Safety First
This is the person a staff member should immediately contact in case of a medical emergency.
Who is the Head Nurse (Paloma) and Marley?
This is what time day campers should be dropped off every morning.
What is 8:45 AM?
True or False: It’s okay to be alone in a dorm with a camper.
What is False?
This is the very last day of camp for staff.
What is Aug 5th?
This is the most common time of day for homesickness to show up.
What is bedtime?
Amplify is a nut- and ____-free campus to protect camper allergies.
What is shellfish?
The final showcase takes place on this day.
What is the second Friday of each session?
If a camper shares something concerning, you must report it within this time frame.
What is immediately?
True or False: It’s okay to share personal stories with campers if they ask about your life.
What is False? (Keep things general and appropriate — you’re their role model, not their peer.)
This is the best first step if a camper asks to call home.
What is let your supervisor or a director know?
If a camper reports inappropriate contact, this is the first and only thing you should do.
What is report it immediately to Zadie or Marley (no investigating on your own)?
This is what we do on Wednesdays that requires day campers to bring lunch.
What is beach day?
If you need to vent or talk about something personal/work related, this is the minimum distance you should be from any camper.
What is out of earshot and eyesite?
If you’re going to be late to a shift or activity, you must do this.
What is contact your supervisor ASAP?
When a camper is homesick, staff should not promise this.
What is calling home or getting picked up early?
True or False: Campers can self-administer prescription medications.
What is False?
This is what happens at 4 PM every first Sunday for sleepaway campers.
What is orientation and icebreakers in the theatre (Zalk)?
A great way to include a quiet or shy camper in a group is to do this.
What is offer them a low-stakes role or invite them into a small group?
Doing this for certain campers — like buying them a treat or spending more one-on-one time outside of the group — can make other campers feel excluded.
What is showing favoritism?
This is how we can help prevent homesickness before it starts.
What is keeping campers busy and engaged in activities?
This must be done before campers turn in medication to staff.
What is labeling it with name and dosage instructions in a freezer bag, with only the amount they need at camp?
The Saturday that each session ends (departure day) includes this special community event.
What is Amplify family potluck?
Amplify is known for this powerful approach of staff-camper interaction that helps every camper feel seen, supported, and encouraged.
What is positive mentorship?
If a parent looks stressed or nervous during drop-off, this is how staff should respond.
What is being calm and reassuring, and answering questions clearly?
This has been proven to worsen homesickness.
What is phone calls home?