A group of children and two adult males, posing playfully in a wooded outdoor area, with kids making funny faces and the adults smiling.

Wilderness Ridge

Summer Camp Volunteer Training

June 4, 2023

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Title slide for Summer 2023 staff training at Camp Wilderness Ridge, with a background of tall trees and a blue sky.
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Child Protective Plan Poster

Infographic on staying safe with three R's: Recognize, Resist, Report. It emphasizes modesty, no private one-on-one meetings, good and bad touch, good and bad talk, no bullying, and protecting your space. Instructions for resisting uncomfortable situations by saying no, and reporting incidents by talking to or calling a safe adult or the child abuse hotline. Organized by Kanakuk Child Protection Plan, with website link.
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Wilderness Ridge Low Ropes Training Sheet

(“The Processing Cycle” & “Remember the Challenge Zones” on page 2 are very helpful for debriefing Summer Camp activities!)

Flowchart of the processing cycle with four stages: Experience (Yay!), Reflection (What happened?), Processing (So what?), Transference (Now what?). The cycle involves group experience, reflection, question-asking, and life lessons. Below the cycle, there is guidance on asking questions and the importance of allowing time for responses. Additionally, it explains the challenge zones: Comfort Zone (tasks without stress), Stretch Zone (challenges that cause discomfort and growth), and Panic Zone (overwhelming challenges that cause distress, with advice on how to handle such situations).
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