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Important knowledge
100

How do you let everyone know there's an emergency on-site?

"I see red."

100

What are the two principal rules of archery?

Don't cross the yellow line and the arrow should always be point to the target or the ground.

100

What are the names of Courtney's seeing eye puppies and Steph and Nick's dogs?

Phoenix Percy, Callie and Peppers.

100

What are the aqua park rules?

Maximum of five on each jump jump, no jumping off the top of the slides, everybody should wear PFDs, and all kids should be correctly placed in the buddy board. 

100

What channels are used on the walkie-talkies?

1- day camp

2- overnight camp

others for private conversations (usually 3)

200

Where would an AED be found?

With the nurse in the Max lodge.

200

What are the commands used in the climbing tower "contract"?

Camper: On belay? 

Belayer: Belay on. 

Camper: Climbing.

Belayer: Climb on

200

What are the four YMCA core values and their corespondent colors?

Honesty is blue, responsibility is green, caring is red and respect is yellow.

200

If your group is signed up for photography/OE or other classes that have an extra staff running what you should do?

This is not your an off period, you should help with the class, and with ensuring the campers are being respectful to all staff. Support the other counselors with what they need, if it's high ropes for example help with belaying and putting harnesses and helmets on.

200

What are the things counselors should have in their bag?

Water bottle, sun cream, bug spray, first aid (band aids, face shield, sting relief and antiseptic wipes) and your keys.  

Not walkies!!! Those should be easily accessible.

300

What should you do if you hear the bell ringing continuously? 

Take all your campers to the upper pavilion and wait for further instructions. 

300
What are the rules of riflery? 

Never point the gun at anyone even if unloaded

Wear ear and eye protection 

If there is an animal at the range stop

300

What are the sports that the Y claims it created?

Basketball, volleyball, racketball, gymnastics and futsal.

300

During swimming time if you're a counselor at the waterfront that is not an active lifeguard, what should you be doing?

Helping run the buddy board, playing with the kids in the water, entertaining the campers that aren't swimming and/or making sure they're all listening to the lifeguards and following rules.  

300

What is the ratio of compressions to breaths during CPR?

30 to 2 breaths for adults. 15 to 2 for prepubescent children.

400

How many times will the unicorn sound if there is a water emergency?

Twelve: Three in each direction

400

How do you build a fire?

Courtney will answer this

400

What are the theme weeks for this summer?

Safari, Olympics, Wet and Wild, Stars and Stripes, Pirates, Color Games, International Explorer, Carnival. 

Bonus: Trip Week and Super Hero.

400

What are the gagaball rules?

It's on the handbook

400

What are the three basic steps to follow when you see problematic behavior from a camper?

1. Stop the behavior

2. "That's not okay"

3. Discuss

500

Toilet troubleshooting?

If the water is not going down plunge it. If the water won't stop running jiggle the handle until it stops and the walls make a very loud noise.

500

What are the pieces of a bow and an arrow?

Bow: Upper limb, lower limb, shelf, grip and string. Arrow: Shaft, tip, knock, veins, index vein.

500

Sing the Y cheer!

Senior staff knows how to. 

500

Name or describe five different low ropes activities

TP shuffle, the wall, the tires, space web, whale watch, etc

500

What are the CIT rules?

CITs are still campers, treat them as such. They should never be alone with children and should follow the same rules as them. CITs can help run activities and supervise a cabin but cannot do it by themselves. They are also paying to be here not getting paid.