Camp Policies

Privacy Policy

Camp Northland is committed to keeping the personal information of our campers, staff, families, and clients accurate, confidential, secure, and private. Our Privacy Policy has been designed to inform families, clients, staff, and third parties of Camp Northland of our commitment and recognition to meet the terms and spirit of generally accepted privacy expectations for camps of similar size and scope.

ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY
At Camp Northland, your privacy is, and always has been, very important to us. We are dedicated to providing you with excellent experience at Camp while protecting your privacy and safeguarding your personal information.

ACCOUNTABILITY
Camp Northland controls and centralizes the collection and distribution of information. However, we do transfer personal information to third parties for processing (i.e., the CampBrain or Camp Minder data management systems and related payment providers), data enrichment, demographics understanding and expanding our client base.

WHY DO WE COLLECT PERSONAL INFORMATION?
We collect information about your camper and family so that we can provide the best and safest experience for your child at Camp. We also collect and share information to support growth and sustainability of the camp. Personal information allows us to ensure the safety and welfare of the children in our care and building the strongest and most sustainable camp.

We use personal information to share updates with our families and clients about news and other events at Camp. We also use personal information for business demographics and community analysis, and to provide statements of account to families when requested to do so.

WHAT INFORMATION DO WE COLLECT?
The personal information we collect shall be limited to that which allows us to run a safe Summer Camp, and which helps us provide campers and other clients with a safe experience always with a view to further growth and sustainability of the camp and understanding our market. The information that we collect includes:

The Camper Application requests names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses for regular contact thorough the year and in cases of emergency.
Custody information that is important for camper safety and welfare.
Health Information Form requests personal health information about the camper as required by camp policies and/or the local Health Department.
Other health and behavioural information (i.e. special needs, mental health information, allergies, medical history etc.) is necessary for the counsellor, nurses, and program leaders to provide the best care for your child.
We may also collect other personal information orally or electronically throughout the year to support these purposes without limitation.

CONSENT TO USE PERSONAL INFORMATION
We may obtain your express consent to use personal information, or we may determine that consent has been implied by the circumstances. Consent could be in writing such as: signed application form, signed health form, submitted e-forms online, parent manual/packet disclosures, or verbally in person or over the telephone.

Providing us with your personal information is always your choice but failure to do so may limit participation or void registration. As part of the application process, we ask that you provide information that allows us to provide the best care for your child. In doing so, you consent to our collection, use and disclosure to appropriate third parties of such personal information for these purposes.

USE, DISCLOSURE, AND RETENTION OF INFORMATION
Camp Northland only uses and discloses the personal information in order to fulfill the identified purposes except when required by law. Staff members whose job functions or responsibilities require personal information have access to all of your information.

KEEPING YOUR INFORMATION ACCURATE
It is important that your personal information is accurate and complete. Having accurate information about your family and child allows us to provide the very best Camp experience. You have the right to access, verify and amend the information we have about your family. We rely on you to keep us informed of any changes, such as a changes of address, phone number, email address, the health of your child or anything else – simply contact our Thornhill Office (905-881-0018) and let us know about any changes.

KEEPING YOUR INFORMATION SAFE
We use electronic and procedural safeguards to protect our systems and all personal information under our control against unauthorized access and use.

CHANGES TO OUR PRIVACY POLICY
If we decide to change any part of our Privacy Policy we will post those changes here and in places we deem appropriate, so that you can be aware of what information we collect, how we use it and under what circumstances, if any, we disclose it. You will always have a choice as to whether or not we can use your information.

YOUR RIGHT TO ACCESS YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION
You have a right to access your personal information that we have in our possession. On written request to the Camp Director, a client is informed of the existence, use and disclosure of their personal information that is under our control, and may be given access to that personal information as required and permitted by law.
You may challenge the accuracy and completeness of that personal information and request that it be amended, if appropriate.

CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions about our privacy statement, please contact the Camp Director at (905) 881-0018 or by email at simon@campnbb.com

Camper and Parent Code of Conduct

AS A CAMPER I WILL…

Recognize I am a part of the Camp Northland community. I will respect the environment, peers, staff and Jewish practices and customs that are part of the program.
Treat people the way I would like to be treated. I will be inclusive and kind to others.
Cooperate with camp staff and follow their instructions. This includes rules and regulations put forth by general and specialty counselling staff.
Help keep my cabin and the surrounding environment clean and put all litter in the trash cans.
Have good hygiene by having regular showers, brushing my teeth and changing my bedding and clothes regularly.
Stay with my counselors, unless I have special permission not to be with them.
Talk to someone if I feel unsafe.
Have lots of FUN, a positive attitude, and always try to have a GREAT time.
Recognize the importance of ‘relational responsibility’ and ensure to always positively and intentionally manage my relational responsibility in a way that helps and supports creating a positive experience for those around me. I will therefore be aware of and manage my attitude, body language, tones, expression, etc in a way that makes others feel welcomed rather than excluded, and makes others feel positively encouraged rather than being negatively impacted.

AS A CAMPER I WILL NOT…

Be mean, bully, exclude or put down other campers or staff on or off camp property. I will NEVER hit, threaten, intimidate, inappropriately touch, or even gently touch another camper that has not provided explicit consent for me to do so.
Violate the camp’s zero tolerance policy around drugs (including marijuana), alcohol, smoking, vaping or any prohibited act or substance as defined by both law and camp regulations.
Deliberately hurt anybody’s feelings. Including pulling pranks on others which could cause someone to feel offended or unsafe or that might result in retaliatory action which could lead to injury or property damage.
Use foul, inappropriate, or abusive language (this includes language of a sexually explicit nature).
Behave in a way at camp, in the city, at school, through social media or otherwise, that is abusive, harassing, inappropriate or that goes against the spirit of this Agreement with respect to other campers, staff, or members of our community.

I understand that if I am having trouble following this code of conduct, the following could happen:

I may have a meeting with my counsellor, section director or one of the camp Assistant Directors or the Camp Director.
A staff member might call my parents to discuss my behaviour.
I may be given, or be asked to carry out, a suitable consequence to be decided by camp staff. (Examples of consequences include but are not limited to: writing an apology letter, missing activities, losing privileges, having your own bunk (cabin) or bunk mates moved, being sent home from camp early at your parent/guardian(s) expense and responsibility, not being allowed to attend or return to camp etc.)
If my behavior is hurtful to myself, others or camp property, I will likely be sent home that same day or as soon as possible thereafter at the parent/guardian(s) full expense and responsibility.

Furthermore…

I explicitly understand that there is often no ‘hard evidence’ in matters relating to relational responsibility, bullying or similar areas of conduct. Nonetheless, I trust and accept the camp to make determinations on these matters and accept the judgment of the camp and any related consequences included, but not limited to, dismissal from camp.
There are no entitlements to refunds of any kind if a camper is sent home for behavioral reasons (all of the above).

As a parent and/or guardian, I am fully committed to this Code of Conduct and agree to its content. In addition, I will always treat the camp and the staff with respect regardless of circumstances or challenges that may arise. If I fail to meet this expectation, it will be deemed to reflect a failure to trust the camp and its staff. Therefore, I understand that my child(ren) may be sent home from camp and/or not be accepted back to camp as the case may be. I will also disclose any and all information as requested and implied in the medical form including medical, psychological and socio-emotional issues or concerns past or present. I also understand that comments or complaints are to be directed to the camp’s professional staff.

By applying to register, the camper(s) and family agree to abide by the Camper Code of Conduct. If you have any questions about our Camper Code of Conduct, please contact the Camp Director at (905) 881-0018 or by email at simon@campnbb.com.

Last updated: February 2019

Counsellor in Training (CIT) Agreement

As a CIT (Counsellor-in-training) at Camp Northland, failure to meet any basic expectations or specific rule/regulation outlined herein could result in the CIT being sent home, with or without warning. Although we often debrief around mistakes using language such as ‘strikes’ or ‘infractions’, there is not a ‘three strikes and you are out’ rule. The decision to send a CIT home could be from any single infraction, or failure to meet basic generalized expectations in the camp’s sole discretion, or even on a fourth or fifth infraction etc. These are discretionary decisions that will be made by the camp on a case-by-case basis. By registering in this program, you are accepting the camp’s judgment and related consequences and implications in this regard.

Each CIT acknowledges that they shall be responsible for the safety and well-being of campers, fellow CITs, staff members, and in particular those campers under their direct care or supervision. Each CIT agrees that they shall not conduct themselves in any way that may endanger or harm (physically, socially, emotionally or otherwise) any person in camp, including themselves. In signing this Agreement, the CIT participant is expressly indicating that they have the legal right to attend camp, that they have never been convicted of any criminal offense, and that they are mentally, socially and physically well enough to be a CIT at this summer camp considering the roles and responsibilities as outlined herein.

General Conduct: A more detailed Camper and Staff Code of Conduct (which apples to CITs and captures various expectations found throughout this CIT Agreement), and additional Rules and Regulations, elaborating and expanding on some of these CIT expectations is available on our website and may also be included in the CIT training manual (as amended from time to time), which also form part of this Agreement. Any updates made to this Agreement will be posted on our website and deemed to form a part of this Agreement. Any single breach of duties, expectations and/or prohibited conduct as outlined in this Agreement is considered a material breach of the CIT contract/Registration and subject to disciplinary action, which may include immediate dismissal from camp, without any right to reimbursement of camp fees.
In fulfilling our responsibilities towards our campers’ parents and ensuring that those directly caring for them are doing so in the safest manner possible, you acknowledge and accept that, in addition to other measures, the following may occur:

Having a random inspection of your belongings, on your person or in your cabin, or elsewhere around camp without cause;
Camp reserves its right to contact the police to report this illegal activity, media, parents or others as deemed appropriate.

Some duties and expectations may include but are not limited to:

Reporting to duties well-rested, dressed appropriately, and in a manner that allows you to assume your responsibilities effectively
Being on time to all meals, programs and scheduled activities, participating actively and attending without exception, unless the absence is approved by a direct supervisor.
Being a positive role model by ensuring that actions, clothing, and language are appropriate
Enforcement as well as observance of the camp policies
Being aware of camper allergy and dietary needs (all food is kosher, no nut products, be aware of camper preferences etc.)
Active participation at all specialty and activity areas (including instructional and general swim periods, evening programs, all-day programs, and camp-wide programs)
A CIT must be active, engaged, participating and an intentional influencer of positivity, energy, spirit and enthusiasm. General lethargy, laziness or lack of care and passion will not be tolerated.
Daily area and cabin cleanup and management including scheduling, showers, cleanup, cabin responsibilities etc (in both the CIT cabin and the assigned camper cabin as required).
Acting as a responsible ambassador for the camp in dealings off site including but not limited to never being disorderly in public on time off, never littering, following and respecting all rules, never being disrespectful of local residents and/or the environment.
Remaining flexible and adaptable to change while remaining positive, on time and active
No new tattoos, hair bleach or permanent coloring; Absolutely no shaving of eyebrows (partial or whole) or body piercings are allowed during your stay at camp. No haircuts, piercings, coloring, shaving or tattoos can be given by a CIT to a camper or staff member during the term of this Agreement.

The following acts are explicitly identified examples of prohibited conduct, and while not exhaustive, serve to help characterize acceptable versus not acceptable choices and behaviours in your role as a CIT:

Refusing to obey the direct request of a supervisor (insubordination).
Failure to engage and involve staff for incidents that arise that require further intervention.
Theft, unauthorized use, abusing, defacing, destroying, or neglecting property belonging to the camp, campers, CITs, or other staff members.
Failure to report any accident involving personal injury or property damage to your supervisor.
Discrimination against a camper, CITs, or staff member because of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other ground prohibited by law or ethically questionable or facilitating an environment where discrimination occurs or allowing discrimination occur under your supervision.
Planning or participating in recreational activities, whether with or without campers, that are sexually suggestive, inappropriate, negative, or dangerous.
Allowing for swearing, bullying, negativity, inappropriate jokes, conduct, or insulting peer-to-peer behavior.
Listening to sexually explicit music/music with vulgar or offensive language or allow campers to listen to this type of music at any time.
Providing any pictures or pornographic materials to campers or having discussions regarding sexual issues with campers, or showing movies, or playing games that are not age appropriate.
Failure to meet supervision requirements including not being in the designated sleeping area within 15 minutes of signing in for the night.
Possessing a weapon or item that can reasonably be perceived as a weapon.
Failure to maintain camper and family confidentiality. This information must be kept secure and hidden from other campers and staff and is not for public discussions.
Any breach of our Child Safety Guidelines will not be tolerated. The safety, rights and well-being of children we serve are at the core of our daily operations. We nurture supportive relationships with children while balancing and encouraging appropriate boundaries. Employee/volunteer/CIT misconduct will not be tolerated, especially as it relates to the well-being of the children in the organization’s care (further elaborated upon as part of the CIT training program).
Drugs and/or alcohol, smoking, prescribed medication: Camp Northland is a “Drug and Alcohol Free Zone”. No CIT, shall bring, or partake of, or have possession of, traffic, be under the influence of, or be in the presence of any alcohol or any recreational drugs (prescribed medications are regulated by the camp through its health centre and related policies), cigarettes, tobacco, vape/vaping or paraphernalia related to any of the above, anywhere on camp property or while on a camp sponsored activity out of camp or while in the care and control of a vehicle containing these items. You recognize that we cannot formally test for this and therefore will judge you based on what we can observe using all of our senses and experience.
Furthermore please note that the camp will exercise a policy of ‘guilt by association and location’. If a CIT is with others that are breaching one or more of these policies related to drugs, alcohol, smoking (including vaping), the same consequences may be applied to the passive participant/observer. Furthermore, a CIT found in an area that is deemed off limits may be treated as though they have breached one or more of these policies by assumption in the circumstances and be dismissed accordingly.
Failure to immediately report the breach by a camper, CIT, and/or staff of the alcohol and/or drug policy to the director may result in dismissal.
Any prescribed medications must be noted on the Health Form and kept in the Health Centre unless the health centre, in the camp’s discretion, deems otherwise.

Upon dismissal from camp, for any reason, the CIT is expected to leave camp the same day, under the supervision and release to a parent or guardian who must pick the CIT up from camp at your expense. If the CIT is unable to leave the same day, the camp may elect to facilitate a supervised overnight stay, to allow for the parent/guardian to arrive to camp first thing the next morning. If this is not possible, the parent/guardian will be required to authorize the camp to escort the CIT to the closest bus station at the first possible opportunity the following morning at your expense. As the CIT is under 18 years old, the CIT’s parent/guardian who has signed this contract on behalf of, and alongside the CIT, takes full responsibility for the CIT from the moment the CIT leaves the camp property in these circumstances.

Without limiting the aforesaid, each CIT agrees to the following:

The By-Stander Clause: Every CIT needs to work together to ensure that Camp Northland is a “Recreational Drug and Alcohol Free Zone”, a safe and healthy environment for campers, CITs, staff and visitors, and free from illegal and/or immoral or dangerous activities. Therefore, if you become aware of other people breaching any of the camp expectations, you are obligated to report it to the camp administration. In turn, the camp administration is fully committed to keeping your report anonymous. If you are found to have this knowledge and not report it, the camp reserves the right to dismiss you from camp without any right of refund. If any CIT has knowledge of any breach of camp policies involving campers/LTPs/CITs, or staff while at camp or under camp jurisdiction, the bystander clause will also apply. Being a passive observer in any negative, illegal, or prohibited activity will deem you as a full participant in the activity under this policy.
VISITORS – With the exception of Visitors’ Day, to not have visitors in camp at any time.
CURFEW – To observe evening curfew as explained in training or as modified by the camp from time to time in its sole discretion.
SOCIALIZING - To not socialize, nor allow socializing, at any time within their cabin or any other camper and staff cabin, with anyone of the opposite sex.
PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS – CITs are not permitted to engage in personal relationships (i.e. dating) with any staff or campers (outside of fellow CITs or LTPs as CITs will have no supervisory responsibility or authority over LTP campers).
PRANKS - To not take part in activities, raids, or pranks that are detrimental to camp, campers, CITs, or staff.
HARASSMENT, ABUSE and VIOLENCE -To commit to a policy prohibiting the abuse of any child, CIT or staff, be it physical, emotional, verbal, psychological or otherwise. Issues of abuse or violence of any kind must be reported to the Camp Director. At Camp Northland-B’nai Brith we are committed to creating an environment free of bullying, verbal/emotional, sexual or physical discomfort. The camp will not tolerate any CIT who commits or condones harassing behaviours towards other campers, CITs or staff. All CITs must be familiar with these policies [‘HAV Policy’] and be bound to adhere to all of the included expectations. Camp policies are available on our website and supplemented with the CIT training manual.
RELATIONAL RESPONSIBILITY – CITs must be aware of and manage your attitude, body language, tone and expressions etc. in a positive and intentional way. These relational responsibilities can send messages of being welcomed or excluded and will impact the experience of those around you. CITs have a general responsibility for ensuring that camp is a positive experience. If the camp in its sole discretion believes there to be relational bullying, meanness or negativity, even without ‘hard evidence’, the camp may still take disciplinary action ranging from conversation to dismissal or as otherwise deemed appropriate.
ON-LINE ACTIVITY - It is expected that CITs not participate in activities, post information, or engage in communication on-line which, in the opinion of the Camp Director, grossly diminishes the relationship between the CIT and camp, jeopardizes the reputation of the camp, breaches clauses of the Rules and Regulations, or compromises the safety of other people, CITs, staff, or campers. CITs must never have social media or electronic communications with campers that would be seen as inappropriate or sexually suggestive by anyone acting reasonably. It is recommended that CITs have no direct one on one social media or on-line contact with campers at anytime throughout the year.
PERMISSION FOR REFERENCES – the Camp Director or his designate have permission to share performance information to outside non-affiliated parties during future references.
DAMAGE TO CAMP PROPERTY - If, in the opinion of the Camp Director, damage to Camp property or equipment is caused by a CIT, that individual may be held financially responsible for the replacement cost thereof.
USE OF LAKE - No CIT is permitted at any time on the lake without the direct supervision/permission from the staff on the particular waterfront specialty to be used.
FOOD – CITs are not permitted to bring any food to camp or provide any food to campers except as provided through the camp’s food services or as permitted in the camp’s food policies.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT – Overloading the system in cabins can cause potentially dangerous situations and must not be done. For this reason, products including but not limited to plug-in fans, hot plates, kettles, microwaves, toasters, and other similar appliances are not permitted at camp. If a CIT is found to have any of the listed products above (or similar), the camp reserves the right to confiscate the product(s), and they will not be returned.

We reserve the right to send CITs home from camp for infractions of any of the camp’s Rules and Regulations. There is simply no entitlement to a refund of any camp fees if a CIT is sent home for breach of these expectations and conditions of participation. Any CIT that is sent home can expect to not be accepted back to camp as a staff member.

By signing this agreement you acknowledge that it is not possible in the camp environment to specifically enumerate or identify every facet of responsibility that one assumes by being a CIT at camp. As a CIT you accept the responsibility of doing [or not doing] all things necessary to ensure the general good and welfare of the camp, fellow CITs, staff, campers and others that you interact with in the course of your duties. In short, you are in training to be a youth development professional and expected to meet all standards of care in this regard.

NOTE: Furthermore, by signing this agreement, you are acknowledging that and accepting that CITs do have unsupervised time in camp, out of camp, and on days off or nights off in different cities and towns as facilitated by the camp. The CITs will also partake in activities outside the normal scope of camp programming which may include, golfing, go-karting, tree top trekking, extended and remote overnight trips, stays in motels or otherwise. Transportation may either be by bus, mini-van or private passenger vehicle. By signing this form, permission is being granted for the CIT to participate at their own risk in these ‘beyond the ordinary scope’ programs and all other programs in accordance with camp policies.

Last updated: February 2019

Allergies

Camp Northland cannot create or warrant an allergy free environment. We make all reasonable efforts to accommodate all known allergies but cannot guarantee that there will not be exposure to allergens or cross contamination. eg. Our kitchen uses gluten products like flour and therefore cannot actually be gluten free (it is in the air and on surfaces etc). We are allergy aware and not allergy free. Nonetheless, we will do what we can to reasonably accommodate camper needs and special diets.

IMPORTANT RE: NUTS AND ANAPHYLAXIS/ALLERGIES:
CAMP NORTHLAND IS A ‘NUT-AWARE’ CAMP AND NOT ‘NUT FREE’
Camp Northland has always attempted to order foods that are “peanut aware”. However, we cannot attempt to eliminate peanuts or tree nuts (“nuts”) entirely from camp i.e. the camp cannot be ‘nut free’. After research and consultation–speaking with campers, families, staff, caterers, other camp directors and our Camp Association–we believe that our camp community benefits from being able to include campers with nut allergies in an anxiety-reduced environment rather than attempting to eliminate peanuts or tree nuts entirely from camp.

In an effort to heighten this awareness:

Our dining hall and kitchen is a ‘nut-aware’ space. Please note that the camp is not and cannot be ‘nut free’. Foods served by our dining hall will not contain any nut products in the ingredients, although some items do use phrases like “may contain nuts, peanuts or tree nuts ” or “cooked in a facility that also manufactures nuts, peanuts or tree nuts”, or some variation of the above phrases.
We ensure that items most commonly exposed to “cross contamination” in the manufacturing process (i.e. chocolate bars, ice cream, granola bars, etc.) are labeled “nut free” but please note that different manufacturers may treat language around nuts, peanuts and/or tree nuts differently. Campers with allergies should always check ingredients.
Peanut butter will not be available at camp.
No outside foods are permitted in the dining hall.

If your child has a nut allergy, please educate them to be vigilant in understanding these realities of the camp environment and to always check ingredients before eating a product not known to be safe for them and their particular allergy.
If you as a parent or guardian are sending food with your child on any camp trip, function, bus ride, event, or otherwise it must be kosher and we expect it to be ‘nut free’. Products that are labeled as “safe to share” or ‘Peanut and Tree Nut free’ should be preferred over those that use language like “may contain traces of nuts.” We recognize that finding foods that are completely “nut free”, especially ‘nut free’ and kosher, can be difficult; however your added sensitivity when doing camp shopping is greatly appreciated.

Last updated: February 2018

Head Lice Policy

Lice – No Nit Policy:

As always, the goal for this summer is to have a safe, happy and healthy camp season where campers and staff can enjoy all camp activities without interruption.

In an effort to keep our camp as lice free as possible, Camp Northland – B’nai Brith will adhere to a “No Nit Policy” which involves staff and campers coming to camp free and clear of head lice.

As a courtesy to fellow campers and staff, we are asking everyone who will be attending camp this summer to be checked 5-7 days prior to the start of camp. Any evidence of nits (lice eggs), nymphs (tiny immature lice bugs) and adults (mature lice bugs) must be thoroughly removed.
We will be working with The Lice Crew who will be conducting camp wide head lice screenings at the start of the first and second sessions. If your child is found to have any evidence of head lice, then the protocol is that they will be professionally treated on site by a qualified member of The Lice Crew.

A standard charge of $200 per child treated will be billed directly to each family to help offset the cost of this service. This charge will be applied to all incoming campers and staff at the start of each session as the infestation would have preceded camp. Alternatively, parents are welcome to pick up their child/children and bring them back to camp when they are completely lice free.
Please note that part of the process is after combing and depending on the severity of the case, this could be anywhere from 3-6 sessions in the infirmary. Not only does this disrupt the medical program, but more importantly, it takes time away from your child being able to enjoy camp as it is meant to be.

Information on how to treat and prevent head lice can be found on www.licecrew.com or feel free to e-mail info@licecrew.com if you have any questions that you would like answered or if you would like some free lice advice.
Please find below a discount coupon for a pre-camp and post camp screening if you would like to know with certainty if your child does or does not have head lice. If you are planning on booking a professional screening with The Lice Crew it is recommended that you call in advance as their clinics are by appointment. Direct numbers can be found on the above mentioned website. If head lice is found, it will be removed in a safe, effective, natural and cost effective manner.

Let’s all do our part to keep our camp lice free. Although head lice is not a public health hazard, it is a nuisance and is very easily spread in contained environments/close quarters. Thank you for your co-operation.

Kashrut Policy

Camp Northland serves strictly Kosher (supervised by COR) meals and snacks while on our camp property to all campers, staff, and visitors. However, during the summer, campers may choose to participate in organized trips to other summer camps, parks or sites for competitions, sporting events and/or programs. All campers and staff participating in these optional 'out-of-camp' opportunities will be offered kosher boxed meals and snacks. When campers participate in these activities they are given freedom at these sites during meal and snack times. We cannot take responsibility for the choices that they make with regards to food and snacks consumed outside of the camp itself. If kashrut off site is important to you and your family, you must have this conversation with your camper(s) independently and advise that they elect for, and limit their consumption to, the kosher options that are always made available.

Mail, Faxes, Packages, and Emails

Any mailed packages to campers are opened upon arrival and checked for food, electronics, and safety considerations. Anything sent in a package not permitted in camp will be confiscated and not returned.

Emails and faxes sent to camp, despite being intended for delivery to specific campers, remain in plain view of staff and should not be considered private and confidential nor should anything of personal nature be sent by email or fax with any expectation of privacy. Furthermore, emails and faxes may be reviewed by camp staff prior to delivery, and the camp reserves the right to decline delivery of any emails or faxes containing content that does not conform to the camp’s policies, the spirit of our policies and values as well as our camper code of conduct.

This is not an exhaustive list of our camp policies. Please also refer to all camp manuals, information booklets, emails, and newsletter communications.

Last updated: February 2018

Cancellation Policy

Fees and Discounts
Forms: Camper forms (medical, camper information) must be submitted in their entirety by April 13, 2018.
Tuition includes professional laundry service; out-of-camp trip expenses (admission, food, transportation, lodging and extra spending money); all in-camp programs, activities and supplies; and transportation on select dates to/from Toronto to Camp. Tuck is the place where campers get snack food and drinks, toiletries, stamps, camp supplies. The Tuck charge is included in your tuition.

Gratuity: In accordance with Ontario Camp Association guidelines, individual tips/gratuities are not permitted. A gratuity fund has been established to benefit all summer camp staff. The gratuity charge is included in your tuition.

Sibling Discount: Families registering more than one child will receive a discount of $200 per camper. This amount does not apply to the deposit required for each camper. Applicable discounts will be reflected on the account statement.

Additional Information
This registration application is just one portion of the registration process. A camper is not considered fully enrolled until all required forms, documents and payments have been submitted to the camp office, and the camper has been accepted by the camp in its sole and absolute discretion. NBB may retain any and all monies paid in the event a camper’s registration is cancelled due to missing or insufficient forms, information or payment.

Cancellation requests must be submitted in writing (by mail, fax or email) to the Camp Director. In the event of cancellation received by the dates specified, the following amounts will be non-refundable: prior to February 2, 2018, full deposit; after February 2 but prior to June 1, 2018, full deposit plus $500. If cancellation is received after June 1, 2018, no tuition payment will be refundable. After June 28, 2018, campers reducing their session enrolment will be charged $200 in addition to the appropriate tuition, Tuck and gratuity. Refunds granted after April 2, 2018 will be paid via cheque issued in October 2018 regardless of reason.

Last updated: June 2017

A.O.D.A Policy

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