History Lesson
Dead Squirrels
Are they campers?
How you doin'?
Carrier Pigeons
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1969
The year SpringHill was Founded!
100
Dead squirrel is....
...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, our program for 9-12th grade students
100
What is one way you'll be able to get constructive feedback this summer?
Evaluations! They will happen during term 5/6 (right after Xenos)
100
Where should you turn in lost items and look first for lost items?
Designated L&F bins located around camp.
200
When was the first summer at Indiana Overnight?
2000. The property was purchased in 1999.
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Why do we call them "Dead Squirrels"?
We want to protect the integrity of the campers and not embarrass them. Accidents happen
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Where does TST live and serve?
literally everywhere, mostly in the dining hall and around the grounds, they clean bathrooms and help with luggage on opening and closing day
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 staff lounges. It may also show up on Closing Day at the L&F Table near the Lodge
300
What was this property before SpringHill purchased it?
A family campground (Redbrush Park). The A-frame, Lodge and Bell House are buildings from the old property
300
How often should we do a "bed check" for campers to check for dead squirrels
every day. Even for TST
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Are TST Campers campers?
YES! They do significant work for camp, but are not paid. They may look like staff, but ARE NOT! Help them have a wonderful camper experience, valuing their time and respecting them.
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?
Mail will be brought to the dining hall this year. It will be in a milk crate at lunchtime by area. Make sure to have your cabin's mail before leaving the dining hall at lunch!
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How many states will SpringHill visit this summer?
SpringHill now has 15 day camps teams that travel around the midwest to about 9 different states. We will serve about 30,000 campers this summer!
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What should you do if you discover a dead squirrel?
fill out a dead squirrel form in your camp center office, make sure you know which bunk the camper is in and what the bedding looks like!
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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?
AD's will pass it out - only you will know if your cabin didn't get it! Counselors and Crew Chiefs! This is your responsibility
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What are SpringHill's Core Values?
Adventurous Faith, Relationally Focused, Contagious Joy, Holy Discontent
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When do dead squirrel forms need to be completed by?
The end of breakfast. Why? To help the host and give them time before you will be back at the cabin
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.
500
What is the scoring scale?
5 - Exceptional 4 - Exceeds Expectations 3 - Meets Expectations (sweet spot) 2 - Improvement Needed 1 - Unsatisfactory
500
What is the address for staff mail?
SpringHill Camps Attn: YOUR NAME P.O. Box 100 Evart, MI 49631 Mail is picked up at 10am each day and will be delivered by 3pm
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