Membership Basics
What must a caregiver do to for a new child to become a club member?
Attend an orientation and purchase a membership.
What are two instances where Back Pocket Games ( On the Spot Fun) would be effective?
Keeping members safely occupied during a lull in programming.
Help keep members occupied during a transition.
Give members something fun to do if regular programming is interrupted due to weather or some other unexpected circumstance, etc.
What are the three core behavior expectations at the Club?
Be Responsible, Be Respectful, Be Safe.
What is one example of a program from the Education core area?
Power Hour or STEAM Club.
Where can caregivers find updates on Club activities and events?
On the Club’s Facebook page and via email.
True or False: A caregiver may attend club with their child with a completed background check.
True.
What YDP practice brings members together each day to go through things such as announcements, upcoming events, recognizing birthday, or going through expectations?
Member Meeting
What reward can Club members earn through positive behavior?
They can earn rewards like parties or be recognized as Youth of the Month.
What is one example of a program from the Education core area?
What are the four priority areas in Boys & Girls Club programming? (According to the handbook)
Power Hour or STEAM Club.
Academic Success, Good Character & Leadership, Health & Wellbeing, Life and Workforce Readiness
what is the Club’s policy regarding personal electronic devices in locker rooms and restrooms?
They are strictly prohibited.
How many times can a youth attend as a guest before they must become a member?
Once.
What are the Behavior De-Escalation: Three R's
Regulate- We must help the Club member to regulate their emotions by keeping calm to avoid reinforcing challenging behaviors.
Relate- Once the Club member has begun to calm down you can try relating to them. Talk in short calm sentences, validate their feelings, not their actions. (Reflective language is also good to use here)
Reason- Once the club member has calmed down you now have a chance to get them to fully engage in learning and reflection. They should have the capacity at this time to reason, take directions, and respond appropriately.
Name 3 Behavioral support techniques that YDPs may use from Tier 1: Universal Strategies.
(Universal Strategies provides the foundational support for all Club members behavior wise)
Guidance, redirection, positive reinforcement, breaks, reset spaces, use of sensory and regulation tools.
Which program area includes "Healthy Habits" and "Cooking Club"?
Health & Wellness.
What are Club members not allowed to do with Club-owned or personal devices?
Record, transmit, or post pictures or videos without permission.
What are 5 of the 7 listed serious behaviors that may result in a suspension from club.
Bullying, Racial or sexual harassment, fighting or threatening others, running away from club staff and/or the facility, destruction or theft of property, possession or use of weapons, substance misuse.
What is behavior?
Behavior is communication and it occurs for a reason. Behavior typically solves a problem a young person is experiencing, such as boredom or stress, although the young person is likely unaware of the relationship between their behavior and the problem.
(Skillful staff look for underlying causes to behavior and respond accordingly rather than just blanket punishing all misbehaviors
What must happen if a child is suspended from school?
They cannot attend the Club until the suspension ends.
Name all 5 Core Program Areas
Education, The Arts, Health & Wellness, Sports & Recreation, Leadership & Service
In what grade our members allowed to have personal devices at club?
7th grade and up
Can you name every club location under the Boys & Girls Club of Portage County?
Almond, Rosholt, Junction City, Jefferson, Mckinley, Madison, Berard, Schierl, Teen Center, Marshfield, Madison View, Amherst summer ext., Guided Pathways to Success (GPS)
What are the elements of a High-Quality Program Session?
Planning, Warm Welcome, Community Builder, Group Agreements, Main Activity, Reflection, Recognition, Closing and Transition
What steps may be taken if a child continues to exhibit challenging behavior despite multiple interventions?
The child may be referred to outside services through community partnerships, and reentry conditions could be set, such as a behavior-support plan or caregiver participation.
What are the Five Key Elements for Positive Youth Development?
A safe positive environment, fun and a sense of belonging, supportive relationships, opportunities and expectations, and recognition.
What must a teen member do to gain the privilege of using personal technology devices at club?
Club members must successfully complete a digital citizenship and technology safety training, which will be offered as part of regular programming seasonally.