Camper code of conduct

Welcome to Szarvas Camp! We are excited to have you join our community. In order to ensure that everyone has a positive and enriching experience, we have created the following Code of Conduct. This code summarizes the standards of conduct and responsibility for all participants, including campers, staff and volunteers. The behavioral guidelines for staff are explained in more detail in the Camp manual.

Respect and Inclusion

• Respect for Others: Treat all campers, staff and visitors with respect and kindness. We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination, or abuse in any form.
• Inclusion: Celebrate the diversity of the camp community. Be inclusive and supportive, ensuring everyone feels at home, regardless of background or religious/gender identity.
• Language and Behavior: Offensive, obscene, sexual or abusive language/images and aggressive actions are not permitted.

Safety and Prosperity

• Physical Safety: Follow all safety rules and guidelines given by camp staff. Use the tools and facilities responsibly. In the event of an emergency, follow the instructions of the security personnel.
• Leaving Camp: Campers must remain on campgrounds, unless they are participating in a supervised program or leaving camp for any other reason deemed necessary by camp management. In addition, on the 2nd Sunday of the tour, on the parentsday, accompanied by the legal guardian or a named adult with his written consent, they have the opportunity to temporarily leave the camp. 
• Emotional safety: Be considerate of the emotional well-being of others. Support your peers and ask for help from your madrich, your unit head or the camp psychologist if you or someone else is having difficulties. 
• Health Guidelines: It is important to take care of yourself and others for the well-being of the camp community. Eat regularly and with variety, drink enough, pay attention to your personal hygiene. If you feel unwell or see someone else unwell, report it to the camp staff (doctor, nurse, psychologist, who stay at the camp during the entire session).
• Health and Medicines: All medicines must be stored in the Health Center and distributed under the direction of the medical staff. (The medical staff will keep a record of it and make sure each camper receives it in the correct dosage.) Emergency medications such as inhalers and EpiPens may be kept by campers/staff if the medical staff is aware of them.
• Freedom from harassment: Harassment is strictly prohibited. This includes verbal, psychological or physical abuse. Harassment in any form can negatively impact the camper's experience and will be dealt with immediately.

Responsibility and Accountability

• Personal responsibility: Take responsibility for your actions and behavior. Follow the camp rules and accept the consequences (see consequences below) if you break them.
• Safeguarding of belongings: Respect camp property and other people's personal belongings. Do not damage or misuse camp facilities or equipment. Damage to them may result in financial liability. Before you use other’s devices and objects, ask them for permission. Theft is prohibited. Campers may not enter the living space of another camper or staff member without consent and without a reason related to the camp program.
• Prohibited Items: The possession, distribution or use of fireworks, pornographic material, weapons, alcohol, drugs and tobacco products (including vape devices) is strictly prohibited and will result in immediate dismissal from the camp.

Participation and Engagement

• Active participation: Take an active part in the camp activities and program. Be punctual and cooperative.
• Teamwork: Be cooperative and respectful with campers and the entire camp staff. Help create a positive atmosphere.

Meal 

• Kosher dining room: The camp maintains a glatt-kosher (religious dining rules) kitchen, so we ask that you do not bring any food or your own equipment into the common dining room, and do not take any cutlery, plates, or glasses out of it. The kitchen staff cannot give out ingredients (neither for the camp program nor for cooking), so don't ask them to.
• Avoiding waste: Avoid wasting food, treat the food on your plate with respect.

Digital Behavior

• Appropriate use: Use digital devices responsibly. Our important goal at the camp is for everyone to be able to enjoy shared moments without forgetting, so we ask that you do not use your digital devices during social programs and meals. (The camp organizers do not provide internet access.)
• Respect for privacy: Respect the privacy of others. Don't share photos or information about others without their consent.
• Digital harassment: We do not tolerate harassment, discrimination or abuse online. 

Conflict management

• Communication: Communicate openly and respectfully to resolve conflicts. Ask for help from mediators (madrich, age group leader, psychologist-wellbeing associate), if necessary.
• Problem solving: Approach problems with a positive and solution-oriented approach. Remember, when it comes to problem solving, you are not against each other, but together against the problem.

Appearance

• Personal Appearance: Campers may not make major changes to their physical appearance during camp, such as body piercings, tattoos or hair dye.
• Dress Code: Campers and staff must dress appropriately for the programs at all times, representing camp values and ensuring safety. Offensive or vulgar clothing is not permitted. In the dining room, it is forbidden to wear swimwear or sportswear, as well as the use of shoes, and boys must wear a kipa.

Relationships in the camp

• Intimacy in the camp: We ask that you refrain from sexual behavior in the camp. Be reserved and considerate of your surroundings when expressing romantic feelings. Intimate (romantic / sexual) relationships between campers and staff are strictly prohibited.

Environmental awareness

• Environmental care: Help keep the camp clean and respect nature. Don't litter and recycle if possible.
• Economy: Conserve resources like water and electricity.

Consequences

Violations of the Code of Conduct will result in consequences commensurate with the seriousness of the act, including verbal warnings, withdrawal of privileges or in severe cases exclulsion from camp.

Acceptance of Code of Conduct

By participating in Szarvas Camp, you accept this Code of Conduct. Your cooperation will help create a safe, respectful and enjoyable environment for everyone.

We are excited to share the magic of Szarvas with you!

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Lat updated: 24.06.2024.