Cellphones and Media
This app is used to communicate between counselors and zoo crew over the summer.
Remind App
What are the 4 things that zoo crew is not responsible for?
-Disciplining Campers
- First Aid
-Communication with Campers/Grown-Ups
-Lesson Planning
Which days and time are required for you to attend camp?
Need to be here Monday-Friday from 8AM-4PM.
Who should violations be reported to?
Education Team (counselors, Lori, & Alex)
What system do we use for violating a zoo camp rule?
One of the campers has enjoyed having you in camp! They find your social media account and decide to request to follow you. What do you do?
Decline the request, its inappropriate to interact with a camper outside of camp.
Calling the main office and Remind App
What kind of language is prohibited when speaking with campers, zoo guest, employees and crew?
profane language and insulting language.
Remember to keep in mind the age of the people you are speaking to! It may be normal to joke around with friends and call their actions "dumb" but a 7 year old still doesn't have the capacity to understand sarcasm.
What is the final consequence of repeated offenses during camp?
Dismissal from the program
No, you are NOT allowed to post behind the scenes photos.
You wake up and look out your window to see that its dark, gloomy, and pouring down rain. Do you show up for camp?
Yes, camp will happen rain or shine. Dress for the weather.
falsification of records, fighting, theft, possession or use of illegal substances, insulting/profane language, discrimination/harassment
Name 3 reasons you could potentially receive a strike
- arriving after 8:10AM
- leaving after 4:15PM
-excessive cell phone use
- repeated redirection
Its free time for campers! Your boyfriend has sent you a text. Can you pull out your phone and respond during this time?
No, recreational use of your phone is not permitted. During free time you are responsible to build relationships with campers by participating in games.
Showing up at 8am is necessary because...
the 1st hours of the day is used for game planning. Giving you details about the day and preparing materials for camp.
If you witnessed any safety violations, how should you handle the situation?
Tell a counselor immediately. Remember, there is no such thing as tattling at the zoo. You need to inform us of any safety violations because it minimizes any potential harm.
Name the counselors who are responsible for camper and crew discipline.
-Julianna, Jess, Madison, Lori, Alex, ______, and ________.
A news organization is on zoo grounds. They are doing a segment about a new animal exhibit. They stop you, and want to ask you a few questions. What do you do?
Find an education staff member.
Its the end of camp day! Campers have all been picked up. What is required of you now as zoo crew?
To stay behind until classroom is cleaned up and materials are placed away. Then, I can go home.
How does a ZERO tolerance policy contribute to the safety and professionalism of the Zoo Crew program?
it sets a clear boundary that certain actions are completely unacceptable. Safety and Comfortability is important for all zoo campers, zoo crew, and counselors.
What does "requiring repeated redirection" mean in terms of the discipline policy?