Bullying Prevention
We have initiated a camp-wide anti-bullying program here at Pierce. We have adopted the Camps Take a Stand program that has been developed by the American Camp Association. Additional information will be forwarded to all of our camp parents and staff before camp begins.
Camps Take a Stand… Camp Policy
Bullying is when one or more people exclude, tease, taunt, gossip, hit, kick, or put down another person with the intent to hurt another. Bullying happens when a person or group of people want to have power over another and use their power to get their way, at the expense of someone else. Bullying can also happen through cyberspace: through the use of e-mails, text messaging, instant messaging, and other less direct methods. This type of bullying can also lead to persons being hurt during or between the camp seasons and be especially hurtful when persons are targeted with meanness and exclusion.
At Pierce Country Day Camp, bullying is inexcusable, and we have a firm policy against all types of bullying. Our Camp philosophy is based on our mission statement which ensures that every camper has the opportunity for personal growth, friendship and FUN. We work together as a team to ensure that campers gain self-confidence, make new friends, and go home with great memories.
Unfortunately, persons that are bullied may not have the same potential to get the most out of their camp experience. Our leadership team addresses all incidents of bullying seriously and trains staff to promote communication with their staff and their campers so both staff and campers will be comfortable alerting us to any problems during their camp experience and between camp seasons. Every person has the right to expect to have the best possible experience at camp, and by working together as a team to identify and manage bullying, we can ensure that all campers and staff have a great summer at Pierce.
