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Camp is a place of love and acceptance. It is a place where being a good friend is the highest value. We want it to be a place that is physically and emotionally safe for all of our campers and staff at all times, and we hold each other to higher standards than during the rest of the year to make that happen. At Camp, teasing and bullying have no place, and we commit ourselves not only to treating each other with respect and caring, but also to confronting disrespectful or hurtful behavior when we see it happen. At Camp, we stand up for what is right and take care of each other.
Camp is also a place where we encourage each other to reach out and try new things, to explore, and to give our best effort. We fully participate in all activities, and come ready to play and learn. We take educated risks at Camp, and if we fail, our friends help us to pick ourselves up again and learn from our mistakes.
Camp is also a place where we learn to be good leaders as well as good team members. It is a place where we learn to feel comfortable making our voices heard, and where we truly listen to each other with respect and understanding.
What a wonderful community we create each and every summer! But we must remember that Camp can only be all of these things if we all commit to following these principles, and act on that commitment each and every day at Camp. Our deeds must match our promises.
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