When it's hot and kids have been playing outside, they should do this every 15-20 minutes and applying this every 2 hours or more.
What is rest, re-hydrate and sunscreen.
100
SWIM TIME IS NOT BREAK TIME. Staff either have to be in the pool interacting with children or walking around the pool deck to assure that all of our kids are accounted for.
What is the swimming policy.
100
Boys on one side, girls on the other
What is the way the children are to ride the bus
100
No cell phones during work
What is the cell phone policy
200
Restrooms
Where would you monitory behavior and check before a child enters and only allow 1 or 3 plus children enter?
200
If an injury occurs, appropriately care for injured person and give appropriate first aid, tell Site Director if parent needs to be called and make sure this is filled out.
What is incident report.
200
Keep groups assembled and orderly assuring proper supervision. Check all known locations and if not found report this to Child Care Supervisors.
What is a missing child.
200
This should be done when getting on and off the bus, entering and exiting the pool and before leaving an area.
What is taking roll call
200
Closed toed athletic shoes, khakis, and your Camp Staff Shirt should be worn while on duty, unless a themed day is in place, Girls: one piece swim suit; Boys: swim trunks.
What is the YMCA dress code
300
As a counselor, these are your first commitment and your main priority.
Who are the campers.
300
Staff should only bring this type of food and drink with them to camp, as they are setting the example for the campers
What is healthy food: no fast food, energy drinks, sodas, etc.
300
This is used to determine who can pick up a child from camp and sign them out.
What is the Authorized Pick Up List.
300
first aid kid, water, all camper files, medications, attendance sheets, and possible field trip payment are all what?
What are the things needed on a field trip day?
300
Ask your Camp Director for these, but make sure that you turn it in within a 2 weeks notice
What is time-off request
400
We acknowledge good behaviors while responding to misbehavior and conflicts in an appropriate manner. This is used as a method of documentation, not as a consequence.
What are Stop and Think Sheets and Behavior Reports.
400
These are some of the things that staff should be doing to prevent heat related illnesses
What is checking for flushed faces, irritability, nausea/vomiting; staying updated on local weather; keeping a weather radio available; and making sure that campers are staying hydrated
400
Who is allowed to solicit a child's medication with permission from a medical authorization form.
What is the head counselor or trained staff
400
A completely full row of children with staff behind, or on the aisle seat across the aisle from children
What is correct way to seat children in a movie theater
400
Staff must not babysit, fraternize, or transport a Y-Care child, outside of our program
What is the babysitting policy
500
This time is a very busy time with parents arriving and dropping off their campers. Parents are more likely to view these parts of the day then our camp time, so it is crucial that we provide exceptional customer service and make sure our campers are engaged in quality activities.
When is Pre and Post Camp.
500
Harassment, rough housing, cell phone usage, lack of supervision, inappropriate conversations, and setting a poor example of a healthy lifestyle.
What are scenarios that a counselor should refrain from, while on duty.
500
Staff should be in lifeguard mode while supervising this location. Staff members should be on the ground and another on the structures along with other staff stationed around the area especially near equipment that has greatest safety risk.
What is the playground policy.
500
10 kids
What is the amount of children a counselor is responsible for, both field trip and non-field trip days.
500
Arrange for a sub, speak with the Camp Director, do not leave a voicemail, and be prepared to bring in a work excuse.