Camper Code of Conduct

At Camp Maple Leaf we believe in creating a community focused on wellness, happiness, and safety of all participants. We recognize that living in a community can only take place in a mutually respectful and caring environment. Therefore, we work very hard at creating a safe and fun environment. In order to do this, we need the support of the entire Camp Maple Leaf community, so we ask all participants to follow the below indicated rules and statement.

Please read this community living contract with your family and ensure they understand the following policies.

  • I will act in a caring, welcoming, and inclusionary way to others and myself. I will refrain from hitting, fighting, teasing, harassing, bullying, gossiping, abusing, or making other people feel uncomfortable. This also applies to any online communication via any platform both in private or in public settings during the summer and throughout the year.
  • I will respect other people’s feelings, ideas, and values even if they are different from my own.
  • I will try to have a positive attitude and contribute to my community.
  • I will respect other people’s cabins, personal space, and personal belongings by not touching/using them without permission. Stealing from camp or other participants personal items will be dealt with seriously and I understand and give permission to the camp director to search my child’s personal belonging if deemed necessary.
  • I will use appropriate language, which does not include swear words, negative remarks, put downs, hurtful language or topics that would be deemed inappropriate at camp.
  • I will do my best to actively participate in camp programming.
  • I understand the importance that Camp Maple Leaf staff members know where I am, at all times, and I will ensure that I will communicate appropriately.
  • I will respect the Camp Maple Leaf rules, including but not limited to bedtime/curfew and boundaries; and I recognize that these are in place to ensure my safety and to provide me with best experience possible.
  • I will respect and take care of all property and equipment provided to me by Camp Maple Leaf. Camp Maple Leaf is a shared space and participants are to treat it with respect. This includes but is not limited to equipment, cabins, facilities and property. Any destruction (including graffiti ) will be dealt with immediately and costs for repairs will be charged to the participants’ family.
  • I will be sensitive to the environment by picking up litter, and not damage or remove anything from the environment or camp premise. I will practice “No Trace Camping” and will always try and clean up after myself.
  • I will not bring my cell phone(s) and/or any electronic devices with a screen to camp as Camp Maple Leaf is an unplugged environment and we don’t want any distraction from enjoying and interacting with other and the natural world. If any device is found with a participant it will be removed and kept at the camp office and returned at the end of the session.
  • I understand and respect that Camp Maple Leaf is a smoke, vaping, alcohol and drug-free environment and will not discuss, influence others, or directly possess any of the above indicated items.
  • Camp is a peanut/Tree-nut sensitive environment. I respect and understand that I will not bring any outside food or drinks to camp due to other people’s allergies, impact with animals, bugs, and germs. However, food on the bus will be allowed but will have to be peanut/nut free.
  • I respect and understand that Camp Maple Leaf has participants of all ages and in order to be a good role model to younger kids at camp we ask everyone be camp appropriate for clothing, language, etc.

Inclusion Policy:

  • Camp Maple Leaf is committed to creating an environment that supports equal employment opportunities for staff and equal participation opportunities for campers. We value the richness of diversity and strive to provide an environment in which every participant or employee feels a sense of belonging and finds Camp Maple Leaf a safe and secure place.
  • We enforce a non-discrimination policy for all persons regardless of age, ancestry, race, colour, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, disability, family status, marital status, (including single status) gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, perceived or actual sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.
  • Any individual, participants or staff, who feels they have been subject to discrimination should report this occurrence as soon as possible to the Executive Director and/or Director. Staff should also report any evidence of discrimination, or harassment to the Camp Directors.

As a participant at a Camp Maple Leaf program we believe in independence, choice and responsibility which also means that we believe in individuals taking responsibility for their actions. Any participants that do not follow the above-mentioned statement and policies could be asked to leave at the discretion of the Camp Director.