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STATE SANITARY CODE: CHAPTER IV, MINIMUM SANITATION AND SAFETY STANDARDS
FOR RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR CAii.DRF.N-1 os CMR a10-nnn
_No.. column = "v"' marked below indicates a violation of 430.000.
"Yes" column = "1i" marked below indicates compliance with provision of 430.000.
"N/A" column = marked below indicates that the provision of 430.000 is not ani
Permits
to this
451Current
Certificates) of Occupancy from local
NAME OF CAMP:
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ADDRESS:
OWNER/OPERATOR:
buildinginspector for sl in assembly areas
OFFSEASON DRESS: J
CAMP DIRECTOR:
INSPECTED BY: u2G
TYPE OF CAMP: (Circle)
WATER SOURCE:
DATE AND TIME OF INSPECTION:
DayResidential
(Sport/Non-Sport)
.633
Camp license posted in prominent location
Trip Primitive Travel
Swimming Pool: Yes No
CAMPER CAPACITY:
ACCOMPANIED BY:
VGB Compliance Letter:
Private water supply - DEP approval (>25
L;
Yes No
_No.. column = "v"' marked below indicates a violation of 430.000.
"Yes" column = "1i" marked below indicates compliance with provision of 430.000.
"N/A" column = marked below indicates that the provision of 430.000 is not ani
Permits
to this
451Current
Certificates) of Occupancy from local
cccab & to t,ch2c
buildinginspector for sl in assembly areas
Q,4j}t1 c y -L �
.215
Written compliance from local fire dept
.090(D)
.633
Camp license posted in prominent location
.300(A)(2)(a)
Private water supply - DEP approval (>25
background checks for volunteers
people, >60 days6TI
.300(A)(2)(b)
Private water supply - BOH approval and
.090
Background information maintained for 3 years
chemical and bacterial analyses
.090(F)
Received, reviewed, and made determination
(<25 people, <60da s/yr)
mans ana roucres - wntten
1.0 Procedures for background review of staff and
.090(C)
CORI and SORI , previous work history,
cccab & to t,ch2c
3 references, out of state/intemational criminal
Q,4j}t1 c y -L �
background checks for staff
.090(D)
CORI and SORI , previous work history,
3 references, out of state/intemational criminal
background checks for volunteers
-CITs (paying campers or m id volunteers
.090
Background information maintained for 3 years
.090(F)
Received, reviewed, and made determination
in regards to all background information
091
Staff and volunteer orientation plan and review
.093
Abuse and neglect prevention/reporting
procedures ,
.191(B)(C)
Discipline Policy with: appropriate discipline
methods and prohibitions
.210(A)
Fire evacuation plan and drills
-Drills conducted within the first 24 hours of each session
.210(B)
Disaster Plan
-Includin information on ortation
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NMI
.210(C) Lost Camper Plan
Vehicle must comply with MGLc.90 s7B&7D:
.210(C) Lost Swimmer Plan
<14 passengers and driver is camp coach,
.210 Traffic Control Plan
director, etc. private vehicles may be used
Contingency plans - Day Camp:
> 14 passengers, vehicle must be school bus
.211 A Camper doesn't show up for cam
Camper doesn't show up at point of pick u
C Child not re stered arrives
Proper automobile insurance
Contingency plans - Primitive, Travel and
Tri
.251(C)(F)
Seatbelts must be wom and special needs of
.212 A Itinerary daily - copy provided to parents
campers communicated to driver
Source of emergency care
.251(H)
Camper <7yrs not transported longer than 1 hr
Camper release:
.190(B) Camper released only to parents or parent -
designated individual in writing
-Otherplan - approved in writing by 130H
Promotional Literature and Informational Packets
.159(B)(2) Copy of policy re: care of mildly ill campers,
administration of meds and emergency health
care provision
190(C) Statement re: regulatory compliance and
.190(D) Inform parents of right to review background
check, health care, discipline policies and .
.250
Vehicle must comply with MGLc.90 s7B&7D:
<14 passengers and driver is camp coach,
director, etc. private vehicles may be used
> 14 passengers, vehicle must be school bus
All vehicles must be RMV compliant
.253
Proper automobile insurance
.251(C)(F)
Seatbelts must be wom and special needs of
campers communicated to driver
.251(H)
Camper <7yrs not transported longer than 1 hr
to or from cam
Staff Qualifications
Camp Director:
.102(A)
Residential Camp: 25 yrs, completed course in
camp administration or at least 2 seasons of
102(B) I Day Camp: 21 yrs, completed camp
.1
Trip: 21 yrs and proof of
.102(D) Designated substitute when director off-site >12
-Sub must meet criteria above
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Counselors/Junior Counselors:
.100
Day camps, non-sport:
Counselor--16. Junior Counselor-15
.100
Other camps: Counselors= 18 yrs or graduated
from high school. Junior Counselors=l6:
.100
All counselors 3 yrs older than campers
Required Counselor Ratios:
.101(A)
Residential and Day Camps:
I staff per 10 kids over 6 yrs
1 staff per 5 campers 6 yrs and under
.101(B)
Primitive, Travel, Trip:
1 counselor per 10 campers. 2 counselor min
.10] (C)
Special Needs:
1 counselor per 4 mildly disabled campers
1 counselor per 2 severely disabled campers
.103
Aquatics Director:
Name None
American Red Cross Lifeguard Tmg cert., CPR
for Professional Rescuer and Fust Aid Cert. or
their equivalents
-If supervise 2 staff, 21yrs and ex erience w/mans ement
.103
Lifeguard: American Red Cross Lifeguard
A N Q 1 C _
u
Tmg cert, CPR for Professional Rescuer cert.
/
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and Fist Aid Cert. or their equivalents
-
-List names
.103
Certifications for other high-risk activities, eg:
NRA instructor certification for firearms.
-List Names and Certifications:.
.252
Camp vehicle drivers: 18yrs, 2yrs driving
experience, current license for type of vehicle
-First Aid certified if no other trained staff aboard
Medical Personnel, Records, and Facilities
.159(A)
Health Care Consultant I p
Name: QMv�1tQGlY1C
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MD NP PA(w/pediatric gtran)
License #: 38 7 y w
Check for Health Care Consultant Agreement
• Review and approve first aid training of staff
• HCC available for consolations at all times
• Signed written orders for HS
.159(C)
Health Supervisor (on site at all times)
Name: K(A ( YAAi I111
18yrs, First Aid and CPR certified OR,
MD PA NP RN LPN EMT
-special needs or residential with >150 staff and campers
must have health professional
.159(B)
Health Care Policy
• Approved by LBOH and HCC
• Policy provided to all full time staff during
orientation
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.160 A)
Medication stored in original containers
.160(B)
Meds stored in secured cabinet and if necessary
refrigerated in box affixed to refrigerator (if no
secondary lock)
• Cabinet used for no other purpose
• Refrigerator tem �rature 38 to 42°F
.160(C)
Medication administered by Health Supervisor
• HCC written acknowledgement of all
/
medications administered at ch camp (if HS is
not MD PA NP RN LPN)
• Written premising fromparent/guardum
.154
Injury Reports completed for fatality or serious
injury. Copy sent to MDPH within 7 days
.155
Medical log book - bound, pre -numbered pages,
✓
ink entries, no skipped lines
.161(A)
Infirmary provided - day and resident camps
/
• Clearly labeled as Infirmary/Medical Area
V
• Exterior light residentialCamps)
.453
Lighting vided in infirmary
.161(B)
Area for isolation of ill child - Residential Camps
• Not used for any other purpose
.161(C)
First Aid Kit: non -perfumed soap, sterile gauze
squares, compresses, adhesive tape, bandage scissors,
triangular and rolled bandages, CPR mask, tweezers, cold
pack gloves.
.150
Health record for each camper and staff.
Number of records checked:
-emergency contact info
-camper <18 yrs must have written parental
Number of me(Vcare
-Percussion for meds and emergency care
permissions missing:
Residential, Sport, Travel/Trip:
Z
-Health History, Physical Exam(< 2yrs)
-Record of Immunizations (noted below)
Day Camp Non -Sport:
Number health history/exam
-Health History signed by parent/guardian or physician
missing:
-Record of Immunizations (noted below)
-
Immunizations'
.152(A) .
Campers and staff under 18yrs:
Number of records checked:
-MMR: I' dose = 12 mos or older,
-Measles: 2nd dose = grades K-12 or age equiv
Vaccination records missing:
-Polio: 3 doses IPV or OPV,
(_ Amp- 0
or 4 doses mix IPV/OPV
-Diphtheria, Tetanus Toxoids, and Pertussis*:
Number of missing
4 doses DTaP/DTP/DT or,
3 doses of Td
Campers and Staff >7 years
*Booster dose of Td:
Number of missing
-grades 7-10 need booster if>5yrs since last dose of
DTaP/DTP/DT
-grades 11-12 need booster if more than 10 yrs
Number of missing
since last dose of DTaP/DTP/DT/Td
-He B: 3 doses if bom on or after 1/1/92
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.152(B)
Campers and staff 18 yrs or older:
Number of records checked:
Measles: 2doses (exempt if bom before 1957)
-Mumps: 1 dose (exempt if born before 1957)
Vaccination records missing:
-Rubella: 1 dose (exempt if bom before 1957)
-Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids*:
3 doses DTaP/DTP/DT/Td
Number of missing
*Booster dose of Td:
-If more than 10 yrs since last dose
Number of missing
Activities
.190(A)
Activities and physical environment meet the
needs of campers; do not pose hazard to health
and safety
.163
Operator encourages sun protection for all
Aquatics:
.430
Swimming Pool: in compliance with 105 CMR
435.00
-permn posted
.204(B)
Bathing Beach: in compliance with 105 CMR
445.00
-weekly water sampling conducted/available
.103
Proper supervision at swimming venue:
1 lifeguard per 25 campers
1 counselor per 10 campers
-Plan to check swimmers "budd system"
.204(A)
Swimming areas clean and safe, no swimming
at undesignated sites or at night without lighting
.204(C)
Swim test to classify swimmers by abili
204E
Piers and floats in good repair
204(G)
Watercraft: equipped with US Coast Guard
approved flotation devices and worn by all
campers and staff participating in watercraft
activities
204(H)
Campers must be certified by American Red
Cross or equivalent for white water, hazardous
salt or fresh water activities
.103(C)
Minimum 2 counselors in separate watercraft
supervising white water, hazardous salt or fresh
IX
water activities
Arts and Crafts:
.205
Equipment in good repair, safety precautions
taken
Playground and Athletic Equipment:
.206
Equipment properly maintained, fields/surfaces
free ofholes/accident hazards
.206
Playground equipment secure, no concrete
under/around it, pliable swing seats
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Horseback Riding:
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.208(A)
1 certified instructor per 10 campers (Min.2
counselors
.208(A)
Riders must wear hard hat
.208(B)
Licensed stable
.302
Firearms:
.201
Single shot rifles only
.201
Shoot!!range away from other activity areas
.201
Firearms in good condition, stored in locked
cabinet. Ammunition locked in separate cabinet
Archery:
.202
Equipment in good condition, stored in locked
area
.202
Range away from other activity areas, clearly
marked as danger area. Must have common
firing line and 25 yards clearance behind targets
.203
No personal weapons, bows, rifles allowed
Cabins, Structures, and Facilities
All Structures:
.216 Smoke detectors provided in all structures
.453 Lighting provided in:
-kitchen and dining room
-toilet rooms i
.454
Floors maintained in all structures
V
.455/.456
Egresses comply with Bldg. Code and are free
from obstruction
Day Camp Shelters:
.457' .
Day Camp provides shelter for on-going camp
activities
.302
Residential Camps - Sleeping Areas:
.452
Screens and self-closing screen door provided
.458
Provide adequate space:
-40sgft /person in single bed
-35saft/nerson in bunk bed
.459 Campers and staff with limited mobility housed
on ground level with egresses leading to grade
or ramp provided
.470 Bed or cot provided to each person with:
-6 feet between sleeper's heads
-3 feet between single beds or 4"' feet between bunks
-Triple bunk beds are prohibited
.217
Fire -retardant and non-toxic
-No 2pen flame nearby
.458
35 ft/ erson in tent
Toilets and Showers:
.301
Plumbing in good working order
.302
Cross -connections
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.360
�n
Pro er sewage disposal
s,
.370
Adequate # of toilets:
-All camps: 2 toilets/privy seats for each gender
-Day Camp: >60 of one "sex, provide 1 additional toilet per
every 30 people of that gender
-Non-Day Camp: >20 of one sex, provide 1 additional
toilet per every 10 people ofthat gender
.373
Adequate # of sinks:
-Day Camp: 1 per every 30 people
-Residential :1 per every 30
.374
Adequate # of showers:
-Residential Camp: 1 shower or tub per 20 people
.375
Toilets and shower rooms ventilated to exterior
.376. 1
Hot water at sinks, showers, or tubs not more
than 112°F
.377
Sanitary facilities maintained in clean condition -
Shower room floors washed daily
.378/.380
Special needs campers provided facilities that
meet their needs
Laundry
.162
Residential Camp: Laundry facilities provided
.472
Bedding and towels laundered; no common
towels, sheets washed every 7 days, sleeping
bags aired out every 5 days
Grounds
.165
Tobacco use restricted to designated areas not
accessible to campers
.207
Proper storage and operation of power
equipment
.209
Telephone readily available:
-with emergency contact number posted: HCC, EMS,
police, fire
-Day and Residential Cams only
.213
Emergency communications stem
.214(A)
Flammable and hazardous materials labeled and
stored in locked unoccupied building
214(B)
Storage of cleaning and other chemicals
.300
Potable water provided
.300/.304
Adequate and centralized drinking water
facilities
-No common drinl in cups
.350/.355
Proper storage and disposal of solid waste
.400(A)
Rodent and insect infestation
.400(B)
Rodent and insect control plan:
-Proper extermination method
.401 A
Weed and noxious, plant control
.450(A)(D)
Site location does not cause undue traffic
hazards and is accessible at all times
.450(B)
Site location not located where surface drainage
conditions create no health or safety hazard
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Food Service ,
.320
Food service in compliance with 105 CMR
590.000, Minimum Standards for Food
Establishments. Permit posted m food service
facility
.330
Nutritious meals that include a variety of foods
served. Menus posted
.331
Residential camps — Provide at least three
nutritious meals. Foods must meet
Recommended Dietary Allowances RDA
.332
Day camps — Each meal provided must meet 1/3
of the RDA requirements
.334
Adequately trained staff and equipment
provided to ensure handicapped campers are
eating nutritious meals
.335
Proper methods for storing meals brought from
home. Meals provided to campers who arrive
without a ba lunch
.452
Screening provided for food preparation and
food service areas. Screen doors must be self-
closing
.453
Lighting rovided in kitchen and dimarea
.471
Sleeping rohibited in food areas
REGULATION
NO. THE SPACE BELOW DESCRIBES VIOLATIONS MARKED ABOVE
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CITY OF SALEM, NLkSSACHUSETTS
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APPLICATION
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AAPTPPLICATION FOR LICENSE TO CONDUCT A RECREATIONAL CAMP
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Address of Camp: .7
Camp Website:°tK �'n`��/� crh Fax#
Name of Camp Director: /fi/CN S ! n'/ r•J Tel# r?7k -7'=1j --7�,,00
Camp Director mailing address:Email'
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Emergency contact name: Tel#: e-� 7,F'
Dates of operation: From: 7/13/f5 To: 5�/7//5
Type of Camp: Day: Recreational: ✓/ Sports: Travel: Trip:
Approximate # of campers: 22 Campers Ages:� I¢ # of counselors: S•
# of volunteers per season
Please attach the following information
Medical consultant agreement and camp medical policy.
NN Certificates of compliance from Salem Fire Prevention and Salem Building Department.
✓. Check payable to the City of Salem ($10).
i/ written copies of your Emergency, Special Contingency and Staff Orientation plans.
agree to comply with all mandates of the State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV, 105 CMR 340., "Minimum
Standards for Recreational Camps for Children", including required staff background checks. I understand that
noncompa
suit in suspension of this license.
Pt to L Chapter 63C, Section 49A, I certify under the penalties of perjury that I, to my best
knowledbe ' f, have filled all state tax returns and paid all state taxes required under the law.
SS# or Federal Identification Number
Updated 5/23/11 reccamp app. Check# & Date
Schooner Camp
Staff Guide
Summer Z015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
EMERGENCYPROCEDURES
CONTINGENCY PLANS
HEALTH CARE POLICIES
STAFF ORIENTATION
DISCIPLINE POLICY
PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF
BACKGROUND CHECKS
STAFF HEALTH RECORDS
STAFF BEHAVIOR
ENCLOSURES
MAP OF SALEM SOUND
SCHOONER DIAGRAM & SPECS
NAMES & TERMS
COPY OF `FAME, THE SALEM PRIVATEER'
SCHOONER CAMP
Schooner Camp Staff Guide - 2
Sailing & Learning on Salem Sound
Campers will spend a week aboard the schooner FAME, learning how to sail a traditional wooden ves-
sel and experiencing what life was like for the fisherman, traders, and privateers who built our North
Shore. No previous sailing experience is required.
Ages 8-14
9:00 AM — 3:30 PM Monday through Friday
Limited to 22 campers
Dropoff Daily 8:45-9:00 AM
Pickup Daily 3:30-3:45 PM
We are based at Pickering Wharf Marina in downtown Salem. Access to the vessel is through the
center entrance to the marina, next to the Victoria's Station restaurant.
Hands -On Curriculum
Campers will learn to:
Raise, lower, and reef all sails
Trim sails to the wind
Take the tiller on all points of sail
Handle dock lines for arrival & departure
Read Charts and Plot Courses
Tie Essential Knots
Identify All Parts of the Vessel
Campers will be divided into two groups or "watches" by age and ability and issued a color -coded
t -shirt, blue or gold. Each watch of up to 12 campers is supervised by a "watch counselor."
Campers bring a light snack and a hydrating drink such as water or juice; both watches have snack
together at 10:45.
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Sample Daily Schedule
Blue Watch
Gold Watch
8:45 —
9:00
DROPOFF
9:00 —
9:30
Attendance * Learning the Ropes
Getting Underway
Departure
Equipment Check Lines & Signals
Mainsail Fore & Jib
9:30 —10:30
On Watch Below Deck
10:30
SNACK
Knots * Logbooks * Craft Projects
11:00-12:00
Exploring / Swimming
12:00
LUNCH
Knots * Logbooks * Games
12:45-1:45
Chart Talk Privateers
1:45 —
3:00
Below Deck On Watch
Arrival
Mainsail Fore & Jib
Handle Lines Clean -Up
3:30 —
3:45
PICKUP
RAIN PLAN:
Peabody -Essex Museum
Salem Maritime National Historic Site
Schooner Camp Staff Guide - 4
JOB DESCRIPTIONS
Captain
The captain is responsible for the safe operation of the vessel and for the safety of all staff and campers.
He has no other "camp" responsibilities. He may conduct emergency situation drills at any time. When
he declares an emergency situation, all staff are to follow the established procedures for that type of
emergency and to obey his commands. The captain alone shall determine which camp activities should
be allowed at any given time. The captain has the authority to cancel or alter sailing plans in response
to weather or other concerns.
Camp Director
The camp director is responsible for the smooth operation of the camp and the implementation of all
camp policies. All camp staff report to the camp director. The camp director also serves as the health
director and is the liaison with the camp's health consultant. The camp director administers all medica-
tion. The camp director is responsible for all communication with parents. In first-aid situations, the
camp director's role is to establish communication with the health consultant or onshore emergency
services, as appropriate.
Counselor
Each watch counselor will be directly responsible for 10-12 campers. Each counselor is expected to
understand and be able to convey the basic elements of sailing a traditional vessel. Each counselor is
expected to have good communication and leadership skills and to work hard to ensure that each
camper is 1) being safe, 2) having fun, and 3) learning the curriculum — in that order.
The counselor's primary responsibility is to keep the campers safe and in order while teaching them
about the schooner and how to sail her. The counselor is expected to discipline campers in accordance
with camp policy whenever necessary to ensure the safety of those aboard and/or facilitate the learning
process. Each counselor reports directly to the camp director. Safety concerns should be brought
immediately to the attention of the camp director and/or captain.
Schooner Camp Staff Guide - 5
Lifeguard
The lifeguard must hold valid lifesaving cards and should be a capable first-aid provider. The life-
guard's responsibility is to assume a leading role if a camper or staff member should fall overboard, be
injured; or become ill. The lifeguard must coordinate with the captain on the methods that will be
employed to recover anyone who falls overboard. The lifeguard may assist or participate in camp activi-
ties.
In first-aid situations, the lifeguard is to play a lead role in taking care of the injured camper(s) while
the camp director establishes communication with the health consultant or onshore emergency services,
as appropriate.
If it rains and we take the campers on a land-based activity, the lifeguard is responsible for bringing
along the first-aid kit, emergency forms, and medications.
The lifeguard must conduct swimmer evaluations during our first swimming event and evaluate
campers' abilities to swim in water over their heads. Lifejackets are available for campers who do not
meet this standard.
Swimmers MAY NOT jump into the water from the schooner while wearing a lifejacket!
Schooner Camp Staff Guide - 6
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Any emergency procedure can serve only as a guideline; the captain and camp staff are expected to use
common sense and to conduct drills regularly. The captain and staff should know the location of the
following emergency equipment:
Fixed VHF radio and radio information located at the binnacle;
Fire extinguishers inside every hatch;
Life ring on.the starboard rail behind the tiller;
EPIRB attached to the stern;
Emergency flares in the orange waterproof box at the chart table;
Airhorn at the binnacle;
Inflatable Buoyant Apparatus (IBA) canister forward of the engine room cabin -top;
Swimmer's vest on deck in a convenient location;
and know how to use each item. They should also know the location of at least one cell phone.
The Emergency `SIT'
Any time an emergency situation is declared, campers are to gather on deck, sitting quietly on the
cabin -top assigned to their watch with their counselor, and await instructions from the captain.
Counselors are to remain with their campers at all times.
FIRE
Alert the captain that an emergency exists. Gather campers at the safest location available. Issue PAN -
PAN or MAYDAY as appropriate. Use the fire extinguishers to fight the fire if possible. If the fire
cannot be contained, make preparations to run the vessel ashore or abandon ship.
Emergency Broadcast Instructions are posted at the binnacle, as required by the US Coast Guard, and
also at the chart table.
THUNDERSTORM
Gather campers at the safest location available. If there is lightning, warn campers not to touch any-
thing made of metal such as the stanchions, standing rigging, anchor, etc. Counselors are to remain
with their campers at all times unless they are needed to assist the captain in handling the vessel.
Detailed Emergency Instructions and Emergency Broadcast Instructions are posted at the binnacle, as
required by the US Coast Guard, and also at the chart table.
GROUNDING/COLLISION/SINKING
If necessary, alert the captain that an emergency exists. Issue PAN -PAN or MAYDAY. Gather
campers at the safest location available. Follow the captain's instructions.
Schooner Camp Staff Guide - 7
Detailed Emergency Instructions and Emergency Broadcast Instructions are posted at the binnacle, as
required by the US Coast Guard, and also at the chart table.
MAJOR DISASTER ASHORE
If a major disaster has occurs ashore, the camp director must decide if it is safe, and appropriate, to
return to the dock so that parents may pick up their children. If the dock is no longer a safe location,
then the camp director and captain must decide on an alternative landing site and the camp director
must contact parents.
If the nature of the disaster is such that parents cannot be contacted, all measures must be taken to
keep the campers safe, keep them together, and establish contact with parents.
LIFEJACKETS
Although the schooner carries sufficient child -sized lifejackets for all campers, campers are not
normally required to wear them. In the event that the captain orders campers to don lifejackets,
counselors should insure straps are tight. Five adult -size lifejackets should be kept on deck at all times
for the potential use of the camp staff.
LIFE RAFT / ABANDONING SHIP
The schooner is equipped with an automatically -deploying 50 -person life raft (IBA) All staff should be
drilled in the manual deployment of the IBA. Likewise, campers should be made aware of the IBA
canister and how it operates.
Counselors should keep a running head count of their group during any emergency situation, especially
abandon ship. Keep your group together; pair up campers; count heads at every opportunity.
Emergency Instructions and Emergency Broadcast Instructions are posted at the binnacle, as required
by the US Coast Guard, and also at the chart table.
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CONTINGENCY PLANS
CAMPER DOES NOT ARRIVE BY 9 AM
Double-check attendance; check phone messages; call parent.
ARRIVAL OF UNREGISTERED CHILD
Determine name of child and relationship, if any, to camper or campers; attempt to contact parent
if info is available. If parent can be reached, make arrangements for child to be picked up as soon as
possible. If parent cannot be contacted, call Salem Police Dept. and arrange for custody of child.
CAMPER IS NOT PICKED UP
Call parent. If parent cannot be reached, call camper's listed emergency contact. Detail a staffer
to remain with camper until picked up. If nobody can be reached, can Salem Police Dept. and arrange
for custody of child.
MISSING CAMPER -AT SEA
Inform the captain immediately and prepare to institute man -overboard procedures. Note the time.
Call an Emergency `SIT' and search the schooner. Issue PAN -PAN or MAYDAY, reverse course, and
begin recovery procedures.
Detailed Emergency Instructions and Emergency Broadcast Instructions are posted at the binnacle, as
required by the US Coast Guard, and also at the chart table.
MISSING CAMPER -ON SHORE
Inform the camp director immediately. Note the time. Call an `Emergency SIT' and assign staff mem-
ber members to search the schooner, the docks and the surrounding area. If the camper cannot be
located within five minutes, notify Salem Police Dept. and call parents.
MISSING CAMPER -LOST SWIMMER
Before swimming, make sure that the lifeguard and all camp personnel know the exact number of
campers participating. A staff member (apart from the lifeguard) should take a head count every five
minutes during swim. If a camper cannot be accounted for, staff are to ring the ship's bell, get all
campers out of the water, and institute an `Emergency SIT' where campers can be recounted. During
this time the lifeguard should be searching the swim area for the missing camper. Other staff should
check below deck, especially in the bathroom. If the camper cannot be immediately located, contact the
Salem and/or Beverly Harbormasters via VHF and continue search efforts until the camper is located.
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HEALTH CARE POLICIES
The Camp's Health Care Consultant is: Dr. James Higgins
Salem Pediatric Assoc.
72 Highland Ave., Salem 01970
1-978-745-3050
BASIC REMINDERS
The bathroom is to be cleaned and disinfected daily. It should also be checked periodically during the
day to make sure it is still clean. Campers asking permission to use the bathroom should be reminded
to wash their hands. Campers should be reminded to cover their mouths when sneezing or coughing.
KNOWN MEDICAL CONDITIONS
If any campers for the upcoming session have allergies or other known medical conditions, it will be
discussed at orientation.
MEDICATIONS
All medications must be in their original container and labeled with the camper's full name, drug
name, dose, and time to be given. Parents must file a written authorization as provided with with the
registration packet. No campers are to be allowed aboard with drugs that have not been previously
cleared through both the camp director, in his role as health coordinator, and the health consultant.
Medications will only be administered in accordance with the labeled instructions. All medications are
to be returned to parents at the end of the camp session.
Storage and administration of medication is the responsibility of the camp director in his role as health
coordinator. If parental permission and physician approval are on file, campers may self-administer
inhalers or Epi -Pens. If there is a need for a camper's medication, with the exception of inhalers or
Epi -Pens, the camp director must be informed immediately. Medicines are to be stored at the chart
table adjacent to the first aid kit.
INJURIES / ILLNESS
In all first-aid situations, the lifeguard is to play a lead role in taking care of the injured camper(s)
while the camp director establishes communication with the health consultant or onshore emergency
services, as appropriate. If the situation is serious the lifeguard may order an Emergency 'SIT' to reduce
confusion and noise.
In the event of any injury or illness that requires treatment, the camp director must be informed of all
particulars so that he can likewise inform the parents at pickup.
In the event of any injury or illness which requires immediate treatment beyond what can be provided
on board, the schooner will immediately motor to the nearest dock where the camper can be trans -
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£erred to an ambulance. The camp director will take immediate steps to inform the parents or others
listed on the camper's emergency form. The lifeguard will remain with the camper until a parent or
other authorized person arrives to take charge.
Salem Emergency: 911 Salem Harbormaster: 978-741-0098
Beverly Emergency: 911 Beverly Harbormaster: 978-921-6059
Marblehead Emergency: 911 Marblehead Harbormaster: 781-631-2386
Manchester Emergency: 911 Manchester Harbormaster: 978-526-7832
Health Consultant: 978-745-3050 (Dr. James Higgins)
Salem Hospital: 978-741-1215
Beverly Hospital: 978-922-3000
In the event of mild illness, the child may be separated from other campers while parents
are notified. Parents may elect to have the schooner return to dock immediately so that they or an
authorized person can pick up child, or they may prefer to monitor the situation by phone. If the child
is feeling better, the health consultant may authorize his or her return to camp activities. Meanwhile,
the ill camper remains under the supervision of the lifeguard.
CLEANUP
Disposal gloves are kept with the first-aid kit for the clean-up of blood, vomit, bodily fluids, etc.
Affected areas should be disinfected as soon as possible. Clothing which has been stained should be
wrapped in a plastic garbage bag and returned to the parent.
REPORTING
All injuries requiring treatment of any kind are to be noted in the medical log book and a report form
must be filled out and signed by parents and staff:
ABUSE & NEGLECT
By law, our camp is required to report suspected abuse or neglect of the children in our care. If any
staff member suspects a camper is being abused or neglected, he/she should consult with the camp
coordinator to determine if a Form 51A should be filed. If a 51A is appropriate both the Department
of Social Services and the Board of Health must be notified.
If any staff member is accused of abuse or neglect, he or she will be suspended immediately and will
remain suspended until the accusations can be investigated. The camp will cooperate fully with any
official investigation. Wrongly accused staff are entitled to their full pay regardless of the length of
time they are suspended. Staff members found guilty of abuse or neglect will forfeit all pay.
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STAFF ORIENTATION
This is not just any camp; this is schooner camp — a unique camp in a unique environment, with
unique situations and procedures. Orientation of staff is an essential part of keeping our campers safe.
Orientation begins with spending time on board the schooner before the beginning of camp. All staff
members are strongly encouraged to come along as volunteers any time the schooner sails so that they
can gain experience on board the schooner in a range of conditions.
The week before camp begins all staff are required to attend orientation on board the schooner so that
the following can be discussed in detail:
1) Sailing the Vessel
All staff must first be competent crewmen. Now is the time to familiarize yourself with our
schooner, our captain, and the way we do things.
Hand, Reef & Steer
Docking procedures
Basic engine tutorial
2) Emergencies
Emergency `SIT'
Lifejackets
Fire Extinguishers
Man Overboard
Liferaft
Emergency signals
Use of radio and telephone; location of contact numbers
First Aid
Misc. situations
3) Health Policies
The Basics
Medications
First Aid
Injury / Illness
Abuse & Neglect
Clean -Up
Reporting
4) Camp Operations
Job Descriptions
Drop -Off and Pick -Up
Daily Schedule
The Curriculum
Rain Plans
Discipline
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Weather permitting, the orientation should take place underway so that staff may conduct drills. At
the captain's discretion, drills may also take place during camp hours so that campers as well as staff
can see what an emergency situation might look like.
TRAFFIC CONTROL: PICKUP AND DROP-OFF
Each morning, camp staff must organize a rotation to greet campers as they arrive at Pickering Wharf
and escort them down the ramp and onto the schooner, where staff will supervise them until the daily
schedule begins. Campers should not be lingering on the ramp or roaming the docks.
At the end of the day campers will be escorted in a group up to the grassy area behind the ticket booth
where they are to sit until they are picked up. Staff must have pick-up lists available to make sure that
only authorized persons are picking up campers.
DISCIPLINE POLICY.
Our goal is always to use DISCIPLINE rather than PUNISHMENT. We never shout at, physically
threaten, or manhandle a child.
State law requires that staff be reminded that no corporal punishment or hitting any kind is permissible
— no cruel punishments — no verbal abuse or humiliation — no denial of food or shelter — no pun-
ishment for incontinence.
If you're having a problem with a child, and it is truly the child's fault, separate that child. Make sure
he or she understands the nature of the problem. Give them a time-out if necessary, not as punishment
but as an opportunity to calm down.
Remember:
Criticize the behavior, not the child.
Don't punish the whole group for the misbehavior of one of two.
Don't lose your perspective, or your sense of humor. And never lose your cool.
Follow through with praise for good behavior and consequences for bad behavior.
If a camper's behavior persists in being a problem, don't continue spending your group's time on him
or her. Alert the Camp Director and let him or her handle the situation.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
State regulations require background checks for all staff and volunteers as follows:
All staff and volunteers must undergo CORI and SORI checks in addition to self -reporting of any
felony convictions.
All staff and volunteers must supply their work history for the past five years.
All staff and volunteers must supply three positive references from non -relatives.
No person is allowed to work at or volunteer at a camp until the camp operator has obtained all
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required background information and has reviewed and made a determination regarding that informa-
tion.
STAFF HEALTH RECORDS AND IMMUNIZATION RECORDS
105 CMR 430.000 requires that all staff provide written documentation of immunization as follows
Measles Vaccine: Unless born before 1957, two doses of live measles -containing vaccine administered
at or after 12 months of age (at least four weeks apart). Laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable.
Mumps Vaccine: Unless born before 1957, at least one dose of mumps vaccine administered at or after
12 months of age is required. Laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable.
Rubella Vaccine: Unless born before 1957, at least one dose of rubella vaccine administered at or after
12 months,of age is required. Laboratory evidence of immunity is acceptable.
Diptheria and Tetanus Toxoids: At least three doses of DT/Td are required. A booster dose of
tetanus/diptheria, adult type toxoid (Td) is required if more than ten years have elapsed since the last
dose of DtaP/DTPDT/Td vaccine.
STAFF BEHAVIOR
Needless to say, use of nonprescription drugs and/or alcohol during camp hours is absolutely forbidden.
Appropriate contact and behavior with campers is essential. Don't discuss your personal feelings,
habits, or experiences with drugs, alcohol, or sex with campers. Don't discuss religion or politics. You
never know in what form your comments will be repeated to parents. Remember — kids can't always
tell when you're joking.
Beware being alone with a camper, below decks or anywhere else. Allegations of physical or sexual
abuse can have a devastating effect on a counselor and on the camp. Avoid being alone with a camper
if at all possible; never place yourself in a situation where it's your word against a camper's.
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