Staff Manual Quiz

After you have read the Staff Manual, please complete this 22 question quiz. We want to make sure you have read, understand, and remember the Staff Manual, as it is important in every aspect to West End House Camp. We receive the results and expect an 18/22 score. You can retake the quiz as many times as needed to receive this score, but you must eventually score an 18/22.

We pride ourselves on our Mission statement. The first bullet states “Operate and sustain a premier summer camp for boys from all backgrounds, regardless of their....” Education level. Financial means. Family’s connection to camp.

Which of these is one of the four questions? Are we doing/teaching the right thing? Do I, and only I, enjoy this kind of activity? Is it cool?

As the acting adult over your campers, which one of these are important when working with campers. (More than 1 answer may be correct.) Gain their trust. Ensure they are leading a healthy lifestyle - brushing their teeth, eating habits, showering, etc. Encourage them to fool around in the bunk. Be fair, consistent, patient, and proactive.

It is ok for a 16 year old CIT to be the sole counselor in charge of 15 year old campers. Yes No

These items are ok for campers to bring to camp. (More than 1 answer may be correct) Dishwasher safe water bottle Squirt guns Journal/books to read Cell phones

Ryan loves for staff to be: Problem solvers. Problem identifiers.

A counselor must use: A day off with a day off. A night off with a day off. 5 days off with a night off.

If you want to use the waterfront on your time off, who needs to approve this? The WEHC Board of Directors The owner of Sophia’s The Waterfront Director

You must be what age to drive a camper or other staff while on camp business? 16 18 20 21

Bullying is defined as... Hurtful behavior that happens once between friends. Hurtful behavior that happens repeatedly between two kids of equal power. Hurtful behavior that occurs repeatedly in a relationship with an imbalance of power or strength.

In regards to activities, which answer is FALSE? Campers will be required to go into the woods. Campers must attend their activity, unless they have a medical reason from the Nurse. Campers must wear sneakers while in the fields.

What is TRUE about when staff are on duty? (More than 1 answer may be correct) All staff are on duty during clean up, meals, elective time, and rest period. Staff must actively supervise and interact with campers during the above listed times. During rest period, staff can sleep or play on their phones in order to ignore campers and have quiet time to themselves. Staff do not need to be in the cabin during elective time if there are campers inside the cabin.

In regards to camper/staff ratios, which is true? (There may be more than 1 correct answer) Without exception, all activities (especially games) and those with over 8 campers, should have at least a 2nd counselor on duty with that group. Gottlieb (15 year olds), must have 3 staff per 10 campers. During unstructured times, in the cabin, 1 counselor in a cabin actively supervising is permitted. Other activities where 1 counselor is sufficient: Gaga, Tennis, Archery, hiking and other non team sport activities Evening activities, trips, and major activities such as Desert War and Color War only need half the staff on duty.

What time do all on duty staff need to be back in their cabin by? 10pm 11pm Midnight 1AM

In regards to camper phone calls, how would we notify a camper they have a call? “Bobby Bongo, you have a phone call.” “Peter PickledFingers, your mommy is on the phone for you.” “Gary Gaga, please come to the Kezar.” “Howie However, your Zoom with your daddy has started.”

A wilderness certified adult may be required for camp bonfires and or during an extremely rare camping trip. True False

A bus captain.... (select all that apply) Will be assigned on any bus/van. Is in charge of all behavior/activities on that vehicle. Must wear a ship captain’s hat. Must notify the directors immediately if any issues arise.

In regards to social media, select which are true. Staff can post anything, anytime, whether appropriate or not. It’s their personal account. Staff CAN NOT take pictures or videos of campers in the cabin or elsewhere, unless they are a sanctioned WEHC photographer. Staff can initiate friend requests to campers. Staff can accept a friend request by a camper made to them.

All staff are mandated reporters. Select which are true of mandated reporters. Actions of abuse of neglect that are seen must be reported to the Directors immediately. Not reporting suspected abuse could lead to legal action taken against the observing staff person. If staff have any indication or concern there may be abuse or neglect, they should err on the side of caution and report it to the Directors. Indications of abuse or neglect include reports of events at home or in their community.

If a camper needs to use the bathroom during a meal, and the staff is alone with the camper, where should the staff wait while the camper uses the bathroom? Wait on the porch. Wait inside the cabin. Wait in the bathroom with the camper. Don’t let them use the bathroom during a meal.

Who is allowed in the kitchen? Cooking and kitchen personnel only Cooking and kitchen personnel, and all other staff.

When will Senior Counselors receive their paycheck? Before all Bunk Lists and Sayings & We leaves are completed, as long as you pinky promise Ryan that you'll do it soon. After all Bunk Lists and Sayings & We leaves are completed.

Staff Manual Quiz

Staff Manual Quiz

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