CAMP FAQ's
How are the Camp Heritage campers grouped?
The campers
are grouped according their grade completed by June of the current
school year. Children completing the same grade are grouped together.
What is Camp Heritage’s camper to counselor ratio, and what is
that ratio composed of? Our camper to counselor ratio is
approximately six to one. Our counselor staff is composed of two-thirds
college students and one third high school students. While we do utilize
sixth and seventh graders as counselors-in-training, they are not
included in the six to one ratio.
Who designs the Camp Heritage curriculum?
The
curriculum is designed by professional teachers and overseen by the
Assistant Director for Camper Curriculum and Development. The fact that
the teachers design and implement the curriculum allows our counselors
to participate with and lead the campers.
What are the skills, training and legal compliance of the Camp
Heritage staff?
Our director, Ms. Cindy Glorioso, is in her
19th season at Camp Heritage. At least seven of the nine adults who
serve the program throughout the day are full time teachers. Our
counselor staff are required to attend 10 hours of pre-camp training,
Finally, all our staff are required to undergo a medical certification
and criminal background check.
How is the safety of the camper addressed by Camp Heritage?
Camp safety is the number one priority for Camp Heritage . It is stressed
continually and a part of each staff member’s daily responsibilities.
Additionally, safety is one of two major areas of responsibility for the
Assistant Director for Camp Safety and Logistics.
What protocol does Camp Heritage have in place to handle
situations requiring medical attention?
We have an health
supervisor who is on-call at all times, a medical program that has been
designed by a doctor, and medical information forms with include
immunization dates completed by parents on all our campers. We also have
four staff trained in first aid and eight staff trained in CPR.
Does my child need a physical from a doctor in order to attend
Camp Heritage?
No, but you doctor does need to complete some
forms for us.
What protocol does Camp Heritage have in place to ensure safety in
the swimming pool area?
Our water safety instructor oversees
the program and is assisted by four lifeguards. We also maintain our six
to one camper to counselor ratio in the pool. We utilize a "pool safety
drill" where campers are periodically cleared from the pool just to
review and reinforce water safety. Finally, we make sure either an
assistant director, teacher, or the director are in the pool at all
times the camp is swimming.
Is air conditioning available for the children?
We have
seven air conditioned activities trailers available throughout the day
to address the safety concerns related to excessive heat.
What does Camp Heritage do to address the safety concerns related
to excessively hot days?
We have a hot weather protocol which
includes bringing all activities inside, extensive utilization of the
air conditioned activity trailers, a minimum of hourly trips to the
water fountains, and the use of sprinklers.
What is the protocol for dropping off and picking up my child up
from Camp Heritage?
Your child is to be signed in and signed
out from camp each day. Parents, legal guardians, and those approved in
writing by parents or legal guardians are the only ones authorized to
pick up your children.
How is lunch provided to the campers?
Campers bring
their lunches to camp every day, preferably in a soft lunch box. State
law requires that the lunch be refrigerated. Just before the lunch
period, the lunches are delivered to the appropriate area.
How does Camp Heritage get staff to an area that needs immediate
attention?
We utilize a two way communication system located
among administrative staff and at program sites to ensure ease of
communication.
What type of swimming program does Camp Heritage offer?
Our swimming program is fundamentally recreational in nature, but we do
offer two instructional swim periods per week designed to reinforce the
skills taught in more formal instructional swim programs. We cannot
certify your child as a beginner, advanced, or intermediate swimmer. Our
primary goal is water safety. It is expected that all campers will have
had prior successful swimming instruction.
What clothes should by child wear or bring to camp?
Your child should wear loose comfortable clothes and tennis shoes made
for lots of activity. Each child should bring a knapsack with extra
clothes if appropriate, a bathing suit, a towel, goggles, and a snack or
change for the vending machines (if appropriate). Campers should not
bring valuables or large sums of money in their knapsacks. All articles
should be clearly marked with the child’s name and grade group.
