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Cool and catchy phrases that "command" the participants attention?
What are Attention Getters!
These are the people who should be choosing how to split the teams
Who are the counselors!
You should always have an indoor back up plan in case of ________.
What is inclement weather!
If a game is not going well (multiple injuries, kids don't understand the rules, the game doesn't work in the space) what should you do?
What is...
Stop the game and reassess
Always have some ideas of back up games planned
Do not allow it to continue!
What does G.A.M.E. stand for?
What is:
Get Ready
Activate
Modify
Evaluate
What are some ways to divide teams fairly?
What is ...athletic ability, hi five partners, red team/blue team, spread out age groups etc..
During dodge ball counselors should NOT be doing which action : cheering participants on, assisting participants who need help OR throwing balls at participants.
What is throwing balls at participants
True or False: I should be modifying/ changing every game without attempting the original schedule?
What is: FALSE, modify when necessary, but following the schedule is important!
True False: When evaluating a game, kids opinions don't really matter.
What is False. Kids are a huge resource to help make games better. Attempt to save 5 minutes at the end of activities to 'debrief' and ask the kids what they like/disliked about the activity!
True or False: I am going to dunk on all these kids all summer to show them how great I am at basketball. They need to learn Ball is Life.
What is FALSE.
There are two counselors and a group of kids about to play a game. One counselor should be _____ while the other counselor is ______.
What is
*holding the groups attention, explaining the rules, playing an idle time game.
AND
*getting equipment and setting up game
True or False, You forgot a ball in the gym closet. It is okay to send a participant to go get it as long as they are in the older group”
What is FALSE
If a game is reaching it's peak or participants are getting hurt/not playing correctly, you should...
What is "Stop the game and move on to a new one."
Red Rover, Tug of War and Truth or Dare are games the city does not allow to be played. What is 1 reason that is?
What is :
Physical danger
possibility of inappropriate subjects
past situations that have proved to be harmful
etc...
While participants are in line, where should the counselors be 'stationed'?
What is : One at the front of the line and one at the back.
True OR False: I will wait for ALL the participants to get quiet while I am explaining rules to a game.
What is FALSE
During the game one counselor should be ________ while their co-counselor ___________.
What is: in the game with the participants, making sure the game is being played correctly.
AND
is supervising the whole group, on the 'sidelines' watching...
If a game isn't going as planned we might need to occupy our group while our co-counselor gets different equipment. What is an example of a game that needs no equipment and not a lot of prep while you wait?
What are back pocket games- johnny johnny, what animal am I, two truths and a lie, charades...etc
TRUE OR FALSE: the time to evaluate a game with your co counselor is while the game is still going on.
What is FALSE; Evaluating comes after the game is over. down times or lunch/snack is a good time to talk to each other about how to improve an activity
True or False: You should allow participants to be your helper all day!
What is False!
Give 2 examples of a fun way to transition from one activity to another.
What are:
Silent ninjas, bubbles in your mouth, “walking on lava”, etc.
True/False: I should be completing an arts and crafts project alongside the campers.
What is False
What are 2 areas that you can modify with an activity?
What are:
Participant, space, safety, flow of the activity, schedule, improvement of the activity etc
List 2 factors that might cause a game to go badly?
What are: age of participants, game location, not being prepared, not communicating with your co and/or supervisor...etc.
True or False: Whistles are a great way to help get a groups attention, especially during active games!
What is False!