A camp should maintain a personnel record, collected before initial assignment... The record should include:
(name one of three)
3 positive references, criminal history and Central Registry
State Law R 400.11109
100
What is a "Dead Squirrel"?
Dead squirrels are what we call it when a camper goes to bathroom in their bed or clothes
100
What does T.S.T. stand for?
Teen Service Team
100
What is one way you'll be able to get constructive feedback this summer?
Evaluations! They will happen during term 5/6
100
Where should you turn in lost items and look first for lost items?
Designated L&F bins located around camp.
200
SpringHill publishes that our camper ratios are:
1:6 for SB
1:8 for CC, NF and TST
200
Why do we call them "Dead Squirrels"?
We want to protect the integrity of the campers and not embarrass them. Accidents happen
200
Where does TST live and serve?
literally everywhere
200
What is a "Check-in"?
They are an intentional chance for Resident Staff and Directors to hear your feedback and learn how we can support you more/better. They will happen Terms 1/2 and 7/8
200
What if my item or my camper's item isn't in the bins?
Fill out a "Have you lost something?" form! They're located in the three staff lounges. It may also show up on Closing Day at the L&F Table near the NF Dining Hall
300
A camper shall not be deprived of:
food, sleep, supervision, observation, interaction or subject to hazing, threat, corporal punishment, excessive physical exercise or excessive restraint
State Law R 400.11113
300
How often should we do a "bed check" for campers to check for dead squirrels
every day. Even for TST
300
Are TST Campers campers?
YES!
300
What will you be evaluated on?
Team Player, Customer Service, Camper Care and Spiritual Health
300
Where can you pick up your camper's mail?
Storybrook: Storybrook Dining Hall (Big fake mailbox)
Copper Country: The cave outside the dining hall
New Frontiers and TST: Welcome Center
400
How many meals are provided each day for each camper?
Three. Make sure your kids are eating meals.
400
What should you do if you discover a dead squirrel?
fill out a dead squirrel form in your camp center office
400
What are some ways to help and support TST as they're serving the other camp centers?
Be patient, show grace, stack your plates or bring them to the dish room, don't leave messes at tables or in bathrooms
They're not servants. Talk to their AD if you have an issue
400
What is the evaluation process?
Area Director fills out evaluation, Director approves and prints, Area Director communicates eval and turns it back into the Director
400
Who should pick up camper mail?
Counselors and Crew Chiefs! This is your responsibility
500
On Sundays, each cabin should conduct a _______________ for each new group of campers.
Fire Safety Orientation (Fire Drill)
State Law R 400.11149
500
When do dead squirrel forms need to be completed by?
The end of breakfast. Why? To help accommodations
500
If a TST camper is seen by themselves or out past curfew, what should you do?
Treat them like a camper! They're not above the rules. Talk to their Crew Chief or Area Director about it.