Kesem EOTs

True or False - You can watch Kesem's customized video content more than once and you only have to pass the quizzes once

True

Which of the following things do we review and analyze when determining future updates to our summer training and orientation materials? Please check all that apply.

Post Camp Survey Data

Kesem Hotline Data

Survey Comments

3. At Kesem we pride ourselves on putting a lot of time and attention into each and every custom content video or workshop that we provide. We are continully striving to create evergreen content but recognize that we need to be efficient and effective with our time. To that end you can expect to see...

A blend of repurposed custom content from previous years and brand new custom content

1. True or False - You should loop in your Unit Leader and MHP if a camper does not eat more than 2 meals.

True

Select all that apply - Which of the following were mentioned in 5 key ways to be a great counselor?

Relationship Building

Establishing Systems

Amazing Memories

Tough Situations

What is something that you should pay close attention to at meals?

If your campers are or are not eating

Select all that apply - What are some things you can do to be a great counselor?

Notice who may be sitting alone

Ensuring all campers have their supplies when transitioning to another activity

Facilitate conversations between campers

True or False- Not every camper with ASD has a diagnosis.

True Not every camper with ASD has a diagnosis.

Which of the following is NOT part of the four steps of social engagement?

Shared Peace

3. Select all that apply - how can you support at camp?

Providing choices when possible

Positive Reinforcement

Stating Expectations

What is the best language to use when speaking about people with ASD?

Defer to what the person prefers

True or False. When you need to move into an Individualized Support plan now is the time to notify your CA and MHP of a challenging camper behavior for the first time.

False

When responding to camper behavior the first step is to

Pause and reframe

True or False. Its productive to have problem solving conversations when campers are still escalated.

False

True or False. Homesickness is extremely rare but when it shows up is almost impossible to address.

False

Conversations about homesickness should last a maximum of

15 min

True or False. We should always inform a camper parent or guardian when a CPS call or report has been made.

False

How many children per year does the CDC approximate have experiences child abuse or neglect?

1 in 7

True or False the presence of emotional extremes ALWAYS means a child has been emotionally abused in the past.

False

Check all that apply expressions of suicidal ideation could look like

Saying it out loud in any situation including as a joke

Writing it down

Alluding to it in the past

Referring to a friend or someone I know

Changes in personality or behavior

Changes in sleeping patterns

Expressing feelings of helplessness hopelessness or worthlessness

Any comment or situation that triggers your own gut reaction

5. Check all that apply. When you observe or hear an extreme behavior or disclose at camp you need to

Be supportive

Be empathetic

Immediately escalate and report

Ensure immediate camper safety

Maintain confidentiality

Adults who are not in the water with campers should be doing what?

Scanning the water

In emergency situations what is the first thing that you should do?

Stay calm

If you are a Program Counselor who might you escalate a situation to? Check all that apply.

Unit Leader

CA

Admin Team

What conversations are not appropriate to have at camp? Check all that apply.

Conversations about your romantic relationships

Conversations about your sexual history

Talking about illegal substances

Conversations about adult topics partying death violence etc.

What kinds of physical contact are not permitted at camp? Check all that apply.

Hit poke or aggressively prod a camper with any part of your body or another object

Share a bed or a sleeping bag with a camper even during rest hour

Allow a camper to sit on your lap or another campers lap- even siblings

Touch a camper ANYWHERE unless you have express consent to do so

Take pictures in a cabin bathroom pool or anywhere else that campers might be changing

1. Who does the Kesem Anti-Harassment Policy apply to?

Anyone and everyone associated with Kesem including employees student leaders volunteers outside vendors consultants applicants campers and all others directly working for or supporting Kesem

2. When we refer to harassment we refer to.

Any verbal written or physical conduct that offends belittles or demeans another person OR which creates an intimidating unsafe or offensive environment for others.

3. In any case of harassment whether communication occurred with the harasser or not Kesem strongly encourages reporting and documentation of the incident.

True

4. Harassment really comes down to whether the person means to cause harm or not. It's more about intent than it is about impact.

False

1. Counselors and campers should NOT be directly connected on any social media platform or service. This includes sites or platforms like Facebook Twitter Instagram TikTok Snapchat and any other similar service.

True

2. Which of these would be approved or acceptable methods of communication with campers outside of camp? Choose all that are correct.

At Friends and Family Day while observing the rule of 3

Through the chapter's official Camp Kesem email address with the camper's parent or guardian copied

Kesem recommends which of the following when communicating with campers? Choose all that are correct.

50% Complete (success)

Use your best judgment. If you ever become uneasy about communication report it to your Directors.

Always keep in mind that we are Mandated Reporters. Report any concerns to your Directors or Program Coordinator.

Communicate as a camp counselor and keep conversation topics focused on the camper and camp.

Private social media profiles which cannot be viewed unless approved or authorized by the account operator do not require the same amount of discretion. However if Kesem learns of any concerning behavior whether from a private or public account follow up may be required.

True

1. Alcohol consumption the night before camp is prohibited. Alcohol should not be present for any Kesem events unless previously approved by a Program Coordinator.

True

Which of these are requirements for any overnight counselor retreats? Choose all that are correct.

They must be previously approved by a Program Coordinator.

All policies must be followed including the Alcohol Policy Driving Policy and Anti-Harassment Policy.

Activities of the retreat must be activities that would also be camp appropriate.

Kesem constituents are never allowed to drive a camper. The only exception to this would be the case of emergency such as needing to go to a hospital or to evacuate camp.

True

Choose all that are correct. During any Through and Beyond Programming...

The Rule of 3 must be followed.

Program Coordinator approval is required to offer these.

Communication must follow the Communication Policy and be camp appropriate.

Kesem constiuents are allowed to share who will be at camp with other families who inquire. It is harmless and gives the family a better idea of who their camper will be spending time with.

False

What would result in an immediate dismissal from camp? Choose all that apply

Use of alcohol

Inappropriate language such as swearing

An allegation of harassment or sexual harassment

Use of tobacco including vapes or juuls

Having one-on-one unsupervised time with a camper

A t-shirt or rash guard must be worn at the waterfront pool or during swimming at all times. This includes all counselors as well as all campers.

True

At what time is staff curfew when all staff must be in their cabins?

12 am

f one of your campers begins to develop a crush or romantic relationship towards a counselor what should you do?

Monitor it and refrain from encouraging it. If it becomes a distraction work with your Camp Advisor and Mental Health Professional to have a conversation with the camper about healthy relationships.

True or False - A health screening will be conducted for every person prior to their admission to camp including all counselors and staff.

True

Imagine that you woke up on the day that camp will begin with a fever sore throat and congestion. You felt fine yesterday but are definitely feeling sick in this moment. Which of the following would be the correct response in this situation?

Play it safe and stay at home and let your chapter leadership know that you are sick.

Imagine that on your second day of camp a camper wakes up and informs you that they have a sore throat and congestion. What might you do next?

Inform your Camp Advisor or Admin team. This may be nothing serious but it is better to play it safe.

Everyone at camp is a mandated reporter. If you believe a child has been harmed physically sexually or emotionally whether at home outside of camp or at camp you must report it to the Camp Advisor immediately. Failure to do so may result in dismissal from camp and all future Kesem programming.

True

Which of the following is NOT acceptable per Kesems Physical Contact Policy?

Applying sunscreen directly to a camper

Camp Overnight Activities are always approved and do not require any special planning. If you want to do one you can create one during camp.

False

Select all that are correct. According to Kesem's Bathroom Supervision Policy...

A counselor should be positioned at or in the doorway to ensure they know who is in the facility at all times.

Campers must have a private shower

During shower time only those who are taking showers and supervising counselors --- positioned to ensure supervision while also providing camper privacy --- may be in the bathroom or bathhouse.

Supervising counselors must keep their attention on their supervision which includes listening for any horseplay. This may include listening for any running laughing quickrepetitive pulling of shower curtains objects being thrown and intervening whenever necessary.

5. Photographs are never allowed to be taken inside cabins or bunks.

true

6. Campers should not ride in the golf cart at any time unless in the event of an emergency.

True

You should conduct a staggered check-in based on arrival time if you have more than how many campers attending your program?

70 campers

Check all that apply. At the Paperwork station of check-in what should you be tracking and collecting?

Checking off names on the master camper roster

Collecting pre camp paperwork

Collecting the Alternate Pick UpDrop Off waiver

Handing out the MARs

3. Before campers arrive for check in what should you do

Organize supplies label check in stations check for bed bugs and establish a lost and found

What station would be best suited for your camp nurses and MHPs?

The medicine collection and MARs station so that they can collect medication answer questions and chat with caregivers about campers medical and mental health needs

What is it required that you collect and give out at check in ? Check all that apply.

Alternate Pick Up and Drop Off Waivers

MARs

Camper Honor Code

Photograph of camper

Signature on Master Camper Roster

1. We do NOT bring our outside lived experiences into camp.

False

2. Which of the following is NOT a part of our Framework?

Agree

3. What is the analogy we use when having difficult conversations regarding race?

Like practicing with a new muscle

4. True or False - We bring our whole selves to camp.

True

1. Gender impacts _____ at camp.

Everyone

2. It is inappropriate for campers to know a counselors sexual orientation or gender identity.

False

3. How do you explain the rule regarding no romantic relationships at camp?

Let them know it can be normal or natural to have feelings but they can't act on them at camp- it has nothing to do with sexual orientation.

4. If a camper shares their gender or sexuality during cabin chat what do you do?

Thank them and validate their feelings

Read the room if it makes sense you can let the camper share what their gender or sexuality means to them

The Incident Command System ICS is designed to effectively efficiently and systematically manage incidents--or threats to life property esteem or legal status-- by using a ________________ and _____________.

a common organizational structure and similar language

2. Everyone who has a role in the Incident Command System to should relaying information to the...

Incident Commander

3. Who at your chapter will MOST LIKELY be pulled into the ICS team should your chapter need to initiate ICS? Select all that apply

Camp Advisors

Admin Team Members

Let's say that there is a massive power outage at your camp because of a severe thunderstorm and an active tornado warning for the county you're in. Which of the following elements are MOST threatened right now? Please select all that apply.

Life

Property

1. Bullying can take the following forms, except:

excessive play

To visually distinguish between bullying and play, this video recommends that staff...

watch young people's facial expressions while supervising them

One of the best responses to bullying behavior is:

teaching social skills

4. According to the video, bullies want:

a sense of belonging and a positive sense of self

5. This video explains that bullying PREVENTION has these four parts:

tone, expectations, presence, and example

The leaders having a group meeting in the video explain that they want kids to:

witness friendly behavior and listen carefully to directions

7. Part of preventing bullying is to:

be physically present and ask children how others are treating them

True or False. In order to identify how to support a camper through behavior change or addressing their needs we need to know the true cause of their behavior.

False

What are some examples of creating structure and routine at camp? Check all that apply.

Sharing the camp schedule with campers and counselors

Implementing transition countdowns

Scaffolding unstructured time

Sticking to counselor rotations

True or False. Effective behavior management involves a combination of promoting and reinforcing positive behaviors and responding appropriately challenging behaviors.

True

What are some aspects of effective praise? Check all that apply.

Specific

Timely

Process over product

True or False. If you put a rule in place at camp it is okay to deviate from the rule when you want to seem cool or fun to your campers.

False

According to our partners at Promise54 which of the following is NOT a key element of implicit bias?

Implicit bias often aligns with our stated beliefs and values

What camp theme does the video use as an example of cultural appropriation?

A luau theme

According to the information shared in the video cultural appropriation is.

The cherry picking of certain aspects of a culture other than your own for your own benefit often against the wishes of the originating culture

What steps are included in Kesem's Framework to stop micro-aggressions? Check all that apply.

Interrupting the statement

Explaining Kesem's value

Educating when possible

Affirming any hurt campers

Following up with a Unit Leader or Camp Advisor

Kesem has a __________ rule regarding negative comments or jokes regarding ones race religion ability nationality sexual orientation gender expression and identity family structure or socioeconomic status.

One-Offense

The most important thing to remember with regard to any harmful situation is ______ and ________.

Immediacy and follow up

Which of the following is NOT one of the tools to respond to prejudices remarks discussed in the video?

Dismiss

There are several reporting options available to you if you have experienced any forms of harassment in a Kesem space. Who can verbal or written reports be made to? Check all that apply.

Your chapters directors

Camp Advisors

Any Kesem staff members

Your Program Coordinator

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