Camper Code of Conduct
As a Camper I will…
2. Show respect to all other campers and treat them as well as I would like to be treated.
3. Show respect to all TSC staff and cooperate with their instructions and respect their privacy and personal space.
4. Be sensitive to the needs of others and not discriminate based on age, race, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, body type or religion.
5. Be a positive contributor to and participant in all Camp programs and activities.
6. Always stay with my counselors (or let them know where I am) and I will talk to someone if I feel unsafe or I witness anyone breaking these rules.
7. Have lots of fun, keep a positive attitude, and always try to have a great time.
As a Camper I will not…
1. Bully, exclude or put down other campers or TSC staff. I will NEVER hit, threaten, intimidate, inappropriately touch, or even gently touch another camper that has not provided explicit consent for me to do so.
2. Trespass, steal, vandalize or graffiti any TSC or camper/staff property.
3. Enter the cabins of others unless a member of that cabin has invited me.
4. Violate the Camp’s zero tolerance policy around drugs (including cannabis), alcohol, smoking, vaping or any prohibited act or substance as defined by both law and camp regulations.
5. Deliberately hurt anybody’s feelings, including pulling pranks on others which could cause someone to feel offended or unsafe or that might result in retaliatory action which could lead to injury or property damage.
6. Use foul, inappropriate, or abusive language (which includes language of a sexually explicit nature) or behave in a way at Camp that is abusive, harassing, or otherwise inappropriate with respect to other campers, TSC staff, or members of our community.
7. Deliberately cause bodily harm to other campers, staff or myself. I understand that self harm and kicking, punching, hitting or fighting are not acceptable forms of behaviour and will not be tolerated.
8. Deliberately hide from, run away (on or off TSC property), or otherwise put any TSC staff member in a position of not knowing my whereabouts at all times.
9. Bring my cell phone or tablet to Camp (Camp is a cell phone free zone.)
10. Ignore any of the above happening around me and not report it to TSC staff in a timely manner.
I understand that if I am having trouble following this code of conduct, the following could happen:
1) I may have a meeting with my Counselor, Section Director, or one of the Camp Directors.
2) TSC may call or email my parent or guardian to discuss my behaviour.
3) I may be given, or be asked to carry out, a suitable consequence to be decided by TSC. Examples of consequences include but are not limited to: writing an apology letter, missing activities, losing privileges, being sent home from camp early at my parent/guardian’s expense, not being allowed to attend or return to camp in the future as a camper and/or staff member, etc.
4) If my behaviour is either dangerous or hurtful to myself, others or Camp property, I will likely be sent home that same day or as soon as possible thereafter at my parent/guardian’s expense.
As a TSC Family (i.e. Camper & Parent/Guardian) we explicitly understand that:
1) There is often no ‘hard evidence’ in matters relating to respecting this Code of Conduct (including bullying or similar areas of conduct). Nonetheless, I trust and accept the judgment of the Camp Directors and any related consequences included, but not limited to, early dismissal from Camp.
2) There are no entitlements to refunds of any kind if a camper is sent home for any reason.
3) As a parent and/or guardian, I am fully committed to this Camper and Parent Code of Conduct and agree to its content as part of the terms and conditions of registration. In addition, I will always treat the Camp and all TSC staff with respect regardless of circumstances or challenges that may arise, and that any comments or complaints regarding Camp are to be directed to the Camp’s management team (not via Summer or administrative staff).
4) It is vital that I disclose any and all information as requested and implied in the medical form including medical, psychological and emotional issues or concerns past or present, and that I disclose any updates on a timely basis.
The Taylor Statten Camps
May 2023