Table of Contents
Welcome Page 2
Our History and Purpose Page 3
Preparing for Camp Pages 4-7
While At Camp Pages 8-11
Camp Timbers Staff Pages 12-13
Contact Information, Website Page 14
Confirmation Packet and Parent Manual
2018 Herter Band Camp
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Staff Contact Information
Brian Miller - Camp Director, YMCA Camp Timbers
Winter/Spring Phone: (989) 753-7721 ext. 225
Summer/Fall Phone: (989) 345-2630
Chelsea Schiavi - Assistant Director, YMCA Camp Timbers
Winter/Spring Phone: (989) 753-7721 ext. 210
Summer/Fall Phone: (989) 345-2630
Haley Charbonneau- Enrollment Specialist, YMCA of Saginaw
Phone: (989) 753-7721 ext. 213
Fax: (989) 755-9329
Heather Leser - Registration, Herter Music Center
Phone: (989) 893-4545
Welcome
Dear Parents,
Thank you for choosing YMCA Camp Timbers for your child’s overnight camp experience. Camp
Timbers is an incredible place where youth flourish in a positive, caring, and supportive
environment. Camp is a place to build confidence, make new friends, learn new skills, and have
fun!
Our Herter Band Camp week is a particularly special experience. As a former counselor, I recall
how impressed I was with all the campers accomplish in a week. By week’s end, not only have
they experienced camp and grown musically, but they have also formed connections with cabin
-mates and band-mates along the way. My goals at Camp Timbers this year are for all
campers to experience the magic of camp, connect with others, and grow personally. I hope
this is evident in your experience with us this summer!
Please contact me directly at (989)753-7721 or via email at bamiller@saginawymca.org with
any questions you have about camp. I look forward to working together with you to make this
summer a magical one for your camper.
Sincerely Yours,
Brian
Camp Director
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Our History and Purpose
History of Herter Band Camp
The Herter Music Center has been offering summer band camp experiences to youth for over 30 years.
Under the leadership of Fred Herter, these camps have provided an opportunity for youth to enjoy the total
camp experience while also receiving daily musical instruction. Daily sectional practices and full-band
rehearsals are led by experienced music educators from around the region. Started as a day camp in the
Saginaw area, Herter Band Camp has been hosted at Camp Timbers for 20 years.
History of Camp Timbers
Camp Timbers is owned and operated by the YMCA of Saginaw. For fifty years, the YMCA of Saginaw has
been challenging and supporting youth to develop spiritually, mentally and physically at Camp Timbers.
Camp Timbers was established on the site of the former lumber town of Piper. The town was built around the
lumber mill and Beaver Lake branch of the Michigan Central railroad. It was founded by Encall Thompson in
1880 and proved to be a successful operation until the lumber market failed in 1892. From 1929—1964,
the Saginaw YMCA operated Camp O-Ge-Maw-Kee on a site just north of Rose City. In 1965, the YMCA was
given the opportunity to purchase part of the Piper property. As the new site would offer the opportunity to
expand the camp program, the property was purchased and developed in 1966. Our first camping season as
Camp Timbers began with the summer of 1967.
Purpose
Camp Timbers’ purpose is to provide each camper with:
Fun and adventure through appropriate challenges
Better understanding and respect for self and others through group living and shared experiences
Appreciation and concern for the environment
Greater self-reliance, self-respect, self-confidence, and self-esteem
Opportunities to strengthen and promote the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
Accreditation
Camp Timbers is inspected and licensed annually by the State of Michigan and also accredited by the
American Camp Association (ACA). In addition, we comply with annual standards from the Ogemaw County
Health Department and State Fire Marshall.
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Preparing for Camp
Camp Fees
All camp fees for Herter Band Camp are due by May 12 2018. Campers will not be able to stay with us at
camp if these fees are not paid in full. Please note, camp enrollment fees may not be accepted at camp
on check-in day. Please send all payments to Herter Music Center, Attn: Heather Leser, 901 Washington
Ave, Bay City, MI, 48708.
Payments may also be made online at https://ymcatimbers.campintouch.com/v2/login.aspx
Refunds
Students receiving a scholarship from a local music booster organization will receive a refund of their
camp fees in the amount of the scholarship. Scholarship refunds will be mailed by YMCA of Saginaw.
Refunds of camp fees will not be made after the start of your registered camp session. Exceptions are
only made when there has been an injury sustained at camp that requires the camper to return home, OR
there has been a death or serious illness in the immediate family which requires the camper to return
home early.
In these two cases, the refund will be pro-rated based on the time remaining in the session. Other re-
quests for refunds will be considered on a case by case basis and reviewed by the Camping
Services Committee at monthly meetings between September and June.
Online Forms
Camp Timbers Staff use the information provided to make sure that your camper’s experience is as safe,
positive and fun as possible. All forms MUST be completed and submitted by May 12, 2018. Our staff
needs adequate time to review and prepare for any unique camper concerns or needs.
For 2018, we are using an online system called Camp InTouch to allow you to complete your camper’s
forms electronically. Such a system will allow camp staff to more quickly access important information,
such as allergies, medications, cabinmate requests, and more. A link to begin this process will be
e-mailed to registered participants by mid-March. This will allow you to create a secure log-in and
password and to complete forms by entering information into the web-based system or by uploading
the required documents.
Please notify Heather at Herter Music Center by March 9th to request printed forms should you have
limited access to the internet.
Required forms include:
- Parent Agreement - Additional Adult Pickup - Audio/Visual Release
- Camper Background - Permission to Treat - Release of Liability
- Health History - Camper Narrative (Optional)
Due to our licensing and accreditation requirements, campers with missing or incomplete forms may not
participate in YMCA Camp Timbers Summer Resident Camp.
Medications
While at camp, only the Health Officer may administer prescription and non-prescription medications.
Campers are NOT allowed to keep any medication with them in their cabins. Parents must turn all
medications into the Camp Health Officer during check-in.
Please put all medication bottles/containers into a Ziploc bag labeled with the camper’s name. A
medication log will be maintained in the Health Center noting time administered and by whom.
Note: Campers will not be given their first dose of medication until 12:00pm on check-in day.
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Preparing for Camp
Camp Packing List
We recommend the following items for a
6 day, 5 night experience. We are active
at camp, so comfort and durability are
important! Clothing with questionable
language/logos or clothing offering
minimal coverage will not be allowed.
Please write your child’s name on
everything.
If your child is staying two or more
weeks, add items accordingly. The YMCA
of Saginaw and YMCA Camp Timbers are
not responsible for lost or damaged
personal items. Please leave valuables
and electronics at home.
Suggested Items
Bag for dirty laundry
Insect repellant (non-aerosol preferred)
Sunscreen
Flashlight
Hat/sunglasses
Water bottle
Optional Items
Toiletry bag (sling bags work great!)
Shower shoes or flip-flops
(for shower use only)
Camera and film
Fishing equipment
Ball glove
Writing and reading materials
Envelopes with stamps
Approved equestrian helmet
Horseback Riding Items
Smooth-soled shoes or cowboy boots
(no hiking boots)
2 pair blue jeans or heavy pants
The following are NOT
permitted at camp:
Cell phones, radios, tape recorders,
CD players, MP3 players, iPods, video
games, food items, chewing gum,
fireworks, alcohol, tobacco products,
illegal substances, or weapons of any
kind.
Suggested Clothing
1 jacket or sweater
1 sweatshirt
2 long sleeve shirts
2 pair jeans or pants
6 t-shirts or tank tops (no camisole
or strapless tops)
4 pairs of shorts
swim suit (one-piece style only)
pajamas
7 pairs of socks
7 pairs of underwear
1 pair hiking shoes
1 pair tennis shoes
1 pair sandals (must have back strap)
Rain jacket or poncho
Bedding and Toiletries
Sleeping bag or 2 blankets
Twin sheet to cover mattress
Pillow and cover
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Comb / brush
Soap
Shampoo
Washcloths and towels
Deodorant
Lip balm
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Preparing For Camp
Check-In Times
Check-in time is determined by the camper’s
band placement. Please arrive at your
scheduled check-in time.
Red Band (Advanced)
8:30 am
White Band (Intermediate)
9:30 am
Blue Band (Beginner)
10:30 am
Check-In Procedures
Check-in will take place on Sunday at the Main Lodge. Our enthusiastic staff will be waiting for
you in the parking lot. Keep an eye out for our Camp Director, Brian; he’s looking forward to
meeting you!
1) Station 1: Receive folder, band placement assignment, and weekly schedule from Herter Music
Center staff.
2) Station 2: Review forms and confirm Release Authorization Form.
3) Station 3: Review health forms and communicate any health concerns with Camp Health
Officer. If your child takes any medication, please put all medication bottles/containers into
a Ziploc bag labeled with the camper’s name.
Prescribed medications must be in a labeled prescription bottle/container and marked with:
Camper’s name
Name of Medication
Directions for administering
Name of physician
4) Station 4 (Optional): Purchase Horseback Rides for $20 per ride (limit 1). Create an account
for your camper at “The Trading Post.”
6) Take your camper to his/her cabin and meet his/her counselors.
Reminder: In our experience, a quick goodbye makes it easier for your camper to transition to his/
her new environment. Our counselors are trained to quickly engage campers to make this
transition as smooth as possible for you and your camper.
Concert and Check-Out
The final concert will be held at Kirtland Community College on Saturday, June 23rd or Saturday,
June 30th, 2018. The address for Kirtland Community College is 10775 N. St. Helen Road, Ros-
common, MI 48653. Campers will be transported by bus with their luggage from Camp Timbers to
Kirtland Community College on Saturday morning. The concert will begin at 11:00 am.
Campers cannot be picked up at Camp Timbers! Check-out will begin at 9:30 am at Kirtland
Community College. Parents and/or guardians must provide photo ID and sign the Camper Release
Form. Luggage will be unloaded and sorted by cabin during the concert. Luggage will be available
for pick-up following the performance.
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Preparing For Camp
From I-75: Exit freeway at exit
212, turn right to follow Business
Loop 75/Cook Rd into West Branch.
At fourth traffic signal (Walgreen
pharmacy), turn right onto Fairview
Road. (A common mistake is to turn
onto East M-55, be sure to turn on-
to Fairview Road, which passes the
West Branch Country Club.) Follow
Fairview Road north, out of West
Branch. At intersection of Fairview
Road and Clear Lake Road, turn left
onto Clear Lake Road. Follow Clear
Lake Road to the community of Clear
Lake. At intersection of Clear Lake
and Horseshoe Lake Road (adjacent
to Clear Lake Party store), turn right
onto Horseshoe Lake Road. Follow
Horseshoe Lake Rd approximately1
mile. The Camp Timbers entrance is
located on the right side of
Horseshoe Lake Road.
Map and Directions to Camp
Please use map and directions.
GPS directions are often
incorrect.
From M33 in Rose City: Head west onto County Highway F 28/W Main
Street (past Shell gas station). Continue to follow County Hwy F 28 for
approximately 8 miles. Turn left onto Horseshoe Lake Road. (A common
mistake is to turn left onto Piper Lake Road, be sure to turn onto
Horseshoe Lake Road, which is a paved road past Piper Lake Road.)
Follow Horseshoe Lake Road approximately 1.5 miles. The Camp Timbers
entrance is located on the left side of Horseshoe Lake Road.
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While At Camp
About the Program
The Camp Timbers program is designed to meet the individual needs of the camper within the goals and
objectives of the camp by providing small group experiences each day. The program directors plan activities
for each age group prior to the beginning of camp. With the help of the activity specialists, they implement
this planning during the course of the session.
Cabin activities allow campers and their counselors to build strong relationships as a group. Instruction
during camp activities provides time for concentrated learning, while group activities allow for relaxed
competition and fun.
Cabin Group Activities and Schedule
Campers will participate in two full band rehearsals and one sectional on their instrument per day. Chair
placement and swim evaluations will take place on the first day of camp. Campers will participate in select
camp activities and enjoy performances by a variety of guest acts each night. Elective activities are scheduled
for each cabin by the Camp Timbers staff. High adventure activities (climbing tower, high ropes, and zip line)
have age and weight requirements. Don’t forget to bring a costume for the DJ pizza party on Friday night!
Cabin mate requests for campers within one year or one grade apart will be carefully considered. Camp
Timbers staff reserve the right to place each camper in the cabin they feel is best to ensure they have the
best possible experience.
Behavior Management Plan
One of our goals at camp is to model and teach the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and
Responsibility. We will work to help all campers overcome any behaviors not consistent with or conducive to
the success of the small group. We appreciate a supportive relationship with parents when we do determine
that a camper’s behavior is such that it requires our attention and shared commitment to accountability.
All camp staff receive training specific to managing a positive peer culture in a small group setting. While
camp staff are also trained to recognize and react to specific and individual needs of a camper, it is
impractical for a counselor to fully commit time and mental resources to address an individual camper at a
cost to the whole group of campers. Therefore, behavior that is not conducive to positive peer group culture,
or campers that do not integrate well into the group, will be subject to our progressive behavior management
plan:
1. First Incident: An individual counseling session between camper and counselor that will address a specific
behavior or action and state clear expectations for resolution or corrective action.
2. Second Incident: A counseling session including camper, counselor and Village Chief or Assistant Camp
Director. Camp Director reviews incidents. Parent(s) are called and put on alert.
3. Third Incident: Camper will be removed from the group setting. Parent(s) will be called and expected to
pick up their child from camp immediately.
Note: Acts of violence or aggression, (physical or verbal), are not tolerated and may be subject to immediate
termination without regard to the above progressive behavior plan.
About the Program 8
Cabin Group Activities 8
Behavioral Management Plan 8
Contacting Your Camper 9
Camper Release Form 9
Emergency Procedures 9
Homesickness 10
Horseback Riding 10
Injuries 10
Lost & Found 11
Meals & Snacks 11
Pranks / Practical Jokes 11
Swimming / Waterfront 11
“The Trading Post” 11
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About the Program 8
Cabin Group Activities 8
Behavioral Management Plan 8
Contacting Your Camper 9
Camper Release Form 9
Emergency Procedures 9
Homesickness 10
Horseback Riding 10
Injuries 10
Lost & Found 11
Meals & Snacks 11
Pranks / Practical Jokes 11
Swimming / Waterfront 11
“The Trading Post” 11
While At Camp
Contacting Your Camper
Mail
Letters are one of the best ways to stay in
touch with your camper during their stay at
Camp Timbers. We suggest you send a letter
one or two days prior to camp so that your
camper will be sure to receive it during his/her
stay.
Care Packages are another great way to make your camper feel special. Make sure to send
the package out early enough in the mail or discretely drop it off with us at check-in so
that your camper receives it during the week. FOOD IS NOT ALLOWED in care packages.
Send letters and packages to:
YMCA Camp Timbers
Camper’s Name and Session Attending
3269 Horseshoe Lake Road
West Branch, MI 48661
Phone Calls
Campers are encouraged to write letters home in lieu of phone calls. In our experience,
phone calls tend to increase campers’ feelings of homesickness. For this reason, camper
phone calls are allowed only in emergency situations. Campers who arrive by plane, bus or
other methods outside of their parents may be allowed to phone home on the first night of
camp to confirm their safe arrival.
Parents are asked not to call their children as it makes it difficult for campers to make the
transition from home to a new environment. Messages will be taken and relayed to the
camper at meal times when requested, and in the case of a family emergency, parent-child
contact will be made immediately. Your assistance with this policy is appreciated. The camp
phone number is (989) 345-2630.
Camper Release Form
All camper forms are strictly confidential. Information on our camp forms will only be
disclosed to the parent / adult noted on the camper release form. Under no circumstance
will we disclose camper forms or information from the forms to anyone not listed on the
camper release form.
Emergency Procedures
We have several emergency procedures such as: Fire, Severe Weather, Lost Camper, and
Lost Swimmer. During your camper’s session, practice drills of these emergency procedures
may occur as part of our license and ACA accreditation requirements.
Our priorities in any emergency situation are 1) camper and staff safety and 2) timely
communication with families.
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While At Camp
Horseback Riding
Trail Rides Camp Timbers hosts a herd of well-trained, groomed horses. Camper who participate in
horseback riding will be instructed in basic horsemanship before riding and must wear the protective
helmets provided by camp. The trail ride will be accompanied by two staff members. In order for your
camper to participate, the Horse Release form must be signed.
Horseback trail rides can be purchased for $20 per ride (limit 1) at check-in. Horse rides will be scheduled
by the Camp Timbers staff and will not take place during band rehearsal or sectionals. If you plan to
purchase a horseback ride, please bring smooth-soled shoes or cowboy boots (no hiking boots) and 1 pair
of blue jeans or heavy pants.
Horseback Specialty Program (Available during July camps)
To accommodate musical rehearsals, Boots and Saddle Horse Specialty is not offered during Herter
Band Camp. Campers are encouraged to return during one of our Resident Camp sessions to
experience the pleasure of owning their own horse for a week!
Horseback specialty campers will be assigned a horse, help in the responsibility of daily grooming
and feeding, and will receive two hours of instruction and riding each day. Beginner and advanced
levels will be offered each week. Level qualification will occur on the first day of camp.
Campers must register through the Saginaw YMCA before arriving at Camp Timbers. Please contact
Brian, Chelsea, or Haley at the Saginaw YMCA for more information about the program. You may
register online at www.CampTimbers.org.
Injuries
Camp Timbers is supported by 24-hour, on-site health care by our Camp Health Officer. If your child is
involved in a minor accident at camp, the Camp Health Officer will take necessary steps that may include
but are not limited to:
Administering first aid or contacting appropriate medical personnel;
Contacting the parents / guardians; or
Contacting emergency number supplied by parents / guardians.
Homesickness
Going away to camp can be a challenging experience for
a child of any age. Short term separation from parents
and learning independence are important parts of
growing up. Many children have some difficulty coping
with the challenges that come with going away to camp.
This anxiety is perfectly normal and is common.
Talking with your camper prior to camp lets them know
you have confidence in their ability to cope with the
new camp lifestyle. Focus on the positive aspects of
camp: making new friends, exciting activities, and how
proud you will be when they succeed.
Once at camp, our staff apply the best homesick cure
known: We keep campers so busy and having so much
fun with their new friends, they have little time to be
homesick!
See p.14 for Additional Camp
Opportunities and Savings!
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While At Camp
Meals & Snacks
Our kitchen staff prepare three delicious family-style meals and two snacks for campers each day. All
meals are served in the Main Lodge and snacks are provided in the afternoon and evening. All breakfasts
are served with juice, milk, cereal, yogurt, and fresh fruit. All lunches and dinners are served with water
and/or juice, fresh fruit, salad bar and appropriate sides and condiments for each meal.
Camp Timbers meals are all nut-free and special meals are prepared for individuals with food allergies and
special dietary needs (vegetarian, vegan, lactose intolerant, gluten free, etc.). Please speak with the
Health Officer during check-in if your camper has a food allergy or other dietary concern.
Pranks / Practical Jokes
We do not teach, model, encourage or practice in pranks or practical jokes. When these things happen
people get hurt, feelings get hurt, or property gets destroyed. Camp staff will strive to replace pranks and
practical jokes with positive activities.
Swimming / Waterfront
The waterfront is one of the most popular program areas at Camp Timbers. Campers will receive a
swimming evaluation during their first scheduled swim session. Depending on their ability and desire they
will be designated as a Red Swimmer (beginner), Yellow Swimmer (intermediate) or a Green Swimmer
(advanced). We utilize the “buddy” system, which has proven to be the safest method in supervising
groups on the waterfront. All Camp Timbers lifeguards are certified by the YMCA or the American Red
Cross.
The Trading Post
The Trading Post is the Camp Timbers store. Typical items for purchase are t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats,
water bottles, stuffed animals, bags, key chains, lanyards, stickers, etc., which are fairly priced between
$1 - $30. Campers will have the opportunity to purchase items in the Trading Post after meals during the
week. The Trading Post will also be open during check-in and check-out.
Money may be deposited in your camper’s Trading Post account during check-in. You may either use cash
or check. The Camp Office Manager will keep a log of camper accounts throughout the week. Remaining
money can be refunded during check-out. Balances of $15 or less that are not refunded during check-out
will be donated to the Saginaw YMCA Annual Campaign to support camper scholarships.
Lost & Found
The YMCA and Camp Timbers will not be
responsible for clothing and personal property
brought from home. While staff will be helping
your child, it is considered the responsibility of
the child to keep his/her belongings together.
We recommend labeling all clothing.
Any items left behind at Kirtland Community
College after the concert will be taken to Herter
Music Center. If you discover that items are
missing upon arrival at home, please call Herter
Music Center at (989) 893-4545 first, then the
Camp Timbers office at (989) 345-2630. After
two weeks, any remaining items will be donated
to needy families through Goodwill.
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Camp Timbers Staff
Camp Timbers Staff
Camp Timbers’ staff are chosen based on their maturity, character, and camp-related
experience. Most counselors are college students from the surrounding colleges and
universities, and many are former campers themselves. As campers are quick to
imitate their adult role models, we strive for excellence in the staff selection process.
Approximately 40 individuals make up the summer leadership team at camp
Camp Timbers maintains a 1:8 or better Staff to Camper ratio
All camp staff are CPR and First Aid Certified
Staff are trained and certified in their specialty programs
An intense, continually reviewed staff training and orientation period precedes camp
each year. All staff are required to attend a minimum of 100 training hours.
Policy Regarding Counselor Letters and/or Letters to Camp Staff
To maintain a professional relationship with your son or daughter, camp staff will only be
permitted to correspond with their campers through Camp Timbers. Campers who wish to
write a note of appreciation to a counselor are asked to send it to Camp Timbers. Camp
staff are not permitted to communicate with campers through social media (Facebook,
Twitter, Instagram, etc.).
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Seasonal Staff Opportunities at YMCA Camp Timbers
YMCA Camp Timbers can be an impactful and rewarding
summer job for something that loves working with youth!
Seasonal positions are available for counselors, lifeguards,
kitchen cooks and assistants, maintenance assistants, and more.
Contact Brian at [email protected] for more details.
Do you know someone that
would be an outstanding
role model on staff?
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YMCA of Saginaw
Child Abuse Prevention
CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents, for your information, this form is signed by all of our camp staff.
It is included with the Parent’s Manual for your reference.
Please contact the Camp Director immediately if you have reason to suspect a breach of
conduct by any camp staff member.
1. In order to protect YMCA staff, volunteers, and
program participants – at no time during a YMCA
program may a staff person be alone with a single
child where they cannot be observed by others. As
staff supervise children, they should space themselves
in a way that other staff can see them.
2. Staff shall never leave a child unsupervised.
3. Restroom supervision: Staff will make sure the
restroom is not occupied by suspicious or unknown
individuals before allowing children to use the
facilities. Staff will stand in the doorway while
children are using the restroom. This policy allows
privacy for the children and protection for the staff
(not being alone with a child). If staff are assisting
younger children, doors to the facility must remain
open. No child regardless of age should ever enter a
bathroom alone on a field trip. Always send children
in pairs, and whenever possible, with staff.
4. Staff should conduct or supervise private activities in
pairs – diapering, putting on bathing suits, taking
showers, etc. When this is not feasible, staff should
be positioned so that they are visible to others.
5. Staff shall not abuse children including:
• physical abuse – strike, spank, shake, slap;
• verbal abuse – humiliate, degrade, threaten;
• sexual abuse – inappropriate touch or verbal
exchange;
• mental abuse – shaming, withholding love, cruelty;
• neglect – withholding food, water, basic care, etc.
Any type of abuse will not be tolerated and may be
cause for immediate dismissal.
6. Staff must use positive techniques of guidance,
including redirection, positive reinforcement and
encouragement rather than competition, comparison
and criticism. Staff will have age appropriate
expectations and set up guidelines and environments
that minimize the need for discipline. Physical
restraint is used only in pre-determined situations
(necessary to protect the child or other children from
harm), is only administered in a prescribed manner and
must be documented in writing.
7. Staff will conduct a health check of each child, each
day, as they enter the program, noting any fever,
bumps, bruises, burns, etc. Questions or comments
will be addressed to the parent or child in a non
-threatening way. Any questionable marks or re-
sponses will be documented.
8. Staff respond to children with respect and
consideration and treat all children equally regardless
of sex, race, religion, culture.
9. Staff will respect children’s rights to not be touched
in ways that make them feel uncomfortable, and their
right to say no. Other than diapering, children are
not to be touched in areas of their bodies that would
be covered by a bathing suit.
10. Staff will refrain from intimate displays of affection
towards other in the presence of children, parents,
and staff.
11. While the YMCA does not discriminate against an
individual’s lifestyle, it does require that in the
performance of their job they will abide by the
standards of conduct set forth by the YMCA.
12. Staff must appear clean, neat, and appropriately
attired.
13. Using, possessing, or being under the influence of
alcohol or illegal drugs during working hours is
prohibited.
14. Smoking or use of tobacco in the presence of
children or parents during working hours is
prohibited.
15. Profanity, inappropriate jokes, sharing intimate
details of one’s personal life, and any kind of
harassment in the presence of children or parents is
prohibited.
16. Staff must be free of physical or psychological
conditions that might adversely affect children’s
physical or mental health. If in doubt, an expert
should be consulted.
17. Staff will portray a positive role model for youth by
maintaining an attitude of respect, loyalty, patience,
courtesy, tact, and maturity.
18. Staff may not be alone with children they meet in
YMCA programs outside of the YMCA. This includes
babysitting, sleepovers, and inviting children to your
home. Any exceptions require a written explanation
before the fact and are subject to administrator
approval.
19. Staff are not to transport children in their own
vehicles.
20. Staff may not date program participants under the
age of 18 years of age.
21. Under no circumstance should staff release children
to anyone other than the authorized parent,
guardian, or other adult authorized by the parent or
guardian (written parent authorization on file with
the YMCA).
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YMCA Camp Timbers
3269 Horseshoe Lake Road
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-2630
YMCA of Saginaw
1915 Fordney Street
Saginaw, MI 48601
(989) 753-7721
(989) 755-9329 Fax
Visit us on our website or Facebook for the latest Camp Timbers information.
SAVE $50
on July 2018 Camps
Herter Band Camp participants,
and their siblings
,
receive a $50 savings on registration fees when
they return for another summer camp program in
2018.
Programs include:
1-week traditional overnight camps
1-week Specialty camps (Minecraft, Robotics,
3-D Printing, Creative Arts, and Horses)
1-week Teen Leadership Camp
2-week Counselor-In-Training Camp
1-week Teen Outdoor Leadership Canoe Trips.
Visit CampTimbers.org or call (989) 753-7721 for
dates, rates, and registration.
