Kids Camp Expectations and Infraction Policy
Camp Respect Expectations
To make camp a fun and safe place for everyone we ask the following:
- Use your words to build others up, leave swearing, vulgar language, and name calling out of kids camp.
- Respect your leaders and fellow campmates by staying with your group and participating to make the most memories.
- Camp is super exciting and there is plenty of time for making noise, but there are also times for calm and quiet. Please respect your counselors and leaders by listening to their directions and instructions.
Level 1 Infractions (Strike 1)
Definition to earn a level 1 infraction
Consequences
Infraction can be issued by a counselor and a verbal warning will be given to the student in the presence of the lead counselor. All level 1 infractions will be reported to the counselor pastor.
- General disobedience or lack of respect for camp authorities
- Being outside of mandatory camp programming (which includes all scheduled events for the day, stay with your group and you’ll be all set).
Consequences
Infraction can be issued by a counselor and a verbal warning will be given to the student in the presence of the lead counselor. All level 1 infractions will be reported to the counselor pastor.
Level 2 Infractions (Strike 2)
A level 2 infraction is an accumulation of two level 1 infractions. Infractions can be removed with good behavior throughout the day. All infractions reset every night because tomorrow is always a new day.
Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry
Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you
Consequences
Infraction can be issued by a counselor and a verbal warning will be given to the student in the presence of the lead counselor. All level 2 infractions will be reported to the counselor pastor.
Possible consequences for students with level 2 infraction include:
Loss of camp privileges (Ex, pool time, game time, candy shop...etc). Loss of camp privileges need to be approved by the counselor pastor.
Ephesians 4:26 “In your anger do not sin": Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry
Ephesians 4:32 Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you
Consequences
Infraction can be issued by a counselor and a verbal warning will be given to the student in the presence of the lead counselor. All level 2 infractions will be reported to the counselor pastor.
Possible consequences for students with level 2 infraction include:
Loss of camp privileges (Ex, pool time, game time, candy shop...etc). Loss of camp privileges need to be approved by the counselor pastor.
Level 3 Infractions (Strike 3)
Definition to earn a level 3 infraction
Consequences
Level 3 Infractions can only be issued by counselor pastor and camp lead director(s).
Both a counselor and lead counselor are required in order to request a level 3 infraction, but only counselor pastor and camp lead director(s) can approve the request.
If a level 3 infraction is issued, a verbal warning will be given to the student and a phone call home to the student's guardian will be made to update them on the situation. Most level 3 infractions will result in dismissal of the student from kids camp. If the lead director(s) decides to send the student home, there will be no refund for camp costs and student will be asked to take the following year off from kids camp. Each level 3 infraction will be discussed among the lead director(s) and the final decisions on the next steps will be determined.
- Any purposeful endangering of life to oneself or others, including physical violence
- Any possession or consumption of cigarettes, alcohol, vaping products, or illegal drugs
- Any possession of weapons
- Purposeful destruction of camp/host property
- Being in opposite sex’s dorm/room/lobby (without supervision)
- Sexual harassment
Consequences
Level 3 Infractions can only be issued by counselor pastor and camp lead director(s).
Both a counselor and lead counselor are required in order to request a level 3 infraction, but only counselor pastor and camp lead director(s) can approve the request.
If a level 3 infraction is issued, a verbal warning will be given to the student and a phone call home to the student's guardian will be made to update them on the situation. Most level 3 infractions will result in dismissal of the student from kids camp. If the lead director(s) decides to send the student home, there will be no refund for camp costs and student will be asked to take the following year off from kids camp. Each level 3 infraction will be discussed among the lead director(s) and the final decisions on the next steps will be determined.
