Operating a Safe, Successful Music Camp

The most important task of an administrator who operates a music camp, retreat, or festival is to ensure that all participants, including staff members, are safe during the duration of the event. Expected protocol regarding interaction between staff and participants should be defined in writing, as...

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Published inThe Flutist quarterly Vol. 43; no. 4; pp. 36 - 38
Main Author Kirkpatrick, Linda
Format Magazine Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Santa Clarita National Flute Association 01.07.2018
Subjects
Background checks
Camps
Curfews
Festivals
Flute music
Liability insurance
Personal health
Safety
United States > US
Maryland
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Summary:The most important task of an administrator who operates a music camp, retreat, or festival is to ensure that all participants, including staff members, are safe during the duration of the event. Expected protocol regarding interaction between staff and participants should be defined in writing, as deemed by the camp operator. All staff members, whether they are volunteers or paid, should have a criminal background check through the state where the event is held. State health departments provide guidance pertaining to licensing, fees, certification, and heal plans as well as rules and regulations for running a camp. Most states require inspections of the grounds where the camp is held and will enforce strict laws pertaining to housing, meals, health, and medication requirements and supervision of after-hours activities, sch as swimming. All campers are required to submit forms noting personal health history and medications before attending the event. Lists of camper rules, regulations and policies and policies for counselors and faculty are provided.
ISSN:8756-8667