Counselor's Typical Day
What are three games a counselor can play with campers at Playfield
(any 3 of these or others you can thing of!) Blob Tag, Kickball, Football, Soccer, Duck Duck Goose, Battleship, Elbow Tag, Volleyball, Red Light Green Light, Simon Says, Sharks and Minnows, Three Ball Revenge, Clap, Pat, Snap
What is the 'Rule of three'
Staff can never be alone with a camper, the group must at least consist of either two campers and a staff or two staff and a camper
What is the first thing you do when you have arrived on campus?
Log into the ADP app and Clock In
Name a Lead Counselor (any age group)
Chris Bluette, Conner Kelleher, Bella Neely, Katie Bradbury, Meghan Bluette, Tyler Riley
What is a counselors daily attire and additional change of clothes
Role Model Tee Shirt and swim suit
What is the amount of Bonus Bucks it costs to help at the Snack Shack
$12 this year, $10 last year
Can campers go into the snack shack to get their lunch?
No, only staff trained to handle food are alowed to enter the Snack Shack.
How soon does an incident report need to be completed after a camper gets hurt?
As soon as possible
What is the job of a C.I.T. in your group?
Assist with transitions, interact, engage and participate in games with campers, lead activities every Friday
Fill in the blank: All counselors are required to _______ in games with the campers
participate!
What is the most important number a counselor needs to know at any time of day.
The number of campers in their group.
How long does summer camp stay inside if thunder or lightnigh is heard.
30 minutes from the last sighting or hearing.
How ofter are you paid?
Every two weeks.
What is the ratio of campers to kids for the Hillside Groups?
10 campers to 1 counselor.
True or False:
I can sleep at work (excluding break times)
False: I must come to work mentally and physically present
Name a Camp Song
Boom Chicka Boom, 60s Party, Pengin Song, Banana Song...(any others you can name thare are on the list!)
How would you be notified of a lost camper?
Director message announcement over the walkie talkie.
When do you select your camper of the week?
Your selection needs to be ready by Friday Morning.
What is the best time during the camp day to speak with a senior staff member?
Lunch Time, after Snack Shack has been cleared.
When are you allowed to use your phone
It is a campers first day at Camp Hillside. What are two things you can show or tell them so that they feel safe and comfortable?
Their group tree, A Community Circle (aka names of fellow group members), Bonus Bucks, Daily Schedule
What is considered a 'sharp'?
Something that can easily pierce the skin, examples include needles, knives or broken glass.
Where does the camper's medicine go on Friday afternoon
Back to their parents at pick up.
Name the Maintenence Man!
DONNIE!!
Who do you call first if you are having an issue during the camp day?
Your lead counselor!