Autism 101
What is Autism?
What is: a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior.
What color represents a behavior code?
What is: Blue
How many Camper Support Specialists will we have in 2025?
What is: 3
Where is: With the nurses
What is app do we require you to use during camp?
What is: My Camp App
Is Autism more prevalent in Boys or Girls?
Boys
Who can physically assist a camper should the very rare need arise?
Who is: The CSS or Program Director
How many Group Leaders will we have at each session?
What is: 6
How many campers will each counselor be assigned?
What is: 2-3 campers
What is the minimum age to be a Counselor?
What is:18
What is the current rate of Autism diagnosis?
What is- 1:44
What is one reason to call for behavior support?
What is: Various answers accepted
What is a CIT?
What is: Counselor in training. They will be paired with a seasoned counselor and have ideally been a peer in the past.
Where is one storm shelter located?
Where is:
Genesis or Trask Basement
Oak Place Bathrooms
Cray Lounge
What is it important to reference your big schedule instead of a name tag schedule?
What is: it includes important details about each event
Name 2 differences in executive functioning you may see among out campers
What is:
Emotional Control
Mental flexibility differences
Task initiation
Difficulties planning/prioritizing/organizing
Impulse control issues
When is it ok for a counselor to contact a family about a behavior?
When is: never. Communication about behavior should always come from lead staff
What is something new you learned about Camp Encourage today?
What is: Various answers accepted
What is one way we can support a camper feeling anxious or homesick?
What is: Various answers acceptable
What activities are volunteers encouraged to participate in?
What is: any and all activities that do not include added wait times or supples such as Zipline or creating a craft.
What does this quote mean to you?
If you have met one person with Autism, you have met one person with Autism.
What is... various answers acceptable
What is one way you could use a visual to support a camper who is struggling?
What is: Various answers accepted.
What is the Camp Encourage Vision Statement?
What is: every person - no matter their unique perspective - is accepted and valued.
How soon should counselors reach out to their campers & families prior to camp?
What is: Two Weeks
Why is it important to pay close attention to lanyard colors?
Why is: they tell us a campers photo permissions