Camp webinar

Bender, G.M., Doughtery, L., Lewis, C. (April 2011). Building a State OMK Program through Today’s Technology.: Camp Webinar . Workshop presented at 2011 DOD/USDA Family Resilience Conference, Chicago, IL

2009 OMK Camps

Georgene BenderOMK Project Director

E. Cliff LewisOMK State Program Coordinator

Lou DoughteryFlorida National Guard Youth Coordinator

December JamesOMK Youth Development Specialist/JFSAP

Connie MirropOMK Camp Coordinator

State Program Partners

Joint Families Support Assistance Program ( JFSAP)

Highlights of 2008

1st Residential State-wide OMK Camp• 88 youth 8 – 13 years • 17 teen counselors• 10 adult staff• 8 4-H Camp Ocala staff• Cost of camp $14,000• $11,000 in donations

Highlights from Camp

2009 Camp Ocala I Stats

• 105 youth 8 – 12 years (50 girls/55 boys)• 19 teen counselors• 8 adult resident staff; additional 4 day only• 8 4-H Camp Ocala program staff• Donations to date : $11,131• Actual cost of camp is $173 per camper• Estimate cost of camp with counselors and

adults is $20,000

Agenda Tonight

• Who’s Who at Camp• Camp Rules/Discipline/Medical• Camp Schedule• What to Bring• OMK Blog page• Check in; Check out• Questions

Who’s Who

Shawn Baltzell Camp Manager

Cliff LewisOMK Coordinator

Lou Doughtery, Florida National Guard Youth Coordinator

Connie Mirrop, OMK Camp Coordinator

December James,OMK YouthDevelopmentSpecialist

Who’ s Who

• Camp Program Staff• OMK Camp Adult Staff• Cabin Counselors• Dean of Girls: Ms. Connie• Dean of Boys: Mr. Lou• Medic: Mr. Mike with an assigned female

staff adult to assist• Youth Mental Health Counselors

Camp Rules and DisciplineRespect each person, wildlife, environment and property

• General– ZERO Tolerance

• No alcoholic, illegal drugs, cigarettes at camp• Federal property; serious consequences

– Bullying• Camp has staff that will talk with youth; if challenge persists

and it’s unsafe for others, parents will be called and camper dismissed

– Buddy System at all times– Hands Off

Camp Rules and DisciplineRespect each person, wildlife, environment and property

• General– Dress Code

• Closed toed shoes; except at waterfront• One piece swim suit for girls• No midrifs tops or low rider pants

– No Cell Phones• If cell phone caught, camp staff will hold till end of camp• This is camp grounds and OMK camp policy• If you need to get in touch with staff we will post a cell

number on our OMK Blog.

Camp Rules and DisciplineRespect each person, wildlife, environment and property

• Cabin– No locks; do not bring valuables– Cannot stay in cabin alone; must have a counselor– Everyone will help with cleanup– No changing cabins– No food in cabins – invites “critters”– Quiet hours 11pm – 7am– No graffiti

Camp Rules and DisciplineRespect each person, wildlife, environment and property

• Waterfront– Permitted only when lifeguard on site– You will have a swim test on first day – All youth participate at swimming; there is a swallow

area– Buddy System used– Be respectful of lifeguard

Camp Rules and DisciplineRespect each person, wildlife, environment and property

• Medical Needs– No camper will stay overnight at medical cabin: if that

is required – parents will be called to pick up camper– Please remember your medication time: using Buddy

System go to Med Cabin for your meds– If you need medical attention, you must first tell and

adult then take direction from adult– If it is night time, contact your cabin counselor and

they will contact medic via radio.– PLEASE bring all medicine required!

Questions on Camp Rules

Camp Schedule

• Wake up is 7am• All attend daily flag raising/lowering

ceremonies• Food Time

– Breakfast at 8am– Lunch at 12:15pm– Canteen Snack at 3pm– Dinner at 5pm– Evening Snack at 845pm

Camp Schedule

• Camp Classes– 2 in the morning and 2 in afternoon– Swimming, fishing, archery, crafts,

photography, dance…..much more• Chores

– Each cabin will have meal duties for clean-up– Daily cabin clean-up– Grounds clean-up on Friday

Camp Schedule

• Evening Programs– A fun time for all …we’ll surprise you! – Of course,campfires!

• Military Day– Wednesday afternoon

• Honoring our Veterans at Lunch• Mini Classes: MRE’s, Drill, equipment, orienteering

Questions on Camp Schedule

What to Bring

• You should have the list – – No locks on anything….so no valuables– You won’t need $; canteen is covered for 1

drink and a snack….you could also earn coupons for more snacks and drinks

– Theme area: CSI: Investigating • Decorations or costume props

– Questions?

OMK Blog

• www.operationmilitarykids.blogspot.com

Will have a password entry page for updates on camp- just for camper’s families.

Will try and keep it updated with pictures and articles on how the kids are doing.

Questions?

Check - inMonday: 10:30am – 12:30pm• Don’t come early – counselors have responsibilities and

we will be setting up camp• Don’t be late after 1pm – if you are please call us.• Please eat lunch before coming or bring you lunch – you

can eat in the dining hall.

Check-in at Classroom Building• Just beyond camp office on your right – we will have

signs• Bring ALL your required meds, paperwork• Will sign up for non-cabin group classes

Check - out

Friday: 1:00pm – 2:30pm• If you come early – you can purchase lunch tickets at

CHECK-IN for $6. All youth will need to stay through lunch.

• If you have to leave early, please coordinate that with us at Check-in time.

Check-in at Dining Hall porch• Just in front of the classroom to your left – we will have

signs• Pick up ALL your required meds, paperwork

Questions ?Camp is a week away!!!