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What is the primary responsibility of a Lead Senior Mentor?
To oversee daily site operations, supervise mentors, ensure program quality, communicate with leadership, and create a safe, engaging environment for youth.
What is the purpose of Morning Circle?
To build community, conduct wellness check-ins, review goals, and set the tone for the day.
What is your biggest responsibility?
To model professionalism while supporting younger participants.
What is the biggest difference between the Program Director and the Staff Culture & Development Coordinator?
The Program Director oversees daily program operations, implementation, staff supervision, and overall program success, while the SCDC focuses on staff culture, morale, coaching, leadership development, and professional growth.
How many weeks is Champ Tank?
7
Before youth arrive, name three things that should already be ready.
Examples include:
What does AIR stand for?
Accountability
Integrity
Responsibility
Who should you notify if you're running late?
Your Lead Senior Mentor.
What are the six success metrics for Champ Tank?
What date is the Showcase?
August 13, 2026
Where should emergency contacts and allergy information be located?
Inside the Site Binder under the Safety Protocol section.
Name one strategy for increasing youth engagement.
Examples:
How should you respond if a participant asks for help?
Offer guidance without doing the work for them.
What should the SCDC observe during site visits?
Staff morale, communication, professionalism, WEIKART Domains, leadership, youth engagement, and team dynamics.
How many career tracks do students choose from?
Four
What attendance rate are we striving for this summer?
85% attendance.
What is the purpose of Career Labs?
To help youth build technical skills while developing real products, services, or business ideas.
What should you do during transitions?
Help youth move safely, stay organized, and remain engaged.
What is the Program Director ultimately accountable for?
Program quality, staff performance, safety, compliance, partnerships, and successful execution.
What does Bootcamp help build first?
Teamwork, confidence, creativity, and collaboration.
What is the purpose of the Safe Spot?
To provide a calm, supportive space where youth can regulate emotions before returning to programming.
Why do we use restorative circles?
To strengthen relationships, resolve conflict, and promote emotional safety.
Name one leadership quality every Youth Mentor should demonstrate.
Examples:
Respect
Integrity
Patience
Communication
Responsibility
What should happen if staff morale begins to decline?
Provide coaching, conduct check-ins, recognize successes, identify concerns early, and collaborate on solutions.
What day focuses on SEL?
Mindset Monday.
What should be posted at every site's Information Center?
Program contacts, daily schedule, curriculum calendar, announcements, emergency contacts, and sign-in/out materials.
What should you do if a youth refuses to participate?
Stay calm, build rapport, explore the reason, encourage participation, and seek additional support if needed.
What should you do if you don't know the answer to a youth's question?
Ask another mentor or Lead rather than guessing.
Name three responsibilities of a Track Coach.
What is the final product youth present?
A prototype, product, service, or business concept.
If a mentor calls out unexpectedly, what is your first priority?
Maintain safe staff-to-youth ratios while notifying leadership and adjusting assignments.
Name the four Champ Tracks.
STEM & Innovation
Arts & Production
Trades & Technical Careers
Beauty & Wellness
Why are positive relationships important?
Youth learn best when they feel safe, respected, and supported.
Why do we host Family Workshops?
To strengthen family engagement and reinforce youth learning at home.
Who are youth pitching to?
Champion's Circle Sharks (community leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, educators, and partners).
What is the purpose of daily staff huddles?
To review the day's schedule, discuss youth needs, assign responsibilities, and communicate important updates.
What is the purpose of mentorship during Champ Tank?
To coach youth, build confidence, develop leadership, and support personal and professional growth.
What is the purpose of the Build Block?
To develop prototypes, products, and business ideas.
What is the ultimate purpose of the Champ Tank Showcase?
To celebrate youth innovation while allowing participants to pitch solutions to community leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors.
What attendance goal are we striving for?
85%
Name three responsibilities during Move-In Week.
Answer:
Examples include:
What are we ultimately preparing youth for?
The Champ Tank Showcase.
What is the purpose of Pitch Practice?
To help youth improve confidence, storytelling, and public speaking.
What should happen after every observation or coaching conversation?
Document observations, provide feedback, and create an action plan when appropriate.
How many virtual family workshops must each team host?
One
What is your biggest responsibility before leaving each day?
Ensure youth are safely dismissed, documentation is complete, materials are secured, and the site is prepared for the next day.
What is the overall goal of Champ Tank?
To help youth identify community problems, create innovative solutions, develop prototypes, and present their ideas through entrepreneurship and leadership.
Finish the sentence:
Growing Ourselves to...
Grow the Youth Economy.
Who is responsible for preparing sites for external assessments and what tool is used for preparing staff?
PD & SCDC
Youth & School-Aged PQA (Weikart Domains)
In one minute or less, explain Champ Tank to a community partner who has never heard of it.
Winning Answer Should Include: