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Family at Camp

Family at Camp P&P

Stepping Stones discourages staff and volunteers from taking their spouses/families up to Stepping Stones camp while working or volunteering at camp.

In particular circumstances, staff and volunteers (other than counsellors) may get approval to have their spouses/families at camp during camp hours. The following would need to be completed for all staff / volunteers that request to bring up their family:

  • Submit a written request to the board with a specific reason why the spouse/family should stay at camp. This request must be submitted with their application.
  • Get board approval to allow family at camp. The Board will consider the reasoning for the request and liaison with other staff members (i.e. Camp Director, Head Cook) as required.
  • If the Board approves the request, family members must complete criminal record checks and sign an agreement on the expectations of their involvement in camp, including the times they are allowed on the property. See “Family At Camp Agreement” for details.
  • Participation in camp may be altered at the discretion of the Camp Director.
  • Housing for families at camp must be provided for by the family. Exception for the chaplain’s family, who will be provided with accommodation.
  • If both husband and wife are staff/volunteers at camp, they cannot take their children to camp

Due to the extensive involvement with campers, counsellors are not allowed to have their spouses/families etc. stay on property during camp hours.

FAMILY AT CAMP AGREEMENT:

In applying to have your family at camp, you:

  • Confirm that your children are: At least 2 years younger than the campers if I am chaplain for Stones or Explorers Camps or going into Gr. 5 or younger if I am chaplain for Rock, Boulder or Capstone Camps. Any exceptions must be brought to the Stepping Stones Board for approval.
  • Agree that your family will not be present during times when campers are likely to be vulnerable (campfires, CPD’s, etc).
  • Agree that your family being at camp will not impact your involvement, focus, or ability to complete the expectations of your role
  • Acknowledge that camp is for the campers. Your families’ presence at camp will be positive to the campers and non intrusive of camp activities.
  • Acknowledge that the Camp Director has the authority to limit your family’s involvement in camp activities as he/she sees fit
  • Acknowledge that you will need to arrange your own accommodations if your family is staying at camp (exception for the Chaplain's Family)

Full Policies (1.7 Family at Camp P&P and 8.3 Family at Camp Agreement) Available on Request.