SHRiMp Happens
Daily
Schedule
Camper
Care
Rec/Siesta
Time
Camp
Life
100

What does SHRiMp stand for?

Sol, Hannah, Ricardo, Mario

100

What time should counselors wake up campers?


7:30 AM

100

What should campers use to write reply bunk notes?

Black pen

100

What time of day does rec time happen?

After dinner

100

Who checks the cabins for cleanliness?

The Clean Camp Creature

200

What does asking for SHRiMp over the radio signal?

You need leadership support/help

200

How many 3-hour time off blocks do counselors get each week while campers are in session?

2

200

TRUE OR FALSE:
Counselors should be with their campers during siesta.

TRUE

200

Camp is not a ______ sport.

Spectator

200

What is the purpose of pagga night?

  • receive new camper info
  • prepare for next session
  • review camper packets
300

TRUE OR FALSE:
You should avoid asking SHRiMp for help unless it is a major emergency.

FALSE

300

What happens during siesta time?

  • rest
  • bunk notes
  • games
  • reading
  • downtime
300

What are 3 things counselors should NOT do when waking up campers?

  • yell
  • create chaos
  • be aggressive
300

TRUE OR FALSE:
Rec time counts as counselor time off.

FALSE

300

What is counselor cooldown?

Nightly counselor debrief meeting

400

What are 3 reasons you would call for SHRiMp?

  • homesickness
  • injuries
  • camper conflict
  • unsafe behavior
  • missing camper
  • emotional support 
400

What time are lights out?

10 PM

400

What are counselors watching for during meals?

  • homesickness
  • exclusion
  • emotional changes
  • kids not eating
  • social issues
400

What are counselors supposed to do during siesta time?

Socialize with campers, make sure they are writing bunk notes, be with all your campers

400

What are examples of bedtime routines counselors can create?

  • stories
  • guitar/music
  • yoga
  • rose/bud/thorn
  • mountain/river/valley
500

What do the i and p in SHRiMp stand for?

Nothing — they’re silent

500

What should counselors do after turning lights out?

stay in campers room for a little bit, in case they need anything, then head out to counselor cool down

500

A camper has suddenly stopped participating in activities, is isolating during meals, and tells you quietly at bedtime that they “don’t think anyone likes them here.” What should you do?

  • stay calm and emotionally supportive
  • listen without dismissing feelings
  • avoid making fake promises
  • monitor social dynamics closely
  • help facilitate inclusion
  • communicate concerns to SHRiMp
  • continue checking in with camper
  • involve leadership BEFORE it escalates
500

What are 3 things you should always be watching for during siesta/rec time?

Bullying, unsafe behavior, exclusion, isolated campers, homesickness, etc.

500

What creates the AstroCamp experience?



  • counselor energy
  • participation
  • camper connection
  • traditions
  • being present
  • FTK
  • creating magic