those that have been decided ahead of time and have been determined to be logical and reasonable (the punishment fits the crime) and safe (meaning no punishment should ever place a child or teen in physical or psychological jeopardy). Punishing children by denying them attention or love or because we are angry with them is never right. This is not discipline. While all of us may be driven to distraction by a camper at one time or another, we are well advised to be careful in our reactions, because otherwise we may produce a situation that is far worse than the initial infraction.

The Truth about Lying
Most codes of conduct or ethics include a mention of honesty. Indeed, kids themselves readily identify honesty as a "value" they personally find important. One study on the subject, "Learning to Lie," found that 98 percent of teens said that trust and honesty were essential in a personal relationship. Yet in the same study researchers found that the same number, 98 percent, lie to their parents. Few of them sensed a contradiction. But lying doesn't begin in the teenage years. By their fourth birthday, almost all kids will begin lying to avoid getting in trouble. That remains a primary motivation for lying throughout childhood and adolescence. Other reasons to lie include to get along better with others, to exert independence and gain control, or to get attention. We need to teach them that there is no respect without trust and no trust without truthfulness.. Children and teens need help to connect the dots between values, honesty, integrity, and relationships. They need to hear loud and clear that character does count.

What we would like you to do...

• Involve your Head Cabin Leader as soon as possible. We can help, really!
• Pray for your campers without ceasing. So often we miss spiritual opportunities because we are caught up in dealing with behaviour
• Enjoy the campers! Build up positive experiences so they will listen to you when you have to correct them
• Be ready to re-direct or distract kids when they are getting worked up. Or give them a chance to do something quiet and alone.
• Give praise when they do well. Everyone likes to be acknowledged.
• If they are testing you, keep on doing what you are doing. Stand firm. Remember, it is a con game. If you have confidence that things are going to go a certain way, it is easier for them to go along.

We do not expect or want you to...

• Yell at anybody.
• Threaten a camper with sending them home. ONLY the Director can make that decision
• Force the camper complete some punishment you assign. If the camper doesn’t “buy into” it, it will not work
• Lose your temper and respond out of anger rather than love.
• Embarrass a camper in front of their friends. Typically discipline works best with one on one conversation.
• Let bad behavior continue because the child comes from a rough background or your discipline efforts are not working. Don’t give up. Ministry is messy, but every child is worth the effort

LOVE OF CHILDREN

A cabin leader is one who leads; you are parent, teacher, friend, companion, and guide to your campers, and must have vision enough to see their possibilities and wisdom enough to anticipate and accept their limitations. You must be patient with and appreciative of the ungifted and damaged children as well as the talented, enjoyable ones, and you must have no illusions, realizing that both will turn up in the assortment of personalities with which you deal.

A LEADER AND A MODEL

You must be a leader who sets standards and goals and who, by your own example of honest, clean, Godly, straightforward living, inspire your group to imitate you. The ability to attract youngsters will be one of your most priceless assets. Keep in mind that if you are dishonest and don't set a good example you will have a very bad influence as your campers will follow your example. Campers pick up your bad habits and become undisciplined, vulgar, complaining or prideful as you set the pattern. You might as well face it; everything you are, say, and do will be carefully observed by your bright-eyed youngsters who will be quick to detect and equally quick to dislike hypocrisy. Youth is the period of hero worship and a child's heart is full of faith and love. There is nothing in the world more painful or demoralizing to him than to discover that his beloved idol has feet of common clay. So don't set yourself up to be that idol. Continually point them to Jesus, never yourself.

YOUTHFUL IN SPIRIT, YET MATURE IN JUDGEMENT

Camp directors desire cabin leaders with mature judgment. But maturity is not a matter of age. Campers are too precious to entrust to those whose actions are determined by impulsiveness or self-centredness, without thought of consequences. Yet, with good judgment, you must retain that youthfulness of spirit which keeps you always curious and enjoying the new: wading in or damming up a ditch, hunting frogs or digging for pirates' gold with your campers.

FORTITUDE

You must be able to find happiness in doing a job well and in serving with out thought of personal gain or looking for praise or reward. You must like hard work and plenty of it, for except for brief periods of "time off" you will be on duty twenty-four hours a day. You must have enough persistence and will power to keep giving when you are empty, and the wisdom to refill yourself with the Holy Spirit.

FULFILLMENT

It is a real privilege and can be a very joyful experience to be a cabin leader. Call the children by name, know their problems, try to offer them new experiences and be open with your life. You will praise the Lord that He gave you the privilege of sharing your life with the campers of being the closest friend to a child while at camp.

PRE-CAMP PREPARATION

1. Pray for weeks in advance that God will be preparing your heart for this ministry and also preparing the hearts of the boys and girls who will be entrusted to you.
2. Accept joyously your temporary role of surrogate parent—come prepared! Bring an extra hoodie to lend out. Prayerfully prepare your cabin devos. Bring age appropriate Christian reading material for quiet times or rainy days, and a head full of ideas for all emergencies!
3. Come with a heart delivered from itself that you may be used of God to be deliverer of souls; and with a determination that for this period, you will give yourself to the Lord and then to the campers.
4. Before the children come, learn their full names and pray for them.
5. Be enthusiastic in welcoming them. First impressions really do count.

1. Spiritual Qualities of a Cabin leader
   • Knows Jesus Christ as their personal Saviour and enjoys a vital growing relationship with Him.
   • Is an example of a mature Christian in their behaviour at all times.
   • Shows concern for the spiritual growth of each camper.
   • Able to relate the Word of God to campers' everyday life.
   • Has a regular quiet time in the Word and prayer each day.
   • Knows how to lead a camper to Christ with the help of the Holy Spirit and in language the camper can understand.
   • Puts personal concerns in the background in order to minister to campers.
   • May need to be able to lead campers in Bible study and cabin devotions.
   • Has a working knowledge of the Word.
   • How you speak of and to your heavenly Father will be closely watched and copied. Campers will be quick to notice the difference it makes that you belong to Jesus Christ..
2. Physical Qualities of a Cabin leader
   • Knows limitations and can live within them.
   • Can participate in a vigorous activity program
   • Can play with the campers and rest with the campers.
   • Willing to set a good example for the campers--not testing the limits.
   • Your time is not your own. Personal pleasure must come last. Be ready to clean up after them or give attention to the most trivial concerns of each camper
3. Emotional Maturity of a Cabin leader
   • Can accept criticism without being overly sensitive or hurt
   • Free from moodiness or depression.
   • Can remain calm and objective in a crisis.
   • Impartial towards all campers. No favourites.
   • Willing to accept responsibility.
   • Has a sense of humour.
   • Gracious with others faults. Recognizes that we are all growing in our godliness.
   • Gets along well with people.
   • Refrains from gossiping.
   • Can make sound decisions fairly quickly and abide by these decisions
   • Has the courage of convictions.
   • Can control his/her temper.
   • Does not ask for special favours. Can handle lack of privacy and me-time
   • Dependable.
   • Submits to authority willingly and cheerfully.
   • Has an attitude of "let's do it" rather than "you go do it"
4. Social Maturity
   • Cheerful-does not grumble.
   • Tactful-does not offend others.
   • Poised in most situations.
   • Has many various interests.
   • Enthusiastic and outgoing.
   • Genuinely likes children and enjoys their company. Not just eternal souls for whom you are responsible by a sense of duty, but for themselves.
   • Can teach or assist in several camping skills.
   • Is able to function as a member of a group, developing friendships and learning something from each one.
   • Feels at home in the outdoors.
   • Can keep campers' confidence.
   • Adapts easily to changing situations.
   • Shows initiative.
   • Is conscientious in performing necessary duties.
   • Comes to camp, not to be ministered to, but to minister. Mark 10:45
   • You are the campers' guide, not their boss, and are open to their suggestions. Remember, the camp is for them..

1. GET ACQUAINTED. The first day gather your group around you and help them learn each other's names. Make a game of it. Be sure they know what to call you. Let them know expectations.  Create a family spirit the first day and a sense of belonging to each other for the camp period. 
2. DIAGNOSE. By the end of the second day, try to determine the spiritual need of each child through a personal contact, so that those unsaved or in special needs may be held up in prayer. Take their spiritual needs as important as those of your own family. 
3. BE FAIR in all of your dealings with the campers. Be firm, but loving.
4. BE PRESENT. Don't "drop out" to spend time with peers. When a child is ready to interact with you, you need to be there for them. 
5. SUPERVISE. Cabin leaders should be with their campers at all times except during staff meeting or skills off.  This includes teens!
6. Check every bed each morning. Ensure children who need a shower get one. *****DO NOT embarrass bed welters!*****  Get help if needed.
7. HELP your campers to take care of their clothes. Their wet and dirty clothes should be hung up and not be kept with dry and clean ones. Some campers need reminders to change their clothes. You may even need to rinse out a few articles for them if necessary.  
8. AVOID the mention of anything that might cause homesickness; make sure the children feel safe and not bullied.
9. AVOID horror stories or anything that might scare them; this are not part of a Christian camp environment .
10. REMEMBER that the Head Cabin Leaders and the Director are there to assume responsibility for everything that affects the camp as a whole. Do not hesitate to make suggestions that would be helpful, or report anything that affects the camp.  We really appreciate it.
11. LOOK for opportunities to build relationships, such as during rest period, tuck time, free time, during wide games and group swim. You never know when God will prepare them to receive your words.
12. BE SENSITIVE to needs. Watch for campers who are alone, unhappy, aggressive or overly quiet. Children rarely act up when their needs are met. You could have the opportunity to show the loving care that they otherwise won't receive.
13. MAKE OPPORTUNITIES for unforgettable experiences. Plan a hike or canoe ride or something else special to your camper(s). But make sure someone knows what you are doing-—remember the 'protection of children' policy!.

WINNING THE RIGHT TO BE HEARD
This important part of Leading must not be under-emphasized or the effectiveness of solid Leading will be undermined. Campers will not open up to a cabin leader who has not made the effort to be a friend as well as a leader. This is winning the right to be heard; for we will always value the advice of a friend. Ways to win the right to be heard:

1. BE A GOOD LISTENER. Find out the interests of the various campers and do what you can to promote their interests.  This also helps you when writing postcards!
2. BE AVAILABLE. Let the campers know that you are looking forward to being with them for the week. This availability is best shown in attitude, not mere words.  
3. BEAR WITH THE CAMPERS' IDIOSYNCRASIES. Sometimes it is easy for us adults to disapprove of some of the attitudes and interests of the kids. This will hinder out ministry with them. The campers will always be watching how you treat "the least of these".  This will have more impact than anything you say. 
4. EXERCISE TOUGH LOVE. Kids want to look at you as their leader. They expect you to act like a leader and not "one of the gang". This is sometimes hard for young leaders because they want the campers to like them. Know that they won't like you if they don't respect you.   
5. BE PRAYERFUL. Only God can prepare the hearts of these kids, so pray that He will open the way. Be praying for each camper by name and in all situations.   
6. BE POSITIVE. When you live your faith before these kids, let the love of the Lord Jesus shine brightly through you.   
7. BE YOURSELF. Don't try to copy another's personality. Let the Holy Spirit individually direct your abilities to be used to present the Saviour.   You are unique, each camper is unique, God can use you to do His will.
8. SHOW genuine love, respect, and interest in the camper. This can not be emphasized enough. When they are convinced you REALLY care for them they will allow you into their lives.  

UNITY

Therefore I, a prisoner for serving the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. 2 Always be humble and gentle. Be patient with each other, making allowance for each other’s faults because of your love. 3 Make every effort to keep yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together with peace. Ephesians 4:1-3

We are called to walk together in a spirit of peace and unity. When we find ourselves in a situation of disagreement or offense, we are called to grace and reconciliation. Disunity is usually the greatest challenge to ministry each summer.

• We need to hold our tongues and check our feelings when offended. Approach the person privately if you feel hurt.
• We should not assume others are trying to hurt us. Usually they are just not being thoughtful.
• We need to listen, instead of just thinking about what we want to say.
• We need to be very careful with sarcasm and "jokes".
• Obviously gossip is horrible. Whenever we are talking about another person we need to ask, "Would they like us to be talking about them?"
• We need to be careful when we get excited in our tone of voice or use of words.
• We especially need to speak well of one another around the campers, Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples. John 13:34-35”

BECAUSE KIDS ARE WORTH IT

Christian leadership demands your very best, so give yourself wholeheartedly and sacrificially to your task. Remember to always to live as Christians should; Philippians 1:27
You should be:

• A loyal worker.   
• Loyal to Christ: you are His servant and He is your Master (Mark 10.45)   
• Loyal to your Director: he must be able to count on you (Rom 13.1)   
• Loyal to your campers: they need you to lead them (Matt 25.40)   
• Loyal to your fellow workers: the ministry group is a team (Rom 12.3-5)

How We Do It Here

Unlike most camps, we have the same teaching "theme" every year: Jesus.
We want you to reinforce what the children are learning in chapel. These are the topics we give our speakers to teach on:

1. God’s dominion over His creation
2. The separation from our loving God
3. The Deity of Jesus
4. His substitutionary death
5. His Resurrection
6. Jesus’ return
7. Jesus’ earthly ministry
8. Jesus’ teachings
9. His victory over Satan
10. Our eternal assurance and our mission to bring others the Good News

The goal of these emergency procedures is to ensure the safety of all individuals. However, as care-givers the safety of the campers is the priority.In an emergency effective communication is vital. Radios are carried by the director, program, head counselors , health officer , head lifeguard and in the office. The director or the office manager will be the coordinator in an emergency situation. Only the director is authorized to contact parents, police, social workers or media.

In case of Fire in a building remember the following:

1. Feel the door or door knob for heat. This will warn of fire inside a room. Never open a door with a suspected fire inside. lf you are inside a room and there is a suspected fire on the outside, stay low (to avoid smoke inhalation) and exit through a window or call for help.
2. Ensure that all campers are evacuated as soon as possible from area of danger. The campers should be escorted to the bell or inside the dining room. If the lodge is the building on fire go to either the road at the main entrance to the camp or the basketball court.
3. Make sure that all campers are accounted for (the director, head cabin leaders, office manager and program director should all have a cabin list.
4. lf leaving a room that has a fire, close windows and shut door behind you if possible.
5. lf leaving a room tum on light before leaving area for search and rescue efforts.

If you are the first one to discover a fire, follow the following procedures:

1. Evacuate campers from immediate area of danger.
2. If the fire is in the lodge, activate the nearest emergency alarm.
3. lf a fire looks controllable, and you can get to a fire extinguisher attempt to put out the fire (remember to aim at base of fire). The plastic “glass” over each fire extinguisher is “broken” by hitting it sharply in the center. If the fire is not extinguished immediately make sure that all campers are evacuated from the area of danger. Do not leave campers alone, one cabin leader is to be with them at all times.
4. The Camp Director or his designate will be the person who will decide to call Emergency Services in case of fire. 642 6650 or 911

SEVERE SUMMER WEATHER

Summer storms are a fairly common occurrence in Manitoba, and usually pose few hazards to life or property. However, a small percentage of storms intensify to the extent that they become "severe". A severe storm will produce heavy rain, high wind, hail, tornadoes or intensive lightning. The camp office will issue a warning of a severe storm if one is expected.

1. Severe Thunderstorms and Tornados
   • Keep calm
   • Close all windows and doors
   • Ensure that all of your group is indoors
   • Do NOT hide under trees. Falling trees and branches are dangerous.
   • If children are terrified or you feel they are unsafe, take to basement of lodge
   • The bell being rung continuously means a tornado is close. Calmly but immediately bring your campers into the lodge basement.
     Alternate safe places are old and new washrooms. Sit against North wall.
2. Hail
   • Remain indoors
   • lf caught outside during a hail storm, reduce chances of injury to yourself by crouching down and protecting your head and neck as much as possible. Huddling under a spruce tree may also be warranted
3. Lightning
   lf caught outdoors:
   • Keep a safe distance from all tall objects such as trees and hydro poles
   • Avoid being higher than the surrounding area. Seek shelter in low—lying areas such as the ditch.
   • Stay far away from water.
   • Stay away from objects that conduct electricity such as the aluminum canoes.
   • lf caught in a level field far from shelter and your feel your hair stand on end, lightning may be about to strike you. Kneel on the ground immediately with feet together. Placing your hands on your knees and bending forward. Don't lie flat. Indoor Precautions:
   • Keep the children calm and distracted
   • Don't go outside unless absolutely necessary.
   • Keep away from doors, windows or anything that will conduct electricity, such as sinks and metal pipes. Keep as many walls as possible between you and the outside.
   • Don't handle electrical equipment or telephones.
     Note: Lightning can still strike ½ hour after a storm! Persons who have been struck by lightning receive an electrical shock but they do not carry an electrical charge and can be safely given first aid and treated for shock and burns.

INTRUDER (human or animal)

The goal of emergency procedures is to ensure the safety of all individuals but the safety of the campers remains the top priority. If you notice someone you do not know is on camp property, politely ask them if you can escort them to the office to have them sign in and that someone will be assigned to guide them around the camp. If you notice an individual is dangerous (i.e. has a weapon) do NOT confront them.

• Get your campers into the nearest building and lock the door..
• Get them on the floor and under beds if possible .
• Encourage them to be quiet .
• If safe, have someone with a radio communicate to others we are in LOCKDOWN. The bell is NOT to be rung in this situation .
• Turn off lights, close windows and curtains .
• Do not come out until an identifiable senior staff member tells you all is clear..
• You may also be told take your campers north or south along the beach. This will be the choice if we know the intruder is looking for a specific camper. Also, if you are near the beach with your campers this is the preferred option. If a neighbour is outside, explain the situation and ask if the children can hide inside their house. Have them phone 911. .

MISSING PERSON (land)

• Get cabin group together to determine who exactly is missing .
• Determine where and when the person was last seen. Were there any personal problems? Were they mad at someone? Homesick? Bullied? What were they wearing?.
• Check the washrooms, cabin and other areas where the person is most likely to be.
• Senior staff will initiate 2 camp-wide searches, using the search map, then a quick drive around the neighbourhood before contacting the RCMP.
• Afterwards the cabin leader will need to prepare and incident report .

MISSING PERSON (water)

• Quickly double-check the sign in sheet and check with the cabin leaders to see if a mistake has been made
• A couple of cabin leaders will be sent to the girls field with the campers. Everyone else will help with the search.
• The Lifeguard will organize a group search. Make a line from beach to buoy.
• Remember to keep close to one another, crossing each others' feet, move quickly but carefully. We have only minutes to find this child!

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE

The person that is thinking about suicide will usually give hints to those around them to see if they are listening or care. They may seem depressed or want to be alone. All are subtle "cries for help"

• Tell Head Cabin Leader right away. This is serious
• A buddy system may be established to maintain contact with the person at all times
• Do NOT discuss with the campers or other summer missionaries. After the situation has been dealt with a senior staff member will debrief the other campers that know about it with you.
• A major incident report will have to be filled out
• You are encouraged to share your emotions with an appropriate staff member

SERIOUS ACCIDENT OR DEATH

It’s hard to imagine a more tragic or difficult event than death at camp. While we pray we never have to deal with such an event, we need to plan for the unthinkable emotional tragedy. Camps, campers, parents, staff, and camp directors experiencing the death of a camper will need to grieve as well as supporting one another in a healthy, loving manner.

• The Director will notify the Hospital, RCMP and One Hope Canada
• The Director will contact the parents.
• One Hope Canada, in conversation with our lawyers, will interact with the media. Nobody else. If approached just say you are not allowed to comment.
• You may be asked to fill out a Major Incidence form
• Do not talk to anyone outside of the camp about the event, even family
• Support the campers and one another. God is here with us even at a time like this

SAFETY PROCEDURES--ARCHERY

• Beach four and the area around the archery range must be checked before starting
• Any drawn bow must be pointed toward the targets and only then if it is intended to shoot at it.
• Targets are to be firmly anchored
• Make sure no one is behind targets when shooting. Arrows may go through the butt and impale anyone who is near.
• Under no circumstances should anyone shoot if someone else is in front of the firing line.
• The shooting line should be straight, not staggered. Targets may be at varying distances if different groups are shooting at one time
• Do not distract another archer during the process of shooting.
• The butts and netting need to be sufficient to allow for poorly fired arrows.
• Never shoot up in the air
• Never use damaged arrows or bows.

SAFETY PROCEDURES--BEACH

• No one may enter the beach area without sufficient lifeguards present
• Every camper must sign in and sign out with their buddy or, if group swim, be signed in by their cabin leader.
• Before opening the beach each day a lifeguard must check the water to see if there are hazards or the depth has changed overnight
• One whistle = buddy check; two = may return to play; three or continuous = evacuate the water
• Campers and cabin leaders are to stay off the rock jetties
• No throwing sand, gravel, sticks, water in buckets etc.
• Leaders who throw or carry children must ensure they do not enter the water head first
• Monitor your campers for signs of distress; blue lips, teeth chattering, shivering for hypothermia; sunburn, excessive sweating or exhaustion for hyperthermia
• Help the lifeguards with buddy checks. Obey them at all times.
• Water must be evacuated if any lightning seen within 10 miles. No one may re-enter unless there are no more lightning strikes for 10 minutes.
• Campers who wear pfd s must still obey every safety procedures

SAFETY PROCEDURES--BOATING

• No one may enter the beach area without sufficient lifeguards present. This includes canoeing and kayaking
• Boaters are still signed in and are responsible to the lifeguard but do not need buddies
• All participants must wear a pfd
• Pfd s must be checked for wear or rips
• Watercraft must have bail bucket/throw rope/whistle and an extra paddle
• Only leaders allowed in the boat shed
• Lifeguard or director to check wind / wave conditions before boats are launched
• No boating on days with off-shore winds. Check with Director if you are not sure.
• Leaders need to be strong enough to handle conditions you are taking the campers into. When in doubt, DON’T
• The water is generally less than 6’ deep up to 30 meters from shore. The safest strategy in dangerous conditions is to jump out and walk the canoe to shore. There is NO NEED to be so far from shore that the water is over your head
• Stay away from the rock jetties
• Tipping should be planned and controlled and must be close to, but outside of, the swim area

SAFETY PROCEDURES--FIRE PIT

• Campers must be supervised at all times
• Campers are not to cross the protective barrier
• Anything put into the fire may not be removed
• No horseplay within 3 meters of the area

SAFETY PROCEDURES--FIRE PIT

• All tools (glue guns, hammers, drills) are only used with careful supervision
• All equipment must be accounted for when the campers leave. This includes sharpies, scissors, paint -- everything.
• Any fumes generated must be assumed toxic and activity needs be well-ventilated or moved outside
• Knives may only be used by leaders

SAFETY PROCEDURES--TRAMPOLINE

• Campers must be supervised at all times
• NO flips allowed. Ever. Any age. Period.
• Our insurance allows only one camper to go on at a time
• No shoes or belts worn while jumping

SAFETY PROCEDURES--WIDE GAMES AND LAND GAMES

• Participate but do not compete with the children
• The ditch is where most of our camp injuries occur. Discourage campers from jumping over them
• Be proactive with bullying, including verbal
• Campers are at different levels of development. Ensure the game is appropriate for their age
• Ensure the campers (and you) are wearing proper footwear
• If the grass is dangerously wet, change the game or move inside

We go through First Aid much deeper during staff training.
Here is some basic information to refer back to.

1. Bleeding
   • Apply pressure on the wound with clean cloth. lf bleeding is extensive and no clean cloth is available you may use your shirt, your fingers, or the palm of your hand. Do not apply a tourniquet. Use disposable gloves if possible.
   • Radio the Health Officer for assistance.
   • Broken Bones Do not try to set the broken bone, you may do more harm than help. Radio the Health Officer. The hospital is only five minutes away.
2. Choking
   • If the person cannot breathe and cannot talk, you can suspect they are choking on something in their throat
   • Radio for the Health officer o If the person is wheezing and coughing- DO NOTHING. Encourage them to cough it out.
   • If no air is being processed at all, use the abdominal thrust if you know how.
   • When the object is dislodged the person should be taken to the health officer.
   • If initial efforts are not successful call the ambulance at 642-5116 or 911
3. Seizures
   • Can involve falling to the ground and shaking or just being ‘absent’ mentally for seconds or longer
   • Do not stick anything in their mouths.
   • Do not try to restrain the person in any way.
   • Remove anything hard nearby that could possibly injure the person during the seizure.
   • Ask all other people to move away from the area and reassure them that things are under control.
   • When the person comes to after the seizure, reassure them and have them see the health officer.
4. Burns
   • Radio the Health officer
   • Try to cool the burn area in one of the following ways:
   • Allow cold water to flow over the burn. Do not use water under force as this may break the skin.
   • Apply cold damp cloths to burn area. Always remember that on open burn can very easily become infected. Do not apply anything other than water.
   • If ice is used, make sure the ice is wet (thawing) before touching the skin.
5. Hyperventilation, asthmatic attack or panic attack.
   • If person is in a crowd or an enclosed area move them to a more open, cool quiet place.
   • Reassure the person and ask them to breath slowly in a slow deliberate rhythm. Get them to relax.
   • If the camper doesn’t return to normal quickly, get assistance.
6. Fainting
   • Have the person sit down with their head between their knees if they feel faint.
   • If they faint make sure their airway is open and call for help.
7. Heat Problems
   • On hot days, slow down and drink plenty of water
   • Get them to a cool place in the shade and have them lie down.
   • Cool them down with cool wet cloths on the forehead, back of neck and back
   • If the victim’s face is red and flushed, raise their head. lf the victim’s face is pale, raise their feet.
8. Sprains
   • Put ice pack on it.
   • Elevate the area
   • Radio Health Officer to assess.
9. Allergic reaction or anaphylactic shock
   • Have the person administer their epi-pen. Help them if needed. If the camper does not have her own epi-pen the camp has ones at the beach, kitchen pantry and nursing station.
   • Radio Health Officer. Transport to hospital. Extra epi-pen will be brought to be used if needed.
10. Health, Diseases and Infections
    Camp brings people in close proximity. Children are very effective disease carriers. Be safe.
    • Wash hands frequently.
    • Help the children get enough rest and sleep
    • Let the Health Officer know about any sickness right away
    • For cleaning up blood, vomit, urine or feces wear rubber gloves, use lots of soap and water, finish with "Betco" sanitizer from dining hall. Discard gloves afterwards.
    • Make sure the children change out of their wet clothing to avoid rashes
    • Get all cuts treated by health officer to help prevent infection

We have a Health Officer for a reason! It is their job to know what to do in these situations. 
In all but the most minor of these events you need to fill out an incident report.
The best first aid is not getting injured. FIRST AID IS NO SUBSTITUTE FOR GOOD SUPERVISION.

• Abuse reports: 785-4350
• Child & Family Services 944-4200.
• Animal Control: 642-2762.
• .EMS Ambulance: 642-5116 (911)
• Fire: 642-6650 (911)
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• RCMP: 642-5104 (911)
• Poison Control: 787-2591
• Forest Fire: 1-800-782-0076
• Sexual Assault Help Line: 786-8631
• Crisis / Suicide Line: 786-8686
• Crisis Pregnancy Centre: 772-1923
• Teen Touch: 945-5467
• New Directions for Life: 452-1826 (sexual struggles)
• Stephen Johnson, One Hope Canada Field Director: 705-770-8821
• Nic Mundey, GBC Board Chair: 389-2728
• One Hope Canada Ministry Resource Center: 668-2776 <