ST. JOHN CANADA INSTRUCTIONS
1. Cadets enjoy camping and throughout this country many St. John Ambulance Cadet Camps
take place. To ensure proper training standards for our youth leaders, the National Camp
Accreditation Course is designed to train competent leaders who will operate a successful,
safe camp for their members.
general instructions
2. Age requirements: Youth leaders or adult members 18 years of age
or over, may run a cadet camp where cadets or crusaders are attending.
3. Standards: As of 1 January, 1999, all youth leaders wishing to conduct
a cadet camp will require national accreditation. Provinces/territories that have a
program now in place may continue to use it. However, it must meet or exceed minimum
standards.
4. Testing: Testing to the standard of this course will be the
responsibility of the provincial/territorial Cadet Officer or their designate.
5. Time requirements: The time requirement for accreditation is 18 hours,
as outlined in paragraph 8 of this document.
6. Certificate: Upon successful completion provinces/territories may
apply for the National Camping Accreditation Certificate. See Annex D for a sample
certificate.
7. References
i. St. John Ambulance Camping Manual
ii. Boy Scout Camping Manual
iii. Girl Guide Camping Manual
iv. Armed Forces Cadet Camping Manual
Time and Expectations Outline
8. The following indicates the topics and time expectations for the Camp
Accreditation Course. Course details can be found in paragraph 9. See Annex A for a
detailed sample time outline for the course.
a) Introduction
Describe the purpose and functions of a Cadet Division and how camping can
become an integral part of any Divisional program.
b) Administration - 2?hours
Discuss the Provincial Commissioner's directives that apply to camping.
Instruct the participants on the correct procedures for generating forms, and the required
paperwork for camping. Discuss available resource information.
c) Program Planning - 6 hours
Instruct the participants on how to set up a camp program. Give sample program
outlines. Do exercises on designing and running specific program items.
d) Kitchen, Food and Menu Planning - 2 hours
Instruct the participants on the different considerations for preparing a camp
menu. Supply resource information on acquiring food for camp. Demonstrate the different
forms of kitchen layouts. Supply information on sanitary concerns, hygiene, and washing
procedures.
e) Equipment Planning - 6 hours
Show the participants different forms of camp sites and facilities. Teach the
practical skills on a variety of types of equipment. Discuss and demonstrate various
pieces of other training and recreational equipment.
f) Emergency and Medical Procedures - 1 hour
Discuss and instruct participants on proper medical procedures and other
emergency procedures and considerations for camps. Discuss personnel considerations,
vehicles and equipment.
g) Transportation - ?hour
Discuss different forms of transportation to get to and from camp, as well as
forms of transportation while at camp. Special consideration (watercraft).
general outline
9. The following indicates the general outline and course details for the Camp
Accreditation Course. Time expectations are given in paragraph 8.
a) Introduction
?/font> Course overview and introductions
?/font> Purposes and functions of a Cadet Camp
?/font> Provincial Commissioners directives
b) Administration
?/font> St. John Ambulance regulations for camping within
Canada
?/font> Resources
- facilities
- people
- camping manual
?/font> Choosing and booking a campsite
- time requirements
- program considerations
- associated costs
?/font> Paperwork (see Annexes B and C)
- provincial application to hold a camp
- participant permission forms
- participant medical information forms
- sample kit lists
- sample covering letters
- general rules for campers
?/font> Budgeting for a camp
- capital equipment planning and budgets
- cost recovery and capital equipment increases
- donations, fund raising, other sources of revenue
?/font> Camping Committees
- forming a Camp Committee
- positions and responsibilities
- time lines and communications
?/font> Camp Staff
- briefing and debriefing
- communications and problem solving
- decision making process
c) Program Planning
?/font> How to design a program
- training
- flexibility
- proficiencies
- free time
- camp fires
- water program; special considerations
- other activities
- age of camper considerations
?/font> Alternate programs for different weather
conditions
?/font> Resources
- printed materials: Scouts, Guides, Outward Bound, etc.
- personnel: St. John and non-St. John staff
- equipment: purchase, borrow, rent
?/font> Religious obligations
d) Kitchen, Food and Menu Planning
?/font> Creating a menu
- Canadas Food Guide
- special dietary requirements/allergies
- quantity and variety
?/font> Program and weather considerations affecting menu, group
outings
?/font> Purchasing and storage of food
- guide to food storage
- animals and your camp site
?/font> Setting up the kitchen area
- physical set-up
- access
- clean-up patrols and scheduling
?/font> Food preparation; patrol cooking versus group cooking
- staff rotation
- full time staff
?/font> Sanitation
- garbage disposal
- grease and solid food disposal
- water purification, testing procedures
?/font> Dishes
- washing, drying and storage
- posting rosters, ensuring proper clean-up
e) Equipment Planning
?/font> Accommodation
- permanent, temporary or mobile
- type, size, quantity, suitability and location
- gender and number of occupants
- pitching and striking a tent
?/font> Cooking
- types of stoves, fuels and fires for cooking
- filling, lighting, extinguishing and maintenance
?/font> Lighting
- lanterns, types, fuels, storage
- filling, lighting, extinguishing and maintenance
?/font> Personal hygiene
- washrooms (temporary or fixed)
- washing facilities and frequency, natural soaps
?/font> Training equipment
- planning, purchase, borrow, rent, different types
?/font> Recreational equipment
- types
?/font> Equipment resources
- rent, purchase, borrow
- tents, stoves, lanterns, clothes lines, crafts
- wood collection and storage; wet weather
- dining flies, overhead tarps, canopies
- swimming equipment, area and rules
f) Emergency and Medical procedures
?/font> Fire drills
- water bucket and fire extinguisher types
- location of extinguishers, charging, discharging
- evacuation procedures and routes
?/font> Finding the nearest hospital, phone number and best route
?/font> Nearest ambulance station, phone number and response time
?/font> Medical staff
- positions and roles
- locations of medical kits and contents
- medication dispensing and charting
?/font> Camp emergency procedures
- missing child, resources, time, other campers
- criminal offenses, calling the authorities
- broken camp rules, discretion and reporting
?/font> short term versus long term camp consideration
?/font> number of campers; program and logistics considerations
?/font> getting special medical training to meet the needs of
special campers
g) Transportation
?/font> Types and routes
?/font> Booking and paperwork
?/font> Procedures and other considerations; emergency contact
person with list
?/font> Modes of transportation while at camp; canoes, row boats,
motor boats, etc.
?/font> Rent, borrow, acquire services