What about training, Training, CPR and background checks of the staff:
Are you an approved summer camp program? We are an Ulster County Department of Health approved summer camp.
What kind of training and background checks do camp staff undergo? We have on-site staff trained and certified by the Red Cross in first aid, CPR, AED. All staff have undergone criminal / sexual offender background check through NYJD
What is the age range of the camp staff? Currently 1 x 50's, 1 x 40's, 1 x 30's, 1 x 20's, teen Counselors-in-Training (CIT's) & helpers.
What is the ratio of staff to campers? It ranges between 1:6 and 2:10, with a minimum of 2 staff on hand per pod of ten children.
How do you prepare for medical emergencies and health issues? Our staff is trained and certified in First Aid by the Red Cross. The training teaches when it is appropriate to call 911. One of Seed Song Center's board members is highly active with, and travels widely as a volunteer for, Red Cross and has put together our emergency plan. Another board member is a Registered Nurse and serves as our Medical Director.
Do you have a typical daily schedule?
We have a default schedule, we adapt it as each week progresses based on camper excitement and interests:
9:00 morning hands-on task and play
9:15 morning circle and farm care activities
10:00 learning theme activity
10:45 snack
11:00 game or arts/crafts/building activities
12:00 lunch and play
1:00 learning theme and/or multi-arts and building activities
2:30 singing/ game/ closure
3:00 pickup
Are lunch/snacks provided, or should we send the child with lunch and snacks? There will be fresh farm snacks but lunch and 2 snacks need to be provided (see registration info on website). Please pack lunches that do not need to be refrigerated.
Questions? Please contact camp@seedsongfarm.org or leave a message at 845-383-1528 and we'll call you back.
Are you an approved summer camp program? We are an Ulster County Department of Health approved summer camp.
What kind of training and background checks do camp staff undergo? We have on-site staff trained and certified by the Red Cross in first aid, CPR, AED. All staff have undergone criminal / sexual offender background check through NYJD
What is the age range of the camp staff? Currently 1 x 50's, 1 x 40's, 1 x 30's, 1 x 20's, teen Counselors-in-Training (CIT's) & helpers.
What is the ratio of staff to campers? It ranges between 1:6 and 2:10, with a minimum of 2 staff on hand per pod of ten children.
How do you prepare for medical emergencies and health issues? Our staff is trained and certified in First Aid by the Red Cross. The training teaches when it is appropriate to call 911. One of Seed Song Center's board members is highly active with, and travels widely as a volunteer for, Red Cross and has put together our emergency plan. Another board member is a Registered Nurse and serves as our Medical Director.
Do you have a typical daily schedule?
We have a default schedule, we adapt it as each week progresses based on camper excitement and interests:
9:00 morning hands-on task and play
9:15 morning circle and farm care activities
10:00 learning theme activity
10:45 snack
11:00 game or arts/crafts/building activities
12:00 lunch and play
1:00 learning theme and/or multi-arts and building activities
2:30 singing/ game/ closure
3:00 pickup
Are lunch/snacks provided, or should we send the child with lunch and snacks? There will be fresh farm snacks but lunch and 2 snacks need to be provided (see registration info on website). Please pack lunches that do not need to be refrigerated.
Questions? Please contact camp@seedsongfarm.org or leave a message at 845-383-1528 and we'll call you back.