Schedule

Summary

This script provides a detailed schedule and responsibilities for camp staff, ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. It outlines morning routines, meal times, English classes, sports, workshops, and evening activities. Staff must supervise and engage with kids throughout the day, ensuring they’re well-fed, active, and involved. Special attention is given to handling homesickness at bedtime, while counselors work closely with the director to prepare activities, ensure safety, and foster a positive environment. The director guides the team, and regular meetings help maintain coordination and address issues as they arise.

Takeaways

• 😀 A team of staff is responsible for waking up all the kids and ensuring they leave their rooms for breakfast, which starts at 8:00 AM.
• 😀 All kids and staff must be present at meals, even if staff members have the day off. Special dietary needs should be communicated in advance.
• 😀 Camp staff must supervise meal times, ensuring kids eat properly, clean their tables, and return dirty plates to the cleaning area.
• 😀 After breakfast, kids either relax in their rooms or prepare for English lessons, which start at 9:00 AM with a morning meeting for important camp updates.
• 😀 English lessons consist of two parts: one in the morning and another focused on projects, with breaks in between.
• 😀 Lunch is typically at 12:15 PM, with staff supervising kids during free time afterward and preparing for afternoon activities.
• 😀 The Oscar Bank may open during breaks for kids to collect pocket money, with the director setting the specific opening times.
• 😀 Afternoon activities include sports, workshops, and games, with scheduled breaks for snacks, showering, and changing.
• 😀 At 6:00 PM, dinner is served, followed by a staff meeting to discuss kids' progress, upcoming activities, and other important updates.
• 😀 Evening activities (starting at 8:00 PM) include events like pub quiz, movie night, disco, or campfire, where staff are encouraged to engage with kids.
• 😀 Staff must remain near kids' rooms until they fall asleep, with additional support for younger kids who may experience homesickness.

Q & A

What is the role of Camp staff in the morning regarding the kids?

Camp staff are responsible for waking up the kids, ensuring they leave their rooms for breakfast, and making sure everyone is present for meals.

Are special dietary requirements accommodated at Camp?

Yes, kids with special dietary needs must inform the Oscar office in advance to ensure proper accommodation.

What is expected of Camp staff during meal times?

Camp staff must supervise meals, making sure all children are eating, and encourage the kids to clean their tables and take their dirty plates to the cleaning area.

What happens after breakfast at Camp?

After breakfast, kids typically go back to their rooms or hang out, while counselors set up their classrooms in preparation for the day.

What is the purpose of the morning meeting?

The morning meeting serves as a time for the director to share important announcements with the Camp, such as cleaning inspections, activity schedules, and staff reminders.

How is the English class structured throughout the morning?

The English class is split into two parts. The first part is held after the morning meeting, and kids are expected to produce something for their English folder each day. The second part focuses on working on the English project.

How does the Camp handle meal times like lunch?

Lunch is served around 12:15, and everyone, including both kids and staff, must eat together. If the canteen area is closed, the director will designate a meeting spot.

What happens during the afternoon activities at Camp?

Afternoon activities include sports and workshops, with the schedule decided in advance by the director. Activities may be adjusted based on weather conditions and kids' preferences.

What is the role of counselors during the workshops?

Counselors are assigned workshops by the director. They must prepare the room, review the instructions, and be ready to explain the activity to the kids before the designated time.

What are the evening activities like at Camp?

Evening activities typically include a pub quiz, film night, disco, or campfire. These activities are led by the director, with the entire team involved in spending time with the kids.

What is expected of Camp staff during bedtime?

Camp staff on duty must supervise bedtime, remaining near the kids' rooms until the children have fallen asleep, typically until at least 22:30. They may also read bedtime stories to younger kids who experience homesickness.