YMCA
What is the YMCA's Mission Statement?
To build stronger communities by providing opportunities for everyone to lead fulfilling, active, healthy, and engaging lives.
Name 3 out of the 12 codes of conduct.
1. Mission & Values
2. Respect
3. Individual Rights
4. Diverstiy
5. Conflicts of Interest
6. Safe and Environmental Friendly Workplace
7. Responsibility
8. Compliance
9. Comfidentiality
10. Protection of Association Property and Information
11. Alcohol and Drug Use
12. Unethical Behaviour
What is the procedure for any emergency situation?
- Remain calm
- Maintain group together and that all children are accounted for
- Keep open communication with co-workers, Coordinators, and YMCA staff
- Have your binder, first aid, emergency files, and cellphones
- Follow-up with necessary reports
Which age group would most likely engage in pretend play?
5/6's
:) if unable to, another team can steal
Where and when was the YMCA founded?
1844 in London, Ontario.
Name 3 things or more that will negatively impact our team?
- Gossip & Rumours
- Cellphones
- Lack fo Transparency
- Lack of Respect
- Lack of Communication
What is the procedure for outing transportation?
- When boarding the bus have campers sit on seats whenever possible
- All back packs should be placed out of the way
- Ensure campers do not eat on the bus
- Keep campers calm and seated during the ride
- When unloading the bus ensure counsellor is positioned to block traffic/the street
- Last counsellor does sweep of the bus to ensure no camper or belongings are left behind
- Thank the driver
Which age group is most likely to begin developing a sense of empathy? i.e being aware of the feelings of others
7/8's
- Hat
- Water
- Sunscreen
- Binder
- First aid kit
- Bag of tricks
- Walkie talkies
- Lunch
What 2 sports if the YMCA credited with inventing?
Basketball and Volleyball.
How does Sign in/Sign out happen?
- Employees are responsible to ensure the proper sign in/sign out at the desk.
- Check ID's not passwords.
What is the procedure for a missing child inside the YMCA?
- Do multiple head counts/roll calls
- Identify which camper is missing
- Counsellor #1 retraces steps of group/returns to location child was last seen
- Counsellor #2 remains with group and keeps campers occupied with circle/quiet games
- Counsellor #1 contacts coordinators while retracing steps
Which age group is most likely to have hierarchical friendships? i.e my first best friend, my second best friend...
9/11's
Name a scenario(s) where a counsellor or companion would not participate in activities?
- To maintain supervision
- Staying with child(ren) that cannot participate (what should they do instead?)
- Time management (as long as safety and supervision is still being followed)
What are the 6 values of the YMCA?
Respect, Caring, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusion, and Engagement.
Name 3 strategies for preventing negative behaviours.
- Be clear about expectations
- Discuss listening
- Be positive and focus on strengths
- Be observant, proactive, and organized
- Be calm
- Appear to be consistent
- Get to know the kids
- Engage the kids
- Set boundaries
- Use consequences (but sparingly)
Do all the steps for a fire evacuation
- Line up campers
- Do a headcount
- Evacuate to the park
- Conduct another headcount while at the park
- Wait patiently for info.
Which age group do children begin to show preference of learning styles?
7/8's
How can we be role models this year?
:)
How many YMCA day camps are there in Montreal?
9 - Cartierville, Centre-Ville, Du Parc, Gad Bois, Hochelaga, NDG, PSC, West Island, Westmount.
What to do before and after a misbehaviour occurs?
- Be Observant
- Think of solutions
- Stay Calm
- Give a warning and a choice
- Focus on successes and strengths
- Don't take it personally
- Remove the child from the situation
- Don't be afraid to ask for help
- Don't be confrontational
After:
- Discuss what happened with the child
- Ask them to explain what they did wrong
- Discuss how they felt and different coping strategies for the future
- Give consequences
Name the steps you would take when moving the kids to a new area?
- Cleaning up
- Counting the kids
- Check the new environment
- Establish the boundaries with the kids
- Maintain supervision/animate game
Which age group is most likely to put a strong emphasis and concern on their self-identity?
12/14
- Doctor's note
- If you can get someone to fill in for you
- If you are at ratio in the pool (kids forget bathing suits)