Behavior Guidelines

We expect campers to act respectfully at all times when they are on our property or participating in our programs. Campers are to behave in a responsible way and respect the rights and dignity of others.

Actions will reflect the camps Four Core Values:

• Campers take Responsibility for their actions.
• Campers Respect themselves, each other, camp equipment and the environment.
• Honesty will be the basis for all relationships and interactions.
• Campers will be Caring in their relationships with others.

Campers should talk to a counselor or any camp staff member if they are uncomfortable with any experiences or need assistance while at camp.

Discipline Procedures
When a camper does not follow the behavior guidelines, we will take the following action steps as behavior problems progress.

• Staff will redirect the camper to more appropriate behavior.
• If inappropriate behavior continues, the camper will be reminded of behavior guidelines and camp rules, and the camper will be asked to decide on action steps to correct his/her behavior.
• If a camper’s behavior still does not meet expectations and is affecting the experience of other campers, he/she will be referred to one of the Camp Staff and parent will be informed of behavior at pick-up as a warning.
• If inappropriate behavior continues, as a final action step the camper may be dismissed from camp.
  
  Examples of unacceptable behavior:
  
• Refusing to follow behavior guidelines or camp rules.
• Using profanity, vulgarity or obscenity.
• Stealing or damaging property (personal or camp property).
• Refusal to participate in activities or cooperate with camp staff.
• Disrupting a program.
• Leaving a program without permission.
• Endangering the health and safety of children and/or camp staff.
• Use of illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco or sexual conduct of any kind.
• Teasing, making fun or bullying of other campers or camp staff.
• Fighting of any kind.

Camper fees are non-refundable if a camper is sent home for disciplinary reasons. Physical violence or bullying toward another camper or staff member will result in immediate dismissal from the camp program.

In the event that a camper damages camp property, the parent or legal guardian will be held financially responsible for the repair or replacement costs. The camp will provide a detailed assessment of the damage and associated costs to the responsible party.