Criteria for Success – Day Camp

The Camp W*K community strives to create a friendly and enjoyable environment that allows our members to be safe and experience growth. Health and safety are our top priorities and are at the center of everything we do.

All campers need to be able to do the following at a level that is appropriate for their age and development:

• Participate in a group environment in a positive and cooperative manner that displays tolerance and respect for others.
• Demonstrate age-appropriate social and emotional skills in managing personal boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and conflict.
• Spend the day outdoors with varying weather conditions, insects/animals, grass/dirt/mud.
• Independently function in a community without one-on-one support.
• Advocate for self and concerns verbally to others using appropriate communication.
• Participate fully in all scheduled activities and camp programming including swim instruction in our freshwater pond (we do not have a pool).
• Refrain from unsafe and/or harmful behaviors toward self and others (including, but not limited to, physical harm and self-harm).
• Follow a varied individual schedule and use free time constructively and independently
• Manage the sensory stimulation of large, energetic group environments such as the dining hall, afternoon activity, and for Lodge 22-24 campers, planning session.
• For Lodge 22-24 campers, follow a varied individual schedule moving independently from activity to activity and use free time constructively and independently.
• Engage in behaviors that contribute to the positive community and spirit of Camp Wingate*Kirkland.