Procedures
How do you let everyone know there's an emergency on-site?
"I see red."
What are the two principal rules of archery?
Don't cross the yellow line and the arrow should always be point to the target or the ground.
What are the names of Courtney's seeing eye puppies and Steph and Nick's dogs?
Phoenix Percy, Callie and Peppers.
What are the aqua park rules?
Maximum of five on each jump jump, no jumping off the top of the slides, everybody should wear PFDs, and all kids should be correctly placed in the buddy board.
What channels are used on the walkie-talkies?
1- day camp
2- overnight camp
others for private conversations (usually 3)
Where would an AED be found?
With the nurse in the Max lodge.
What are the commands used in the climbing tower "contract"?
Camper: On belay?
Belayer: Belay on.
Camper: Climbing.
Belayer: Climb on
What are the four YMCA core values and their corespondent colors?
Honesty is blue, responsibility is green, caring is red and respect is yellow.
If your group is signed up for photography/OE or other classes that have an extra staff running what you should do?
This is not your an off period, you should help with the class, and with ensuring the campers are being respectful to all staff. Support the other counselors with what they need, if it's high ropes for example help with belaying and putting harnesses and helmets on.
What are the things counselors should have in their bag?
Water bottle, sun cream, bug spray, first aid (band aids, face shield, sting relief and antiseptic wipes) and your keys.
Not walkies!!! Those should be easily accessible.
What should you do if you hear the bell ringing continuously?
Take all your campers to the upper pavilion and wait for further instructions.
Never point the gun at anyone even if unloaded
Wear ear and eye protection
If there is an animal at the range stop
What are the sports that the Y claims it created?
Basketball, volleyball, racketball, gymnastics and futsal.
During swimming time if you're a counselor at the waterfront that is not an active lifeguard, what should you be doing?
Helping run the buddy board, playing with the kids in the water, entertaining the campers that aren't swimming and/or making sure they're all listening to the lifeguards and following rules.
What is the ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR?
30 to 2 breaths for adults. 15 to 2 for prepubescent children.
How many times will the unicorn sound if there is a water emergency?
Twelve: Three in each direction
How do you build a fire?
Courtney will answer this
What are the theme weeks for this summer?
Bonus: Trip Week and Super Hero.
What are the gagaball rules?
It's on the handbook
What are the three basic steps to follow when you see problematic behavior from a camper?
1. Stop the behavior
2. "That's not okay"
3. Discuss
Toilet troubleshooting?
If the water is not going down plunge it. If the water won't stop running jiggle the handle until it stops and the walls make a very loud noise.
What are the pieces of a bow and an arrow?
Bow: Upper limb, lower limb, shelf, grip and string. Arrow: Shaft, tip, knock, veins, index vein.
Sing the Y cheer!
Senior staff knows how to.
Name or describe five different low ropes activities
TP shuffle, the wall, the tires, space web, whale watch, etc
What are the CIT rules?
CITs are still campers, treat them as such. They should never be alone with children and should follow the same rules as them. CITs can help run activities and supervise a cabin but cannot do it by themselves. They are also paying to be here not getting paid.