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Show We Care!
Parents please review this with your child prior to arriving at camp.
Care For Yourself
- get enough rest
- wear a hat, insect repellent, weather appropriate clothing, and sunscreen if necessary
- eat a balanced meal
- wash your hands before each meal
- show good hygiene (brush your teeth, shower regularly)
- listen to instructions and directions from staff
- use your counsellor to help resolve any issues or problems
Care For Others
- respect people’s belongings and do not borrow anything without asking
- respect privacy (don’t go into a cabin that is not your own; ask before you sit on a bed)
- allow other campers to get their rest at night and during rest period
- share with others
- treat others fairly, cooperate, and be a good sport
- contribute to the cabin community and do what you can to make everyone feel welcome and included
- report any incidence of bullying or exclusion, and do not participate in it
- participate in cabin clean up on a regular basis
- be ready and on time for activities, and participate fully in all camp programs
Care For The Environment (The Natural World)
- stay on established paths
- don’t take more food than you intend to eat (no food waste)
- recycle
- keep showers short and every other day
- use phosphate-free soaps and shampoos
- turn off lights when you leave a building
- put garbage in trash cans
- don’t pull leaves off trees or use live wood for fires/forts/crafts
Care For The Site & Equipment
- use equipment as it was meant to be used
- if something breaks through proper use, it’s OK - but please tell someone so we can fix it
- don’t write your name on cabin walls (graffiti) or vandalize camp property in any way
- fire extinguishers are for emergency use and should not be tampered with
- batteries in smoke detectors should not be removed
Code of Conduct
We strongly believe that every person has the right to feel safe, both physically and emotionally, at Camp Wilvaken. When the aims are not met, and challenges present themselves, a hierarchical problem solving method of intervention is used and every effort is made to remedy various situations of mild/minor behaviour at the immediate level. The camp staff are taught to work with understanding, care and patience. Corporal or physical punishment is not permitted, nor are humiliating or degrading measures.
We want to avoid having more serious, but increasingly common, social problems filter in to the camp environment. In addressing these issues we hope to prevent the kinds of problems that plague schools and communities from happening at camp. A safe environment requires the complement of safe practices and consistent consequences. Campers and CITs are asked to agree to this Code of Conduct to indicate they understand the rules and the potential consequences of violating them.
Mitigating factors are taken into consideration regarding consequences of camper or CIT behaviour. Additional consequences may be added (for example: in the case of vandalism we may require the person to remove graffiti or repair damage).
The camp administration reserves the right to withdraw any camper without warning who, in their opinion, compromises the physical or emotional safety of any person at camp, or who is an immediate hazard to the safety of themselves or others.
There are no refunds given for campers who are sent home due to violation of behaviour policies or the code of conduct.
We will be pleased to discuss this policy if it requires further clarification. Feel free to contact us through our Hudson office (450-458-5051) in advance of camp, or by e-mail
Conduct: below are important codes that Wilvaken feels will make our camp life a happier one.
Smoking Campers are not permitted to smoke at Wilvaken. Few staff smoke, and they are required to adhere to strict safety rules. Parents will be notified after campers have been warned the first time.
Drugs and Alcohol The use of illegal drugs and alcohol at Wilvaken is not tolerated. Anyone known or strongly suspected to be involved with either of these substances will be asked to leave immediately. NO refund or reduction will be given.
No Bullying i.e. physical assault or aggression, threat of physical aggression, ongoing bullying and deliberate exclusion, emotional abuse and/or harassment.
No Harassment i.e. repeated comments or conduct that is known or ought to be known as unwelcome (including racial discrimination and slurs).
Disorderly Conduct i.e. persistent opposition to authority, behaviour contrary to the positive moral tone and stance of the Camp.
No Profanity i.e. swearing, or the use of obscene or foul language.
No Theft i.e. taking or possessing property without the permission of the owner.
No Vandalism i.e. acts of vandalism include graffiti and the wilful destruction of property.
