Daily Responsibilities
What is Nikayon and who needs to approve it before Menucha starts?
Cabin cleaning; VL, AVL or Yoetzet must approve it.
What is Shmira and when does it happen?
Night guard duty; every night.
What is Cabin Time?
Nightly bonding with just your cabin (games, activities, etc).
What day of the week is Staff Meeting?
Tuesday
During Shower Hour, how much time do campers have to shower?
50 minutes.
Can someone be in Shmira during Staff Meeting or Night Out?
Yes—there must always be someone on Shmira.
What’s transition time and how should counselors use it?
Walking time between activities; used to connect with campers.
What happens during Staff Meetings?
Announcements, info, Cuba, shoutouts, fun.
What do counselors write in bunk logs?
Camper’s day summary: conflicts, health issues, homesickness, eating habits, etc.
What are bunk logs and when are they filled out?
Night check-ins written after campers go to sleep.
What’s the goal during Shower Hour besides hygiene?
Supervise and ensure every camper showers.
What’s Maccabiah?
Color war where counselors help lead and hype their color.
Why is it important to always communicate when taking your hour off?
So co-counselors know who’s on duty—campers must always be supervised.
Who fills out bunk logs and why are they important?
All counselors: they keep staff on the same page on campers well-being.
Why should counselors avoid phones during transitions?
Because it’s a great time to bond with campers.
What is Sing and what’s the goal?
A song competition where we rewrite lyrics. Goal: Reich wins!
What happens if your cabin isn’t clean?
Menucha doesn’t start
What is one tip for making bunk logs more useful?
Write specific camper behaviors, not just “everything was fine.”
What’s the role of counselors during Shabboptions?
Supervise and engage with their campers.
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