The Zeke Mentality
This value is described in the Orientation Guide as the guiding force behind everything we do at camp.
What is kindness?
Camp Zeke gives campers the skills and inspiration to lead lives of strength, confidence, and this.
What is vibrant good health?
This rule says staff may never be alone with a camper.
What is the Rule of Three?
Campers should wear this before leaving the bunk every morning.
What is sunscreen?
The official language of camp is this.
What is English?
Rather than telling kids what NOT to do, counselors should do this instead.
What is tell campers what they SHOULD do?
Example: "Come throw this Frisbee!" instead of "Don't throw rocks!"
At Camp Zeke, campers and staff are encouraged to be these versions of themselves.
What are their most authentic versions?
The only place staff may smoke on camp is here.
What is Maintenance?
Counselors should visit each camper's bed every night and ask this question.
What is "How was your day?"
True or False:
Two counselors speaking Spanish alone while walking to staff housing are breaking camp rules.
What is False?
According to the handbook, this "bank" about relationships require more deposits than withdrawals.
What is the emotional piggy bank?
According to the handbook, these two things are essential for realizing our full human potential.
What are fitness and good nutrition?
Staff must be in their bunks by this time.
What is midnight?
Campers should apply sunscreen at least this many times every day.
What is three?
Why does camp encourage English when others are nearby?
What is to prevent people from feeling alienated or excluded?
If campers are loud and excited, but you stay calm and quiet to influence them, you are being this household object.
What is a thermostat?
According to Camp Zeke's vision, expert staff serve in these three roles for campers: mentors, role models, and this third role.
What are friends?
True or False:
A counselor may tell scary stories if all campers agree they want to hear them.
What is False?
If a camper wets the bed, counselors should bring the sheets here using the path BEHIND the dining hall.
What is the laundry room?
You are speaking Hebrew with another staff member. A camper walks over wanting to join the conversation.
What should you do?
What is switch to English immediately?
According to the Orientation Guide, approximately this percentage of communication is conveyed through body language and tone rather than words.
What is 80%?
According to the Mission and Vision, campers experience the magic of camp through this feeling, which develops between campers and with staff.
What is connectedness?
A staff member under this age who drinks alcohol, even off camp, will be immediately dismissed.
What is 21?
During tick checks, campers should be encouraged to check these areas themselves while showering.
What are their private areas?
According to camp policy, when deciding whether to speak another language, staff should pay attention to whether people are within this distance.
What is earshot?