Camp staff code of conduct

Supervision

• Know where every camper in your group is at all times.
• Do head counts at every transition.
• Never leave a group without another staff member in charge.

Being alone with a camper

• Stay where others can see and hear you. If you must talk with one camper, do it in an open area in view of another adult.
• Never drive a camper alone. Drive campers only with another adult present and with the director's approval.
• Don't meet campers outside camp, babysit them or give them gifts unless the director approves it.

Touch and language

• Use appropriate touch only, such as high fives and side hugs.
• Follow the camp's bathroom and changing-area rules. Never be alone with one camper in a bathroom or changing area.
• Never withhold food, water or bathroom trips as punishment.
• No hitting, rough play, shaming or swearing.
• Don't discuss your private life, romance or anything sexual with campers.

Phones and social media

• Keep your phone put away while you're with campers, except for camp duties or emergencies.
• Don't post photos of campers on your own accounts.
• Don't text, message, follow or friend campers from personal phones or accounts.

Reporting

• Tell the director right away about any injury, incident or concern.
• If you suspect abuse or neglect, report it as the law and your training require, and tell the director unless they're involved.
• Telling the director doesn't replace your own duty to report if you're a mandated reporter.

Alcohol, drugs and tobacco

• No alcohol, drugs, tobacco or vaping at camp or in front of campers.

Agreement

• I have read and will follow this code. Staff printed name
• Signature
• Date