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f. The Coordinator should call the original Authorized Person to inform them of <br /> the unauthorized pick-up attempt. <br /> g. If necessary,Program Staff should call 911. <br /> E. Discipline <br /> 1. Program Staff will execute discipline and guidance in a consistent manner based on the <br /> best interests of Participants. <br /> 2. There will be no cruel treatment or harsh punishment (physical or verbal abuse). <br /> Examples of discipline that IS NOT allowed include,but are not limited to: <br /> a. Using physical punishment or any action administered to the body such as, but not <br /> limited to rough handling, or forcing child(ren) to assume an uncomfortable <br /> position, <br /> b. Restraining movement by tying, enclosing in a confined space, shaking, or using <br /> exercise as punishment. <br /> c. Being verbally abusive, including, but not limited to, threats, belittling remarks, <br /> humiliation, embarrassment, or frightening a child. <br /> d. Giving any child the authority to punish another child. <br /> e. Placing a child out of visual/hearing range, in the dark, or in an unventilated area. <br /> f. Punishing a child for a toileting accident. <br /> g. Taunting a child by or any other form of jeering. <br /> h. Giving preferential attention to any child over another child. <br /> i. Group Punishments <br /> 3. To protect a child from injuring themselves, other Participants, or Program staff, the <br /> child may be removed and/or isolated if deemed necessary. <br /> 4. Program Staff will use brief, supervised, separation (time out) from the group, if <br /> necessary. <br /> 5. Discipline Guidelines: <br /> a. First intervention <br /> a. Program staff will counsel the participant concerning behavior expectations, <br /> the appropriate behavior and the possible consequences for the behavior <br /> demonstrated. <br /> b. Second intervention <br /> a. The participant will not be allowed to participate in activities for 5 to 10 <br /> minutes (length of time will vary according to the behavior). <br /> c. Third intervention <br /> a. Program Coordinator and/or Site Supervisor will talk to the parent, or person <br /> designated to pick up the participant concerning behavior. <br /> The first three could take place in a short period of time depending on the response <br /> of the participant. <br /> d. Fourth intervention <br /> a. A one to three day suspension could be determined by Program Coordinator <br /> and Site Supervisor, depending on the severity of the behavior or incident. A <br /> parent conference may be required. <br /> b. If you received a Discipline Notice, your child will not be able to return to <br /> camp until parents have met with Program Coordinator. <br />