2016 Family Handbook 2016 Camper Family PD BCEC
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2016 Family Handbook 2016 Camper Family PD BCEC
English Version Family Family Camper Camper Project Destiny PD BCEC BCEC Family Handbook Family Handbook 2016 2016 www.project-destiny.com This camp must comply with regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (105 CMR 430.000), and be licensed by the Boston board of health. Information on 105 CMR 430.000 can be obtained at (617) 983-6761. Parents may request copies of camp policies on discipline, background checks, and health care, and grievance procedures from the camp operator. Prior to admitting a child to the camp, parents shall be provided a copy of the policy pertaining to the care of mildly ill campers, administration of medication and the procedures for providing emergency health care. A complete copy of the policy shall be furnished to parents upon their request. Welcome/About Project Destiny 3 Boston Chinese Evangelical Church 4-5 What to Bring to Camp 6 Swimming 6 Daily Camp Schedule 7 Field Trips 8 Labs and ProjX 9 Lunch/Snack Information 9 Project Destiny Staff 9 Family Night 10 Absences, Late Arrival/Early Dismissal Procedures 10 Camper Dismissal 10 Rules and Discipline Policy 11 Contingency Plan for Campers and Pick-Up 11 Medical Procedure Procedure for Reporting Grievances 12-15 15 BCEC/PD Calendar 2 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 2 Dear Project Destiny Campers and Families, Welcome once again to our summer camp! The Planning Team has assembled this Family Handbook in order to better serve you with the information you need about Project Destiny’s program, schedules, policies, and procedures, as well as information about related year-round opportunities for youth and adults at Boston Chinese Evangelical Church. It is our hope that you will be able to use this resource to help you connect with your child’s summer experiences at camp, or to find out more about BCEC, or just to flip to the schedule page or the calendar page to find out where we will be heading for our next field trip! It will also help you to quickly access answers to any questions you might have. We’re very excited to begin our 23rd season of Project Destiny. PD began in 1994 when the pastors at BCEC recognized that there were very few summerenrichment opportunities in Chinatown for students in the middle grades. Out of that call, several members of the church responded to form PD. They designed a curriculum that combined academic classes with fun field trips, enriching experiences, and a warm, caring environment. Then, as now, the counselors were all volunteers who served the community out of gratitude for how much Jesus Christ loved them. It continues to be our goal today that, in addition to having a fun and enriching summer, students and families who come to PD will be able to get a sense of God’s great love for them as well. As you get to know PD and BCEC, we hope you will consider some of the sections in this book about the year-round programs we offer, such as our Project Destiny Autumn to Spring, or one of the regular youth groups (TWR ), or even our Saturday English and Citizenship classes for adults. We would love to continue our relationship with your family for more than just one summer! As always, feel free to contact me or any of the Planning Team staff at projectdestiny@bcec.net or call the church line at (617) 426-5711. Thanks for joining us this summer and we look forward to meeting you! Sincerely, Steve Liu Director, Project Destiny Planning Team: Vernon Cheung, Kam Ho Lau, Rev. Enoch Liao, Steve Liu, Samuel Su, Karen Wong Vernon Cheung, Kam Ho Lau, Rev. Enoch Liao, Steve Liu, Samuel Su, Karen Wong 3 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 3 BCEC Mission Statement The Boston Chinese Evangelical Church is a Bible-believing, nondenominational local body of believers whose purpose is to glorify God through worshipping God, edifying believers, and sharing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior by word and deed to the Greater Boston Chinese community and to the world, as guided by the Bible and the Holy Spirit. Whereas “and sharing Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior by word and deed” for the BCEC community is understood as Local Evangelism (Chinese & English) Missions (World Evangelism) Social Responsibility Chinatown Campus 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 617-426-5711 Newton Campus 218 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 617-243-0100 Chinatown Campus Sunday Services 9:15 am 9:15 am 11:00am 11:15am English Service at Josiah Quincy Elementary School Auditorium 885 Washington Street, Boston Mandarin Service @ 249 Harrison Ave, Boston. Cantonese 2nd Service—Traditional Style at 249 Harrison Ave, Boston. Cantonese 3rd Service—Contemporary Style at Josiah Quincy Elementary School Auditorium 885 Washington Street, Boston Chinatown Campus 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 617-426-5711 Newton Campus 218 Walnut Street, Newton, MA 02460 617-243-0100 at Josiah Quincy Elementary School Auditorium 885 Washington Street, Boston 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 at Josiah Quincy Elementary School Auditorium 885 Washington Street, Boston Newton Campus Sunday Services 9:15 am Cantonese Service 11:00am English Service 11:15am Mandarin Service 4 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 4 Year Round at BCEC Teen Fellowship (Grades 9-12) and “Teens With a Reason” (TWR) (Grades 6-8) Fridays, 7:30 PM, 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston Meet in church basement. Teen Fellowship (TF) and Teens With a Reason (TWR) gather weekly for a time of music, games, Bible study, and small groups. This is the ideal “starting place” for guests looking for a church or for those who are exploring Christianity. Throughout the year, there are special events, conferences, and sports leagues. Summer Teen Conference (STC) August After the end of Project Destiny, campers are invited to join the BCEC youth fellowships for Summer Teen Conference. During this weekend conference in Maine, the youth will enjoy worship, talks, small group sharing times, as well as various outdoor activities like kayaking, swimming, archery, and rifelry Project Destiny Autumn to Spring (PDAS) September to June Project Destiny Autumn to Spring is an afternoon program that runs throughout the school year at Boston Chinese Evangelical Church in the heart of Chinatown for youth in grades 6-12. Every afternoon starts off with homework time, and tutoring from a counselor will be available. There will also be fun labs. On top of all that, we have several field trips that make Project Destiny Autumn to Spring a great opportunity to have fun and spend time with new friends and counselors! Community English Class and Citizenship Class for adults Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12 noon September-December, March-June English classes to help new immigrants learn everyday English. All levels available. Citizenship classes help immigrants applying for US citizenship to prepare for the naturalization interview. 5 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 5 List of Items to Bring to Camp Every Day Every Day Pen /Pencil Notebook Water bottle Watch (suggested) Bag lunch (optional) Pen /Pencil Notebook Water bottle Watch (suggested) Bag lunch (optional) Mondays & Wednesdays Bring swim gear (one-piece swimsuit, caps, goggles, towel) Mondays Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers. Tuesdays & Thursdays Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers for field trips. Wednesdays Bring swim gear (one-piece swimsuit, caps, goggles, towel) Fridays Wear your Project Destiny t-shirt (will be provided during the first week of camp) and comfortable shoes or sneakers for our all-day field trip. Please note: Write your child’s name on all items. Project Destiny is not responsible for lost articles. Tuesdays & Thursdays Wear comfortable shoes or sneakers for field trips. Wednesdays Wear gym clothes and sneakers! Fridays Wear your Project Destiny t-shirt (will be provided during the first week of camp) and comfortable shoes or sneakers for our all-day field trip. T Please note: Write your child’s name on all items. Project Destiny is not responsible for lost articles. Swimming All campers are required to participate in swimming activities during camp. Campers will swim every Monday so please send swimwear and towels with your child on those days. Swimwear must be modest and appropriate (one piece swim suits for girls, swim shorts for boys). Campers will be supervised by lifeguards at all times. 6 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 6 Daily Camp Schedule 9:00 Sign In & Breakfast Club 9:15 Charing For Our Destiny 9:45 Discussing For Our Destiny 10:15 Creating Class Creating Class Creating Class 9:00 Sign In & Breakfast Club 9:15 Charing For Our Destiny 9:45 Discussing For Our Destiny 10:15 Lab 興趣班 ProjX 11:00 Free Time Lab 11:00 ProjX Creating Class Creating Class Creating Class ProjX Free Time ProjX 11:45 11:45 LUNCH Free Time 12:15PM 1:15 LUNCH 12:15PM Free Time 1:15 ProjX Field Trip Pool ProjX Field Trip Field Trip Pool 2:00 Lab Field Trip Field Trip Free Time Free Time Field Trip Lab Free Time 2:00 Snack and Closing Session 3:30 Sign Out 4:00 Snack and Closing Session 2:50 3:30 2:50 Free Time 4:30 Sign Out Sign Out 4:00 4:30 7 Sign Out Please note: Our return time from field trips may be subject to delay due to heavy traffic. Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 7 Field Trip At Project Destiny, we will go on half-day field trips twice a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays), as well as a full-day field trip on Fridays. Below is our Field Trip schedule for this year. Date Day Destination Location 7/6 Wed Chinatown Scavenger Hunt Boston 7/6 Wed Chinatown Scavenger Hunt Boston 7/7 Thu Stone Zoo Stoneham, MA 7/7 Thu Stone Zoo Stoneham, MA 7/8 Fri TBD 7/8 Fri TBD 7/12 Tues TBD 7/12 Tues TBD 7/14 Thu Roxbury Youth Orchestra Roxbury, MA 7/14 Thu Roxbury Youth Orchestra Roxbury, MA 7/15 Fri George's Island Boston Harbor 7/15 Fri George's Island Boston Harbor 7/19 Tues Smolak Farms North Andover, MA 7/19 Tues Smolak Farms North Andover, MA 7/21 Thu College Tour (Tufts) Medford, MA 7/21 Thu College Tour (Tufts) Medford, MA 7/22 Fri Heifer Farm Rutland, MA 7/22 Fri Heifer Farm Rutland, MA 7/26 Tues Hiking Middlesex Fells Medford, MA 7/26 Tues Hiking Middlesex Fells Medford, MA 7/28 Thu Rock Climbing South Boston, MA 7/28 Thu Rock Climbing South Boston, MA 7/29 Fri Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA 7/29 Fri Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA 8/2 Tues Community Service Boston 8/2 Tues Community Service Boston 8/4 Thu Boston Common Boston 8/4 Thu Boston Common Boston 8/5 Fri Destiny Olympics Joe Moakley Park , Boston 8/5 Fri Destiny Olympics Joe Moakley Park , Boston * Note: Subject to Change Please note: On Fridays, we will return to church at 4:30PM instead of the usual 3:30PM. Our return time from field trips may be subject to delay due to heavy traffic. Travel procedure: Mode of transportation on field trips will vary depending on the location. Campers will stay in their small groups with counselors when Traveling on the subway or on a school bus. 8 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 8 Lab and ProjX Labs are taught twice a week during the entire duration of the camp. During the labs, the campers have a chance to experience new topics in a hands-on manner. ProjX are taught twice a week, where campers will have a chance to explore various activities and ultimately create a final product for the parents and families to enjoy at the end of camp. In previous years, ProjX classes have included drama, street fair, and claymation. Campers enroll in one lab for the whole summer. Lunch/Snack Information The City of Boston and the Summer Food Service Program provide lunches for all campers. Lunches will be delivered by the city each day to ensure freshness and to maintain the nutritious value. However, campers may bring their own lunches. Please let the Project Destiny staff know if your child will bring lunch so that we can properly store it at a safe temperature. Healthy Snacks are served daily to the campers in the afternoon. Project Destiny Staff The Project Destiny staff is comprised of senior counselors, junior counselors, interns, and the planning team, the majority of whom are members of BCEC. The entire staff works as volunteers to run the summer camp, receiving more than 75 hours of training prior to the start of camp. The camp performs background checks on all of the staff for any past Criminal or Sexual Offenses. Senior Counselors are 18+ years old Christians who will be teaching classes and leading small groups. They are mostly college students and have a heart to be with youth this summer. Junior Counselors are 16-18 years old high school students who want to spend their summer being a big brother/sister to the campers. They will be mainly supporting the senior counselors with classes and small group, as well as supporting the camp in various duties. Interns are administrative assistants, who are on site to help with office administrative work as well as assisting the directors with various camp tasks. 9 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 9 We cordially invite you to join us during our end-of-summer weekend celebration! It will be a chance for the families to see what the campers learned and created at Project Destiny and to meet the staff! So make sure you mark your calendars! Family Night! Sunday, August 7, Evening Absences, Late Arrival, Early Dismissal Procedure a. If a camper is sick and cannot attend camp, a parent should call (617) 357-5539 to notify the Project Destiny staff. Unless notified, a camp staff will call home if the camper is absent. Campers are expected to arrive on time at 9:00AM. b. If a camper has an appointment and will arrive late, s/he must bring a written note explaining the reason and time of arrival at least 2 days prior to the appointment. c. If a camper has an appointment during camp hours, s/he must bring a written note explaining the reason and time of pick-up and return to camp. If the camper is to go unaccompanied, it should be explained in the note. Camper Dismissal Campers shall be released and signed-out from camp only by the following methods: a. Sign-out and released to their parents b. Sign-out and released to an individual designated in writing by the camper’s parents c. Sign-out and depart on their own by walking or MBTA if previously authorized by their parents on the Pick Up Authorization Form, and only if written approval has been obtained from the Department of Health. Only campers 12 and older are allowed to sign-out and depart on their own. 10 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 10 Rules and Discipline Policy 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. 4. 11 General Camp Rules: a. No swearing, stealing, fighting, gambling, or other disruptive behavior. b. No alcohol, drugs, weapons, cigarettes, or other regulated substances may be brought to camp. c. No playing or trading cards, no portable game systems, no portable MP3 or CD players and cell phone use during camp hours. d. Students cannot leave the church building without proper permission. e. Students are expected to participate in all activities and be supervised at all times. Project Destiny reserves the right to modify the rules to ensure safety of campers and effectiveness of running the day camp. Detailed camp rules are listed in the camper handbook. Upon any misbehavior or violation of stated camp rules, counselors will follow the procedures below to discipline the camper (except otherwise noted in the camp rules): a. For issues not explicitly mentioned in camp rules, we will talk to the camper to discuss the infraction. This will include a firm verbal warning. b. Time out from program activities. c. Contacting parents / legal guardians to inform them of the misbehavior of the camper and warn them about suspension upon repetition of infraction. d. Actual suspension, which may include temporary or permanent suspension, will be enforced depending upon the nature of the misbehavior. Under no circumstances should the following prohibitions be violated in disciplining campers: a. Corporal punishment, including spanking, is prohibited. b. No camper shall be subjected to cruel or severe punishment, humiliation, or verbal abuse. c. No camper shall be denied food or shelter as a form of punishment. d. No camper shall be punished for soiling, wetting, or not using a toilet. Contingency Plan for Campers and Pick-Up a. If a camper fails to arrive at the dismissal location, then the camp director will conduct a thorough search of the camp premises. If the camper cannot be located, the Lost Camper Plan procedures will be initiated. b. If a camper’s authorized pick-up individual(s) fails to arrive at the dismissal point, camp staff will follow procedures for contacting parents and emergency contacts. If, after a reasonable length of time, the parent/legal guardian or emergency contacts are unable to be contacted, camp staff will contact the Department of Children and Families. The above (b) does not apply if the parent has given prior authorization for the child to sign out from camp and return home on his or her own. Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 11 Medical Procedure Health Care Consultant: Dr. Joanna Yi, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215 TEL: (617) 632-4755 FAX: (617) 632-4410 Health Care Supervisor: Leona Lee 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 (617) 426-5711 Health care supervisor is certified by American Red Cross in First Aid and CPR. Emergency Telephone Numbers Fire Police Rescue Communicable Disease Control: State Health Department: DCF / Child Abuse Poison Prevention Center Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency After hours phone: 5 911 or (617) 343-3415 911 or (617) 343-4200 911 617-534-5611 617-983-6800 617-573-1600 from 9am-5pm 1-800-222-1222 508-328-1500. 508-820-2000 (http://www.state.ma.us/mema) Hospital Utilized For Emergencies (based on family's preference/insurance) Tufts Medical Center 750 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 617-956-5000 Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 617-355-6611 Emergency Procedures Including Field Trips a. Notify camp director and health supervisor at once and follow advice. A qualified counselor should accompany camper to emergency facility. Take child's file to emergency facility. b. Notify parent/guardian immediately of the emergency. c. Complete injury report form and send to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health within 7 days of the occurrence of the injury if injured is sent home, is brought to the hospital or physician's office and where a positive diagnosis is made. 12 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook Dr. Joanna Yi, MD Dana-Farber Cancer Institute 450 Brookline Ave. Boston, MA 02215 (617) 632-4755 (617) 632-4410 Leona Lee 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 617) 426-5711 911 or (617) 343-3415 911 or (617) 343-4200 911 617-534-5611 617-983-6800 617-573-1600 from 9am-5pm 1-800-222-1222 508-328-1500. : 508-820-2000 (http://www.state.ma.us/mema) 12 Medical Procedure Emergency Procedures If Parents Cannot Be Contacted If parents cannot be reached, contact emergency backup phone contact and proceed with camper to hospital with emergency release forms (located in camper's file). Tufts Medical Center 750 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 617-956-5000 First Aid Equipment a. Location of First Aid Kits: Children’s Hospital 300 Longwood Avenue, Boston, MA 02215 617-355-6611 b. c. a. d. e. b. c. f. g. a. 1 2 b. c. d. e. CPR f. g. a. b. 13 Kit #1 is located in the office. Kit #2 is located in the multi-function room. Location of First Aid Manual: A manual can be found in each kit. First Aid is administered by health supervisor and any other staff who are qualified. First Aid Kits are maintained by camp director. Contents of First Aid Kits: Children’s emergency phone numbers A First Aid manual A list of contents: : non-perfumed soap, sterile gauze squares, compresses, ahe sive tape, bandage scissors, triangular and rolled bandages, CPR mask, tweezers, cold pack, gloves Medicine cabinet is located in the Operations Manager's Office. Stretcher is located in Equipment Room. Plan For the Care of Ill Campers in the Center Mildly ill campers will be given the opportunity to rest. Campers with contagious diseases, serious illnesses, or reportable diseases will be picked up by parents. Before a camper returns to the program, a physician's letter stating that the camper is no longer contagious and is well enough to go back to the program is required. Administration of Medication a. Medication prescribed for campers shall be kept in original pharmacy containers bearing the pharmacy label. All over the counter medications for campers shall be kept in the original containers containing the original label, which shall include the directions for use. b. Medication shall only be administered by the health supervisor or by a licensed health care professional authorized to administer prescription medications. The health supervisor must be trained by the consultant to administer oral or topical medications only except: 1. The health care consultant may make an exception for the health supervisor to use an Epi-pen® for a camper with a known allergy or pre-existing medical condition, for whom the Epi-pen® has been prescribed. The health supervisor must demonstrate the capability to use an Epi-pen® and written approval of a camper's parent/guardian and the health care consultant must be given. c. Campers may be allowed to do the following self-medication: 1. If a camper is capable of self-medicating using a prescribed Epi-pen® or Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 13 Medical Procedure d. e. f. 14 inhaler and the parent/guardian and the camp health care consultant give written approval, the camper may be allowed to carry these devices with him/her at all times in order to self-administer when necessary. 2. If a diabetic child requires his/her blood sugar be monitored, or requires insulin injections and the parent/guardian and the camp health care consultant give written approval, the camper, who is capable, may be allowed to self-monitor and/or self-inject him/herself. Blood monitoring activities and self-injection must take place in the presence of the health supervisor. The camp must dispose of any hypodermic needles and syringes in accordance with 105CMR480.000. The health care supervisor must ensure that the following guidelines are followed when a camper who requires prescribed medication travels on an outing with the camp organization away from the home base of the camp: 1. Prescribed medication must always be kept in an original pharmacy container. Repackaging of medication and intermediary or substitute containers are NOT allowed. 2. Medication must be taken from an original container and administered directly to the child by a licensed health care professional or when appropriate, a health supervisor authorized by the health care consultant to administer prescription medication. Camp personnel cannot transfer medications from one bottle to another. 3. The original prescription container can be taken from the camp base as long as the medication remains in a locked case, in the supervisor until return to the home base of the camp. 4. The camp operator can require that parents supply the camp prescription medication necessary for their child. Medication prescribed for campers brought from home shall only be administered if it is from the original container, there is written permission from the parent/guardian and the health care consultant approves in writing the administration of the medication. When no longer needed, medications shall be returned to a parent or guardian whenever possible. If the medication cannot be returned, it shall be destroyed as follows: 1. Destruction of prescription medication shall be accomplished by the health care supervisor, witnessed by a second person and recorded in a log maintained by the camp for this purpose. Said log shall include the name of the camper, the name of the medication, the quantity of the medication destroyed, and the date and method of destruction. The health care supervisor and the witness shall sign each entry in the medication destruction log. 2. The medication log shall be maintained for at least three years following the date of the last entry. Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 1. Epi-pen® Epi-pen® c. 1. Epi-pen® 2. 105CMR480.000 d. 1. 2. 3. 4. e. f. 1. 2. ( 911 14 Medical Procedure If any problem arises, immediately contact (Project Destiny’s Health Care Consultant), parent/guardian or emergency services. Call 911 if necessary. Storage of Medication All medications must be kept in the locked medicine cabinet located in the Operations Manager's office. Refrigerated medication will be stored in a designated refrigerator with a thermometer for monitoring temperature. Availability of Full Health Care Policy The Health Care Policy included in this handbook is only a portion of our full policy. The full Health Care Policy is available by request from the Camp Director. Procedure for Reporting Grievances a. b. c. d. Boston Chinese Evangelical Church Address: 249 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02111 Tel: 617-426-5711 Fax: 617-426-0315 Grievance Procedures are available to parents upon request. A Grievance Report Form may be submitted regarding: 1. Improper application of one or more of the camp’s rules, regulations or policies. 2. An action, inaction, or decision of a camp staff which adversely affected a camper. Grievances can only be submitted by parents / legal guardian of enrolled campers about their own children. Grievance procedures are as follows: 1. Parent or legal guardian will complete and submit Grievance Report Form detailing the nature of the grievance. 2. Grievance will be reviewed by Camp Director. The director shall respond to the person submitting a grievance within 3 camp days and schedule a meeting with the parent/guardian. 3. After the meeting, the Camp Director will complete a Grievance Response Form detailing meeting date, meeting attendees, outcomes, and next steps. 4. In the event that the outcome of the meeting is unsatisfactory, the parent / legal guardian may file a Grievance Appeal Form. 5. Grievance Appeal Form will be reviewed by the Camp Director and the pastoral staff overseer only after the grievance procedure has been completed with the Camp Director and the outcome is not acceptable. The pastoral overseer shall respond to an appeal within 5 camp days. Project Destiny Direct Line: (617) 357-5539 15 Project Destiny 2016 Family Handbook 15 18 25 17 24 27 28 21 14 7 Thursday Sunday 29 Summer Teen Conference (STC) 30 31 25 Summer Teen Conference (STC) 24 28 23 27 Summer Teen Conference (STC) Summer Teen Conference (STC) 20 13 6 30 23 16 PD Family Night 9 2 26 TWR Fellowship 22 18 21 17 12 TWR Fellowship Last day of camp 5 Friday 19 16 11 Thursday 15 10 3 Wednesday 14 9 2 Tuesday TWR Fellowship 8 1 Monday TWR Fellowship 29 TWR Fellowship 22 TWR Fellowship 15 8 1 Friday PD Family Night 7 26 20 13 6 Wednesday BCEC/Project Destiny Calendar August TWR Fellowship 31 12 11 10 19 First Day of Camp 5 Tuesday 4 Monday 3 PD Family Orientation Sunday BCEC/Project Destiny Calendar July