Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

participating children, in a safe and supportive environment. 
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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDELINE
2. Preliminary Preparations
Organizing a summer camp is a challenging process which requires planning, hard 
work and dedication, cooperation and coordination among different actors, proactive 
logistic and programmatic planning and adequate funding. It also requires sound
decision-making in order to positively impact the welfare and development of 
participating children. Nevertheless, the process is manageable, especially with proper 
and timely planning, with effective partnership and support from inter-disciplinary 
actors and above all by periodically consulting with children themselves
. It is 
generally advisable to start the process of preliminary preparations at 
least three months in advance, paying close attention to the aspects listed 
below:
 
Identification of partners willing to collabourate, support and carry 
out summer camp activities, and the defining of specific duties and 
responsibilities for each actor involved.
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Raising and acquiring sufficient funds for summer camps.
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Identification of children wanting to participate and acquiring respective 
parental/guardian consent.
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Securing camp environments that offer children safety and protection 
throughout the entire duration of camp.
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Secure professional camp personnel, including teachers, volunteers, 
managers of activities, MOVE
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animators, etc.
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Preparing clear and concise job descriptions outlining respective duties 
and responsibilities for all personnel working directly with children during 
the summer camp.
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How to prepare the camp activities program in consultation with 
children, parents and camp personnel, while considering at all times the 
main purposes summer camp will serve. 
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Listing and acquiring all materials and resources necessary for carrying 
out activities. 
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Ensuring all logistical aspects for setting up the camp are met and camp is 
fully promoted in schools, communities, etc.
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Ensuring personnel are prepared at full capacity to work with children 
and that they are properly trained to engage all participants in fun and 
learning activities which make them feel protected, supported, safe and 
included at all times.