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Safe Sitter®
is a great way to expand camp program offerings. Safe Sitter® is
now offered in day and residents camps across the country. Agency,
private and faith bases camps are offering the program as an elective
for 11-13 year old campers and leadership training programs for older
teens.
The
American Camp Association has identified four supports and opportunities
youth need to become successful adults.*
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supportive relationships
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safety
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youth involvement
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skill building
*Inspirations
Developmental Supports and Opportunities of Youth's Experiences at Camp,
2006
Safe
Sitter® is designed around the four supports identified by ACA. |