Disciplinary Actions
Disciplinary Actions
Please encourage your camper to discuss any negative behavior, received from another camper, with a counselor or other staff member. The following are examples of unacceptable behavior that will not be tolerated and will cause disciplinary action to be taken:
- Hitting/fighting/causing physical harm
- Profanity/disrespect to staff or other campers
- Possessing weapons/drugs/tobacco
- Temper tantrums
- Verbal assault
- Refusal to cooperate
- Stealing
- Leaving facility grounds
- Biting/spitting
- Bullying
- Violation of rules and policies
Our goal is to provide each child with the skills necessary to solve conflicts in a manner that is appropriate and concerning others' feelings. We seek cooperative and effective solutions by using the techniques listed below. Physical force or abusive language is never used.
- Teach ground rules
- Offer realistic choices
- Clarify expectations
- Offer a positive role model
- Encourage problem-solving
- Be willing to start over
- Negotiate
- Use time out effectively
- Redirect child’s attention
- Be consistent
- Rearrange environment
- Offer assistance
- Establish eye contact
- Avoid threats
- Establish mutual respect
- Provide encouragement
Any action that is seemed unhealthy or inappropriate for camp will have a misconduct form filled out for the camper and others involved. An email will be sent to the Parent/Guardian with a copy of the incident.
There will be a 3-strike policy for camp
- Verbal Warning
- Misconduct form filled out and sent to parents. A conversation will need to happen between parent/guardian and camp director before camper may return.
- 2nd conduct form filled out.
- Camper will be asked to be removed from camp and no refund will be awarded.
Automatic Removal from Camp
- Causing intentional harm to fellow campers or staff
- Bringing a weapon
- Drugs
- Alcohol
- Engaging in sexual acts