INCLUSION POLICY
1. Cedarwood will consider all requests for camp places on an individual basis.
2. Individuals may be refused a place at Camp Cedarwood if the camp is unable to provide the resources to meet the needs of the individual or to provide a positive and safe camp experience for the individual. Resource limitations relate to staffing and facilities.
3. The ability of Camp Cedarwood to provide a camp opportunity for some individuals is limited by:
a) Counselor/child ratio of 1:7. Any child not able to be safe and gain a positive experience within this ratio may be refused.
b) The slopes and paths on the site require high mobility skills. The camp is unable to provide an appropriate experience for any individual in a wheelchair or with moderate to high mobility difficulties.
c) The program includes 8 hours of physical activities each day. The camp is unable to provide an appropriate experience for any camper who would require alternate programming.
d) Location on a lake poses a serious water hazard. The camp is unable to provide a safe opportunity for any child with a history of running away or unsafe behavior around water.
e) The camp provides a health officer with Standard First Aid qualifications. The camp is unable to provide for management of medical needs requiring higher skills.
4. Where Camp Cedarwood is unable to offer a safe and positive camp experience to an individual based on the information above, the family will be provided information as to why the registration will not be accepted and the contact details for the Manitoba Camping Association to assist in locating an alternate camp opportunity.
2. Individuals may be refused a place at Camp Cedarwood if the camp is unable to provide the resources to meet the needs of the individual or to provide a positive and safe camp experience for the individual. Resource limitations relate to staffing and facilities.
3. The ability of Camp Cedarwood to provide a camp opportunity for some individuals is limited by:
a) Counselor/child ratio of 1:7. Any child not able to be safe and gain a positive experience within this ratio may be refused.
b) The slopes and paths on the site require high mobility skills. The camp is unable to provide an appropriate experience for any individual in a wheelchair or with moderate to high mobility difficulties.
c) The program includes 8 hours of physical activities each day. The camp is unable to provide an appropriate experience for any camper who would require alternate programming.
d) Location on a lake poses a serious water hazard. The camp is unable to provide a safe opportunity for any child with a history of running away or unsafe behavior around water.
e) The camp provides a health officer with Standard First Aid qualifications. The camp is unable to provide for management of medical needs requiring higher skills.
4. Where Camp Cedarwood is unable to offer a safe and positive camp experience to an individual based on the information above, the family will be provided information as to why the registration will not be accepted and the contact details for the Manitoba Camping Association to assist in locating an alternate camp opportunity.
