Hello Tamarack Parents,
We are now including Teen Leadership Village (TLV) parents on these emails. For those of you who are new to Tamarack Tidbits, you will receive a weekly email with small “bites” of information to help you prepare for camp. Past Tidbits can always be found here.
Camper Code of Conduct
We want campers and their parents to be aware of the rules and expectations while at camp. Parents, please talk through the code of conduct with your camper(s) at an age-appropriate level. For campers on senior side (8th grade and up), we will also review these rules on the first day of camp.
Prior to camp’s commencement, every camper and parent must sign our “Camper Code of Conduct”, which provides a detailed explanation of acceptable behavior. This Code is mandatory for all campers and their parents.
– I will have a positive attitude and actively participate at camp.
– I will cooperate during all activities and trips and respect all staff. I will be responsible for myself and abide by the group’s schedule and all other aspects of the program.
– I will not endanger myself of place anyone else in a harmful situation.
– I will maintain a healthy lifestyle by taking care of myself physically and emotionally.
This includes but is not limited to:
* Eating appropriately
* Staying hydrated
* Getting enough sleep
* Taking all required medications
* Following directions
* Not engaging in any type of self-harm, i.e. cutting
* Not engaging in any language threatening self-harm or suicidal ideation.
– I will be kind to others.
– I will not engage in scapegoating, physically aggressive behavior or bullying including but not limited to:
* Pushing
* Kicking
* Hitting
* Pranks/Hazing
– I will accept camp’s inclusive community. I will not engage in verbally aggressive behavior or bullying including but not limited to:
* Discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation
* Racial or ethnic slurs
* Any name calling
* Pranks/Hazing
– I will not be involved in any inappropriate sexual behavior. Campers are not allowed in any cabins or living areas other than their own.
– I will not bring a cell phone to camp or my program, nor will I use someone else’s cell phone at any time. I will not bring tablets, or other digital devices that have internet capability. (Camp Maas only – iPods, mp3 players allowed in cabins only.)
– I will not possess or use any illegal or dangerous substances including but not limited to:
* Drugs and/or Alcohol
* Cigarettes or tobacco
* E-cigarettes, vapes and/or juuls
– I will not pierce or tattoo any parts of my body or anyone else’s body.
– I will respect the property of camp, the possessions of my peers and staff at camp and all places I visit within my program. Parents may be responsible for damages. This includes but is not limited to:
* Graffiti or vandalism of any kind
* Stealing
– I will not possess any weapons or anything that can be used as a weapon, including any type of knives.
– I will stay with my group at all times and not leave or attempt to leave the group without permission.
Tamarack Camps is committed to providing each camper with a safe, fun and healthy environment. To ensure the best possible experience, this Camper Code of Conduct outlines appropriate camper behavior. Please review this document with your child(ren) and have them sign it. In the event that a camper’s actions and/or behavior violates any component of this code, the director team and camper care team will work, when appropriate, with the camper, counselors and supervisors to create appropriate interventions. Some scenarios will require a child to be dismissed immediately, based on the severity of the situation. In other situations, children will be given a second chance. If the negative behavior continues it may lead to dismissal from camp at the parent’s expense. Additionally, if a camper is injured, unable or unwilling to complete any aspects of the experience, or the camper’s presence causes concern for the health, safety, or welfare of the camper or others, he or she may be dismissed from the program. When a child is dismissed from camp it can be devastating to them and to their peers, therefore we ask that the child is picked up as soon as possible, with flexibility for those residing out of our area. Campers who are dismissed for breaking our code of conduct cannot return during the summer. If the camper would like to apply to return for subsequent summers, we invite them to do so. Their application will be thoroughly reviewed by the director team with consultation from our social workers and others deemed necessary. We may require school references to determine whether the behavior has been resolved. This process is ongoing and a decision will be made by spring. In the event that there is a significant change in the child’s emotional, behavioral or medical well-being, Tamarack Camps reserves the right to withdraw our acceptance of the camper at any time.
The decision to dismiss a camper from camp is made by the director team with appropriate input from all senior leadership.
We are looking forward to a fun, safe and kind summer together!
Warmly,
Rachel
