Where's my camper?
What living areas can campers enter?
ONLY their own area.
What is the first activity of the day for staff? Campers?
Staff- Morning Meeting Campers- Flag Raising
What is your goal during Small Group?
Ask questions and listen. Lead them through the "What?", "So What?", and "Now What?" to "The Point" of the Small Group.
How is the Spirit Stick won?
Timeliness, going above and beyond in encouragement, good sportsmanship, and cheers/chants.
How can you support the person speaking from the front?
Make sure your cabin is accounted for. LISTEN to instructions with your cabin, don't talk/move around.
How many campers can be up from the table during meal time?
Two.
Can small group time be extended for a “good” conversation?
No but these conversations can continue the next day or on the way to the next activity.
What are your mealtime responsiblities?
Be present with your cabin at your table. Make sure no more than 2 campers are up at a time.
When is a good time for cheers/chants?
Anytime but breakfast or when someone is trying to speak from the front.
What should you be doing at any given activity/event?
Participating, not spectating!
What if one camper forgets something at the cabin or needs to use the bathroom?
Communicate with your co. One of you go with the camper (take another camper as buddy).
How long is your daily break and who schedules it?
1.5 hours and the Lead Counselor schedules it.
What is your job at large group events?
Make sure entire cabin is accounted for; support the speaker; listen(lead by example); follow the rules; show good sportsmanship.
What is the one rule of the Spirit Stick?
Don't Drop that Spirit Stick!
Can campers switch their sports?
No.
What is the CLUB “Reach Rule"?
At least one counselor should be able to reach out and touch every camper in the cabin. Campers should not be behind you.
What are some things that can be done during “down time” (waiting for a turn at archery, or waiting for CLUB to start etc.)?
One-on-one conversations, continue small group conversations, Ice Breaker games, GooseChase challenges
Who enforces lights out?
Counselors.
How do you win cleanest cabin?
When are breaks not permitted?
Meals, Evening Event, OTC Showers, CLUB or Small Groups.
How are most camp issues avoided?
Having counselors with and paying attention to their campers.
When should you prep your cabin for Evening Event?
Review your schedule. If you need to get wet then change before dinner. If you're unsure, talk to your LC.
What do I do if one of my campers needs to go to the bathroom during CLUB?
BZZ! TRICK QUESTION!
Your campers should be going to the bathroom BEFORE CLUB. If there are campers that need to go during CLUB, something went wrong.
What happens if there is a birthday at camp?
Birthdays are a BIG DEAL at ISC! Campers are brought on a birthday parade through the dining hall and serenaded with "Happy Birthday"... Stevie Wonder style!
What do you do at Coach's Talk?
Find your cabin and take a seat. Listen quietly to the Coach sharing.