Code of Conduct
YMCA of Niagara Camp Staff use a positive, values-based approach to guide appropriate behaviours and to encourage and reinforce positive behaviours. Children are expected to follow YMCA Day Camp behaviour expectations and to interact appropriately with their fellow peers, staff, and volunteers.
Our goal is for each child to have a positive and memorable experience. In order to achieve this, the safety of each child is of the utmost importance. Parent/guardian(s) and children must recognize a personal responsibility to learn and follow safety and other rules established by the YMCA.
Behaviour Guidelines
All campers must:
- Be responsible for their actions, choices and words;
- Be respectful to each other and their environment;
- Be honest and true to their word;
- Care for themselves and those around them;
- Make healthy and safe choices; and
- Value diversity and seek to include others.
All children are expected to follow the YMCA behaviour guidelines, and to interact in a positive and appropriate manner with their fellow peers, staff, and other members of the YMCA Camp community. Behaviour (including but not limited to: violence, swearing, harassment; verbal threats; physical behaviour; running away; destructive behaviour etc.) that negatively impacts others physically or emotionally may result in dismissal or permanent removal from camp at the discretion of the YMCA of Niagara. Children may also be removed from camp as a result of behaviour that places themselves or others at risk.
Refunds will not be granted for dismissal prior to the end of the camp day or week.