Keystone Mentoring

A

100

Not participating in a certain activity because you don't like it is okay. True or False

False! As future counsellors you must participate in every activity. If kids see you not participating they will think it's okay to not have to play. Even if you absolutely hate the activity you must participate with a smile. :)

200

Sitting down and doing nothing in program areas during mentoring because you're not sure what to do next is okay.

False. If you are unsure of what to do during mentoring, ask the staff in the room. If you see if there is anything that needs to be cleaned, clean it. Or sit down with the kids and help them.

300

You shouldn't talk and hang out with your friends during mentoring hours.

True. While your mentoring the only people you should be conversing with are the staff and the kids. Mentoring is not a time to hang out.

400

It's okay to listen to music and text your friends during mentoring hours.

False. You should not be using any electronic devices at all at Club let alone during mentoring. This will result in strikes in the cell phone strike book and against your Keystone records.

500

You're helping out in Gym while the juniors are playing soccer. You see a basketball on the floor that no one is using. No one is playing basketball at all. You decide to start playing basketball. This was a great use of mentoring.

False. You participate in EVERY activity that you are mentoring and do not stray to do something you'd rather be doing instead. This will result in the staff not signing off on your book.

B

100

Jasmine does not post mentoring hours in the Games Room.

False. Jasmine does post mentoring hours in the games room on the whiteboard for you to see and check. She should not have to track you down and tell you where you are going.

200

You're playing Magic and another member is bugging you by messing up your cards. You decide to get back at them by messing up their cards. That was not an appropriate reaction.

True. By being a mentor you're supposed to be a good role model by reacting to situations appropriately. Practicing patience and tolerance is great for being a mentor. If someone is bothering you, tell a staff. Inappropriate responses to situations can result in mentoring strikes.

300

A staff asks you to stop play fighting with your friend. You roll your eyes at them. You think this was okay.

False. As a mentoring respecting the members and staff is of utmost importance. Don't set a bad example for younger members.

400

A volunteer is doing a presentation in Keystone about First Aid. For every question she asks you respond with a snarky remark. This is an inappropriate reaction.

True. When a volunteer or staff is presenting it's rude and disrespectful to interrupt and respond with snarky comments. This can result in mentoring strikes and removal from the program.

500

It's summer camp and you're finally a counsellor. The group is playing a game of Sharks and Lifeguards, which you hate. You sit off to the side and refuse to play a game you don't like. True or False.

False. You participate in any game. At least sit with the kids.

C

100

Jasmine will track you down and hand you out your mentoring folders. You have no need to find her before mentoring hours.

False. Come to her office and ask her for them.

200

Jody comes and asks you to help some of the kids out with their homework. You respond, "But I'm not good with kids." This was a good excuse.

False. You're a mentor. The whole point of being a mentor is participating with kids CONSTANTLY. If you don't like kids or aren't good with them you shouldn't be in Keystone.

300

Being a summer camp counsellor is about telling the kids what to do and getting paid.

False.

400

You see garbage on the floor. You think, "Jasmine will clean that up later" and ignore it. This is okay.

False. If you see garbage or recyclables, pick it up.

500

You're helping out in Gym while they're playing soccer. You LOVE soccer and are great at it. You take over a team and begin taking the ball a lot from other players, scoring on the net. This is a good thing.

False. If it's not your Gym time you should only be encouraging the group to play, not taking over the game. You're not helping anyone by not allowing them to score their own goals and learn by themselves.

D

100

Jasmine shouldn't have to ask you to bring your book back signed.

True. You are responsible for returning your mentoring book signed to her.

200

It's summer camp and we're swimming. You can't swim and really hate it, but you know that all staff MUST be in the pool. You decide to "forget" your bathing suit that day.

False. All staff MUST go swimming, even mentors. Swimming can be a dangerous activity and even just standing in the water supervising is important.

300

During the summer you're at Bannerman Park supervising the summer camp. A few counsellors from your camp are grouped together chatting. Should you join them?

False. All staff should be spread out watching the kids and not chatting. It is okay to talk about important issues with other staff that cannot wait, like communicating where a certain staff may be or an incident. Make sure if you're supervising with another staff you're staying involved with the kids and not having an inappropriate conversation.

400

You see Jasmine putting the XBOX away. Her arms are full but you think, "Oh well, she's got it covered."

False. If you see a staff that needs help with something, help them. It's good teamwork skills.

500

A bunch of kids are joking around and play fighting. Some of them are your friends. You join in. This is appropriate.

False. Not only should you not be play fighting at Club, you're setting a bad example for younger members.

E

100

Jasmine will come and remind you that you have to go to the Arts and Crafts Room at 4:30 at 4:40 when you should already be there.

False. You should already be there.

200

You're playing board games with the members when Junior Gym gets called out. They all go running for the door. You leave the board games out on the tables.

False. Please clean up what you're playing with. Everyone is expected to do that and the younger members are more likely to help out if they see you, a role model, cleaning up.

300

You really want an Iced Capp but know they're not allowed at Club. You decide to listen to the staff and wait until after Club to get one.

True.

400

Using inappropriate language at Club is okay as long as you think no one can hear you.

False. There are ears everywhere. No matter how alone you think you are a kid or staff can hear you.

500

You're a summer camp counsellor. What are your duties and responsibilities?

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