Criteria for Success

Our camp community strives to create a friendly and enjoyable environment that allows our members to be safe and experience growth. Health and Safety are top priorities that are at the center of everything we do. Below is a list of criteria for success.

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

• Live comfortably in a bunk and outdoor environment (no air-conditioning, varying weather conditions, insects/animals, grass/dirt/mud)
• Adapt to a group living environment inside the bunk
• Advocate for self and concerns verbally to others using appropriate communication
• 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
• Demonstrate age-appropriate social and emotional skills in managing personal boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and conflict
• Manage the sensory stimulation of large, energetic group environments such as the dining hall during meals, planning session, evening forum and evening activity
• Participate fully in all scheduled activities and camp programming including swim instruction in our freshwater pond (we do not have a pool)
• Engage in behaviors that contribute to the positive community and spirit of Camp Wingate*Kirkland