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100
How many divisions do we have at camp?
What is 6?
100
What is a mandated reporter?
What is an individual working with Children that is required to report any suspected abuse?
100
What are the two responsibilities counselors will have in the morning?
What is shelter or carpool?
100
Name 3 qualities of an effective leader.
What is 1. One who is always prepared 2. Handles problems 3. Gets and holds attention 4. Has alternate plans 5. Cares about the group 6. Handles a group well 7. Knows his children 8. Makes use of the facilities 9. Maintains proper environment 10. Can handle problematic behavior’s 11. Knows everyone in the group 12. Can keep order (control) 13. Is always organized 14. Has an interesting program planned (one that appeals to the whole group) 15. Is sure of himself 16. Enjoys his work and working with the people around him 17. Willing to sacrifice his time to any child who needs guidance without completely ignoring others in group
100
Please Describe what a counselor should be wearing to camp.
What is camp shirt (uncut), shorts (appropriate), closed town shoes, bathing suit for pool
200
When do we get paid?
What is the 15th and the 30th?
200
Name 3 important thing from the field trip procedure.
What is 1. Your Unit Director will carry a list of all campers’ names and emergency contact information. 2. You will carry the Day Camp office phone number: (718) 983-9000 and Unit Director’s Cell number. 3. NEVER LEAVE CAMPERS UNATTENDED. 4. Pair each camper with a buddy. 5. When arriving and leaving at a destination do a head count and do constant head counts throughout the trip. 6. Be sure that one staff member is at the front of the group and one staff member is at the rear of the group at all times. 7. Report any incidents or difficulties to the Unit Head.
200
How many periods are there in the day?
What is 9.
200
Name 3 disciplinary strategies.
What is Separate camper from the group. Sit with the camper. Ask him/her to identify problem behavior. (“Why did I separate you from the group?) Be sure they are able to identify the specific behavior. (“I threw a rock at Josh.” Not, “I was bad.”) Ask why the behavior is inappropriate/unacceptable. (Help them if necessary. “Josh could have been seriously hurt.”) See if they have a complaint of their own. It may make them feel less defensive. Establish that specific behavior must stop. The camper will often agree without a major argument. Set up a plan/agreement for the future with a specific consequence for specific behavior. Closure. Stress that the behavior was bad but that the camper is still liked. (“You’re a great kid, but I get angry when I see you hurt someone.”) Follow-up. Enforce consequences if necessary. Notice and acknowledge positive behavioral changes. Finally, and perhaps just as important, catch them doing “good”!
200
What are the dates for the next trainings.
What is June 4th and June 14th?
300
What are your camp hours?
What is 7:45am- 4:30pm?
300
What do you do if you see someone that looks suspicious on the camp site?
What is1. Insure the safety and supervision of the campers 2. While one counselor remains with the group, send the other counselor to find and notify a Unit Head or other camp supervisor. 3. Share any and all information that you have with the Unit Head or other supervisor.
300
How many times a day do we swim, what is the difference?
What is 2, instructional and free
300
What are 3 recommendations for staff for week 1?
What is Study the names of the campers ahead of time. Use their names as often as possible, especially at the start. It helps you and the campers love it! Don’t rush the introductions among your group. Children like to look each other over. Have introductory games planned for the first day. Make sure the shy child isn’t pushed or crowed into anything. He/she needs time to adjust. Have plenty of ideas about what the group can do together the first day. Change them if need be, but don’t be caught short. (For example, name the group, vote on your favorite colors, songs, etc., learn camp songs, talk over the camp traditions). Who are their heroes? Write them down on a poster and see if they change by the last day of camp. In playing games, use group names. Avoid those that involve the choosing of sides or individual contests of wit or strength. Do everything possible to encourage group solidarity. Talk about what we will do, where we’ll go etc. Set the stage for camp living by being friendly, interested and courteous. Do not show favoritism. Be quick to recognize special needs, concerns and interests of each camper (i.e., fear of water, shyness, etc.). Talk about camp routines so the campers know what is expected. Deliberately set out to know more about the shy, quiet camper. Don’t rush the campers. Give them a chance to get oriented. They need to get the feel of things first before entering activities. When the unit head or specialist wants your group’s attention, be the first to quiet down, sit or be still. Your campers will follow your lead.
300
What are the hours for extended am and pm.
What is AM: 7-8 am PM: 3:30/3:45- 7pm
400
What grade are Shalom campers entering?
What is 2nd and 3rd grade?
400
Name 3 things on the safety checklist.
What is 1. Note all special remarks from health forms regarding your campers, especially any physical limitations. 2. Watch children hourly for signs of stress, illness and lethargy. Refer them to the camp director. 3. Inspect areas you are working in for any dangerous or unclean situations correct them, if possible, or report them to the camp director. 4. Take frequent drink breaks during outdoor activities to prevent dehydration. 5. Adequate rest periods should be planned throughout the day, especially following strenuous activity. 6. When weather is especially hot, cool, or moist, be certain campers are adequately protected. Remind and assist campers with sun block repeatedly throughout the day. 7. Campers and staff must wear closed toe shoes at all times.
400
Name 3 activities we have at camp?
What is dance, cooking, arts & crafts, archery, ropes, swim, soccer, Israeli culture...
400
Name 3 things that make an ineffective leader.
What is 1. Isn’t patient with the group 2. Has difficulty controlling group 3. Is disorganized 4. Doesn’t care and doesn’t give of his time 5. Is not prepared
400
Explain the social media policy.
What is As a camp, it is our responsibility to provide physical safety for our campers as well as emotional safety. Many high school and college students spend time on the Internet, sharing information as well as pictures and videos with friends through social networking websites. Some examples of these are Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and Snapchat. As a member of the JCC community, it is your responsibility to keep the emotional safety of our campers in mind when using these websites.
500
Name 3 things to bring to camp and 3 things not to bring.
What is Swim suit and towel (one piece or tankini for females) Kosher peanut free lunch,Water bottle, Insect repellant, Sunscreen, Sunglasses, Hat Pen and Paper Watch Not to bringIpods Electronic hand held games of any kind Knives of any size Alcoholic beverages Any illegal substance Glass or other breakable items/containers
500
What do you do if someone comes to camp to pick up their child, and the unit head has not told you this child will be going home?
What is Campers are not to leave camp without written notification or a phone call to the camp office. If a parent, family member or other adult arrive to take a child from camp please respond in the following manner: 1. Contact your Unit Head 2. The Unit Head contact the Camp office for verification 3. The Unit Head will ask the adult for identification prior to releasing the camper into their care. 4. Under no circumstances will a camper be released without adherence to the above requirements.
500
__________ is our camp spirit activity. _________ includes such things as cheers, singing, joke of the day and announcements. It is a wonderful way to start the day.
What is Ruach?
500
Name 3 counselor behaviors that will not be acceptable at camp.
What is A. Taking free time without permission or leaving children without permission. B. Smoking while at camp. C. Having or using a cell phone, Ipod or videogame while at camp. D. Failure to dress for swimming. E. Failure to attend staff meetings. F. Leaving camp before the end of the camp day. G. Any other offenses that endanger the safety and welfare of the campers or other staff.
500
List 3 staff responsibilities on the bus.
What is 1. Make sure all campers are fastened with a seatbelt and remain seated and belted for the entire trip. 2. Watch that campers keep hands, heads, etc. inside the bus. 3. Conduct head counts when campers board and depart the bus and double check that no camper is left on the bus. The first counselor to the bus should count before any camper boards the bus. 4. NEVER LEAVE CAMPERS UNATTENDED ON THE BUS. 5. Keep campers engaged on the bus through songs, games and ruach building activities. 6. Report any inappropriate bus conduct to the Unit Director.