Summer Camp Transportation Policy

Transportation related accidents are the leading cause of death among young people in the U.S.

Transportation of Campers

Children and staff will be transported in one of the two methods.

1. In a hired bus from a reputable company that is authorized by New York State Department of Transportation, and fully insured.
2. In the van of Ken Bontrager
3. In the camp bus which inspected annually by NYS Department of Transportation contains a first-aid kit, tools, fire extinguisher, flares and maintained regularly by the camp staff under the supervision of the Maintenance Director.

Any time children are being transported in any vehicle they will be accompanied by at least two staff.

Seat belts shall be used by all passengers in vehicles so equipped. The driver is responsible to make sure all passengers are wearing seat belts.

Occupancy of the vehicle shall be limited to its rated capacity.

Drivers of all vehicles shall be 18 years or older and properly licensed to drive that vehicle.

All drivers must have copies of their driver’s licenses submitted to the office and gain approval from the insurance company prior to driving campers.

Transportation and Staff

Staff are permitted to drive their own vehicles to camp.   In an effort to preserve the peaceful atmosphere of camp, staff are not permitted to use their vehicles throughout the week.  This includes:  starting the engine, playing music through the sound system, or anything else that may be a distraction from the purpose of camp.

Because Camp is legally responsible for staff who are 17 or younger, these junior staff are never permitted to ride with other staff in personal vehicles.  This includes getting a ride home from Camp.

Related Entries

• Camper Behavioral Correction Guideline
• Camper Discipline
• Expectations of Summer Staff
• General Supervision of Campers
• Summer Camp Dress Code