Five Golden Rules
always have two leaders present with a small group at all times
Double Coverage
What do you do if you see a camper with a cellphone?
Ask them to give it to you and give it to the camp directors as soon as possible to have it locked in the office.
what are the three places it is "safe" to touch a camper?
Upper arm, upper back, and shoulder.
What do you do if a camper coils away from your touch?
Stop touching them, do not insist. Give the camper their space. Apologize.
You are playing with campers at the Gaga Ball pit, but you have to go to the bathroom. What do you need to do before leaving the Gaga Ball Pit.
Designate another staff member to supervise your campers.
When are appropriate times to play music for your campers?
H-hours, art/ceramics, music sessions, archery sessions, and other approved times by camp directors.
What should you do if a young camper wants to hold your hand?
Never initiate yourself.
Is it okay to tickle a camper?
Is it okay to give or receive backrubs from campers?
Is it okay for campers to participate in a pillow fight?
No.
When your campers are in the bathroom, what kind of supervision must be maintained?
Are cellphones allowed to be used to take photos of campers?
No.
What do you do if a camper wants to sit in your lap?
Tell them that they must sit in their own seat. We do not allow campers to sit in staff members' laps.
What kind of language is hard for campers to understand and therefore should avoid using with any camper?
Sarcasm.
What is it when you set rules early on with campers about how they should interact with staff and other campers, enforce these rules throughout the week.
Setting Clear Boundaries
What should you do if you need to attend to a phone call or text message?
Notify other staff that you are stepping away from the group, and handle the issue, making sure that campers do not see you on your phone.
What is an appropriate way to hug a camper, when initiated by a camper?
SIDE HUG
You see a fellow staff member get to aggressive playing an all camp game. What do you do?
Go up to the staff member and remind them of regressive pull. Remove them from the situation if necessary.
all interactions that you have with campers should happen in the light of day, in eyesight of other adults.
What is rule of three?
either two campers and one staff member, or two staff members with one camper.
When is the best time to use your cellphone or electronics device?
On your breaks.
A camper asks you to put sunscreen on their back, how would you respond?
Tell them to find a buddy.
If they cannot find a buddy, or still need help, ask a staff member to watch you help the camper put sun screen on.
You are hiking in the woods and you see an unknown person walking.
Move the group of campers away from the person. Notify the camp director.