Programs & Events
When is the Tomato Festival?
July 10th and 11th
When is the Parent Drop-off and Pick-up time?
8:30am-9am for drop off time. 4:30pm-5pm is pick up time.
What is the camp dress code?
Appropriate length shorts/pants, county shirt, close-toed shoes, and non-branded hats and sunglasses.
Who should lead a game?
EVERYONE!
What is the camp store?
It's a prize corner for behavior management.
How often do you need to work to remain employed at the county?
What does EPIC stand for?
Explore, Play, Imagine, Create
What does the blue shirt mean?
You're representing the county!
What attitude should you have when leading a game and why?
Energy is contagious-- if you're positive and excited, then the campers will be, too!
How many seconds of wait time should you give to a camper before expecting a response?
4 seconds
How many years has the Tomato Festival been happening?
48 years in 2026
Level 1: Accommodations to make the activity easer
Level 2: Baseline Activity
Level 3: Accommodations to challenge the participant
When do you write an incident report?
Any event that involves injuries requiring medical care, illness, or behavioral issues.
When in doubt, write it out!
How should you explain a game?
Keep it simple, don't overexplain!
What is the hand sign for the word "more"?
The sign for "more" uses flattened "O" hands. Bring both "O" hands together.
When is the next event?
Name all of the field trips for the summer.
Who’s allowed to drive county vehicles?
Full-time Staff and supervisors
Why do games matter?
Builds Friendship
Encourages Teamwork
Increases Physical Activity
Develops Confidence
Creates Fun Memories
What is person-first language?
Referring to a person not by their identity first (ex. "Person with Autism" rather than "Autistic Person")
How many events does Hanover County have in one year?
6 "big events", 13 total events per year.
List all of the people you could see at “camp”.
LITs, Supervisors, Campers, Counselors, TR Aides, Instructors, Parents, and special visitors.
What does being a mandated reporter mean?
In Virginia, a mandated reporter is a professional legally required to immediately report any reasonable suspicion of child abuse, neglect, or the abuse/exploitation of incapacitated adults to authorities.
What is the key formula to successfully lead a game?
Get Attention
Explain Directions
Demonstrate Activity
Check Understanding
Play!
Why are visual supports important?
They make it easier for the instructors to talk to each other
They reduce anxiety and give structure and predictability
They make it so you don’t have to use least to most prompts
They are good for documenting information