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Please – Leave the following at home: Camp is a natural setting to retreat from the everyday world and to get more in touch with nature and people. With this in mind, we ask that your child leave the following items at home. ALL electronic devices, including cell phones Knives, matches or lighters Anything glass Irreplaceable keepsakes Jewelry of value Collectable cards Cell Phone and Electronics Policy We have always taken the safety and well-being of our campers – your children – very seriously. After all, giving your children over to the care of other people is perhaps the greatest act of trust you as a parent can engage in. We aim to do everything we can to earn and keep that trust. We also know we cannot do this without your help. We are writing to invoke this partnership we feel we have with you to help us make sure your children continue to have the safest, most wholesome experience with us possible. Camp is a unique environment. Odyssey Adventures is a traditional day camp which mission includes nurturing independence, building social skills, and spending time in nature. Cell phones and other electronics are expensive and can get lost, stolen, or damaged and a potential barrier for children to acclimate to the camp environment and grow, limiting their ability to meet our goals. Therefore, we ask that these devices be left in the safety of your homes. The second & third grade campers will never leave County property. The Odyssey Adventure camp counselors have direct access to the Camp Director, as well as the County Radio room at all times. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns, comments or suggestions. We want to work together with you to make your child’s camp experience a positive one. The Odyssey Summer Camp Director reserves the right to remove any camper who does not adhere to camp rules, accumulates three written warnings, causes disruption, or jeopardizes his/her own safety or the safety of others. Questions? Contact Beverly Miller, Camp Director, (732) 842-4000 ext. 4296 or bmiller@monmouthcountyparks.com - 8 -
Monmouth County Park System Behavior Management Policy Park System staff is looking forward to providing your child with a fun, memorable, and safe summer camp experience. Each camper has a responsibility to act in a way that assures a positive experience for all. To that end, all campers are required to follow these guidelines. Behavior guidelines: Campers shall be responsible for their words and actions. Campers shall be respectful of others. Campers shall follow directions from staff members. Campers shall leave all electronic devices at home such as ipods, hand held computer games, MP3 players, and cell phones. (A parent/guardian must seek permission from the camp director in order for the camper to be able to carry a cell phone for emergencies.) Prohibited behaviors: Endangering the health and safety of themselves, other campers, and/or staff or volunteers. Stealing, damaging, or failing to care for Park System or personal property. Continual disruption of the program. Refusal to follow the behavior guidelines. Inappropriate physical contact. Using profanity or inappropriate language or displaying clothing or other personal items with offensive content. Bullying or acts of aggression or violence. Possession or use of illegal substances, tobacco, or alcohol. Possession of weapons- any object that may cause harm to another, or place another person in fear of his/her safety, may be considered a weapon When a camper doesn’t follow the behavior guidelines, we will take the following steps: Counselor will redirect the camper to a more appropriate behavior. The camper will be reminded of the behavior guidelines. If the behavior persists, staff will discuss the problem with a parent. The staff will document the situation. The written documents will include what the behavior problem is, what provoked the problem, and the corrective action taken. If the problem persists to the point where a second phone call becomes necessary, the Camp Director/Supervisor may find it necessary to have the camper picked up. If a camper’s behavior at any time threatens the immediate safety of him/her, other campers, or staff, the parent/guardian will be notified and expected to pick-up the child immediately. If a camper is sent home for failure to comply with the camp rules, no refunds will be given. Questions? contact Beverly Miller, Camp Director, (732)842-4000 ext. 4296 or bmiller@monmouthcountyparks.com - 9 -
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