Working With Campers
The staff members you should immediately report a concern about a camper’s welfare to
Camp Manager (Alan) or Director of Programming (Marisa)
If a counselor needs help during a disciplinary or medical case, what should they do?
Stay calm and seek help from Alan, Marisa, or April
When can you share your phone with campers?
Never
How many bathrooms are there on the first floor?
3
If a situation is obviously life-threatening, what should you do?
Call 911
The jobs you might have during morning check-in
Entrance Greeter, Speedbump Greeter, Tent Check-In Helper, Playground Helper/Check-in, and Playground Runner?
How could you be helpful with snack preparation?
Be in communication with the instructor about when they want to break for snack. Prep snack in kitchenette for campers who do not have their own.
After snack, wash any dishes used by your campers!
Where do you store your belongings during camp?
In the Yellow Room
Who should you tell if something (not art supplies) in the building or playground is broken or needs repair?
Alan, Marisa, Corey, or Steve
Who can help with campers’ bathroom needs or changing them into bathing suits/swim clothes?
Instructors, Head Counselors, Camp Manager, Director of Programming, Office Manager, Theatre Educator, Program Assistant/Stage Manager (not anyone under 18!)
What is the counselor’s role while on lunch duty, and what is expected of the campers during this time?
First shift: Sit with campers for 25-30 minutes while they eat lunch and have sit-down activities available.
Second shift: Interact and engage with campers during “recess” - hilltop duty, playing soccer, pushing younger campers on the swings
All: The counselor on duty must have roster on hand for head count
Who do you go to with questions regarding timesheets and pay?
Alan, Marisa, or Robert
How many staff members should be with campers?
At least 2 staff members should be with campers, with at least one being 18 or older. If you are at the brook or in Fort Town, TWO 18+ staff members should be present
Where is the meeting spot in case of a fire?
The far parking lot toward Saskadena Six.
Where are First Aid Kits located?
In every studio/classroom and in red backpacks.
Bonus question for an extra 300 points: Where is the AED located?
When can you be one-on-one with a camper?
Never!
(If you need an extra set of eyes, invite another camper, counselor, or CIT to accompany you when bringing a camper from the playground to the bathroom. Walkie the Camp Manager, floater, or Director of Programming if you need to take a camper to the cool down space - leave door open until a third set of eyes arrives)
How can you encourage a successful relationship with the instructor of your camp?
Offer help and listen to their needs
Respect different teaching styles
Reach out to Alan or Marisa if you have an issue
Who is responsible for maintaining red backpacks, where can you find a supply list to make sure they are stocked properly, and where do they get restocked?
Counselors for each camp. Supply lists are in each backpack. First Aid supplies are in the main office.
What types of poison plants should you watch out for?
Wild parsnip, Poison oak, Poison sumac, Poison ivy
In the event of an incident or accident, what kind of paperwork should be filled out for the parent/guardian to read, who should fill it out, and where does it go?
An incident report filled out by either the counselor/CIT who witnessed it or the staff member who it was first reported to. Other staff members who have additional context should be consulted in writing the report. The report can be given to the Camp Manager, Director of Programming, or the Office Manager.
How can a counselor encourage positive behavior for a camper?
Act as a positive role model
Show genuine interest in the campers
Make an effort to connect with each individual camper in your camp(s)
Name 3 staff people at Artistree and their positions
Kathleen Dolan - Executive Director & Instructor
Mark van Gulden - Music Director & instructor
Fiona Davis - Ceramics Director & Instructor
Marie Cross - Marketing Coordinator
Robert Kimmerle - Finance
April Carr - Office Manger
Michelle Bui - Events Manager
Marisa Diamond - Director of Programming
Karen Rodis - Development Director
Abbie Levison - Theatre Educator
Lisa Kaija - Art Educator
Mon Kaczyk - Outreach Coordinator
Endine Peters - Program Assistant
Azusa Mihara - Gallery Coordinator
Deb Goodwin - Gallery Director
Steve Holt and Angie Herold - Facilities
If a counselor needs to find last minute supplies for a craft, where should they look?
Storage closet in Mixed Media room, Children’s Art Room, shelves in MM and Drawing/Painting
What is Artistree’s phone number?
(802) 457 3500
Where can you find the fire emergency plan?
In each classroom on the wall by the entrance and in the handbook