Core Camp Knowledge
Health & Safety
Camper Behavior
Jewish Values & Community
Staff Expectations & Professionalism
100

What time does staff arrive each day?

8:30AM

100

How often should YOU make sure sunscreen is reapplied?

Every 1.2 to 2 hours!
100

Are you allowed to share camper information with friends or family?

NO! ALL camper details are confidential!

100

What is a Shabbat charm?

A token given to recognize acts of kindness and positive behavior.

100

What must YOU wear every day besides Wednesdays?

Your Apachi Staff Shirt

200

What are Apachi Irving Parks values? Name 2 

Chesed (kindness), Kavod (respect), Kehillah (community), Ruach (spirit), Ometz Lev (courage), Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

200

What should YOU do during lunch time to make sure campers are safe?

Ensure NO sharing!

200

What is the goal of group promises?

To set expectations of the summer - review them EVERY DAY

200

What do YOU need to do before lunch with your group?

Hamotzi Blessing 

200

What shoes are YOU required to wear? 

Closed-toe/closed-back gym shoes

300

What should you do when campers arrive?

Greet them, play games, and take attendance.

300

What should you do if a camper gets hurt and cannot move?

Stay with the camper and send someone to get Ashley OR Maya!

300

What should YOU do when you see early signs of challenging behavior?

Intervene early, provide positive redirection, & offer support!

300

What is the Hamotizi?

The blessing over bread said BEFORE lunch!

300

What's the policy on bringing outside food for campers?

Staff CANNOT bring food/treats for campers to avoid allergy risks.

400

How should YOU act during Shabbat or Jewish rituals, even if you are not Jewish?

Be respectful and quiet; engage positively

400

Why is the Rule of 3 critical for YOU as a staff member?

To protect both the camper and yourself; never be alone with a camper! --  Never be alone with a camper; always two staff and one camper or one staff and two campers

400

What is a proactive way to help camper succeed during transitions? 

Keep them engaged with games or songs & give CLEAR expectations

400

During specialties, what is YOUR role?

Assist the specialist, engage with campers, and help manage camper behavior! (PARTICIPATE!)

400

What is YOUR responsibility regarding cell phone use?

Only use it for camp purposes (no personal use during the day!)

500

What does RUACH stand for?

Respect, Upstanding, Acceptance, Courage, Hesed

500

When should you fill out an incident report if YOU were injured?

The SAME day as the incident (with leadership support)

500

What does the ICEBERG model of behavior remind us?

That underlying feelings or needs drive visible behaviors!

500

How can YOU use Shabbat charms to reinforce positive camper behavior? 

By recognizing acts of kindness and sharing them with the group 

500
Are YOU allowed to post camper photos on social media? 

NO! Only leadership can handle camper photos

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