Games
Provide an example of an active game you could lead for the Tykes.
Ex. Line Tag, Ship to Shore, etc
You see two participants, Erika and Andrea, sharing food at snack. What do you do?
Kindly explain to them that we don't share food at camp.
How many games/activities do you have to lead for participants during placement in order to successfully complete the LIT program?
3 games/activities.
True or False: You are allowed to give a participant a bandaid if a participant asks for one.
True, LIT's can give participants bandaids they just can't put it on for them.
A tot asks you if they can sit in your lap during story time. What do you do?
Kindly tell them that they can sit next to you instead. LIT's shouldn't be picking campers up or allowing them to sit in their lap.
Provide an example of one way you could modify the game 'Evolution' to make it easier to play for younger participants and one way to make it more challenging for older participants.
Ex. to make it easier you could use less levels in the game or have participants only go back one level when they lose a game of Rock, Paper, Scissors instead of going back to an egg. To make it harder you could add more levels.
Name 3 examples of reinforcement tools.
Ex. If, Then statements, verbal praise and PEC/Token boards.
What are the 3 categories of things you will be writing about every day in your communication log?
A strength, challenge and goal.
True or False: LIT's don't have to lead games during Emergency Council, they can help search for the missing participant instead.
False. LIT's can not be alone with participants and should be staying with the camp group to help with group control and leading games.
True or False: Tots prefer playing quiet games over active games.
False. Tots love playing active games- they have a lot of energy!
True of False: 'Secret Society' is an appropriate game to play with the Tykes.
False. Secret Society is more suited towards the older age groups.
You notice another LIT yelling at a participant. What should you do?
You could pull them aside and remind them that we should always speak respectfully to participants. As well, you could approach their Play Leader if you don't feel comfortable talking to the other LIT directly.
True or False: you can lead a transition game such as 'I'm Going On A Picnic' as one of the activities that counts towards your LIT requirements
False. Transition games do not count towards your requirements.
True or False: LIT's can apply sunscreen to participants if they need help doing so.
False. LIT's cannot apply to sunscreen to participants. Rather, they can show them how to do it or verbally guide them through the process.
What should you wear while in the pool if you go swimming while on placement?
A one-piece swimsuit (or swim trunks for boys) and a plain t-shirt overtop.
Provide an example of a novel activity for Space week.
Ex. Solar System Scavenger Hunt
Two participants are talking to each other and giggling while you are explaining a game. What should you do?
Gently remind them that they should be listening while the Leaders or their peers are speaking.
By what day of the week must you have finished leading your games/activities while you are on placement?
By the end of the day on Wednesday on the week of your placement.
Your Play Leader constantly asks you to run and get supplies, deliver messages and get their lunch for them. What should you do?
You can talk to your Play Leader and explain that you are happy to help with things such as getting supplies, but it is not your responsibility to be their personal assistant. If you are not comfortable with talking to your Play Leader you can talk to your Senior Leader instead.
A camper asks you to hold their epi-pen during swimming. What do you do?
You ask them to get a leader to hold on to it for them.
Name 3 transition games.
Ex. Black Magic, I'm Going on a Picnic, 2 Truths and a Lie
Provide an example of a point system that would work for the Tots during Pirate Adventure week.
Good behaviour will get them gold for their treasure chest.
Under what circumstances would you be able to count leading council songs and games towards your program requirements?
You can either lead one council game/song by yourself for all the participants or you can lead the entire 30 minute council with a group of your fellow LITs.
True or False: LIT's are allowed to take attendance and fill out the attendance sheet for the Leaders while on placement.
False. LIT's are not responsible for doing paperwork.
What should you wear during parkwide?
A costume! :)