Safety and Maintenance
Campers must wear these on their feet at all times to prevent injury
Shoes!
What is something counsellors need to check for and take away at the start of each overnight camp?
A sim card
Sometimes kids will hide them so if you suspect that they have one you can always check again. Plus ask to see that they don't have one.
What is something campers always have to do before every meal?
Wash their hands!
If you find yourself on fire remember.... ACT IT OUT
Stop...., Drop...., and Roll
This creature lives in the woods of ross creek and leaves chocolate for the juniors. It has colourful feathers and colourful feet.
The Creekster Bird
What are the things that every camper have on them everyday at all times?
Hats, water bottle, and sunscreen.
What is the best way to redirect a child’s negative behaviour?
Offer a positive alternative, espcailly if it is finding an activity that better suits them.
When and how will you prepare your workshop to go to cooldown at 4:30?
Before 4:30, so you can be in the RJ before 4:30, making sure the workshop is clean and everyone has put their work on hold to be able to restart the next day.
Act out 2 different ways a homesick camper can appear.
Missing family (crying)
Lashing out
Not eating properly
Physical symptoms (feeling sick, trouble sleeping, bedwetting, etc.)
He is a rude and stinky criminal who stumbles into the Lamella and tarnishes our food, who am I?
The wastor
Before taking a group outside/hike you should ensure you do and have what?
Tell camp directors where you are going, and you have first aid kit, your walkie, waterbottles, sunscreen, and phone (just incase)
Name a way to support a shy younger camper
Pairing them with a buddy or giving them leadership in small ways. Finding out what they enjoy and get them talking about that topic.
What should you do if a camper is overwhelmed in the workshop?
Take them to a quiet space (chill zones), or even a walk outside.
A camper tells you in private that they’re being bullied by someone in their cabin, but they beg you not to tell anyone. Act out how you handle this
Assure them they’re not alone, explain your responsibility to keep them safe, keep eyes on the situation to see who it is and have a discussion with the camper who is bullying. If things escalate further or don't stop, seek senior staff
What are the two notable landmarks for the trails behind the meadow?
Jellyfish Clearing and the time portal
What is the ratio of pine sol and water in a new spray bottle?
One cap full of pinesol, and then fill just before the neck of the spray bottle with water.
Name two symptoms of heat exhaustion and two ways to prevent it.
Symptoms: Dizzy, excessive sweating, clammy, vomiting
Prevention: stay in the shade, hats, water bottles, and wear proper clothing
What would you do if a senior is off on their own or sitting by themselves?
Go and talk to them, encourage them to make friends and you can even help start those conversations.
For a extra 50 bonus points, name an example of how you might help those conversations and friendships start.
Your co counselor is overwhelmed trying to lead a group of campers through an art activity that’s clearly going off-track. Act out how you step in supportively without taking over.
Offer assistance in a way that uplifts your teammate, and realign the group respectfully
What creature, if spotted, will grant the spotter at least one thousand (1000) cabin points?
The Wild White Albino Donkey
What is the proper way to clean urinals and toilets, and with what cleaning supplies?
Top to bottom, cleaning handles, seats, bowls, bottom of the toilets. With a paper towel and Pinesol (can use bleach).
What are the 3 steps of de-escalating a situation where two kids are fighting?
1. Take them outside the workshop
2. Start a conversation (hearing both sides)
3. Try to resolve the conflict
If the situation escalates, involve senior staff
What items should you always have in your cabin to be prepared for ANY situation?
Extra bedding, first aid kit, water jug, flashlight, cleaning supplies, sunscreen, bug spray, art supplies
Your co staff is constantly correcting you in front of the campers, undermining your role. Act out how you address this
Find a private moment away from campers, use “I” statements, express your perspective, and work together on more unified communication
Astray campers in the pond have been cursed by Craigory’s magic, and polymorphed into the form of one of the hundreds of what animal in our ponds (be specific)
Koi fish