Day to Day
What should happen every time a camper gets picked up?
Parent shows an id that matches the authorized pickup list and signs their camper out
What should the camp phones be used for?
Communicating with other staff, sites, and parents
Are campers allowed to walk/bike home?
Yes if it is written on the roster that they can
What should be told to parents at pick up?
Good and bad things that happened that day and any reminders for tomorrow
All staff must be in the pool at all times except...?
Pool checks, bathroom breaks, or if told otherwise
Where should staff be during pickup/drop off?
1 staff by the binder and others spread out playing with campers
How many staff have to stay until all campers are gone?
2
How should you prepare for making weekly schedule?
Look up fun games or crafts that campers would enjoy outside of working hours (but you get paid for it!)
Try to avoid the same games each week
What is the difference between being assertive and yelling?
That was good enough
What is the most imortant things you should do when on trips (field trips/walking trips)?
Everyone counting and counselors spreading out
When all campers are gone, what should staff do? (1 camper is left at 5:30 what do yo do?)
Clean up the site, put binder, phone (on the charger), and first aid kit away, and text Blake or Jordyn all kids are gone.
If a camper is left, text Blake or Jordyn and call their first contact.
When should bathroom/sunscreen breaks occur?
every hour or at a natural break
What information is on the roster in the binders?
If they can walk/bike, emergency contacts, allergies, and swim authorization
Give some good examples of good vs. bad communication with campers?
Fantastic point!
What items should be taken with you when you leave camp?
Binder, first aid, phone, and any equipment needed
What are your responsibilities as an Activity Leader?
Lead games and crafts, help plan games and create new ideas, communicate with parents, show appropriate behavior/conversations with campers, and BE INVOLVED
What are rules for camp lunch?
Wash hands/hand sanitizer, no peanuts, clean up the shelter, and counselors spread out while eating
What is in the binder?
Rosters, sign-in sheets, activity schedule, accident/incident reports, and staff schedules
Give examples of good vs bad communication with staff
Well said
There are three bands that may need to be put on a camper at the pool. What are they?
Pink- Shallow end
Blue- 6 and under
Lifejackets NEED to be put on if written in swim authorizations
What do mornings and afternoons look like?
That was good enough
Why do we have weekly counselor groups?
To keep track of campers during field trips, apply sunscreen every hour, and to make connections with new campers
When should you fill out an accident/incident report? How should it be filled out?
If YOU saw an accident/incident occur, YOU fill one out right away or asap
It should be filled out with so many details that I can picture it in my head like a movie
Give some examples of good vs bad communication with parents
I agree
What are some pool rules?