Risky Play
Give two examples of risky play that you may see during Free Play time?
Tree climbing, sticks, balancing on logs, jumping, throwing things, heavy lifting
What are signs of dehydration?
Flushed, heavy breathing, headaches, grouchiness
Name an essential item to bring with you if you take your group away from basecamp.
Go Bag, phone, waterbottles
Name 3 expectations to give before tidepooling?
Wear water shoes to protect feet.
Wet seaweed is very slippery and dry barnacles are sharp.
Only touch plants and animals you can identify.
Keep water below knees.
Sea glass is only sea glass if it has smooth edges and is cloudy.
Don’t touch things that don’t look like they belong. Ask questions.
Name Molly's favorite summer location?
Long Island
Give three alternatives to "Be careful"
“What’s your plan here?”
“Use your hands to hold on tightly”
“Do you feel safe and sturdy?”
“Before you throw that stick, look around you to be sure there’s space.”
“I’ll be right here if you want to ask for help”
“Do you see that sharp branch in front of you?”
“How can your hands or feet help you here?”
“Hmm, test that rock before standing on it with your full weight”
What kind of weather event during the summer would you be most concerned about potential hypothermia?
Hot, sunny -> cloudy and/or temperature drop, especially when wet
First and last things to do as instructors upon arrival and departure from any location
Arrival: location sweeps, set up basecamp
Departure: sweep again, connect with your co-instructor about the day, double check your list of kids
Describe poison ivy with 5 descriptors
red center, three leaves, white berries, vine, shiny in spring
What was Maine Outdoor Kids previously known as?
Effie Camp
Name 3 types of wildlife we encourage kids to interact with?
Frogs, salamanders, crabs, hermits, worms, bugs
Allergy and Asthma Actions plans are divided into what two categories of actionable steps
1. Prevention 2. Emergency
Name 5 things that live in the Essentials Bin
Hand sanitizer, extra snacks, first aid, sunscreen, bugspray, bathroom kit, trash bags, electrolytes
Describe a flora/fauna lesson you could do at Evergreen
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What are the 7 Leave No Trace principles?
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Dispose of Waste Properly
Leave What You Find
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Respect Wildlife
Be Considerate of Others
Name the three expectations of rough play
Kind
Consensual
Communicate
What level threat is it if you see two teenagers making out in their car right near base camp?
Level 2, warrants moving your group
How often are we reapplying sunscreen at camp?
Beginning of the day, after lunch, again as needed
What plant is this?
Jack in the Pulpit
What brand is most of our favorite rain/wet weather gear?
Reima
What is the purpose of engaging in risky play?
Build confidence, learning risk assessment, emotional regulation, body awareness, and resilience
What is the one scenario in our protocol where it's okay to give a child medication without checking with a parent for consent first?
Anti-histamine in the event of multiple stings and a clear localized reaction, many stings
How many Extra Support Plan kids do we have at camp this year?
14
What type of forest is most of Maine?
Boreal
What is Knox's birthday?
Dec 31