Grown Up Conversations
Sign-in and sign-out are important opportunities to build what with families?
Trust and positive relationships.
Name three items every staff member should bring to camp daily.
Water bottle, whistle, sunscreen, watch, pen, swimsuit, towel, rain gear, backpack.
Which camp unit signs in at the courtyard?
Life Skills and Respite
Finish the phrase: "If in doubt..."
"... write it out."
What is a trade-off?
The transfer of supervision responsibility from one staff member to another.
A parent asks how their camper's day was. What should staff be prepared to provide?
A brief update on wellbeing, highlights, and relevant information.
How many minutes before your shift should you arrive ready to work?
Five minutes.
What document is considered a legal record of camper attendance?
Attendance Sheet
Finish the phrase: "If you're not early..."
"...you're late."
Can you leave before the incoming staff member arrives?
No.
A parent is upset about something that happened during the day. What should you do first?
Listen professionally and respectfully.
What footwear is expected for camp staff?
Closed-toed shoes with a heel strap.
Where must late campers check in before joining their group?
Coordinator Office
Finish the phrase: "Safe on the inside and safe on the..."
"...outside."
What two things must happen before a trade-off is complete?
Physical arrival and verbal confirmation.
A parent asks for information about another camper. What should you do?
Protect confidentiality and do not share information.
What should you always have ready, even on sunny mornings?
Rain gear.
Who contacts families if a camper has not arrived by 10:30 a.m. and has not been reported absent?
Camp Supervisors.
Participation should never compromise a participant's sense of safety, dignity, or ______.
Well-being.
Name three pieces of information you should communicate during a trade-off.
Medical needs, behavioural concerns, current mood, schedule changes, upcoming transitions.
True or False: If you know a grown-up is likely to call about a situation, leadership should know about it first.
True.
Besides your shirt, what two pieces of your uniform should you wear every day?
Lanyard and staff card.
Name three things found inside a camp binder.
Attendance sheets, schedules, camper information, communication forms, incident reports, curriculum and programming manuals, 1:1 camper information.
Challenge by Choice means participants choose their own level of participation and ______.
Engagement/involvement.
You ask another staff member to watch your camper. They say "okay" from across the room but never come over. Is the trade-off complete?
No.