Camp participants are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times while at camp. In order to provide all campers and staff with a camp experience that is safe and enjoyable, the following guidelines have been developed. A caring and positive approach will be taken regarding discipline. Camp staff will reinforce appropriate behavior through positive reinforcement, firm statements and redirection of activity. All campers must understand and follow the guidelines set forth. Please review these guidelines with your child.
· Talk in a pleasant manner. Foul language, putdowns and bullying will not be accepted.
· Be safe! Always obey camp, bus rules, and staff.
· Treat all equipment and supplies with proper care and respect.
· Show respect for the RICH (Rivers Int’l Church) staff, bus drivers and fellow campers.
· Running and excessive shouting while indoors is not allowed.
· Aggressive behavior that is threatening to the child, staff or others will not be permitted at camp.
· Have a positive attitude and have fun!
Listed below are the discipline procedures for campers who are exhibiting unacceptable behavior. Depending on the severity of the behavior, we may skip a particular step. (I.e. aggressive behavior will not be tolerated.)
Step 1: - Verbal Warning
Step 2: - Time Out or time away from the group. During a time out a camper may have to sit out from activities including games, crafts, or a special event. Parents will be notified of their child’s time out.
Step 3: - Written Warning given to Parent if a child persists in unacceptable behavior, a written warning will be issued. The RICH Coordinator or Lead Counselor will speak with the child and their parent/guardian. The parent/guardian will be required to sign the written warning and will be required to pick your child up from camp.
***After receiving two written warnings the child will be dropped from Summer Day Camp and will not be permitted to sign up for Summer Day Camp in the future. No refunds will be given. Please review these rules with your child prior to the first day of camp and return to your counselor. The staff will review these rules with your child at the beginning of each week as well. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We hope to have a great summer! I have read and discussed the Day Camp Guidelines and Discipline Policy with my camper.