Behavior
BEHAVIOR POLICY CODE OF CONDUCT The following is the behavioral code of conduct for Belvidere Park District and is to be used as a guideline for discipline for any program participant.
Participants will show respect to fellow participants, staff, and volunteers. Participants will follow direction from staff and volunteers. Participants will show respect to equipment, supplies, and facilities. Participants will not use foul and inappropriate language at any time. Participants will not show aggressive behavior (hitting, punching, slapping, kicking, biting, etc.) regardless if the behavior is initiated or in retaliation. Participants will not show continuous disruptive behavior. Participants will stay with the group at all times. No running away from staff at anytime or at any place.
DISCIPLINE PHILOSOPHY It is important for campers to learn and respect the limits of acceptable and unacceptable behavior at our day camp program and elsewhere. Discipline is creating inner controls and our goal is to encourage self-discipline within each camper.
DISCIPLINARY TOOLS A positive approach will be used regarding discipline. Staff will periodically review rules with participants during the program. If inappropriate behavior occurs, prompt resolution will be sought and the behavioral code of conduct will be followed . Belvidere Park District reserves the right to remove a participant whose actions endanger the safety of him/ her and others. The following lists disciplinary action:
Time Out: Staff will remove the participant from the group and have them sit in a 5-minute time out. After the time out, the staff will debrief the participant on why they were asked to sit out and how to improve their behavior before returning to the group.
Missed Activity: If camper continues inappropriate behavior, then they will have to sit out during the scheduled activity. (ie. sit out 15minutes before joining camp in the pool, limited free-time, help with camp clean-up, etc.)
Call Home: If staff are unable to help your camper find a solution to inappropriate behavior, then a phone call home may be a solution. Staff may contact you regarding a different technique to help your camper succeed. In worse scenarios, campers can be sent home for the remainder of the day.
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