Camp Day
Drop off/pick up location
What is, the courtyard gate?
You see an unattended child in the courtyard.
What is, Code Yellow?
1 staff member: 9 campers
Cellphone policy
What is, no cellphones while on the floor and with campers.
Something to share with a caregiver during pick up.
What is, a positive moment in the day, any first aid or a tough moment and resolution?
First aid is needed for one of the campers.
What is, Camp Code Red: Group A?
In case of a fire drill, the camps will move to this location.
What is, the great lawn.
An adult has coffee out on the floor.
What is, "For safety, please enjoy your coffee in the cafe or the courtyard."
"Where are we going next?" - a camper
What is, "We are going to lights on for 15 minutes and then we will go to the PG to get ready for lunch"?
It is raining during pick up or drop off.
What is, pick up or drop off with happen in the PG?
You have conducted a head count and are missing 1 camper.
What is, I have a camp code green, they are wearing a green pinnie with a red shirt underneath, tan pants and blue shoes, around 6 years old?
A new adult is picking up the camper for the first time.
What is, request to see ID and check alternate pick up list?
Body language while on the floor with the campers.
What is, standing straight and being attentive or engaging with the campers?
Campers are climbing on the tent in the courtyard.
What is, Let's keep our feet on the group and come build with me over here?
Field trips
What is, a trip to the great field or Devon's Place playground with the assistant camp director?
You find a snack bag squished and opened on the floor of Energy Lab.
What is, code brown in Energy Lab?
One camper has requested to go to the bathroom and no one else in the group needs to.
What is, ask for a buddy to come with, even if they don't have to go?
A family is eating snack while in Big Adventures: Dinosaurs.
What is, please enjoy your food in our cafe or celebration courtyard?
From a caregiver: "I would like my camper to start getting lunch from the museum"
What is, "let me call my director and they can assist with next steps"?
A camper is feeling uninterested in the project and is pushing their supplies off of the table.
You see smoke coming from a light fixture in Lights On!
What is, code black in Lights On?
When in doubt you can call this person for support.
There is a disgruntled guest speaking with you.
What is, don't take it personally, call for support.
I am feeling stressed.
What is, use a de-stressing strategy or call for backup from your co-counselors or your assistant camp director.