Zurich Camps

Top important

• Always ask student their expectations on day 1,  be sure to record them and act accordingly. 

• Always do the digital skills profile on first and last day for EVERY CODING COURSE.

Before Camp:

• Please check which course you are teaching and review the course material.

• Review techSpark Teaching Guidelines below.

Guide Camp Schedule:

Camp Hours: 9:30 - 15:00 (some locations 10:00 - 15:30)

Snack Break: 10:45 - 11:00 (max 20 mins)

Lunch: 12:30 - 13:30 (allow 60 mins)

Afternoon Break: 14:15 - 14:30 (optional)

First Day:

• Arrive at 9:00 to get your equipment set up and to help students with their setup if necessary.

• Wear a TechSpark hoodie or t-shirt. If you don't have one, please ask your camp manager to provide one.

• Please ask students to take the Digital Skills Profile. Note this is taken on first & last day of camp. Make sure the kids select the correct option eg. 'Start of Camp/Lessons' or 'End of Camp/Lessons'.

During Camp:

• Monitor your class progress closely and ask your camp manager for additional resources or support if necessary

Last Day:

• Sign certificates and complete Student Feedback Reports(link below) by lunchtime 

• Ask students to do Student Surveys(links below) after morning break on the last day of camps, i.e. at  11h15-11h30  

• Please ask students to take the Digital Skills Profile again. This allows us to map their progress.

• Welcome parents and deliver certificates and feedback forms during the last hour of each camp

Camp Close:  

• Upon camp close, support staff in returning classrooms to their original format and help throw away any left over materials

• Submit your Salary Request Form which is under Administrative resources page

Logistics:

1. TechSpark laptops will be available for younger students to use during the camp. Teens are expected to bring their own laptops, however we will have spare devices should they need to borrow one. Device login credentials are written on the inside of each laptop. Please don’t forget to plug them in to charge overnight.

2. Please place the rubbish bins outside your classroom before your leave each afternoon. They will be taken care of by the building admin.

3. If you use any kitchen utensils, cups, mugs etc - please take them back to the kitchen at the end of each day. Rinse them and place them in the dishwasher.

4. If there are any food or snack accidents, cleaning material such as kitchen wipes etc can be found in the kitchen.

5. In case of any emergencies or other unforeseen circumstances, we trust you to use your judgement based on the nature of the emergency and contact your camp manager. 

Example: Allergic Reactions(parents are asked to inform us of any medical conditions and sever allergies in advance, this will be marked on the student list and applicable instructions & medication provided by the parent in advance.

Fire/Earthquate etc. - Common sense rules apply, follow the building evacuation policy

Behaviour Issues are generally covered in 'Student Management' tab below. If you experience any behavioural problems which you do not feel comfortable handling, please contact your camp manager for guidance.