Bullying and harassment of any camper are never allowed and will not be tolerated. Children argue, tease, and do hurtful things to one another from time to time. Most feel empathy, guilt, remorse, compassion and then makeup and move on. A bully does not. The bully takes perverse pleasure in using his/her power to hurt their victim, often over time or even without cause. Bullying behavior includes rejection, name-calling, spreading rumors, threats, intimidation, and physical torment.
Our staff members participate in a training program during their orientation week. As part of this training, the staff will learn:
- How to create a bully free atmosphere beginning with the first day of camp
- To recognize different styles of bullying (direct, indirect, physical, verbal, social aggression, etc.)
- To recognize warning signs of bullying
- How to intervene quickly and effectively to keep all campers safe
Please encourage your child to tell an adult if they are being bullied or experiencing any other problems at camp. Any violation of the above policy will be addressed immediately by staff and, if not rectified, can result in the dismissal of the camper.
