Staff Guidelines

T.R.C.C. Policy Statement:

Guidelines for T.R.C.C. Staff

1. Primary responsibilities of counselors: To serve as an example, leader, and friend of the campers that are assigned to his/her care, as well as all other campers.
   • This demands your total attention and most of your time during the week(s) you serve as counselor
   • All subjective matters will be dealt with in view of this responsibility
      
2. Counselors will practice solid Christian principles in relating to and leading the campers
   • There will be no bodily punishment/discipline practiced
   • There will be no dating between counselors and campers
   • There will be no questionable behavior allowed between counselors and campers, e.g. lap sitting, excessive touching.
   • Avoid forming cliques between counselors and campers in the respective cabins
   • Organize and/or lead a devotional that is age appropriate, each night in the cabin.
   • Be open to respective needs of campers, e.g. some campers may be introverts while others may be extroverts, some may be physically unable to participate while others may be active.
3. At least one counselor must be with each cabin at all times. Arrangements must be made with the Acting Director for relief counselors.
4. Dating relationships between counselors and staff members must be limited to off duty times only. Public displays of affection (PDA) will not be tolerated during camp.
5. All counselors should be in their cabins with the campers no later than one hour after lights out for the campers.
6. Counselors must check with the Acting Director before leaving the camp grounds, e.g. taking a walk, driving to town, etc
7. All Counselors are directly responsible to the Acting Director. Any problems, complaints, schedule changes, etc. must be referred to him.
8. Counselors are expected to set an example in dress, habits, language, and camp spirit. The use of alcohol, tobacco products, and illegal drugs are strictly prohibited. The use and/ or abuse of such substances should also not be part of your habits outside of camp as well. 
9. All Counselors are expected to attend a weekend orientation prior to the start of camp. Any counselors that have a reason for not attending must get permission from the counselor recruiter to miss.
10. There will be no weekend stays at Camp Bethel. Between weeks all counselors are expected to return home or arrange to stay with someone over the weekend.
11. All counselors and staff are expected to display a cooperative spirit, enthusiasm, and spiritual focus throughout the camp. Respect for those in authority positions and for other staff must be exhibited.