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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. | 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. | 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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Revision as of 16:11, 30 May 2021
The Safety & Quality Guide is a living document outlining all essential procedures for Guides and staff serving at Trackers Organizational Programs. Please Note: Contents and policies of this manual are subject to change. All staff are responsible for staying up-to-date with policies.
Welcome to Trackers
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 Game of Tracking.
Our Story
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.
Common Sense Versus Policies
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.
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. Next Article Program Foundations & Flow >>