• RESPONSIBILITY

Be a responsible driver, don’t drive too fast, check that the seatbelts are on, and don’t scare the kids with your driving

• CAR PREPARATION & DRIVING LICENCE

The car needs to be cleaned entirely from snow, check the fuel level before you depart. Always check before you turn on the car if you have your driving licence + car licence with you

• LIGHTS ON

You always need to have the lights on in Switzerland

• RESPECT SPEED LIMITS

The maximum speed limit on motorways/highways is 120 km/h, on expressways it is 100 km/h, on main roads and minor roads outside built-up areas it is 80 km/h and in built-up areas it is 50 km/h. Whoever gets caught by a speed camera needs to pay the fine himself

• DIESEL VS PETROL

Before refuelling, always check which fuel you can put in the car (on the dashboard behind the wheel, on the fuel tank lid, etc). If you misfuel you pay half of the repair!

• A KID SHOULD NEVER GO/BE SOMEWHERE ALONE

On excursions, to the lake, on sports fields etc.

• NO SWIMMING WITHOUT ADULTS

No swimming without a teacher or other staff members, tell about the risk and be aware

• STAFF PARTIES

If you plan a party remember that there must always be one teacher/staff that doesn’t drink. Clean up after the party, kids should not see or smell alcohol or drugs (including marijuana) on you, otherwise, you will be sent home

• COMMUNICATION

For kids (especially under the age of 13) on excursions/workshops/evening activities - always give exact instructions on where and what time to meet, one leader should always be at the end of the group to see that we don’t lose anybody

• SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS

Per sleeping house one responsible adult or two (one man and one woman) if necessary

• PUBLIC TRANSPORT AND STREETS

On the train and in the streets be aware that kids need guidance

• HYGIENE

Keep the kitchen clean at all times; properly store the food in the containers (with labels and other sanitary and regulatory rules)

• SAFETY

Always be aware of potential dangers in the kitchen - hot surfaces, sharp edges, slippery floors, heavy pots, etc. Kids are NOT allowed to reside in the kitchen area

• PUNCTUALITY

Make sure that the meals are ready on time - we’re running tight, tight schedule and late meals can and will cause problems in the afternoon and/or evening program

• FOOD WASTE

Always try to minimise food waste; if there are leftovers, it’s a good idea to organise a once or twice-per-week leftovers dinner (if the food is servable)

• FOOD VARIETY

Keep a nice mix of healthy and fast food; keep an eye on special cases sheet information, like student and staff allergies and dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, gluten and/or lactose intolerance)