CPR
True or False: Whatever surface the child is on, go ahead and start CPR.
FALSE: The surface needs to be flat
At the conclusion of opening ceremony, if there is a child on your list but not marked "here" what should you do?
Check with check in staff to see if they are checked in. We need all children accounted for.
TRUE OR FALSE: The kids dictate what we do during the day. If they are hot, we go inside, if they are bored, we immediately switch activities.
FALSE: Follow your schedule. Adjust the activity accordingly.
TRUE OR FALSE: Shadae HATES sushi
FALSE SHE LOVES SUSHI
How many times a day should you count your campers?
You should always know the number of campers you have. Count them before you leave a room and after you get to your destination.
How many breaths per compression?
2 breaths to 30 compressions
TRUE OR FALSE: A child walks up to you and says they were moved to your group. You can just add them to your list.
FALSE: Kids want to move groups all the time but we rarely do it. Make sure you check with a lead before adding anyone to your group.
TRUE or FALSE: If a child is acting up it's okay to isolate them from the group until they have calmed down.
FALSE: There are two counselors with a group for a reason. Have one of the counselors take the child aside from the group to calm them down while the other does a time filler or continues the activity. Give them their time but never leave a child alone or isolate them.
Who is Rachel engaged to?
Cass-erole
When should you fill out an incident report?
After you contact a lead.
Before performing breaths, what do you do to the campers head?
Tilt it to open the airway
Is it okay to go to a different location if your group is bored and asking to move? Why or why not?
No. Groups are placed strategically and shouldn't be changed without direction from a lead.
If a child tries to hold your hand what do you do?
You should not initiate the touch.
Why is Abby doing training but she won't be at camp this summer?
Because Rylan is out of town and Abby is a genius.
What should always be kept in your first aid kit?
-Band-aids (100 pt)
-Hand Sanitizer (100 pt)
-Gloves (100 pt)
-Wipes (100 BONUS pt)
Before approaching the camper-in-need what do you do to ensure your own safety?
Check the scene
What is the appropriate response when someone radios asking for a child?
Confirm that they are on their way or explain why they are not over the walkie.
How do you handle a situation when a difficult camper tells you they are being bullied?
Always believe them.
How old is Shadae?
15
In accordance with keeping children safe laws what are the bathroom procedures
-Seat children on the appropriate wall
-Make sure no members are in the bathrooms
-Allow children to go in in the appropriate numbers
What is the song used to maintain compression rhythm?
Stayin' Alive
If a child is called to check out that is on your list but you do not have a location for, what steps should you take?
-Look around
-Ask co-counselor
-DO NOT say into walkie "I cant find him/her"
-Check the restroom
-If child can still not be found, go FIND a lead (do NOT say it into a walkie)
When faced with a child who is hyperactive and seems to not be interested in the current activity, what is a method or strategy you as a counselor can use to correct this behavior?
Redirection and patience
3 nice things about Rachel in 10 seconds
THERE ARE TOO MANY TO NAME
True or False: I should call a lead any time a child is misbehaving
False: You are capable of solving behavior issues unless they are major or require calling a parent.
Side note: If you ever do not know how to handle a situation, feel free to call a lead but try to handle it yourself first or ask your fellow counselors. YOU ARE CAPABLE.