Safety
What is it called when you have eyes on your kids all the time?
Line of sight
What should you always start snack with?
Prayer
Which bathroom do our kids use at the pool?
Family restroom
Name one YMCA rule.
1. Listen and follow directions
2. Try everything and do your best
3. Be safe and have fun
4. Be an upstander: If you see something say something
The amount of kids you should send into the bathroom at one time
However many stalls are open. One comes out, one goes in.
What should you keep your kids in to hear their conversations (hint: to cut out bullying behaviors)
Earshot
What key piece of information should you know about your campers before eating snack/lunch? Where is it found?
Alergies; Special Needs Sheet
What color band does a child need to go down the slide?
Black
What kind of language do we avoid using with the campers?
Vulgar language, sarcasm, etc.
How many kids should you take with you for a bathroom break (hint: rule of ___)
Rule of three: Take at least 3 kids to the bathroom with you to prevent being alone with a child.
What is it called when you count your kids in your huddle?
BONUS: What comes first, this or a face count?
Headcount
If someone brings a HEALTHY SNACK, what color bead would you give them?
Orange
What do campers do if they don't want to swim?
Lobby games/other activity led by counselors.
Name the attributes of the YMCA dress code.
Blue shirt (tucked and visible), name tag, tennis shoes, belt (if needed), athletic or khaki shorts.
What should you first check for before sending your campers into the bathroom?
Other humans
What is the set ratio of counselors to kids?
1:10
Name one prayer.
Farmers prayer, Superman, Johnny Appleseed, Addams Family
What does a camper need in order to swim?
(hint: given to them by US)
Swim band or Life Vest
What do you call a small game with minimal materials? (hint: do this when you're waiting for the bathroom)
Back pocket game
What should you check after your campers leave the bathroom?
Trash, wet spots, etc.
If you suspect you're missing a child, what walkie code would you use?
"Ball over the fence"
At the end of snack
What is the most important thing counselors must do in the pool?
SPREAD THE BLUE
Name the character trait colors (100 points per)
Caring- RED; Responsibility- GREEN; Healthy Snack- ORANGE; Respect- YELLOW; Honesty and Good Sportsmanship- BLUE; Spirit- WHITE; Contest- BLACK
What should you do with the kids waiting to use the bathroom?
Back pocket game