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Required Training for All Volunteers on Camp Twin Lakes Connect
Camp Twin Lakes Connect Volunteer Training
Question 1
1.
What is the role of the camp counselor in Camp Twin Lakes Connect?
Secret Keeper
Role Model
Close Friend
Discussion Leader
Question 2
2.
What is the role of the camp counselor in Camp Twin Lakes Connect?
Close Friend
Discussion Leader
Role Model
Secret Keeper
Question 3
3.
What portion of the day is led by the volunteer?
Evening Programs
Flag Pole
Snack Chat
Activity Periods
Question 4
4.
What is the purpose of the Director check-in prior to the Snack Chat?
Ask questions
Question 5
5.
What platform will you use to engage with Campers?
FaceTime
Facebook Messenger
Zoom
Webex
Question 6
6.
What should you update your Camp Director of following each camper discussion?
Instances of Poor Camper Behavior
Successful Dialogue Topics
Positive Camper Interactions
Question 7
7.
How many Staff or Volunteers should be in each camper sessions?
1
2
3
As many as want to be!
Question 8
8.
What are ways to increase the quality of your internet speed?
Use a public wifi
Minimize additional streaming while leading session
Be near your wifi point or plug directly in to ethernet
Lead call from your car
Question 9
9.
Should volunteers engage with campers outside of CTL Connect?
Never
If we have a pre-existing relationship that the Camp Director has approved
Social Media is Okay
Yes! Camp is about connecting with campers
Question 10
10.
Question 11
11.
When campers are having a conversation, you should:
Give campers the freedom to talk about anything they want
Direct them to ONLY the provided discussion questions
Question 12
12.
Starting with a Name Game helps
Question 13
13.
Campers should
Where anything they are comfortable in
Have music or TV on in the background
Tell inappropriate jokes or call names
None of the above
Question 14
14.
During each Snack Chat,
One Volunteer will lead discussion and one will act as moderator
Both Volunteers will act as moderator and allow campers to direct conversation
Both Volunteers will lead discussion
None of the above
Question 15
15.
Question 16
16.
Volunteers are Mandated Reporters in Camp Twin Lakes Connect
True
False
Question 17
17.
What is the first thing you should do at the beginning of each Snack Chat?
Ask about everyone's day
Review Camper Expectations
Tell a joke
Name Game
Question 18
18.
In every cabin group, Campers will open up and discuss important topics on the first day
True
False
Question 19
19.
What are things you should cover in every discussion?
Value of the Day
Favorite Activity from the day
Camper Expectations
Question 20
20.
If a camper starts a population specific conversation and how it is affecting them (ex. going in for a treatment), how should you respond?
"Thank you so much for sharing! Has anyone else experienced this?"
"Wow! Did you get ________ treatment? Will you have to go back for other treatments"
"When I was at the hospital last I had to go through even more than that! You will be fine!"
"I'm so sorry! Who went outside to complete the activity today?"
Question 21
21.
Like in-person camp, some campers will be more reserved and shy. How should you engage these campers?
Always start conversations by focusing on them
Ask direct questions
Forget about them they are participating
Let them share when they are ready
Volunteer chat time
Review Activities for the day
Update on any specific camper information
Challenges using the Platform
All of the Above
What should you do to prepare for your session?
Camp Appropriate Clothing
Arrive on time
Have a clean or fun-campy background
Log on in a crowded area
Camper List
Discussion questions and name game ready
Have music on in the background
Icebreakers for Early Arrivals
Let your roommates or family "Zoom Bomb" the call
Lead with discussion questions if conversation slows or campers share very little
Allow appropriate, friendly conversation to continue
Jump in and re-direct if conversations become "R" rated
Check in campers
Get the campers comfortable speaking on the platform
Helps campers learn eachother's names
Pass time
A and B
A, B, and C
Campers will be removed from Snack Chat by the moderator if they:
Bring up a challenging experience from the past year
Have an inappropriate background environment (posters, items, sounds, individuals)
Bully or name call other campers
Use offensive language
Repeatedly interrupt conversation
Repeatedly disrespect the group leader
Ask too many questions
Encourage another camper