DAILY
What are swimwear guidelines?
Swimsuits whenever you are swimming! Guys should wear shirts over suits, and girls should wear a one-piece suit.
What are two goals of parent visits?
What should you do when you need director support in the classroom?
Use GroupMe, text, or a phone call to get in touch with a director, or grab us as we walk around the school.
When do you have to swim?
Whenever your campers are swimming!
What is one of the main reasons for holding workshops?
Expose campers to cultural activities; introduce campers of the community; intergenerational learning; artistic experience
When is attendance taken?
At every shuttle stop; for all campers picked up in the van; in each classroom at the beginning of the day
When do you need to bring a buddy to family visits?
When you are meeting a family member in their home or other non-public place.
When is it appropriate to call a camper's family member?
When the camper does something great that you want to point out! When a camper has difficulty during the day and you need to notify the family.
What are two best practices for keeping track of campers?
Frequent head counts; buddy system
At least once a week. More is always good. Parents are your partners!
When do you have time to meet with your JC and set up your classroom?
If you are a morning shuttle person, you spend the morning with the campers in the cafeteria and meet with your JC in the afternoon before driving home in the van. If you are an afternoon shuttle person, you meet with your JC in the morning, between 8:30 and 8:50.
How can you handle a family visit with a family that speaks another language?
Take another staff member with you!
When is it appropriate to send a camper to the directors' office?
When there is a safety concern in the classroom or a camper needs a space to think or cool down.
If you are arranging your own transpo for a field trip, what are your options?
Walking; bus; T; van (request in advance!). Make sure you account for travel time.
What is appropriate daily attire? Swim attire?
Daily: Comfortable clothing for movement and warm weather. No offensive words or phrases.
Swim: Always wear a swimsuit when in the water. Guys should wear a shirt over suit and girls should wear a one-piece suit.
What is the process for each shuttle stop?
Make sure all campers are getting on the shuttle and get parent signatures. If a camper isn't there, call a parent. If they don't answer, leave and let a director know.
Call the parent or family member to set up a good time and place to meet; find a buddy to go with you if necessary; read the camper's whole application; have questions prepared or bring a standard form from PBHA; know whether the camper has an IEP
What is your most powerful tool for handling camper behavior?
Use specific, constant praise in your classroom and around the camp in general. Pointing out the positive will help you avoid a lot of problems in the first place!
Or: Always be sure to give specific instructions and explain expectations for every activity. Often behavior problems arise from misunderstandings or lack of information.
What do you do if you need to bring lunch on a field trip?
Check in with a director before the day of the field trip. Pick up the cooler from the cafeteria before you leave and make sure to fill out the form.
First, take care of the camper's needs. Then, contact a director as soon as possible. If the injury is severe, we may need to file a report, but we keep track of injuries internally regardless of severity.
What is the whole morning routine? Give as much detail as possible!
Shuttle/van, breakfast/meet with JCs and arrange classroom, go outside at 8:50 for opening circle at 9:00
What are three tips for making sure that both you and family members are comfortable at family meetings?
Come prepared with information and questions; be aware of possible language barriers; really listen to what the parent is saying and respond to their comments/concerns; be honest and open; meet in a space where the family member is most comfortable
How does NAYEP handle recurring or serious behavior issues?
NAYEP will hold a circle with the people involved to discuss the problem and develop a plan to move forward. Directors, camper(s), family member(s), counselor(s), and PBHA staff may be invited to the meeting, depending on the nature of the problem.
What are three things that Senior Counselors must do before a field trip?
State expectations for campers; make sure campers have relevant background knowledge; have a transportation plan; inform parents about the trip