Ratios/Swimming
what is the non-swimming ratio and how far does a child need to swim to pass the swim test?
1:3 and 25 meters (across the lap pool outside, and back and forth inside).
How often are you supposed to bring campers to the bathroom and have a water break?
Every 90 minutes for bathroom break. There should always be a cooler in the gym or outside/playground for water.
You have 23 kids in the gym, one of the kids needs to use the bathroom and you only have 3 counselors in the gym. What should you do?
Either:
a. encourage more campers to use the bathroom.
b. take 2 kids with you just to stay in ratio
c. ask either Kyra or Kathy to take them to the bathroom (or if Nic or Alyssa are available too).
What is the check-in procedure for a camper?
Find their name on the iPad
Make sure they have a lunch/swimsuit
Give them the proper wristband for their group
Put an allergy/non-swimmer wristband if applicable
How should you transition campers from one location to the other?
1. Headcount before you leave the location
2. Ensure that campers are walking properly in a line (LINE).
3. Headcount once you arrive to your new location.
**Make sure you take a headcount before and after the stairs if you take the stairs**
What is the ratio for onsite and offsite
1:6 juniors
1:10 onsite
1:7 offsite
What does LINE stand for?
L- listening ears on
I- I keep my hands to myself
N- no talking
E- eyes forward
Out on the playground you notice that Jack and Jim are consistently picking on Ted. Ted has told you that they are picking on him but you told Jack and Jim to say that they're sorry but they just go back to picking on him. What should you do?
Either:
a. Sit Jack and Jim down and talk to them one-on-one about what the expectations are in camp.
b. Sit each of them out for 5 minutes and before they go back and play have them tell you what they will do differently.
c. if it persists, take the Jack and Jim out of the playground.
Where do you fill up the water coolers and how many should you fill up?
Behind the Cafe
At least 1 cooler for the gym and 1 for outside.
What must be visible on the check-in table?
Late Policy
Snack of the Day
Lesson Plan
Newsletter
Roster/iPad
Express Drop-Off Information
There are 34 swimmers and 1 non-swimmer how many counselors are needed to swim?
5
What are the four steps of the discipline policy?
1. Verbal Warning
2. Written Warning
3. Parent Contact
4. Termination of Camper
Timmy gets a nose-bleed while out in the pool. There is blood every where. What should you do?
a. Take Timmy out of the pool. (obviously)
b. Take out entire group out if there is no on-deck supervisor.
c. Tell a Lifeguard to get a first-aid kit (they all have one!!)
d. Walkie someone to come sit with the kid until the nose-bleed goes away.
What is the procedure for checking a child out of camp?
Check ID of the pickup (make sure they are an authorized pick up on the iPad)
Take off wristband
Make sure they have all their belongings
What is your uniform you are supposed to wear?
Camp Shirt
Tennis Shoes
Black Bottoms (shorts, leggings, capris) without logos
Black Swimsuit or Swim Trunks
Nametag (once we get them)
You have 10 swimmers in the pool, only 3 want to go on the lazy river. What should you do?
Either:
a. don't go on the lazy river.
b. check the ratio of the other counselor's group to see if they can take your remaining kids.
c. put the kids who don't want to go with the on-deck supervisor.
d. tell your whole group they have to go on.
When/Where should headcounts take place?
Before/After/During every transition
Before and after the stairs
Every 30 minutes (even if Kyra doesn't ask for one)
You notice that you don't have your entire group in the gym. You've done your headcount now 7 times, and Jimmy is still not there. What should you do?
1. Call a Code Green on the walkie so the front desk doesn't let anyone out of the building.
2. After 5 minutes of looking for the kid, call 911.
You found out that Timmy doesn't have a lunch at lunch time. What should you do?
1. Check their backpack just in case.
2. Call someone at the desk to get a lunch.
3. Charge the parent at pick up.
**The person who checked them in should have asked if they had a lunch for the day!!**
When should you wipe off the tables and how?
Before/After Meals or Snack
1. Water and Soap
2. Sanitizer
3. Water
With a towel!
A child needs to go to the bathroom but there is no on-deck supervisor, what should you do?
Bring your whole group.
What does each letter stand for in CHECK?
C- check out campers only when proper ID is shown by an authorized adult.
H- headcounts every 30 minutes
E- engage and encourage campers to be active participants
C- campers should never be left alone
K- keep campers with assigned counselors
There a tornado warning for Savage, MN. The sirens are going off, where should you bring the kids and what should you do once you get there?
Family Locker-Room
Headcount once you get there
Encourage voices off/down low
All kids sit on their knees with their face down and hands behind their neck until the all clear is given.
A parent is persistent on not going to get their ID from their house when picking up their child. They know if they go home they will be late and will get the late fee (they already received a late warning). What should you do?
1. Politely explain the ID policy and why we check IDs (even when we know who they are).
2. Call Kathy or Rachyl (Nicole as a last resort) into the gym to take over.
3. If parent leaves without showing their ID, it's termination of camp.
There is a fallen ceiling tile in the gym. There are bits falling all over and water leaking from the ceiling. What should you do?
1. Move campers to a different location in the club (ed-center or playground or field).
2. Walkie OPS (channel 2) to come take care of the ceiling tile.
3. Make sure you don't go in the gym until it's safe to go back in.