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Your camp has just arrived at Central Spry. What is the first thing you should do?
Scan the area for hazards and remove/section off what you can.
Which age group should you be using transition warnings on?
All of them!!!
Name two rules from our staff social media policy...
Don't post in your work shirt, don't follow back kids/youth, don't post about work, keep things appropriate.
Call and get verbal consent (which MUST be followed w/a signed copy ASAP)
What two things should you keep in mind when bringing up conflict w/a coworker?
The tone and volume of your voice.
What two things do you need to take a picture of before boarding the bus?
Bus number and bus stop sign
How long should you wait before calling 9/11 if you have a missing kid?
10 minutes maximum
What two groups of people cannot be counted towards ratio?
Youth leaders and one-on-one inclusion staff (who are working w/a kid).
With the camper.
One of your campers needs to take medication. Who should be administering it?
A coordinator!
Name one incident that WOULD require an incident report...
Broken bones, head injuries, incidents where a camper has unmet inclusion needs, death, property damage, significant blood loss, twisted/sprained appendages, vandalism, water rescue, anaphylactic shock.
What should not be included in a journal entry?
The camper's name! Use their first and last initials.
If you have to write a journal entry or incident report, what two things do you also need to do?
Tell parents and tell Abby
What is our rule about writing incident reports involving multiple kids?
Only mention the name of the camper the incident report is about.
Name five things found in the camp binder...
Schedule, attendance, forms checklist, kids forms, blank forms, incident reports, communication journal, bus info...
False! You are mandated to report this, and they should know that.
Name two ways you can make parents and kids feel welcome on the first day...
What is one of the strategies you can use to bring up behavior to a parent?
Complement sandwich, ask about school/home strategies, assure them that we don't want to remove their kid from camp
How should you bring up to a parent that you need to speak to them about behavior?
Ask to meet w/them on their time, find a quiet place away from other families or kids.
What is rational detachment?
The process of removing your emotions from a stressful situation to help keep others calm.
Name five possible preceptory factors campers may have...
Hungry, thirsty, too hot, miss parents, didn't get enough sleep, overstimulated, fight w/friends, personal trauma, world circumstances, etc
How should you respond to defensive behavior from your campers?
Be direct! Use simple choices and instructions.
How should you respond to challenging questions?
Don't argue w/them, redirect to simple instructions and choices.
In case of fire, what is the one thing (besides the kids) that you need to bring?
The attendance sheet.
What is a good way to break up the camp day?
Going outside or switching rooms.