Children must have completed Kindergarten before they are eligible to participate in Yurtward Bound day camp. We enroll campers ages 6-12 years old. We have a 10:1 campers to director ratio, we will also have junior counselors participating weekly excited to support our campers.

Yurtward Bound is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and positive environment for all campers and staff.

• Campers are expected to follow all camp rules, respect others, and participate appropriately in activities.

• Bullying, harassment, physical aggression, or repeated disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.

• Staff will use restorative and age-appropriate approaches to address behavior.

• Continued or serious behavior concerns may result in parent/guardian conferences or dismissal from camp without refund.

Our goal is always to support growth, accountability, and a healthy camp community.

The health and safety of campers is our top priority.

• All medical information must be provided prior to camp attendance.

• Medications must be submitted directly to camp leadership with clear written instructions.

• Campers who are ill (fever, vomiting, contagious symptoms) should remain home until symptom-free for 24 hours.

• In the event of illness or injury, parents/guardians will be contacted promptly.

Emergency medical care will be provided when necessary.

All water activities are closely supervised and safety-focused.

• Swimming is permitted only in designated areas at Walkabout Pond.

• Campers must follow all lifeguard and staff instructions at all times.

• Life jackets or floatation devices are encouraged for less confident swimmers.

• No unsupervised water access is permitted.

Failure to follow water safety rules may result in removal from water activities.

Yurtward Bound is a screen-free environment designed to encourage connection and outdoor exploration.

• Phones, tablets, smartwatches, and electronic devices are not permitted during camp hours.

• Camp is not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen personal items.

• Toys, valuables, and items from home should remain at home unless approved.

Any prohibited items may be held until pick-up.

To ensure camper safety and smooth transitions:

• Campers must be dropped off and picked up during designated times. Drop off is 8:30am and pick up is 4:00pm.

• Late pick-up fees will be enforced as outlined in the handbook.

• Only authorized adults with valid identification may pick up campers.

• Families must notify staff of schedule changes in advance whenever possible.