Camp Staff Facts
What is Jordan's major?
Engineering
Name 2 service projects we have done?
Adopt Me Bandanas, Get Well Cards, Veterans Day Banner, etc.
Scenario: You are a wheelchair user and need to buy groceries, but your items are on the top shelf at the store. What do you do?
Ask for help, order online, etc.
What 3 activities build your strength?
Power lifting, rock climbing, swimming, circuit training, boxing
How many states are in the United States?
50
Which camp counselor likes to surf?
Kenna
List 4 community outings we have attended.
Ice Cream, Pool, Movies, Museums, etc.
Scenario: An individual with mobility challenges wants to enter a building but there are only stairs and not a ramp. What is the safest way to enter the building?
Use both hands to grab the railing for support, step up slowly, ask for assistance if needed. Wheelchair users, transfer to safely navigate steps or if able maneuver chair up the stairs.
What are 2 exercises that help build your endurance?
running, rock climbing, swimming, biking, adaptive sports
What is the biggest bird in the world?
Ostrich
Who was in a short film as a kid?
Nate
This camp activity involved hitting a ball across the net while remaining seated. What activity is this?
Seated beach volleyball
Scenario: What if you are at the pool and there is no accessibility ramp or chair lift? How would you safely get into the pool?
Transfer to the edge of the pool (shallow end), ask for assistance to slowly help lower into pool using upper body for support, can use floatation devices to stay above the water once in the pool. (belly flop/sit dive)
What 3 activities build your brain power (makes you think!)
Puzzles, Card Games, Where's Waldo Book, Reading, Brain Teasers
What's the only land mammal that can't jump?
Elephant
Which staff member was in the American Cheerleader Magazine?
Kelly
What camp activity involved creativity and adding onto another person's artwork?
Speed Drawing
Scenario: A deaf/hard of hearing individual is facing away from you but you need to get their attention quickly. What do you do?
Flash the lights in the room or move to where they can see you and wave
What activity works your brain and your body at the same time?
Rock Climbing, Adaptive Sports, Yoga, Showdown, Playing an instrument, Cardio Drumming
Survival Question: What is the safest way to make water drinkable? A) let it sit overnight, B) boil it, C) filter it through a T-shirt, D) add flavoring/sugar
Boil it
What are the staff members sign names?
Kelly, Jesse, Nate, Kenna, Jordan, Emma, Meredith
What has been the messiest activity we've done?
Tie Dye, Gelli Plates, etc.
Scenario: Someone who is visually impaired needs help navigating a new place. How would you safely help them?
Ask if they would like help, help navigate by having them grab the back of your elbow or wheelchair, and describe your surroundings. Tell them about steps and turns before you make them.
Why would journaling everyday be good for you?
Regulate emotions, reflection, organizing thoughts, coping technique, memory recall
What has a head, a tail, is brown and has no legs?
A penny