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

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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

Jessica@vrpa.org802-952-0030www.vrpa.org

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