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Camper Behavioral Correction Guideline

Overview: It is the goal of Camp Deerpark to provide summer staff with tools, ideas, and a structured system for guiding campers in positive behavior.  Because the camp setting is sometimes physically and emotionally draining it is inevitable that camper (and sometimes staff) behavior will at times be inappropriate.  As Camp Deerpark staff it is…

Camper Discipline

-The importance of good discipline. Discipline is training. It is encouraging a person to be an influence for good in our world. Discipline is a process of learning to do what is acceptable and best for everyone. It is not punishment for breaking rules. When we discipline ourselves and others, we train to do right.…

Expectations of Summer Staff

“Basic Expectations of Staff” (below) is a list of things not to do or a list of ways to loose your job.  The following is what you should do. -The obvious answer is to do your job:  do what you have been asked to do on time.  -A broader answer is to love others and…

General Supervision of Campers

–Late and early campers-All campers will arrive with or after and will leave before or with the bus. In the unlikely event that a camper arrives early or leaves late a counselor will be assigned to give direct supervision to that camper until the parent arrives or the bus comes and camp begins.  –Counselors supervising…

Summer Camp Dress Code

Apart from the few guidelines below, we do not have a dress code.  A culture of modesty has developed at Camp Deerpark and if someone pushes the edges of what is appropriate, a peer will usually speak on it.  As you choose clothing, your goal should be to honor God with your body.   If you…

Summer Camp Electronics Policy

Let’s face it, we love electronics.  Actually, we may be addicted to them.  Computers, I-things, and video games are cool and camp doesn’t have a problem with them being cool.  Unfortunately, often electronics and their use do not reflect Camp Deerpark’s core values.  For example:  “Community” is a core value at Camp Deerpark .  When…

Summer Camp Gator Use

Camp Deerpark Gator use Policy -The Gator may only be used by year-round staff or summer staff who have completed a test and or have a key. -Summer staff who have completed the gator test may use the gator only when given permission.  Completion of the test does not equal permission to drive whenever a…

Summer Camp Sexual Harassment Policy

Approved 11-20-04 It is the objective of Camp Deerpark to provide a work environment, which fosters healthy inter personal relationships and is free of all harassment.  Sexual Harassment Defined Federal Law (Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964) provides that it shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for any employer, because of the…

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. 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…

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Information (Misc) Policies Expectations of Staff                  Staff Conduct Agreement Staff Evaluation Form Corrective Behavior Procedure Transportation Gator Use Sexual Harassment Electronics Dress code Counseling Resources General Supervision Discipline Camper Behavioral Correction Guideline Activities Pool Swimming Test Buddy System Diving board and slide Conditions for closing the pool Communication Equipment Supervision Ratios Challenge Trail Out of…

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