Bosco Youth Western Australia Inc.
Camper Code of Conduct
In the interest of providing an enjoyable camp experience for all, campers are bound by the following code of conduct. At the commencement of our Summer Camp, campers will be briefed about the rules and general code of conduct expected on camp and be asked to sign an agreement in line with the archdiocese safeguarding project.
Serious breaches of this code of conduct or repetitive misdemeanours could result in parents being contacted and campers removed from the camp. In the unlikely event that this should occur, we are unable to offer a refund for those who only partake in a portion of the camp due to breaching the code.
Boundaries and Safety
External Boundaries
- Campers are required to be within line of sight of leaders. To assist with this, campers are not to wander away from the campsite without supervision or go further than the island at the front of the campsite. Similarly, the back of the campsite is out of bounds unless participating in a scheduled activity.
- The Gallery, Behind the gallery, Dorms and areas past the fire pit are also out of bounds.
- When walking outside around the campsite (eg, bush walk etc), campers are required to wear closed in shoes unless told otherwise or walking to the waterhole for a swim.
- Campers are required to always walk around in groups for added safety.
- There are allocated swimming times each day. A Bronze Medallion person MUST go down with each group. These people will be made known at the commencement of camp.
Kitchen and Medication
- The Kitchen is out of bounds for hygiene reasons unless receiving medication or first aid. Unfortunately, campers are not allowed to have coffee or tea from the kitchen during camp.
- Medication will be administered by the camp coordinator (Graham Maher) or other designated first aider. If any first aid is required, the camp coordinator or alternative first aider will administer and keep a log of all first aid applied.
Fire Drill Procedures
- Every person attending our camp (Campers and Leaders) will be allocated a fire drill number which will be used in the event of an emergency to quickly establish that everyone is present and accounted for. Occasionally Leaders may use this when moving away from the campsite eg during a bush walk.
- In the event of a fire, campers will evacuate to the toilets which have been treated with a special fire retardant spray. Depending on the location, the camp caretaker may advise otherwise and evacuate the campsite to another location. In the unlikely event that this may occur, parents will be contacted.
General Camp Rules and Code of Conduct
- Girls are not permitted in Boys Dorms. Boys are not permitted in Girls Dorms
- Boyfriend/Girlfriend relationships or intimate signs of affection (eg, kissing) cannot be displayed or be evident while on camp
- Swearing is not permitted on camp
- Dorm curtains open at all times unless changing/sleeping
- Campers are required to ask permission from their table group leaders if they need to get something from the dorms during the day
- Camp can get quite tiring, please respect others right to sleep at bed time. Any deliberate attempts to create noise or disturb others during this time may result in removal from their dorm with continuous cautions resulting in parents being called
- Campers are not to get out of their dorms once lights have been turned off at night unless going to the toilet
- Campers need to remain in dorms with curtains closed until music is played in the morning
- Smoking/Vaping, illicit drugs & alcohol are not permitted on camp
- Bosco Youth Western Australia Inc. are a Catholic Youth Organisation who have been operating for over 30 years within the Archdiocese of Perth. As such, campers are expected to uphold the teachings and ethos of the Catholic Church whilst on camp or any camp related activities thereafter.
Breaches of discipline and disruptive behaviour (including bullying) will be dealt with in a fair manner. This includes pressuring another camper to perform an act which breaches the code in any way. Parents may be contacted and participants removed from the activity or camp for behaviours that are deemed to be disruptive or that put others at risk whether it be physically, emotionally or socially.