Field Trips
Name 3 things on the field trip form.
Any 3 of the following: Date, camper count, check for med bag, check for updated attendance, check for having the camp hotline, return time, transportation method, destination, camp staff & contact info
What time does check in start, when does it happen?
8:35am, first day of the camp session
Time & Place of Morning Meeting
What radio channel do you use to contact Security?
Channel 1.
What are the drive thru locations and their morning and afternoon windows?
Walnut St: 8:35-8:55, 3:40-4, 4-4:15, 5:45-6 & California St: 8:35-8:55, 3:40-4, 4-4:15
When walking with campers anywhere off site, how should counselors be spread out?
One in the front of the line, one in the back, remaining in the middle to keep the line together and ensure safe crossing.
What is the 5 foot rule?
Whenever a caregiver/camper comes within 5 feet you greet them enthusiastically.
Where can you find key information about things like swimming, Shabbat, lunch location, and specialist activities?
The weekly schedule provided to you by a Unit Head.
In the event of an evacuation, what are the 3 possible evacuation sites? (In ranked order?)
1. The parking lot at UCSF, 2. The Lyon St. Library, 3. Presidio Heights Playground
Under what circumstances is it OK to be late to Drive Thru?
There are no circumstances in which it is OK to be late to Drive Thru.
When using a public bathroom, what must counselors do before allowing campers inside?
What key information do families need to know at check in?
Their camper's room number, drive thru time and location, how to add authorized pick ups, how to check in medication, how to access the key locations.
If a child is going home different than they came to camp, what should you do?
Inform Camp Leadership ASAP so we can make sure the parent knows before pick up.
What will you be asked by Camp Leadership and Security when you arrive at the evacuation site?
Camper count and if it matches your roster.
What are the key jobs at Drive Thru?
2 Captains, Walk Up sign out/camper minder, car sign out/loader
If there is an issue that occurs on a field trip, who do you call?
If it is a medical emergency, call 911 first, then the Camp Hotline 415-563-6608, then your Unit Head.
If you have a filled out authorized pick up sheet, who do you give it to?
Any leadership staff or floating staff members.
Under what circumstances do you fill out an incident report?
1. An injury requiring security intervention, ice packs, or band-aids. 2. An escalated behavior incident such as verbal or physical altercation. 3. Repeated low lying behaviors that could potentially build or you would like to address with the family.
The closest unobstructed exit.
If a parent needs to talk to you during drive thru about an issue, what should you do?
Inform Camp Leadership and politely remind them that your primary responsibility is the campers, and that camp leadership will help them. Bonus points: give them the camp hotline number and/or the camp email.
Place the following in order: Leave the JCCSF, Arrive at destination, Count your campers, Count your campers, Bathroom Trip, Field trip form, Count your campers, Update your attendance, Count your campers, Remove Field Trip Form, Return to the JCCSF, Count your campers, Count your campers, Count your campers
Count your campers, Update your attendance, Count your campers, Field trip form, Count your campers, Bathroom Trip, Count your campers, Leave the JCCSF, Count your campers, Arrive at destination, Count your campers, Return to the JCCSF, Count your campers, Remove Field Trip Form
Why do we have counselors at Camp Check In?
Set the tone for a fun and engaging camp, build relationship with camp staff, get excited for the program
I want to change something on my schedule! A park destination, an art project, etc. What should I do?
Have a conversation with your unit head, come with solutions, keep the goal of the camp in mind.
What must your camp group carry with you at all times?
The Med Bag!
Put the following steps in order: Load the camper safely in the car, check the adult's ID, make sure the name matches PG 1 or 2 or an authorized pick up, get your camper ready to go, bring your camper to the designated drive thru spot
1. Get your camper ready to go, 2. Go to the designated drive thru spot, 3. Check the adult's ID, 4. Make sure it matched PG 1 or 2 of an authorized pick up, 5. Load the camper safely in the car.