Safety
What is the Counselor to Camper ratio?
1:10
True or False:
Sperry's are appropriate shoes for counselors to wear during summer camp
False
Athletic shoes only
What is the name of the GJC facility and what is the street name that the facility sits on?
Poole Family YMCA
Aversboro Rd.
What is the most important thing to know at all times if the office manager were to ask you?
Headcount
Finish the cheer with enthusiasm....
"You're dynamite, you're dynamite...."
You’re Tick, Tick, Tick, BOOM!
Out of sight!
What is the YMCA Stance on bullying?
See Something; Say Something
Name 3 counselor expectations when outside the YMCA/Off the clock
Do not wear YMCA attire
Be appropriate on all social media
Be conscious of who is watching when in public places
Who is our Executive Branch Director?
Bruce Murray
If you were to tell a camper that they have 5 minutes of silent snack who else should you also tell?
Your co-counselor
Finish the song chorus with enthusiasm…
“I’m singing in the rain, just singing in the rain, what a glorious
feeling, I’m….”
Chitty bop, chitty bop, chitty bop, woooh
When playing an activity, what are 3 things to do as a counselor to keep the game safe?
Don't play at full force.
Encourage all campers to participate.
It's raining outside and a parent during rides in is nervous her camper will get bored, how do you respond?
Liquid sunshine! Be positive and upbeat.
Know the indoor plan.
Ensure the parent that camp can be just as fun indoors with various examples of activities.
Name each pool that each summer camp swims at?
CGA: Heather Hills
CP & CE: Knightdale
Sitting with campers.
Well spaced.
Do your part by standing up and cheering with campers.
HEY YMCA Counselor! HOW DO YOU FEEL?
I feel good! OOOOOOH! I Feel so good! uhh
What's the minimum amount of campers you can take to the bathroom and why?
3
Never 1 on 1 with a camper
What are all parts of the counselor uniform?
- YMCA Nametag
- Appropriate length bottoms
- Athletic Shoes
- Bead Necklace
- Watch
- No extreme hair colors/styles or piercings/tattoos
- Appropriate swimming attire when applicable
Name all 3 SDC that GJC offers and where they are held
Pathfinder - Corinth Holders
Explorer - East Clayton
Great Adventure - Aversboro Elementary
What is the code for "I need a director" for each camp location?
-Immediately (GR)
-Ball over the fence (JOCO)
What are 4 things that should happen every Monday in huddle?
Get to know names with a game
Rules/ camper pledge
Huddle cheer
Bead necklace
Huddle picture
Handwritten note to each camper
What does spread the blue mean & Why is it important?
Counselors are never sitting or standing next to each other.
To keep all campers in sight to enhance a safe camp environment.
What are 4 ways to create an awesome rides in/out parent experience?
Fun costumes
Music Playing
Waving to/talking with parents
Smiling
High-fives
Demonstrate care about camper's/parents day
In what year was the YMCA founded?
1844
If a camper told you something bad happened at home... what are 3 things you should do?
-Listen to the camper
-Tell leadership staff
-Documentation
Name all the beads that a camper can earn
Green - responsibility
Red - caring
Yellow - respect
Pink/wooden bead – family night
Black – contest winner
Orange – healthy snack
Blue - honesty
Purple – faith in god