General Camp Knowledge
What Are the Four Types of Staff Evaluations?
1. Red
2. Green
3. Yellow
4. Glitter
What is Behaviour a Form Of?
Communication!
What's it called when your choking but can still cough?
Partial Choking
Give Two Examples of When You Would Fill Out an Incident Report
- ANY situation that required the performance of first aid (even bandaid)
- Any event that can result in injury, property damage, or potential impact to YMCA’s reputation
- Suspected abuse
- Any staff injury or occupational illness
What is Mel's Camp Name?
Scuba
What is the General Ratio of Staff to Camper?
1:10
Describe the Concept of an Invisible Backpack
An Invisible Backpack is the unseen experiences, emotions, and challenges that a person carries with them every day. These aspects of life are completely out of camp’s control, and have a major impact on how campers will act at camp.
What Does the Acronym RICE Stand For?
R: rest
I: ice
C: compress
E: elevate
What is the Phrase We Use To Talk About Staff Conflict/Gossip?
"UP, NOT OUT!"
What Program is Sky studying?
Nursing!
What Are the 5 Camp Rules?
1. Keep your hands and feet to yourself
2. Stay in the activity area
3. Listen to your counsellors
4. Touch only what belongs to you
5. Speak nicely and positively to each other
What Are the 4 Crisis Stages (in order)?
Trigger --> Escalation --> Crisis --> Recovery
What Are 4 Signs of Heat Exhaustion?
- Heavy sweating
- Weakness and fatigue
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Nausea/ vomiting
- Muscle cramps
- Rapid, shallow breathing
- Cool, pale and clammy skin
- Difficulty concentrating
What Would You Say Over the Walkie to Initiate a Missing Camper Procedure?
Code Adam (insert program location)
What School is Chickadee Going to for Teacher's College?
Nipissing University
Perform 4 Attention Grabbers.
- YM... CA!
- Sharkbait... oo-ha-ha
- 123... eyes on me
- Waterfall... SHHHH
- Aussie Aussie Aussie... Oy Oy Oy
Describe the Difference Between Equality, Equity, and Justice
Equality = assuming everyone benefits and needs the same support
Equity = everyone gets the support they need
Justice = all experience life without support or accomodations, as the barrier has been removed; universal access
What Are the Exact Steps You Should Take For a Nose Bleed?
1. Tilt head forwards
2. Pinch bridge of the nose until the bleeding stops
3. Time how long bleeding continues for
4. If bleeding occurs for longer than 5 minutes call supervisor
5. When bleeding stops, avoid bothering the nose
What Does the Acronym "WESTI" Stand For?
W: warm smile
E: eye contact (without sunglasses)
S: shake hands or give a high five
T: tell them who you are
I: introduce them to someone else
What Degree Did T-Rex Just Recieve?
Bachelor of Honours in Childhood and Youth Studies!
What Are the 3 Objectives of the LIT Program?
1. Mastering Skills
2. Introduction to Leadership Teaching and Mentorship
3. Working in Program with Campers
Describe the 4 Functions of Behaviour and Give One Example of Each
1. Escape: camper making effort to get out of a situation (running to the beach)
2. Attention: behaviour to get attention from those around them (hitting thier friend)
3. Tangible: effort to access something (toys, playing a game)
4. Sensory: done to feel good and meet sensory needs or internal imbalances (trying to get sand off feet)
Where is the rash-causing plant "Poison Sumac" found?
Found in Southern Ontario and Quebec
What Type of Situation Would You Talk to a Parent With?
Any situation, no matter how minor!
How many years (combined) have Sky, Chickadee, and T-Rex worked at summer camp?
20!