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ShortE & Little Camp gives coaches the opportunity to give players in our community their first "love of the game". Mornings include a warm-ups, team-building drills, skill development stations, crafts and building life skills through sports. Afternoons for Little Athlete's include classic gameplay, water game options and a variety of fun throughout the week!
Staff are scheduled each week based on their sports experience, availability, engagement in pre-season training and camp numbers. During the pre-season, staff participate in several trainings to prepare them for camp life. Staff will be scheduled for all weeks, with the option to take a week off for personal vacation.
Program Location: Dorothy F. Johnson Center at 775 East 16th St. Chico, CA 95928. The camp will utilize the air-conditioned building and the newly revitalized Chapman Park!
Program Hours:
Morning: Drop off between 8 AM-8:30 AM. Campers can be dropped off anytime before 8:30 AM. Camp activities will start at 8:30 AM (free play will be available from 8-8:30 AM). Morning pick up between 12 PM-12:15 PM.
Full Day: Drop off between 8 AM-8:30 AM. Camp activities start at 8:30a, free play will be from 8a-8:30a) Full-day pick up at any time between 12:30-5:15p. Full day focus on morning FUNdamentals, with the afternoon focusing on FUN, with a variety of activities (sports and non-sport related), and water day on Tuesday and Thursday and a movie on Wednesday.
Grades: ShortE Athlete's: 3-5 Year Olds & Little Athlete's: 5-7 Years Old
Participants must be fully potty trained, able to make transitions easily, and ready for an experience away from their families.
Camp Daily Breakdown
Updated weekly breakdowns can be found at: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16aSmsv0sb8l2X4Rv42HXZuz3oSRvG7kUWradFsEkKcw/edit?usp=sharing
Word of the Day "WOD" & Themes
Each day will highlight a different word of the day and theme at camp. We encourage all campers to participate!
Mondays
WOD: Confidence
Theme: Welcome to Camp!
Tuesdays
WOD: Leadership
Theme: Crazy Sock or Hair
Unleash your creativity by donning the wildest, most vibrant socks and/or styling your hair in the quirkiest way possible.
Wednesdays
WOD: Empathy
Theme: Sports Shirts
Show your team spirit by proudly wearing your favorite team's jersey or shirt- or any sport-related shirt!
Thursdays
WOD: Teamwork
Theme: Mismatch
Get playful and mix things up by wearing mismatched clothing with both, contrasting patterns and colors for a lively and fun filled day!
Fridays
WOD: Love of the Game
Theme: Super Hero/ Dress Up Day
Transform into your favorite superhero or character by donning a costume or dressing up in imaginative attire for the ultimate adventure day!
Make sure all theme attire is appropriate and can be safely played in!
Youth Leaders
The Youth Leader (YL) program is a work training opportunity for teens to develop leadership and communication skills while serving as positive role models for young campers. Under the supervision and direction of experienced staff members, YLs learn how to assist with activities and interact with campers, as well as perform general duties involved in the operation of summer camps.
Staff Expectations
Day 1
Director meets with YLs reviews expectations and goals for the week.
Assign them to coach & group for the week.
During the Week
Coaches will give feedback in the moment to allow growth
Encourage LS to participate in the coaching role (never left with the group on their own)
Friday
Coaches meet with YL and review performance for the week and provide feedback.
YL Expectations
Positive Attitude
Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude throughout the camp.
Bring a willingness to participate and contribute to the camp activities.
Be open to feedback and actively seek opportunities for learning and growth.
Professionalism
Represent the camp in a professional manner at all times.
Interact respectfully with fellow YL, coaches and players.
Attendance
Attend all scheduled training sessions, meetings and assigned camp weeks.
Arrive on time & track times for all activities and responsibilities
Leadership Skills
Demonstrate leadership skills actively engaging with players and assisting coaches.
Own and lead a activity during the week of camp, following the plan created with the coach.
Communication
Communicate effectively with coaches, fellow YLs and players.
Notify camp director in advance if unable to fulfill any commitments.
When YL are not performing to expectations
Update Director with issues. Director will meet with YL and document that a verbal conversation has been had and will fill out YL Feedback Form & contact YL Coordinator, Hayden.
If poor performance continues, Hayden will contact parent and complete a counseling notice. YL’s may be asked to not return for future days/weeks.
Situations may include dress code violation, inappropriate language with players or fellow Youth Leaders, unwilling to be engaged in camp activities, not showing up to camp and not communicating with coaches, cell phone use or unreceptive to feedback from coaches
Inclusion 1 on 1 Aide & Inclusion Site Aide
CARD's Inclusion Program is here to help everyone play! We work to ensure equal access to our recreation programs - such as classes, sports, swim lessons, after school programs, camps, and more - to individuals in the community with special needs. Through our partnership with Far Northern Regional Center, we are able to offer 1:1 Inclusion Aides to assist program participants who benefit from a little extra support to succeed.
Inclusion 1 on 1 Aide
Participants in need of reasonable accommodations must register for an activity or program and submit a completed Accommodation Request Form no later than four (4) weeks before the start date of an activity or program. Reasonable accommodations for qualified participants are determined by individual need, programmatic elements, and staff competencies. The Accommodation Request Form will be evaluated by CARD's Inclusion Team, and you will be contacted to determine next steps.
If a participant in your program is approved to receive 1-1 assistance, they will be assigned an Inclusion Aide. If an Inclusion Aide is placed with a participant in your program, you will be notified about the placement and will receive an Inclusion Participation Notification that will include the following information:
Participant information
Program name and dates
Pertinent intake information
Assigned Aide with contact information
CARD point of contact
Plan if participant is absent
Inclusion Site Aide
They are part of the team! Make them feel welcome as part of your team and treat them like you would any coach at your site!
Inclusion Site Aide will attend camp meetings: add them to your staff distribution lists and methods of communication.
Give them a walkie talkie and make sure they know you are available to support them (even for personal reasons like using the restroom).
Erin and Inclusion Coordinator may both give the Inclusion Aide instruction on how to work with the participant and within the program. If camp staff ever have concerns, please contact the Inclusion Coordinator or Supervisor.
The Inclusion Aide will communicate all behavior issues with the participant’s family, as well as through Participant Behavior Tracking. Depending on severity of behaviors, the Site Supervisor or Inclusion Coordinator and Supervisor may be involved.
Water & Site Safety at Chapman Splash Pad
Remind participants prior that they should bring a swimsuit/clothes that can get wet, shoes that can get wet, and a towel.
Staff Expectations
Staff Expectations
Before heading outside:
Review the Splash Pad Rules with the participants:
WALKing feet at all times
No climbing on the bear
Shoes stay on our feet
No drinking the water
When you hear “[Little Hoopsters/Kickers/All Stars], water break!” go straight to a coach
Remind participants to put on sunscreen
Collect towels/water bottles in the wagon
Put on orange identifiable jerseys
While outside:
Always know the FACE COUNT
Position yourself around the play areas, separated from other coaches and never with your back to the kids.
Every 30 minutes, call for a 15 minute water break and walk the participants inside to reapply sunscreen, get water/snack, and use the restroom.
Take a Breath
To ensure the safety of the program, it is necessary to establish behavior expectations with the children. Setting players up for success is OUR responsibility. Reviewing the behavior expectations with the players regularly, praising positive behaviors daily, and giving attention when they are meeting expectations will create a positive environment that encourages the players to display positive behavior.
Take a Breath (For 5-7 year olds)
When a players is displaying inappropriate or negative behavior (after trying to redirect their focus), coaches will give the player the option to "take a breath". All camps will have a designated area (where they can be supervised) where players can go to re-focus and return when they are ready. Players can choose to just sit out if they prefer.
This is a time for players to self reflect and self evaluate. Directors need to be informed by coaches when players are sent to the "Take a Breath" area. Directors will check in and help determine if they are fit to return to the group or if further actions need to be taken.
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