Words can Hurt or Heal…….What did yours do today?

Bullying is when one or more people exclude, tease, taunt, gossip, hit, kick, or put down another person with the intent to hurt them. 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 emails, text messaging, instant messaging, and other less direct methods. This type of bullying can also lead to persons being hurt during or between Kamp seasons, and can be especially hurtful when persons are targeted with meanness and exclusion.

At Kamp Lenape, bullying is inexcusable, and we have a firm policy against all types of bullying.

Our Kamp philosophy is based on our mission to ensure that every camper has the opportunity to enjoy an inclusive Kamp experience, build self-esteem, grow friendships, feel safe, and have fun. We work together as a team to ensure campers go home with great memories. Unfortunately, persons who are bullied may not have the same potential to get the most out of their Kamp experience.

Our leadership addresses all incidents of bullying seriously, and trains staff to promote communication with their staff and their campers so that both staff and campers will be comfortable alerting us to any problems during their Kamp experience, and between Kamp seasons. Every person has the right to expect to have the best possible experience at Kamp. By working together as a team to identify and manage bullying, we can help ensure that all campers and staff have a great summer at Kamp Lenape.