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The Safety & Quality Guide is a living document outlining all essential procedures for Guides and staff serving at [[Trackers Organizational Programs]].
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'''Please Note:''' Contents and policies of this manual are subject to change. All staff are responsible for staying up-to-date with policies.
 
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==Welcome to Trackers==
 
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Welcome to our community. We are here to embark on a great adventure. It will never be perfect. It will always be challenging. It will often be incredible. We journey deeper, explore thoughtful dreams and help create a world that needs to exist. We do this through the [[Main Page|Game of Tracking]].
 
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===Our Story===
 
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We help children feel like that group of kids wandering through rural backyards over 50 years ago: independent, tired, muddy, and happy from their time in the wild. After years of working in outdoor education we are aware of the real hazards found in the outdoors. We work to move away from the limits of conventional environmental education; to teach kids how to be safe living with the wild, not phobic of nature. We offer thoughtfully guided, yet real experiences. We believe it is okay to be thirsty at times, cold at times, wet at times. These experiences build empathy and care for the gifts of life. They allow for adventure and true accomplishment. We also believe it is critical for children to feel supported and cared for as they explore their passions and responsibilities. Through a healthy immersion in nature, children test the great potential of their often-untapped physical and emotional resiliency.
 
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===Common Sense Versus Policies===
 
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The policies in this manual are meant to contribute to the greater health of the particicipants we serve, our employees, and the organization. You must be always vigilant, always thoughtful, and always alert. Your own critical judgment is your most important safety tool. By paying attention you can foresee and anticipate risk. You can help limit that risk before it leads to challenges or trauma.
 
  
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You can help us always improve and do better. When you see opportunities to improve safety, share them immediately with other staff, especially Coordinators and Directors. Together, we are always striving to improve.
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:'''Contents''' [[Safety & Quality Guide]]
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:'''First Article''' [[Safety & Quality: Introduction|Safety & Quality: Introduction >>]]
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<big>'''Next Article''' [[Safety First|Safety First >>]]</big>
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The Safety & Quality Guide is a living document outlining all essential procedures for Guides and staff serving at [[Trackers Organizational Programs]]. All staff must read the manual in full before working programs. '''Please Note:''' Contents and policies of this manual are subject to change. All staff are responsible for staying up-to-date with policies.
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=Guide Contents=
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Start and the beginning and follow each page or go directly to each page.
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==Introduction==
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#[[Safety & Quality: Introduction#Welcome to Trackers|Welcome to Trackers]]
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#[[Safety & Quality: Introduction#Safety First|Safety First]]
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#[[Safety & Quality: Introduction#Rules & Code|Rules & Code]]
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==Part 1: Policies & Procedures==
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===[[Overall Program Flow]]===
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#[[Overall Program Flow#Protocol & Requirements For Every Site|Protocol & Requirements For Every Site]]
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#[[Overall Program Flow#Program Fundamentals|Program Fundamentals]]
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#[[Overall Program Flow#Program Flow|Program Flow]]
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===[[Group Safety Enforcement]]===
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#Step 1: Pre-Program Safety Review|Step 1: Pre-Program Safety Review]]
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#SStep 2: Site Safety Sheet|Step 2: Site Safety Sheet]]
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#Step 3: Stand-Up Safety Meetings|Step 3: Stand-Up Safety Meetings]]
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#Step 4: First Meeting with Participants|Step 4: First Meeting with Participants]]
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#Step 5: During the Program|Step 5: During the Program]]
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#Step 6: End of Day|Step 6: End of Day]]
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#[[Group Safety Enforcement#Staff Qualifications|Staff Qualifications]]
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===[[Supervision of Students]]===
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#[[Supervision of Students#Constant Witness|Constant Witness]]
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#[[Supervision of Students#Level of Supervision|Level of Supervision]]
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#[[Supervision of Students#Open Versus Closed Areas|Open Versus Closed Areas]]
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#[[Supervision of Students#Overnight Programs and Gender Balance|Overnight Programs & Gender Balance]]
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#[[Supervision of Students#Staff-to-Student Ratios|Staff-to-Student Ratios]]
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===[[Check-In & Check-Out Procedures]]===
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#[[Check-In & Check-Out Procedures#Check-In|Check-In]]
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#[[Check-In & Check-Out Procedures#Check-Out|Check-Out]]
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===[[Appropriate Interactions]]===
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#[[Appropriate Interactions#Staff to Student Interactions|Staff to Student Interactions]]
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#[[Appropriate Interactions#Staff to Guardian Interactions|Staff to Guardian Interactions]]
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#[[Appropriate Interactions#Staff to Staff Interactions|Staff to Staff Interactions]]
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===[[Child Managment]]===
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#[[Child Managment#Behavior Management|Behavior Management]]
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#[[Child Managment#Dangerous Behavior Response|Dangerous Behavior Response]]
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===[[Emergencies & Incidents]]===
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#[[Emergencies & Incidents#Missing Student Protocol|Missing Student Protocol]]
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#[[Emergencies & Incidents#Application of First Aid|Application of First Aid]]
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#[[Emergencies & Incidents#Incident Reporting|Incident Reporting]]
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===[[Staying Healthy]]===
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#[[Staying Healthy#Systemic Allergies|Systemic Allergies]]
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#[[Staying Healthy#Allergens|Allergens]]
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#[[Staying Healthy#Insects & Blood Suckers|Insects & Blood Suckers]]
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#[[Staying Healthy#Hydration: Drinking Water Food & Drinking Water Safety|Hydration: Drinking Water Food & Drinking Water Safety]]===
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#[[Staying Healthy#Bathroom Breaks|Bathroom Breaks]]
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#[[Staying Healthy#Inclement Weather|Inclement Weather]]
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===[[Organization & Cleanliness]]===
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#[[Organization & Cleanliness#Gear Preparation & Care|Gear Preparation & Care]]
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#[[Organization & Cleanliness#Lost & Found|Lost & Found]]
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===[[Gear Safety]]===
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#[[Gear Safety#Tool Use|Tool Use]]=
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#[[Gear Safety#Blades: Wood Carving & Splitting|Blades: Wood Carving & Splitting]]
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#[[Gear Safety#Blades: Food Prep|Blades: Food Prep]]
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#[[Gear Safety#Propane & Stoves|Propane & Stoves]]
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===[[Site Protocols]]===
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#[[Site Protocols#Laws & Regulations|Laws & Regulations]]
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#[[Site Protocols#Radio Protocol|Radio Protocol]]
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#[[Site Protocols#Vehicle Policy|Vehicle Policy]]
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#[[Site Protocols#Urban & Public Sites|Urban & Public Sites]]
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#[[Site Protocols#Staying Found (Not Getting Lost)|Staying Found (Not Getting Lost)]]
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===[[Camp Activities]]===
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#[[Camp Activities#Camp Visitors|Camp Visitors]]
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#[[Camp Activities#Swimming & Wading|Swimming & Wading]]
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#[[Camp Activities#Campfires|Campfires]]
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#[[Camp Activities#Climbing: Logs, Rocks & Trees|Climbing: Logs, Rocks & Trees]]
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#[[Camp Activities#Traveling Off-Trail|Traveling Off-Trail]]
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#[[Camp Activities#Edible Plants, Poisonous Plants|Edible Plants, Poisonous Plants]]
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#[[Camp Activities#Tag & Running Games|Tag & Running Games]]
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===[[Personnel Policies]]===
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#[[Personnel Policies#Alcohol, Tobacco, Coffee & Drugs|Alcohol, Tobacco, Coffee & Drugs]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#Dating & Consensual Workplace Relationships|Dating & Consensual Workplace Relationships]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#Inclusion|Inclusion]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#Harassment|Harassment]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#Performance Optimization|Performance Optimization]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#Professional Appearance|Professional Appearance]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#Program Media|Program Media]]
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#[[Personnel Policies#The Role of Humor|The Role of Humor]]
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==Part 2: Teaching & Learning==
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===[[Caring for Children]]===
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#[[Caring for Children#Tone|Tone]]
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#[[Caring for Children#Problem-Solving with Students|Problem-Solving with Students]]
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#[[Caring for Children#Keep Your Cool|Keep Your Cool]]
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#[[Caring for Children#Motivation & Response|Motivation & Response]]
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===[[Prevent Bullying]]===
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#[[Prevent Bullying#Prevention|Prevention]]
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#[[Prevent Bullying#Solutions|Solutions]]
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#[[Prevent Bullying#Tattling Versus Reporting|Tattling Versus Reporting]]
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===[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)]]===
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Build Trust|Build Trust]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Set Goals|Set Goals]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Modify Behavior|Modify Behavior]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Fine Tuning|Fine Tuning]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Appreciation|Appreciation]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Behavior Chains|Behavior Chains]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#All Models Are Wrong, Some Are Useful|All Models Are Wrong, Some Are Useful]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Negative Reinforcement|Negative Reinforcement]]
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#[[Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)#Ecology of Appreciation|Ecology of Appreciation]]
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===[[Developmental Phases]]===
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#[[Developmental Phases#Grade K (5 years)|Grade K (5 years)]]
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#[[Developmental Phases#Grade 1 (6 years)|Grade 1 (6 years)]]
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#[[Developmental Phases#Grade 2-3 (7-8 years)|Grade 2-3 (7-8 years)]]
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#[[Developmental Phases#Grade 4-5 (9-10 years)|Grade 4-5 (9-10 years)]]
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#[[Developmental Phases#Grade 6-8 (11-13 years)|Grade 6-8 (11-13 years)]]
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#[[Developmental Phases#Grade 9-12 (14-17 years)|Grade 9-12 (14-17 years)]]
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==Part 3: Appendix==
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#[[Incident Report]]
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#[[Behavior As Choice Policy (AKA Because Knives)|Behavior As Choice Policy]]
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#[[Evacuation Policy]]
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#[[Vehicle Pre-Trip Check List]]
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#[[Non-Solicitation Policy]]
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#[[Child Restraint Policy]]
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#[[Tick Protocol]]
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#[[Site Safety Sheet]]
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<big>'''First Article''' [[Safety & Quality: Introduction|Safety & Quality: Introduction >>]]</big>
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[[Category:Safety & Quality Guide]]

Latest revision as of 11:11, 9 October 2021


Contents Safety & Quality Guide
First Article Safety & Quality: Introduction >>

The Safety & Quality Guide is a living document outlining all essential procedures for Guides and staff serving at Trackers Organizational Programs. All staff must read the manual in full before working programs. Please Note: Contents and policies of this manual are subject to change. All staff are responsible for staying up-to-date with policies.

Guide Contents

Start and the beginning and follow each page or go directly to each page.

Introduction

  1. Welcome to Trackers
  2. Safety First
  3. Rules & Code

Part 1: Policies & Procedures

Overall Program Flow

  1. Protocol & Requirements For Every Site
  2. Program Fundamentals
  3. Program Flow

Group Safety Enforcement

  1. Step 1: Pre-Program Safety Review
  2. Step 2: Site Safety Sheet
  3. Step 3: Stand-Up Safety Meetings
  4. Step 4: First Meeting with Participants
  5. Step 5: During the Program
  6. Step 6: End of Day
  7. Staff Qualifications

Supervision of Students

  1. Constant Witness
  2. Level of Supervision
  3. Open Versus Closed Areas
  4. Overnight Programs & Gender Balance
  5. Staff-to-Student Ratios

Check-In & Check-Out Procedures

  1. Check-In
  2. Check-Out

Appropriate Interactions

  1. Staff to Student Interactions
  2. Staff to Guardian Interactions
  3. Staff to Staff Interactions

Child Managment

  1. Behavior Management
  2. Dangerous Behavior Response

Emergencies & Incidents

  1. Missing Student Protocol
  2. Application of First Aid
  3. Incident Reporting

Staying Healthy

  1. Systemic Allergies
  2. Allergens
  3. Insects & Blood Suckers
  4. Hydration: Drinking Water Food & Drinking Water Safety===
  5. Bathroom Breaks
  6. Inclement Weather

Organization & Cleanliness

  1. Gear Preparation & Care
  2. Lost & Found

Gear Safety

  1. Tool Use=
  2. Blades: Wood Carving & Splitting
  3. Blades: Food Prep
  4. Propane & Stoves

Site Protocols

  1. Laws & Regulations
  2. Radio Protocol
  3. Vehicle Policy
  4. Urban & Public Sites
  5. Staying Found (Not Getting Lost)

Camp Activities

  1. Camp Visitors
  2. Swimming & Wading
  3. Campfires
  4. Climbing: Logs, Rocks & Trees
  5. Traveling Off-Trail
  6. Edible Plants, Poisonous Plants
  7. Tag & Running Games

Personnel Policies

  1. Alcohol, Tobacco, Coffee & Drugs
  2. Dating & Consensual Workplace Relationships
  3. Inclusion
  4. Harassment
  5. Performance Optimization
  6. Professional Appearance
  7. Program Media
  8. The Role of Humor

Part 2: Teaching & Learning

Caring for Children

  1. Tone
  2. Problem-Solving with Students
  3. Keep Your Cool
  4. Motivation & Response

Prevent Bullying

  1. Prevention
  2. Solutions
  3. Tattling Versus Reporting

Learning is Progress (Not Perfection)

  1. Build Trust
  2. Set Goals
  3. Modify Behavior
  4. Fine Tuning
  5. Appreciation
  6. Behavior Chains
  7. All Models Are Wrong, Some Are Useful
  8. Negative Reinforcement
  9. Ecology of Appreciation

Developmental Phases

  1. Grade K (5 years)
  2. Grade 1 (6 years)
  3. Grade 2-3 (7-8 years)
  4. Grade 4-5 (9-10 years)
  5. Grade 6-8 (11-13 years)
  6. Grade 9-12 (14-17 years)

Part 3: Appendix

  1. Incident Report
  2. Behavior As Choice Policy
  3. Evacuation Policy
  4. Vehicle Pre-Trip Check List
  5. Non-Solicitation Policy
  6. Child Restraint Policy
  7. Tick Protocol
  8. Site Safety Sheet

First Article Safety & Quality: Introduction >>

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