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| CAMP PHILOSOPHY
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| from the staff handbook
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| The camp philosophy is the development of the individual. This means the camp knows
that each camper who enters the grounds is different. He or she has his or her own special qualities that camp wishes
to develop to the fullest extent possible. There is no typical camper at Camp Cornplanter. We take all levels of ability
with diverse backgrounds and try to the best of our ability to help the individual camper follow his or her own path to
growth and maturity. We do not force campers to change to fit our own model of what a camper would be.
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| As a staff member, you are here to provide an environment of acceptance at all times.
The campers know that they are special. You are here to show them that they can be accepted as they are. By your actions
and attitudes, you will tell the campers whether they are welcome. Show them you understand them and care about them. Even
if you are not a cabin counselor, you should still accept the campers as they are. Each of us contributes to the camp environment
no matter what our position.
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