FIRST VISIT
date and time
What should you have sorted when planning the first visit?
text first
Costume
What is one thing you should make sure you and your camper both have?
Their name
What should you know about your camper?
11 - 16th January
When is camp?
interests / hobbies
What could you find out about your camper on your first visit?
When should you make the first phone call?
gear list
What would be a good thing to go through with your camper?
what your camper likes and is in to
What can you find out to help you as a companion?
Party like its your birthday!
What is the theme?
Fart
What is something you hope doesn't happen when you meet your camper and their family?
Arrange a time to meet face to face (if practical)
What could you ask on the first phone call?
Choosing/buying decorations
The camper is important!
Get to know all the family
Should you only just get to know the camper?
organised!
What is one thing on camp as a companion you need to be?
Getting to know the camper and family
What is important about the first visit?
No, sometimes its just the parents on the phone at first
Will you get to talk to your camper?
bring card or board games, colouring in etc
What could you do as a companion to get ready for camp down time/horizontal time?
bed time routine, tiredness, homesickness, bed wetter (as examples)
What should you find out about your camper leading up to camp to help you as a companion?
having fun!/ Camper comes first
What is an important rule for camp?
no, it does not have to involve money- could be the park
Does meeting the family involve going somewhere where you have to spend money?
make conversation / ask questions
What could you do on a first phone call if its a bit awkward?
you need to let the nurse/nurse contact know
If you are sick in the lead up to camp - what do you need to do?
Take the lead from the family
How much contact/ often will you get to spend time with your camper?
around November
When is the post match event?