Traditions
These are the three things we can do for Birthdays
What are
Special dessert, birthday song, around the tables song, (bucket toss is an option for staff).
These are 5 examples of Sleep Out locations.
What are
Observation Tower, ELC, Sports Platz, EF, Singing porch, Swim Deck, Big House Yard, ect.
Not in boats in water
This is what we have to motivate completion of Kapers
What is
Golden Dustpan
These are 8 things we do when cleaning units during Friday Cleanup (matches unit prep)
What are
bleach beds, bleach clive, restock clive, sweep!, trash to Bear Cage, collect Lost & Found and bring to Little House, clean firepit, neaten firewood,
(Check the sleeping spaces after packing and before moving campers out and after packing)
These are three issues that a mandated reporter must bring to Ice Cube directly
What are
suspected physical abuse, threats of harm to self or others, suspected neglect, suspected emotional abuse
This is how often Tilly gifts are given
What is
One gift every week ($5 max) + holiday in July (wrapped, $10-15 max in addition to regular gift) + Final reveal ($20 max)
These are 4 Staff specific supplies brought to a remote sleep out location
What are
walkie, phone, first aid kit, night meds, (toilet paper)
This is who helps clean during kaper time.
Who are
campers (most of the work) and counselors
This is what we need to wear by Sunday after lunch.
What is
Staff shirt and Khaki pants/shorts, name tag, (camp appropriate shoes)
This is the first rule of lifeguarding at camp.
What is
Never make yourself a victim.
These are four aspects of Closing campfire
What are
Process from unit signs to amphitheater, slow songs, wishboats, Led by lifeguards
This is how food is acquired and stored during a sleep out
What is
Submit a cookout req in advance.
Use a bear bag(s) to store food & trash
This is what you do with extra supplies brough to the kaper location
What is
Bring them back to Tinkers
This is what counselors do during Packing & Cleaning
What is
Being present - monitor packing progress and keep campers on task
Check in, Encourage, Assist
These are three examples of things that will get a staff member fired immediately
What are
Physically disciplining a child, abandoning a camper, discussion of illegal substances with a camper, any abuse of a camper, withholding food, shelter, or bathroom requests, physical altercations with other staff, intentional hate speech, use of illegal substances (GSCWM AND/OR STATE ILLEGALITIES) on camp property, overt displays of PDA on camp property, returning to camp from breaks under the influence, ETC
This is what campers prepare for Hootennany and what is included.
What is
Hootenanny Song
include staff names, program, unit, activites done
This is what campers need for sleep out
what is
bedding, waterbottle, bug spray, camp appropriate shoes, warm clothes, flashlight, (staff bring night meds)
This is when Boat House Kaper gets done.
What is
During paperwork time
These 8 things need to be turned in to Ad Staff at Little House after camper dismissal
What are
cookout boxes, Badge sheets, mail log, camper notes for each camper, radio, 4 Schedules, Emergency Med packs, First aid kits
This is what "last thought, not first thought" means
What is
your first thoughts show your implicit bias, your last thoughts should treat every camper as an individual worthy and deserving of an amazing camp experience
This is what Counselors prepare by program for Opening Campfire and what is included
What is
program song
include: staff names (including live-ins and roles), program, unit, activites that will be done
This is what the system to clean cookout dishes is called & these are the specific requirements for how it is set up.
What is
Three bucket system
Hot water and soap wash bucket, Hot water rinse bucket, Cool water and sanitation bucket
These are the two catagories of kapers we have
What is
Main Camp Kapers & Unit Kapers
This is what you should be doing with campers as they arrive.
what is
name tags, ask pronouns, ice breaker games, camper planning, unit orientation, getting ready for swim checks, fill out Sunday forms
These are three ways to prevent bullying
What are
Switch groups around regularly, get on the campers' levels to match emotions, meet each camper at the point in their growth that they are at, reinforce elimination of power imbalances within the group, make connections early and often throughout the week