Camp Day
Each camp morning at 8:30am a lead instructor should have sent what communication?
A text to Wendy letting her know instructors are present and location is ready. A thumbs up is fine!
How should we leave the programming area after camp?
The programming area must be left in same or better condition than when we arrived.
Name 3 hazardous plants to watch for in your play areas!
Poison Ivy, Stinging Nettle, Multiflora Rose
(Will also accept poison oak, poison sumac, and any thorny bramble)
What is Wendy's favorite piece of general advice for any tricky situation, and one of the strengths of GeoVentures. (Three words)
Never worry alone
What question is recommended to say to each parent at Monday drop off, once all check in procedures are complete?
Is there anything else you'd like me to know to care for "Child's Name" this week?
What is the most critical time of the camp week to determine if it will go smoothly?
The first 15 minutes on off the first day
How do we end a week of camp with our campers?
An appreciation circle with a gift backpack from GeoVentures, which the other campers can sign.
What type of injury always needs a phone call, even if minor?
A head injury
This is the recommended method of making sure campers stay hydrated in hot summer weather!
Making toasts together regularly through the camp day.
When should you end all camouflage or hide and seek games during a camp day?
At least 20 minutes BEFORE pick up time.
What actions need to be done before a camp day?
Reviewing all activities and lessons
Check supplies
3. Check for activities that must be set up prior to camp.
Where do you enter your hours and miles after camp?
The Staff Hours online form. (Make yourself a bookmark, otherwise Wendy sends it out at the end of every week)
Where can you find the address where you are located quickly?
The front page of your instructor guide is a list of location addresses.
Name 2 ways to establish boundaries for your camp area.
Any 2 of the following:
Mark boundaries with rope, bandanas or cones
Have students walk the boundary line
Use Landscape features
Should you keep good photos of campers after camp or post them on social media?
No! After giving GeoVentures your photos, please erase photos of campers and never post them online on your personal social media.
What do parents need to fill out before leaving drop off on Monday?
Authorization Form
How many good pictures does Wendy need to make the parent collage at the end of the week?
12-15 quality pictures
Who fills out the accident form if there is an injury and when?
The most involved staff, and any other adults present (under witness). Fill it out as soon as you are free to do so so that memory is fresh.
What do you do if you have a camper who tries to elope.
Have one instructor shadow them.
Contact the parents, tell them what you are doing. If after talking with parents after camp, this continues to be a problem, we may have to talk about refunding camp. Contact Wendy who may be able to get additional instrucotor support if available.
What should you do if an extra camper shows up who is not on your list for camp?
Contact the site director and check if they are recent registrations. If they have not registered, send them to the township office. You cannot register them yourself, and do not let anyone give you money.
Who cancels camp in severe weather?
The township or school. But contact the Site director if you are feeling unsafe, because they do not see everything you see.
What do we do with leftover items after camp ends at the end of the week?
Try hard to get kids to take items.
Call families if item has name inside.
Drop high value items off to the township (such as a phone).
Everyday items are left in the home base. Snap a picture and send to Wendy to send to families.
Who needs to be notified of a medical emergency, and in what recommended order?
1) 911 Emergency Services
2) Site Director (closest help)
3) Parents
4) Wendy (Though Wendy can help with these calls if needed)
How can you check an natural area for bees/wasp nests before campers use it for a game or shelter building?
Walk the area yourself. Lightly tap logs and stumps with a long stick and watch if they send out scouts to investigate. Toss rocks lightly to do the same. Look up for nests, and down for holes the size of a quarter. This is especially important in August and September.
When geocaching or doing an activity in groups over terrain, what is the rule for campers?
They must stay with their group at all times.