International Camp Counselor Program

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International Camp Counselor Program

• In the event of any Emergency!

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How to protect yourself At the airport /Bus or
train stations

• Watch your bags and personal belongings at all
  times.
• Do not accept packages from strangers.
• Dont joke about having a bomb or a firearm.
• Dont discuss terrorism, weapons , explosives or
  other threats while going through the security
  checkpoint.

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Checking in

• Electronic ticket travelers should check to make
  sure they have the proper documentation.
• Be prepared to answer questions about your bags
  when asked who packed your bags .
• Dont leave your bags unattended.
• Be cooperative as screeners may ask to search
  your bags. Security personnel will search a bag
  if X-ray scans cannot determine its content.
• Travelers taking airlines are limited to one
  carry on bag and one personal item

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On the Airplane/Bus /Train

• Listen carefully to the flight attendant or
  conductors safety instructions.
• In the event of an emergency, contact your family
  and your recruiter, contact ICCP.
• Check where the closest exit to where your seat
  is located.

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Steps I need to take in case of a National
disaster

• Stay put.
• Dont go anywhere.
• Follow the camp procedures.
• In your staff training , ask questions with
  regard to your camp emergency procedure,
  including identifying the Camp- ICCP liaison.
• Dont panic.
• ICCP must have a copy of your travel itinerary
  after camp. Give a copy to your camp director.

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How to deal with hatred and discrimination when
it is directed at you

• Children seeing frightening images of destruction
  and death.
• The most important thing is
• To acknowledge the crisis, recognize their fears
  and provide reassurance .Let them know you are
  there to protect them.
• Children might feel fearful and powerless.
• They may feel anger, anxiety, shame, sadness or
  depression.
• Take their questions and feelings seriously.
• Be patient and tolerant if children are upset and
  act out their feelings.  

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• Be honest .Children may not know what to believe.
• Remind them that people in many countries have
  experienced terrible wars and acts of violence
  all around the world.
• Keep your normal routine.
• Be supportive, be empathetic and nonjudgmental.
• Take control of the situation .
• Remain calm. Dont overact or get in power
  struggles.
• Dont be angry. Dont lose rationality.
• Seek help or assistance from your camp director
  if you cant handle a situation.
• Re- establish communication..

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Many people all over the world are working
together, doing many wonderful things to create
peace and promote understanding around us.Always
remember YOU ARE ONE OF THEM.
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