Keeping Camp Safe Camps should discuss the best way to implement a search procedure with their legal counsel. If your camp decides to implement a search procedure, make sure that campers and parents understand that the search is for the safety of everyone at camp. You are not accusing anyone of bringing inappropriate items to camp. You simply want to make sure that no one will be injured. Training Campers in Appropriate Behavior Rules that explain what is and what is not appropriate behavior at camp are also important.
Campers come from different backgrounds and have different value systems.
By establishing up front what type of behavior you expect from campers, you set them up for a positive experience. Behavior rules should be simple, positively worded, and consistently enforced. Four to five rules is a sufficient amount. Discuss the rules and your expectations with campers on the day of their arrival, and post the rules in the living area. Train staff on appropriate ways to reinforce positive behavior and on consequences for disobeying these camp rules.