SUMMERAMA 2020a trail map to our future
INTRODUCTION
J A Z M I N A V E R B U C K
G I R L S C O U T S O F T H E G R E E N
A N D WH I T E MO U N T A I N S
For over 40 years, the Vermont Parks & RecreationAssociation has hosted Summerama, a camp-specific
training program for new and seasoned counselors andrecreation staff. The purpose of this workshop is tosupplement in-house staff orientations with a robustschedule of hands-on education sessions lead by
regional camp professionals. Summerama is the firststep toward training your staff and initiating a strong
team bond that’ll pull through the season.
Because of the changes that COVID-19 has brought forour 2020 season we will not be offering an in-person
staff training this year. We did, however, still want to bethere for the communities and staff that are still working
to provide, mentor, and teach at multiple capacitiesaround the State of Vermont. For 2020, we have put
together the following online resource guide to help ourmembership provide safe and enriching experiences forcampers in our communities. Included are details aboutcertification changes, links to training videos and other
inspirational talks and presentations, sampledocuments, and so much more.We hope you find this
information useful and relevant. Please share with youryear-round and seasonal staff members as this is
designed to be valuable to everyone! We hope to keepthis as a working document in the year to come so wecan also provide necessary updates and resources for
the years to come.Thank you for all of your workthrough this difficult time. We hope this guide finds you
safe and healthy as you provide programs andresources to Vermont families and communities.
- Jazmin
MESSAGE FROMOUR CHAIR
WELCOME
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Directors & Camp Leaders
Health & Safety 03
Thank you Summerama Committee 09
VRPA Information 10
Virtual Camp Staff Training 01
Staff Training Resources 04
Camp Staff
Games, Arts & Crafts, & Songs 05
How To Be A Great Leader 06
Inspirational Content 07
Additional Resources 08
Guidelines for Camp 02
TUESDAY, JUNE 9
SUMMERAMA VIRTUAL CAMP STAFF TRAINING
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Zoom Meeting Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82815427619?
pwd=My9TM2o1NDFOcWNVY0svd2xub3oyUT09
Join us
AGENDA
10:00AM: Welcome & Introduction
10:15AM: CEU Panel Discussion Session Begins
10:15AM: VT COVID-19 camp guidelines & implementation
discussion & Q&A with Kim Peters, Superintendent
Recreation and Parks, City of Rutland, VT & Dr. Breena
Holmes, Director of Child and Maternal Health at the
VT Dept. of Health
10:45AM: How to engage programming when not in person &
overnight camp discussion & Q&A with Jazmin
Averbuck, Resident Camp Director/Outdoor Program
Coordinator, Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mtns
11:15AM: Camp culture & counselors, motivation & direction
moving forward & Q&A with Scott Moore
11:45AM: Open Discussion
12:00PM: Meeting Adjourns
AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION Camp Operations Guide
GUIDELINES FORCAMPS
VT DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH COVID19 Health Guidance for Childcare, Afterschool, & Summer-Programs
VERMONT AFTERSCHOOL COVID-19 RESOURCES Includes licensing information as well as food program information
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VERMONT GUIDANCE ON SWIM FACILITIES
GUIDANCE FOR CHILDCARE,SUMMER & AFTERSCHOOL
PROGRAMS WEBINARS WITH DR.BREENA HOLMES
MAY 13, 2020: RECORDING
MAY 13, 2020: Q& AMAY 20, 2020: RECORDING
MAY 20, 2020: Q&A
* * C L I C K O N T H E T E X T B E L OW F O R
I N D I V I D U A L L I N K S * *
AMERICAN RED CROSS CONSIDERATIONS FOR POOLS
"A LEADER IS
ONE WHO
KNOWS THE
WAY,
GOES THE WAY,
&
SHOWS THE
WAY"
-JOHN C.
MAXWELL
COVID HEALTH & SAFETY IN CHILD CARE
LET’S GROW KIDS - COVID19 RESOURCES
STOP THE SPREAD OF GERMS (POSTER)
COPING WITH STRESS
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DIRECTORS & CAMP LEADERS
HEALTH ANDSAFETY
ASSOCIATION OF CAMP NURSES : COVID-19 CONSIDERATIONS
AMERICAN CAMPS ASSOCIATION: COVID-19 HEALTH & WELLNESS
ASSOCIATION OF CAMP NURSES: COMMUNICABLE DISEASE MGMT
ACCESSING SUPPLIES FOR CHILDCARE SITES
PPE ESTIMATOR
COVID LIABILITY RELEASE FORMS
* * C L I C K O N T H E T E X T B E L OW F O R I N D I V I D U A L L I N K S * *
"LEADERS DON'T
CREATE
FOLLOWERS-
THEY CREATE
MORE LEADERS"
STAFFTRAININGRESOURCES
CDC HEADS UPTRA IN ING
ESSENTIALCHILDCAREREQUIREMENTS
State of VT HealthGuidance for Childcare andSchools Providing Childcarefor Essential Persons
DIRECTORS & CAMP LEADERS* * C L I C K O N T H E T E X T B E L OW F O R I N D I V I D U A L L I N K S * *
AMER ICAN RED CROSSCERT IF ICAT ION INFO -L I FEGUARD & CPR
SAFE SPORT :TRA IN ING AND
EDUCAT IONSERV ICES
LOCAL MOT IONWEB INAR TRA IN ING
GENERALPREPARDNESS
FOR CHILDCAREPROGRAMS
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IMPACTFUL ACT IV IT I ESTO MAX IM IZE ONL INE
STAFF TRA IN ING
VT DEPARTMENTOF LABOR VOSHATRA IN ING
"BEING A
COUNSELOR IS
THE CLOSEST
THING TO
CELEBRITY
STATUS I WILL
EVER ACHIEVE"
Sam Grau l t y ’ s B igBag o f T r i ck s
CAMP STAFF
CREAT IVECAMP GAMES
* * C L I C K O N T H E T E X T B E L OW F O R I N D I V I D U A L L I N K S * *
ARTS &
CRAFTS
Co lo r s o f Na tu re
Lunch Dood l e sw i t h Mo Wi l l i ams
Camp Games f o ra l l ages
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Wate r ba l l oonvo l l e yba l l
Happy campe r l i v e
Games, arts & crafts, etc.Free 7 day trial
Upcyc l ed mi l kj ug c r a f t
E s sen t i a l camp ingkno t s
250+ c rea t i veac t i v i t i e s and
c ra f t s
Ve rmon tA f t e r s choo l
Summer Ac t i v i t yGu ide
"I WENT TO
CAMP
EXPECTING TO
MAKE FRIENDS.
I ENDED UP
WITH FAMILY."
CAMP STAFF* * C L I C K O N T H E T E X T B E L OW F O R I N D I V I D U A L L I N K S * *
HOW TO BE A GREAT LEADER
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How t o su rv i vecamp counse l o r
t r a i n i ng
10 ways t o bethe bes t campcounse l o r eve r
10 t i p s eve rysummer camp
counse l o r needsto know
5 myths abou two rk i ng as a camp
counse l o r
6 hab i t s o f g rea tcounse l o r s
Soc i a l Emot i ona l Lea rn i ngWeb ina r
Mind fu l nes sWeb ina r
WHY GOODLEADERSMAKE YOUFEEL SAFE
HOWFRUSTRATIONCAN MAKE US
MORECREATIVE
5 DANGEROUSTHINGS YOUSHOULD LETYOUR KIDS DO
9 TED TALKSTHAT ANYONEWORKING INSUMMER CAMP
SHOULDWATCH
INSPIRATION
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
ACA New England
Webinars on youthsports and the pandemicand the future of gettingkids and adults back insports.
The Aspen
Institute - Project
Play
Scroll to the bottom fora link to Tennis at Homewhich is fun for thosewho love tennis andcan't play.
The United States
Tennis Association
(USTA)
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Pre-ride bike
inspection
Camp Operations GuideCamp Resources
Association for
Experiential
Education
Lots of videos onactivities, hiringpractices, inspirationaltalks etc.
Bike brake lever
setup and control
VRPA COVID-19
Resources
Safe Summer at
King Street Center
Rutland Camp
Manual
Rutland Day Camp
Info
Rutland Pool
Opening Info
ATTIC | JANUARY 201618
THANK YOUSUMMERAMACOMMITTEE!
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Jazmin Averbuck
Kirsten Santor
Jessica Booth Mary Dowd
Jay McDonough
Joe Fox
Tricia Pawlik-YorkArne McMullen
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Continuing EducationNetworking OpportunitiesMembership DirectoryWeekly Check-in e-newsletterEvent & Program DiscountsProfessional AssistanceAccess to VRPA ResourcesLegislative Advocacy
The Vermont Recreation and Parks Association is anon-profit organization dedicated to thepromotion,development, and improvement of all recreation andpark serviceswithin the State of Vermont. 400+members strong, VPRA is committed toprovidingeducation, resources, and networking opportunities toprofessionalsand citizen volunteers to assist with theirrole as advocates for parks andrecreation services.Wepride ourselves on providing personalized service. Westrive to continuously update services based on theneeds of members and develop strategies to advanceour field. Member benefits include:
-Jessica Brodie, Executive Director
VERMONT RECREATION &PARKS ASSOCIATION
CONTACT INFORMATIONVermont Recreation & Parks Association
PO Box 33, Brownsville, VT 05037Jessica Brodie, Executive Director
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