Behavior Management
True or False: I can yell at my kids to get their attention or if they are being difficult
False
When should you count your campers?
Before and after you leave a location
How many tattoos does Rylan have?
A grand total of 5 soon to be 6
True or False: Whatever surface the child is on, go ahead and start CPR.
FALSE: Child needs to be on a flat surface in order to begin CPR
True or False: A child comes up to you and says they are in your group, you can just write them into your group.
False: What should you do in this situation?
What are two safe ways to touch a child
-side hug
-high five
-head pat
-hold hand (if the child initiates)
When should you fill out an incident report?
After you have contacted a lead
How do the campers finish this phrase "Yo Yo Yo Listen Up Listen Up"
Yo Yo Yo What's Up What's Up
How many breaths per compression
30 to 2
Is it okay for you to go to a different location if your group is bored in their designated area? Why or why not?
No it's not okay to move areas. Groups are placed in locations strategically and shouldn't be changed without direction from a lead.
What is one transition strategy to keep campers volume at an appropriate level
-bubble in your mouth
-quiet animal
-quiet song
-little soldiers
What should always be kept in your first aid kit?
-Band-aids (100 pt)
-Hand Sanitizer (100 pt)
-Gloves (100 pt)
-Wipes (100 BONUS pt)
Which counselor in this room has worked at the Y the longest?
Kevin
Before performing breaths, what do you do to the campers head?
Tilt it to open the airway
At the conclusion of opening ceremony, if there is a child on your list but not marked "here" what should you do?
Check with check in staff to see if they are checked in
How should you handle a situation when a camper tells you they are being bullied?
Discussion
In accordance with keeping children safe laws what are the bathroom procedures
-Seat children on the appropriate wall
-Make sure no members are in the bathrooms
-Allow children to go in in the appropriate numbers
What is Katie's baby's name?
Lily
Before approaching camper-in-need what do you do to ensure your own safety?
Check the scene
What is the appropriate response when someone radios asking for a child?
Confirm that they are on their way or explain why they are not over the walkie
When faced with a child who is hyperactive and seems to not be interested in the current activity, what is a method or strategy you as a counselor can use to correct this behavior?
Redirection
True or False: I should call a lead any time a child is misbehaving
False: You are capable of solving behavior issues unless they are major or require calling a parent.
Side note: If you ever do not know how to handle a situation, feel free to call a lead but try to handle it yourself first or ask your fellow counselors. YOU ARE CAPABLE.
How do you pronounce "Shamapande"
SHAWMAPAWNDAY
What is the song used to maintain compression rhythm?
Stayin' Alive
If a child is called that is on your list but you do not have a location for what steps should you take?
-Look around
-Ask co-counselor
-DO NOT say into walkie "I cant find him/her"
-Check the restroom
-If child can still not be found, go FIND a lead (do NOT say it into a walkie)