The Value
of Camp

Our Core Beliefs

Campers and staff should treat each other like family and create meaningful relationships with others in the camp community
Campers of all abilities and exceptionalities need to feel a sense of belonging at camp
Campers need love, support, and acceptance to explore and become the best versions of themselves
Bullying or teasing of any kind have NO place at camp (or anywhere else)

Program and staff development must reflect a diverse camper and staff population
Staff training must be comprehensive and without bias, to ensure a successful camp experience for the entire community
Campers can only learn from appropriate modelling by teachers, counsellors, and coaches
All staff must undergo a comprehensive, hands on training experience that include Health and Safety, Risk Management, Mental Health, Program Development, and Camper Needs

A camp leadership team must be comprised of individuals with a successful background in camping, staff development, teaching experience, and a passion for working with children
A staff team must have a pulse on 21st century camping trends
A leadership team must invest in professional development and commit to ongoing learning about the camping industry and trends in education
The best counsellors and leaders have been past campers and have experienced the ‘magic’ of camp

As campers grow older and their interests narrow, they need an opportunity to take ownership of their schedules by having a choice of which activities they participate in
Every child should learn to swim and understand appropriate water safety
Our campers should have to time to ‘unplug’, play outdoors, and connect with nature
Every program must have a purpose to develop skills and meet the developmental needs of campers while not forgetting to have fun!