Opt-in (By clicking this box, you have read the behaviour contract below, and agree to it and will discuss it with your child. Youth will be signing their own version at check in. Campers are expected to conduct themselves in a mature, respectful and cooperative manner while attending IndigeSTEAM Camps. Campers are responsible for their own behaviour and conduct. We suggest you cover the materials with your youth ahead of time so they know there are impacts including being dismissed from camp. Camp rights and responsibilities go hand in hand, so: Campers have the right to be well-treated, but have the responsibility to treat others well.The right to be heard, and the responsibility to listen to others.The right not to be put at risk, and the responsibility not to put others at risk.The right to privacy and the responsibitily to respect the rights of privacy of others. The right to be free from verbal, social, or physical intimidation or bullying, and the responsibility not to intimidate or bully others.The right not to be discriminated against, and responsibility not to make discriminatory remarks or discriminatory action.The right to talk to someone if you feel unsafe.
Examples of behavior that will result in a camper being expelled from the program include, but are not limited to: Consistently and rudely disregarding IndigeSTEAM Camp or host-location rules and policiesNot talking, sulking, leaving, non-participation in or continously disrupting activities. PARENTS/GUARDIANS: It is your responsibility to be sure the youth wants to be in our programs. Actions, or behaviours resulting in an increased risk to self or others.Profanity, threats, bullying, harassment, intimidation, abuse or fightingVandalizing, stealing, or abusing camp or host-location equipment or surroundingsBeing under the influence or in the possession of drugs or alcoholPossession or use of tobacco or tobacco productsPossession or use of weapons or harmful objects (knives, lighters, matches, fireworks etc.)Leaving camp premises, or designated activity/sleeping room unless escorted by IndigeSTEAM staff or specific permission is provided. The instances for these will be outlined to campers.Entering the sleeping area of any other youth for any reason. There are common areas for meeting up. ALL participants are expected to be in bed and quiet by the designated “lights out” (usually 10:00 p.m. unless otherwise stated). Campers are expected to stay in their designated sleeping areas after curfew or obtain permission as outlined above to leave.
Camp staff reserve the right to determine what apparel is appropriate and what constitutes an acceptable appearance for campers participating in the programming at the Camp (Note: Laboratory Safety Rules require long pants, closed toe shoes, and long hair tied back. See Laboratory Safety Rules. )
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