2006 vce in-service charlottesville, virginia january 18-20

Case Studies in Virginia Case Studies in Virginia 4-H Camping Risk Management:4-H Camping Risk Management:

Incidents, Responses, and Incidents, Responses, and Recommendations for the FutureRecommendations for the Future

2006 VCE In-ServiceCharlottesville, Virginia

January 18-20

Andrea JohnsonAndrea JohnsonProgram Director, Airfield 4-H Educational Conference CenterProgram Director, Airfield 4-H Educational Conference Center

[email protected]@vt.edu

Chris SmithChris SmithProgram Director, W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference CenterProgram Director, W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center


Barry A. Garst, Ph.D.Barry A. Garst, Ph.D.Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Virginia TechAssistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Virginia Tech


Special thanks to panel Special thanks to panel members:members:

Ian GarnerIan GarnerMarket Insurance; American Camp Association- VirginiasMarket Insurance; American Camp Association- Virginias

Billie Jean ElmerBillie Jean ElmerExtension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Surry CountyExtension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Surry County

Jason FisherJason FisherExtension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Halifax CountyExtension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Halifax County

Glenda SnyderGlenda SnyderExtension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Botetourt CountyExtension Agent, 4-H Youth Development, Botetourt County

Sam FisherSam FisherCenter Director, Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational CenterCenter Director, Southwest Virginia 4-H Educational Center

OverviewOverview Virginia 4-H CampingVirginia 4-H Camping Risk ManagementRisk Management Specific Cases Specific Cases Ian Garner- A Broader Perspective Ian Garner- A Broader Perspective Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion 10 Things You Can Do!10 Things You Can Do!

Virginia 4-H CampingVirginia 4-H Camping 3rd largest youth 4-H camping program in the 3rd largest youth 4-H camping program in the

nationnation Major delivery method for 4-H youth Major delivery method for 4-H youth

developmentdevelopment One of the major programmatic emphasis One of the major programmatic emphasis

areas in many unitsareas in many units Involves the greatest concentration of youth, Involves the greatest concentration of youth,

adults, and propertyadults, and property More than 17,000 participants in 2005More than 17,000 participants in 2005

Virginia 4-H CampingVirginia 4-H Camping(and risk management)(and risk management)

Emphasis on maintaining a safe environment Emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all participants…protecting human, for all participants…protecting human, financial, and property resourcesfinancial, and property resources

Importance of sharing information across Importance of sharing information across units/districts/4-H centersunits/districts/4-H centers

Repeat successful strategiesRepeat successful strategies Minimize likelihood of making the same Minimize likelihood of making the same

mistake over and overmistake over and over Minimize likelihood of being caught Minimize likelihood of being caught

“off guard”…purposeful planning!!!!!“off guard”…purposeful planning!!!!!

Case #1Case #1: Flashback…: Flashback… Camper arrives at camp with “40” pillsCamper arrives at camp with “40” pills

Camper talks medical staff person into not Camper talks medical staff person into not taking medication during camp week…taking medication during camp week…

Camper goes home with “38” pillsCamper goes home with “38” pills

Once home, child becomes sick and is Once home, child becomes sick and is hospitalized…hospitalized…

Case #1Case #1: Flashback…: Flashback… Camper receives medical treatment for Camper receives medical treatment for six (6)

months as a result of missed medications! as a result of missed medications!

Parents agreed not to sue if a new policy was Parents agreed not to sue if a new policy was developed and instituted.developed and instituted.

Case #1Case #1: Flashback…: Flashback… The current policy was developed as a result of this incident The current policy was developed as a result of this incident

(refer to the (refer to the Virginia 4-H Camping HandbookVirginia 4-H Camping Handbook—Section 10 —Section 10 for full policy & wording):for full policy & wording):

Medications & Medication Forms must be collected from parents at Medications & Medication Forms must be collected from parents at check-incheck-in

Upon arrival to the 4-H Center, all medications must be checked-in to Upon arrival to the 4-H Center, all medications must be checked-in to the 4-H Center’s medical staff person (s)the 4-H Center’s medical staff person (s)

Medical staff person will follow physicians’ instructions found on Medical staff person will follow physicians’ instructions found on containers (or accompanying note)containers (or accompanying note)

Any variation (requested or instituted) will be discussed with parents Any variation (requested or instituted) will be discussed with parents immediatelyimmediately

Medications will be checked-in with 4-H Agent upon departureMedications will be checked-in with 4-H Agent upon departure Medications will be checked-in with parents upon camper releaseMedications will be checked-in with parents upon camper release

Case #1Case #1: Medication Administration: Medication Administration(The Situation)

The Camp Medic finds inconsistent directions The Camp Medic finds inconsistent directions between the directions on a camper’s between the directions on a camper’s medication and the directions on his medication and the directions on his Medication Form (completed by parent)Medication Form (completed by parent)

Camp Medic is encouraged by 4-H Agent to Camp Medic is encouraged by 4-H Agent to follow parents’ instructions rather than follow parents’ instructions rather than instructions of the physician on the instructions of the physician on the medication containermedication container

Case #1Case #1: Medication Administration: Medication Administration(Factors/Policies/Issues Involved)

What’s the big deal?What’s the big deal? Camp Medics are legally required to follow Camp Medics are legally required to follow

physician’s ordersphysician’s orders Liability?Liability? Expertise re: affects of medication?Expertise re: affects of medication?

Virginia 4-H Camping policy?Virginia 4-H Camping policy?

Take the parents’ word for it?Take the parents’ word for it?

Case #1Case #1: Medication Administration: Medication Administration(Action Taken and Results)

Parents were called & informed of situationParents were called & informed of situation

Parents were asked to have child’s physician Parents were asked to have child’s physician fax new instructions to 4-H Center fax new instructions to 4-H Center immediatelyimmediately

Instructions on container were followed until Instructions on container were followed until contacted by child’s physiciancontacted by child’s physician

Case #1Case #1: Medication Administration: Medication Administration(Recommendations)

Ensure instructions on medication containers Ensure instructions on medication containers and Medication Forms are consistent during and Medication Forms are consistent during check-in process (prior to arriving at 4-H check-in process (prior to arriving at 4-H Center…in presence of parents)…Center…in presence of parents)…

Be familiar with medication administration Be familiar with medication administration policies, procedures, and other requirements policies, procedures, and other requirements as found in the as found in the Virginia 4-H Camping Virginia 4-H Camping Handbook (Section 10, P)Handbook (Section 10, P)

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(The Situation)

SituationSituation On the way to camp on Monday morning, one of On the way to camp on Monday morning, one of

the school buses transporting campers is side-the school buses transporting campers is side-swiped by an oncoming vehicle and the bus flips swiped by an oncoming vehicle and the bus flips onto its side. onto its side.

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(Factors/Policies/Issues Involved)

Supervision on the bus should always consider the age, Supervision on the bus should always consider the age, mental ability, and physical conditions of all of the mental ability, and physical conditions of all of the passengers. passengers.

A copy of each of each passenger’s A copy of each of each passenger’s 4-H Health History 4-H Health History FormForm must be available during the transport of the must be available during the transport of the campers. campers.

Prior to transportation, all passengers must be provided Prior to transportation, all passengers must be provided

with safety orientation and operating procedures for the with safety orientation and operating procedures for the vehicle. vehicle.

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(Factors/Policies/Issues Involved)

When transporting more than 15 passengers, there must be When transporting more than 15 passengers, there must be a adult (besides the bus driver) who is trained in:a adult (besides the bus driver) who is trained in:

Accident procedures during transportationAccident procedures during transportation Responsibilities for maintaining safety on the vehicleResponsibilities for maintaining safety on the vehicle Group ManagementGroup Management Procedures for caring (or securing care) for the injured in Procedures for caring (or securing care) for the injured in

the case of an accident/incident or emergencythe case of an accident/incident or emergency Procedures for supervising the uninjuredProcedures for supervising the uninjured Procedures for contacting emergency services/law Procedures for contacting emergency services/law

enforcement, Unit Extension Office, 4-H Center, District enforcement, Unit Extension Office, 4-H Center, District Extension Office, VT Office of Risk Management, and the Extension Office, VT Office of Risk Management, and the State 4-H OfficeState 4-H Office

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(Action Taken and Results)

The 4-H Agent was traveling behind the bus when the The 4-H Agent was traveling behind the bus when the accident occurred- he pulled over and called 911. accident occurred- he pulled over and called 911.

The children and the adults on the bus disembarked the The children and the adults on the bus disembarked the bus; the 4-H Agent determined there were no critical bus; the 4-H Agent determined there were no critical injuries. The 4-H Agent conducted a roll call of the injuries. The 4-H Agent conducted a roll call of the participants on the bus. participants on the bus.

The minor injuries were cared for until EMS arrived. A The minor injuries were cared for until EMS arrived. A handful of children were taken to the local hospital and the handful of children were taken to the local hospital and the rest of the children were loaded onto another bus and rest of the children were loaded onto another bus and taken to the 4-H Center. taken to the 4-H Center.

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(Action Taken and Results)

The 4-H Agent called the VT Office of Risk Management, the The 4-H Agent called the VT Office of Risk Management, the State 4-H Office, the 4-H Center, and the local and District State 4-H Office, the 4-H Center, and the local and District Extension office to report the accident. Extension office to report the accident.

At the 4-H Center, the 4-H Agent called the parent of each child At the 4-H Center, the 4-H Agent called the parent of each child at camp- he notified the parents of the children who were at camp- he notified the parents of the children who were transported to the hospital and assured all of the other parents transported to the hospital and assured all of the other parents that their children were fine. that their children were fine.

The 4-H Agent debriefed the entire camp as to what had The 4-H Agent debriefed the entire camp as to what had happened to de-bunk fear and rumors. If necessary, the children happened to de-bunk fear and rumors. If necessary, the children were allowed to call home to speak to their parents.were allowed to call home to speak to their parents.

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(Recommendations)

Prior to transportation, ensure that the safety orientation Prior to transportation, ensure that the safety orientation has been completed with campers. has been completed with campers.

Ensure that there is a trained adult aboard each vehicle that Ensure that there is a trained adult aboard each vehicle that can manage an accident/emergency situation if it occurs.can manage an accident/emergency situation if it occurs.

Ensure that there is an accurate list of the passengers Ensure that there is an accurate list of the passengers aboard each vehicle in case a “head count” of each aboard each vehicle in case a “head count” of each passenger is needed after an accident. passenger is needed after an accident.

Case #2Case #2: Camp Bus Accident: Camp Bus Accident(Recommendations)

Check, Call, Care- check the scene for safety hazards and for Check, Call, Care- check the scene for safety hazards and for injuries among the passengers, call emergency services with injuries among the passengers, call emergency services with details about the accident and any injuries, and then care for the details about the accident and any injuries, and then care for the injured passengers as best you can until help arrives. injured passengers as best you can until help arrives.

Complete and send to the VT Office of Risk Management an Complete and send to the VT Office of Risk Management an accident/incident form as soon as possible to document important accident/incident form as soon as possible to document important details of the accident. details of the accident.

Call parents of the children involved in an accident as soon as Call parents of the children involved in an accident as soon as possible. possible.

Talk with the youth at camp, including those involved in the Talk with the youth at camp, including those involved in the accident and those not, to determine if there is any emotional accident and those not, to determine if there is any emotional trauma; if necessary, recommend counseling services to trauma; if necessary, recommend counseling services to parents. parents.

Case #3Case #3: Teen Counselor Exposes : Teen Counselor Exposes Herself to CamperHerself to Camper

(The Situation)

A 14-year old teen counselor who was A 14-year old teen counselor who was supervising a cabin at the HL 4-H Center supervising a cabin at the HL 4-H Center detained a camper in the cabin for several detained a camper in the cabin for several hours, exposed her breasts to a 10-year old hours, exposed her breasts to a 10-year old female camper, and offered the camper the female camper, and offered the camper the opportunity to touch her breasts.opportunity to touch her breasts.

Camper told an adult leader about the Camper told an adult leader about the incident several hours later.incident several hours later.


(Factors/Policies/Issues Involved)

Above Suspicion Policy / One-on-One was Above Suspicion Policy / One-on-One was not followed by the teen counselornot followed by the teen counselor

Possibility of child abusePossibility of child abuse

Concerns regarding when and how the cabins Concerns regarding when and how the cabins were being “checked”were being “checked”


(Action Taken and Results) Agent separated the teen from other campers. Agent contacted Agent separated the teen from other campers. Agent contacted

the social services hot-line (because it was late at night). the social services hot-line (because it was late at night). Parents were then contacted.Parents were then contacted.

The next day, County Social Services representative and a The next day, County Social Services representative and a County Sheriff's department investigator interviewed the County Sheriff's department investigator interviewed the camper in the presence of her mother and step-father.camper in the presence of her mother and step-father.

Although the facts supported a charge of misdemeanor Although the facts supported a charge of misdemeanor indecent exposure, the parents of the child did not want to indecent exposure, the parents of the child did not want to press charges.press charges.

Teen not allowed to remain on-site (picked up by her Teen not allowed to remain on-site (picked up by her parents at around 3:00 AM). Camper completed the parents at around 3:00 AM). Camper completed the full week of camp.full week of camp.


(Action Taken and Results) The 4-H Center implemented a standardized The 4-H Center implemented a standardized

“cabin-check” policy which included more “cabin-check” policy which included more times of the day and random checks. times of the day and random checks.

This policy incorporated into the Virginia 4-H This policy incorporated into the Virginia 4-H Camping Handbook.Camping Handbook.

Emphasis on above suspicion policy several Emphasis on above suspicion policy several times throughout the week.times throughout the week.

Stronger communication link between Stronger communication link between local DSS, sheriff's department.local DSS, sheriff's department.

Case #3Case #3: Teen Counselor Exposes : Teen Counselor Exposes

Herself to CamperHerself to Camper(Recommendations)

Ensure that all participants are accounted for Ensure that all participants are accounted for at all timesat all times ““buddy system,” “cabin/lodge checks,” “roll-call” buddy system,” “cabin/lodge checks,” “roll-call”

for each camp class, etc.for each camp class, etc.

Stress the above suspicion policy with your Stress the above suspicion policy with your volunteers…use cases like this as examples of volunteers…use cases like this as examples of what SHOULD NOT happen in camp. what SHOULD NOT happen in camp.

Case #4Case #4: Search and Seizure: Search and Seizure(The Situation)

Two teen counselors approach the 4-H Agent Two teen counselors approach the 4-H Agent during lunch on Monday and tell her that a teen during lunch on Monday and tell her that a teen C.I.T. was bragging on the bus ride to the 4-H C.I.T. was bragging on the bus ride to the 4-H Center that he brought marijuana to camp. Center that he brought marijuana to camp.

Case #4Case #4: Search and Seizure: Search and Seizure(Factors/Policies/Issues Involved)

Possession of any illegal drug substance is prohibited at camp Possession of any illegal drug substance is prohibited at camp as stated in 4-H as stated in 4-H Code of ConductCode of Conduct..

According to the According to the Code of ConductCode of Conduct and the Virginia 4-H and the Virginia 4-H Search Search and Seizureand Seizure policy: policy:

Virginia Cooperative Extension staff have the right to Virginia Cooperative Extension staff have the right to conduct a search of the participants’ outer clothing, conduct a search of the participants’ outer clothing, luggage, personal belongings, lodging rooms, or furniture luggage, personal belongings, lodging rooms, or furniture being used by the participant if there is ‘reasonable being used by the participant if there is ‘reasonable suspicion’ that the participant has something in his/her suspicion’ that the participant has something in his/her possession that is not allowed on-site, such as drugs, possession that is not allowed on-site, such as drugs, alcohol, or weapons. alcohol, or weapons.

Case #4Case #4: Search and Seizure: Search and Seizure(Action Taken and Results)

The 4-H Agent approached the Program Director and reported The 4-H Agent approached the Program Director and reported the allegation.the allegation.

They reviewed the They reviewed the Search and Seizure Search and Seizure policy and decided that policy and decided that they had “reasonable suspicion” to search the C.I.T.’s they had “reasonable suspicion” to search the C.I.T.’s belongings and person.belongings and person.

The Program Director and the 4-H Agent approached the C.I.T. The Program Director and the 4-H Agent approached the C.I.T. and informed him of the allegation. They informed the C.I.T. and informed him of the allegation. They informed the C.I.T. that they had reasonable suspicion to believe he had marijuana that they had reasonable suspicion to believe he had marijuana and asked him if they could search his room and person. and asked him if they could search his room and person.

The C.I.T. agreed to the search. The C.I.T. agreed to the search.


The 4-H Agent, Program Director, and another adult witness The 4-H Agent, Program Director, and another adult witness immediately accompanied the C.I.T. to his room to conduct the immediately accompanied the C.I.T. to his room to conduct the search. He fully cooperated with the search. search. He fully cooperated with the search.

The 4-H Agent searched his bed and all of his personal belongings, The 4-H Agent searched his bed and all of his personal belongings, where she found drug paraphernalia. After his belongings were where she found drug paraphernalia. After his belongings were searched, the teen was asked to empty the pockets of the clothing searched, the teen was asked to empty the pockets of the clothing he was wearing.he was wearing.

In his pockets, he had cigarettes, additional drug paraphernalia and In his pockets, he had cigarettes, additional drug paraphernalia and also a prescription bottle with marijuana inside. also a prescription bottle with marijuana inside.

The 4-H Agent confiscated the marijuana, cigarettes, and all The 4-H Agent confiscated the marijuana, cigarettes, and all of the drug paraphernalia. of the drug paraphernalia.


The 4-H Agent and Program Director called the C.I.T.’s mother The 4-H Agent and Program Director called the C.I.T.’s mother to inform her of the search of her son and his belongings and to inform her of the search of her son and his belongings and also the seizure of marijuana from her son.also the seizure of marijuana from her son.

The mother was unable to be contacted, so the C.I.T.’s father, The mother was unable to be contacted, so the C.I.T.’s father,

who was the emergency contact, was called and notified of the who was the emergency contact, was called and notified of the situation. situation.

The 4-H Agent and Program Director informed him that per the The 4-H Agent and Program Director informed him that per the Code of ConductCode of Conduct, the police would be called to further handle , the police would be called to further handle the situation. the situation.


The 4-H Agent and the Program Director called the local The 4-H Agent and the Program Director called the local Sheriff's office and notified the authorities of the situation.Sheriff's office and notified the authorities of the situation.

A deputy was dispatched and completed an investigation of A deputy was dispatched and completed an investigation of the incident. During the investigation, the deputy requested a the incident. During the investigation, the deputy requested a copy of the copy of the Search and Seizure Search and Seizure policy and the C.I.T.’s signed policy and the C.I.T.’s signed Code of Conduct.Code of Conduct.

The C.I.T. was arrested for possession of marijuana. The C.I.T. was arrested for possession of marijuana.

Case #4Case #4: Search and Seizure: Search and Seizure(Recommendations)

Ensure that all Ensure that all Code of ConductCode of Conduct forms are signed. forms are signed. It was the signed It was the signed Code of ConductCode of Conduct form that prompted the form that prompted the

C.I.T.’s lawyer to encourage the teen to plead guilty (as the C.I.T.’s lawyer to encourage the teen to plead guilty (as the Search and SeizureSearch and Seizure policy is clearly outlined on that policy is clearly outlined on that document). document).

Ensure that during documentation of the incident, very Ensure that during documentation of the incident, very detaileddetailed notes are included about the incident.notes are included about the incident.

When having to recall events in court months later, it can be When having to recall events in court months later, it can be difficult to accurately remember all of the details about difficult to accurately remember all of the details about incident. incident.

Record the type of questions you asked the participant when Record the type of questions you asked the participant when searching his belongings, the exact location where drugs searching his belongings, the exact location where drugs were found and in what type of container you were found and in what type of container you

discovered the drugs, etc.discovered the drugs, etc.

Case #5Case #5: Pranks & Camp…: Pranks & Camp…(The Situation)

Teen Weekend program…prank competition Teen Weekend program…prank competition ensues between males and femalesensues between males and females

4-H Agent allowed male teen to use his truck to 4-H Agent allowed male teen to use his truck to help clean-up (but followed him)help clean-up (but followed him)

Female “roadblock”Female “roadblock” Bravado & “trash” talking ensued…male Bravado & “trash” talking ensued…male

bumped females with truck…bumped females with truck… Next day…parents contacted Center, attempted Next day…parents contacted Center, attempted

to press charges against teen driverto press charges against teen driver Program Director was questioned by detectivesProgram Director was questioned by detectives

Case #5Case #5: Pranks & Camp…: Pranks & Camp…(Factors/Policies/Issues Involved)

Approval given for prank and vehicle usageApproval given for prank and vehicle usage

Competition & “verbal horseplay”Competition & “verbal horseplay”

Legal issues?Legal issues?

Case #5Case #5: Pranks & Camp…: Pranks & Camp…(Action Taken and Results)

Females were checked by Medic (all okay) Females were checked by Medic (all okay) Questioning of all involvedQuestioning of all involved Driver reprimanded, parents calledDriver reprimanded, parents called Parents of females were contacted by AgentsParents of females were contacted by Agents Prompt follow-up with parents by 4-H Agents Prompt follow-up with parents by 4-H Agents

and Program Directorand Program Director Documentation throughoutDocumentation throughout New Policy…New Policy…

Case #5Case #5: Pranks & Camp…: Pranks & Camp…(Recommendations)

No pranks at camp!No pranks at camp! Collect keys…clear expectations w/ Collect keys…clear expectations w/

participants & volunteersparticipants & volunteers If unsure…contact authorities!If unsure…contact authorities! Follow-up with parents and authorities Follow-up with parents and authorities

promptlypromptly State 4-H Office, VT Risk Management, and State 4-H Office, VT Risk Management, and

VCE Public RelationsVCE Public Relations

A Broader PerspectiveA Broader Perspective(with Ian Garner)(with Ian Garner)

Top 6 Camp General Liability Top 6 Camp General Liability Losses Losses Based on Frequency*Based on Frequency*

Cause of Loss # of Claims Avg. $/Claim Total $ for Claims

Falls/Slip & FallsTrip & Falls 443 $11,603 $5,139,932 Athletic/Sports not inc. aquatics 146 $5,860 $855,609

Horseplay & Fighting 101 $10,045 $1,014,559 -Abuse sexual &

physical, Rape 82 $26,068 $2,137,572 Medical/Food or illness 54 $18,029 $973,587

Aquatics 52 $51,244 $2,664,711

* Markel Insurance Company – Closed Camp claims 1998 - 2003

Top 6 Camp General Liability Top 6 Camp General Liability Losses Losses Based on Average SeverityBased on Average Severity**

Cause of Loss # of Claims Avg. $/Claim Total $ for Claims Burns 12 $70,065 $840,785

Aquatics 52 $51,629 $2,684,711

Animal Related *dog mauling 36 $35,356 $1,272,802

–Abuse Physical, Sexual and Rape 82 $26,068 $2,137,572

Falls, slip and falls 443 $11,603 $5,139,932

Fighting and Horseplay 101 $10,045 $1,014,559

* Markel Insurance Company – Closed Camp claims 1998 - 2003

Panel DiscussionPanel Discussion

10 Things You Can Do10 Things You Can Do 1. Recognize that camping programs at the 1. Recognize that camping programs at the

4-H Centers result from a public/private 4-H Centers result from a public/private partnership- partnership- liability is shared among among Extension and 4-H Center faculty/staff.Extension and 4-H Center faculty/staff.

2. Learn 4-H camping policies and 2. Learn 4-H camping policies and procedures and procedures and train your volunteers. Be . Be sure that your yearly “updates” cover new sure that your yearly “updates” cover new policies and new areas of concern.policies and new areas of concern.

10 Things You Can Do10 Things You Can Do 3. In times of crisis, 3. In times of crisis, communication is key!! is key!!

(communication with: 4-H Center, State 4-H office, (communication with: 4-H Center, State 4-H office, unit office, District Director, VT Office of Risk unit office, District Director, VT Office of Risk Management, local authorities, parents/guardians)Management, local authorities, parents/guardians)

4. As situations emerge, listen! 4. As situations emerge, listen! Collect information from everyone involved. from everyone involved.

10 Things You Can Do10 Things You Can Do 5. 5. Document, Document, Document (you’ll (you’ll

forget the details hours, days, weeks, months forget the details hours, days, weeks, months later!)later!)

6. When speaking with concerned 6. When speaking with concerned parents/guardians…take issues seriously, express concern, agree to investigate, contact the proper authorities, cooperate fully, and communicate actions taken.

10 Things You Can Do10 Things You Can Do 7. You don’t have to be perfect…just 7. You don’t have to be perfect…just

“prudent!”

8. After an incident occurs, at a time that is 8. After an incident occurs, at a time that is right, right, “debrief.” A significant amount of A significant amount of thought and emotion may need to be thought and emotion may need to be expressed.expressed.

10 Things You Can Do10 Things You Can Do 9. Explore 9. Explore professional development in camping

American Camp Association membershipAmerican Camp Association membership (Camping (Camping Magazine, annual conferences, state-level conferences, resources)Magazine, annual conferences, state-level conferences, resources)

National 4-H Camping Institute (NCI)National 4-H Camping Institute (NCI) International Camping Congress (ICC)International Camping Congress (ICC) NAE4-HA Camping and Environmental Ed. Task ForceNAE4-HA Camping and Environmental Ed. Task Force

10. 10. Plan future 4-H camps based upon what you based upon what you learned…share what worked and what didn’t learned…share what worked and what didn’t work.work.

Questions/Concerns?Questions/Concerns?

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