•  All medication (prescription OR over the counter) MUST be kept locked in the Camp Office . Campers will not be permitted to keep medication with their personal belongings (swim bags, lunch boxes, pockets, etc.).

•  If over the counter medication is needed, parents MUST fill out the medication form and return it with a doctor's signature and the necessary medication. This must be done before a staff member administers any medication.

•  Our staff may only be administer prescription medication if it is accompanied by the required medication form that is signed by a parent or legal guardian. A physician's signature is required if the prescription is needed for longer than 10 days.

•  Medication must be in the original container with the prescription and direction label attached (including the name of the camper, name of the medication, dosage amounts, and times to be given).

•  Staff members will not be permitted to accept medication or administer it without the necessary forms signed by a parent or legal guardian and a doctor. All medication forms are available in the Camp Office . If you have any questions, please contact the Camp Director.


Sunny Day Awareness:
Please be aware that we will be spending the majority of the day outside. Each camper should bring a bottle of waterproof sunscreen on the first day of the session. This sunscreen should be labeled with the camper's name and will be collected by Lead Counselors. Each group will apply sunscreen before and after they swim. During this time, older campers will be encouraged to apply sunscreen themselves. Staff members will assist the younger campers in applying a solid layer. In addition, we strongly urge you to apply sunscreen in the morning before camp.

The following actions are forbidden:

•  Physical punishment, striking, rough handling/shaking, restricting movement through binding/tying, forcing an uncomfortable position, exercise as punishment

•  Enclosure in a small confined space or space the child cannot freely exit

•  Punishment by another child

•  Separation from group so child is away from hearing/vision of staff

•  Withholding or forcing food or rest

•  Demeaning verbal remarks

•  Punishment for toilet accidents

•  Punishment by applying unpleasant/harmful substances

The following are our goals for behavioral guidance:

•  To promote physical, intellectual, emotional, and social well being and growth

•  To interact with children in order for the staff to provide needed help, comfort, and support

•  To respect personal privacy

•  To respect differences in cultural, ethnic, and family background

•  To promote ways of getting along with others

•  To encourage self-direction

•  To use consistency in applying expectations

•  To direct children to successfully resolve conflicts

If one of our campers is having difficulty following the rules or interacting appropriately with others, it is our policy for the camper to "Take Five." Through interactive discussion a counselor will help the camper determine what actions they can take together to help the camper participate more successfully.

If a camper has several "Take Fives" and their counselor feels that there is a constant disruption within the group, the camper will meet with the Camp Director. They will spend time discussing what positive actions can be taken in order for the camper to rejoin their group. Parents will be notified and asked to join the discussion to help make any necessary changes.

If a camper jeopardizes the safety of him/herself or anyone else, the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to immediately terminate the enrollment of that camper.


Illness Notification Policy:
In the event of illness, such as vomiting, diarrhea, fever or any other illness that would prevent a child from participating in group activities, parents will be notified. Upon notification, parents must make immediate arrangements to have their child picked-up. These precautions are taken to help prevent the spread of illness to other campers and staff members.


Established Lines of Authority for Staff:

• Camp Director - The Camp Director is responsible for supervising every aspect of the camp program. The Director is on-call to communicate with parents and Virginia Licensing Officials. The Camp Director will be on site at least 75% of the time during the hours of operation, assist the entire camp staff as needed, coordinate the program, and ensure the safety of the children and staff. The Camp Director reports directly to the Columbus Club Manager.
• Specialists - Specialists will be responsible for providing daily activities in their respected areas. All lesson plans and activities will be discussed with the Director on a weekly basis.
• Lead Counselors - Lead Counselors are high school graduates or older. They are directly responsible for their group of campers and also help in the planning and implementation of the daily program.
• Junior Counselors - Junior Counselors are high school students who will assist the Lead Counselors in successful group management.
• Counselors In Training - CITs are high school freshman who are learning how to be positive counselors from the Lead Counselor and Junior Counselor in their assigned group.

Campers are welcome to purchase their lunch or snack from our snack bar. A Camp Lunch is $4.00 and two hot lunch choices will be available everyday. Camp Lunches will include an entrée, drink, and dessert.

Lunch tickets are available on the first day of a session. We strongly recommend purchasing a lunch ticket. Counselors keep the tickets on file and children do not run the risk of losing their lunch money.

We have an operating snack bar on site everyday during the summer. If a child has forgotten their packed lunch, they will be provided a Camp Lunch. Parents will be responsible for the charge when this happens. If your child has specific nutritional needs and is unable to eat something on the Camp Lunch menu, please make sure the Camp Director is aware of this ahead of time.

As some children have food allergies or specific nutritional needs, campers are not permitted to share food.