Curriculum
How many different camp titles do we offer?
Eight
Sea Slugs, Sea Squirts, Only One Ocean, Underwater Playground, Seaside Science, Coastal Inspirations, Ocean Adventures, Surfing Into Science
True or False: An Assistant can check out campers if Educators are busy
False: Only Educators can check in & out. If you need assistance, call for a Coordinator or Manager.
What happens if a camper doesn't have a snack? (3 steps)
1. Make sure they ACTUALLY don't have food
2. Offer goldfish/applesauce
3. Write a post it so you can tell their adult
What are the 2 things every camper receives on Monday morning?
T-shirt, name tag
What is the radio code for a lost person?
Code Guppy
Which camps include offsite days?
Seaside Science, Coastal Inspirations, Ocean Adventures, Surfing Into Science
What is the number one rule with ratios?
A staff member should never be alone with a camper out of view
True or False: Every member of the camp staff should know about a camper's disability.
False: Only staff on that camp team should reference the medical binder. When speaking with others about the camper, focus on accommodations instead of diagnosis or condition.
What are 2 things you should do when you're finished using the laminator?
1. Turn it off
2. Flip the sign to "cooling down"
When should you take your camp group photo? And what do you do with it?
On Monday! (ideally)
Which restroom is each age group using?
4-5: South Classroom
6-7: Staff Restroom
8-10: Staff Restroom/Public Restroom (offsite)
11-13: Public Restroom (offsite)
What are the evacuation areas for a minor and major emergency? Aside from the campers, what else do you need to bring with you?
Minor: whale fountain
Major: parking lot
You need the camp roster
How long do we wait during check in/out before calling guardians?
15 minutes
How should you wash live animal bins?
Use fresh water and animal scrubber- no soap! Place on the drying rack and put back in the cabinet when dry.
True or False: CampDoc needs to be completed by guardians by the last day of camp
What are 2 things you should do before taking campers behind the scenes?
1. Go over rules and expectations
2. Radio husbandry to let them know
What happens if a camper falls and needs a bandaid?
1. Give them a bandaid
2. Give them a wipe to clean the wound (if necessary- you can talk them through this)
3. Incident report
4. Tell the parent/guardian
1. Only release camper to adults on the authorized pick up list
2. ALWAYS check ID
3. Make sure campers don't leave without being signed out
Where do squid/mackerel go after a dissection?
Near the gate outside of the service yard- in a compost bin. Just dispose of the squid- no bags
What should you do if an anemone completely closes up during an animal touch portion?
Let campers know that the anemone needs some time. They can either touch other animals or do another activity in the meantime. Remind campers of animal touch rules.
What are the 4 Principles of Community?
Safety, Courtesy, Engaging, Inspiring
What is our protocol with EpiPens?
Campers must hold onto EpiPens at all times and be able to self administer if necessary. Call 911 and tell guardians/fill out an incident report
How many financial aid spots do we offer?
3 for each camp, each week. 117 total!
What items do you need at your check in table?
Sign in binder/roster, medical binder, name tags, shirts, daily schedule, QR code to buy extra shirts, pens/sharpies, sunscreen, table cloth, "looking for your camper?" sign, games
What are the names of the 3 cell phones? Who has each one?
Camp Coordinator: Danielle
Field Programs: 8-10 Camp
Snorkel: 11-13 Camp