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EVERYTHING THAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WORKING AT PEQUOT SHERWOOD DAY CAMP!

Incarnation camp has a rich history, dating back to 1886, where life in the city was becoming claustrophobic and confined to children who longed to roam and play. The Church of the Incarnation, an Episcopalian church situated in Manhattan, NY, recognized the need for children to leave the city and breathe the fresh country air, thus Incarnation Camp was born. One hundred and thirty-six years later we are still standing, reigning as the oldest operating co-ed camp in the nation. Not only are we still standing, but we strongly believe in the need for children to spend time in nature, meeting new friends, trying new activities, and finding balance from a more rustic existence. 

As a member of the Incarnation Camp staff you are providing children from ages seven all the way up to fifteen the opportunity to learn and grow in the valuable time they spend here. The staff are the people who make the magic happen, the people who are able to make each summer one the kids will never forget. This does not apply only to the children, hopefully you will make memories and friends that last a lifetime as well. At Incarnation Camp we want to foster your creativity, team spirit, and love of the great outdoors. 

We believe that camp is a place for everyone to enjoy. We are proud of the diversity that our community members bring to the Incarnation Center. Campers and staff of many different races, religions, nationalities, and cultures call Incarnation Camp their home away from home. And hopefully you will too!

History and Mission:

“Mandated reporters are required to report or cause a report to be made when, in the ordinary course of their employment or profession, they have reasonable cause to suspect or believe that a child under the age of 18 has been abused, neglected or is placed in imminent risk of serious harm.” - DCF website

The state of Connecticut requires that all employees of childcare facilities (schools, day cares, camps, etc.) become mandated reporters. By completing the mandated reporter training, an employee is agreeing to report any suspicions or knowledge of child abuse to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). This training is required because it teaches staff what the signals of child abuse are. From here staff are taught how to proceed if a child presents symptoms of abuse, or tells a staff member in their own words about any instances of abuse they have faced.  

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RED CROSS BLEnded links & Explanation

At Incarnation, we value our staff being trained as lifeguards. That's why we offer on-site training through the American Red Cross during the first week of orientation.

To make the most of our short orientation window, we use the Red Cross blended learning option. This means completing 7 ½ hours of online training before coming to camp.

It's crucial to finish the online training before arriving because the in-person portion of the class builds on what's learned online. Both the online and in-person portions of the training are mandatory to receive certification.

Before summer, we'll email you instructions on how to create your Red Cross account and provide links for easy access.

MEDICAL FORMS & INFORMATION

Every staff member is required to upload their medical forms to their CampBrain account. This must have been completed in the last 24 months. 

For international staff forms are provided by your sponsor (e.g. IENA, Camp America, CCUSA, etc) for you to have filled by your physician. For Domestic staff, please upload a valid physical to your profile. 

Camp is a place where we can get messy, sweaty, lakey and dirty. Keep that in mind when packing for the summer. You may want to pack "spares" and you may want to leave your favorite outfit at home. 

We launder our clothes on a weekly basis so make sure you pack enough to get you through a full week of camp! There is a local laundromat that staff can go to if you wish to wash laundry more often. 

You will likely be purchasing new items throughout the summer so don't forget to leave some room for when you return home after the summer!

You may want to pack some nicer clothes for days/evenings off in addition to your 'camp clothes' that may get a little messy. 

Make sure you consider what you can be purchased on arrival (e.g. shampoo) and what cannot be purchased here (medication, certain foods).

PACKING TIPS AND TRICKS

CAMP ROLES EXPLAINED

Counselors are responsible for a tent or group (day camp) of campers and will supervise them when they are not in activities- this includes meal times, rest hour, and tent nights. General counselors both accompany campers to specialist activities, as well as create their own activities. They are also present at swimming and boating lessons, and will take on varying responsibilities during those time periods. 

Specialists, similar to that of a counselor, are responsible for helping to supervise campers in a specific age group, as well as running activities in the specialist area you are hired into (ie woodworking, arts and crafts, ceramics, ropes). They are responsible for maintaining the specialist area, as well as running classes throughout the day for all age groups on camp. 

Support Staff are not directly responsible for campers. They are responsible for maintaining areas important to the day to day functions of camp such as the kitchen, office, or property maintenance. 

DAYS OFF

Time off policy:
As a staff member at Incarnation, you are entitled to one day off per week. Day Camp Staff always have Saturdays off. 
Your day off will begin on Friday night, after you have finished your afternoon responsibilities.
You will be off until curfew the following night.
During your days off, you are free to do as you please!
You will not be responsible for any of your normal roles during your day off.

Day Off Options:
There are many beautiful places just a day trip away!
Staff in the past have gone to local beaches on the Connecticut or Rhode Island shoreline, nearby cities such as Hartford, New Haven, or Middletown, and even farther to fun destinations like New York City or Boston!

Days off are your chance to recharge and have some fun! When you arrive, we will work with you to plan and execute the day off that you need.

Overall, we want to ensure that you have time to rest and enjoy yourself while working at Incarnation. If you have any questions or concerns about our time off policy, please do not hesitate to ask!

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WE CAN't wait to SEE you!