It's day 2 of camp and you had a long night because you had a sick student that had to get picked up in the middle of the night and you got 2 hours of sleep. What do you do?
TAKE A NAP!
What is the percentage breakdown of students talking vs coaches talking during group time?
What is 90/10.
Students: 90% // Coaches: 10%
What is the greatest danger at Junior High Camp?
Dehydration!
WATER first at every meal! Make it a competition! Play pinky drinky!
This is who you report a red flag situation to at camp.
Who is Pastoral Response Team
Text 'prt' to 72020
A student goes missing.
Your Support Coach!
*Medical visits, breaks, student lost and found, if you lose a student, if you need extra supplies (wristband, t-shirt, clothing, trash bags), if you need help with quiet hours, if you have an early pick up or late drop off.
One of the coaches in your group should have one of these with every student in your group.
A 1-on-1!
Split this up as coaches! You should never plan to do 3:1s. This is inefficient and intimidating.
Focus on: Getting to know them, where are they in their faith, how can you help them take their next step?
During every small group, we want to be sure these 3 things are accomplished.
What is: 1) Everyone Shares 2) We read Scripture 3) We pray together.
-SPLIT YOUR GROUP for the most effective small group time!
JACKPOT
You win 200 points for selecting this square!
Even if you're unsure, you should still do this...
What is "When in doubt, call it out."
-Move these sensitive conversations out of group time.
-Don't ever promise a student that you won't share what they say. By law, we are required to share if a student is at risk of harm or hurting themselves.
You're struggling with relational dynamics with your co-coaches or with some students in your group.
Your Student Pastor or Lead Coach
Relational dynamics, students struggling (anxiety, homesick, language, disrespect, disengaged, bad attitude), pastoral support.
You walk in on a group of 50 students of the same gender jumping around in a room. What do you do?
MAKE A MEMORY!
This person sets the energy for the group.
COACHES!
Stay positive and remember this is not YOUR camp, this camp is for the students!
WITH is greater than WATCH.
You see a student wearing a camp bracelet walking alone on campus, what do you do?
Stop them and ask them where their coach is? Do they need help getting re-connected?
Student expectations:
-be respectful of all staff and volunteers, no cell phones, must be with a coach at all times, must sleep and keep belongings in room they are assigned, hallway door must remain open at all times, must honor quiet hours (10am-6am), no bullying or disrespect will be tolerated, no alcohol/vapes/fireworks/weapons, be on time for scheduled activities
A "W" question you should never ask when in a red flag conversation.
What is "Why"
Do ask:
-Who, What, When, Where
The schedule has changed and you can't seem to find where the new information is.
Text the Peoria Concierge Line!
(623)561-3729
-General questions go to this line.
On Day 1 of camp, this is how you set your students up for success.
Establish your group expectations during a "family meeting" when you arrive on campus.
*We travel together, we don't leave anyone out, we listen and don't interrupt, we respect each other, we have fun!*
A student makes the decision to come out to you. How do you respond?
What is FIX YOUR FACE!
Show them the LOVE of Jesus! Students must know they belong before they believe.
Where can I find the details I need?
(Just name 1 of the 3 spots)
Coach Digital Camp Binder (you'll receive this the week of camp)
CIY Mix App (you'll receive this at camp)
Band (You should already be in your Band! Notify your Team Lead if you are not.)
You just left a red flag conversation, and your co-coach comes up to ask what's going on with that student. What do you say?
What is "We've just had a hard conversation and need to be praying for them. I am going to text the Pastoral Care Team."
-Privacy matters!
Students break out into a fist fight.
CCV Security
Fighting, Drugs/Vape/Alcohol, Theft, Repeated Behavioral Issues
What is the #1 goal of camp?
Create COMMUNITY that drives students to attend service the following week.
How many people should be in a small group discussion time?
No more than 8 students.
-All groups will have better small group conversation if you split up. Split this in advance.
-This allows more people to share and makes group management easier.
-Support coaches will only jump into a small group time if requested by the Coaches of that group.
What are "red flags"?
Anything related to abuse (physical, sexual, verbal, neglect).
Other red flags: Suicidal ideation, self harm, drugs, addiction.
Will a coach ever need to make the decision and call in the report on their own?
What is "NO".
You will be with someone on our Pastoral Response Team every step of the way.
You have a clogged toilet or a lockout.
GCU Team
Facilities, lockouts, public safety, etc.
We will get this number at camp. SAVE IT TO YOUR PHONE.