Kids in the Game Summer Camp Policies and Vocabulary

A collection of vocabulary terms and definitions based on the Kids in the Game Summer Camp guide, covering administrative policies, safety protocols, and camp structure.

Kids in the Game

A multi‑activity day camp founded in $2003$ that provides inclusive and positive programming including sports, creative arts, and theme days.

Core Values

The five central principles of the organization: being inclusive, positive, ambitious, empathetic, and committed.

Play with a Purpose

The specific model and positive behavior strategies that staff learn during their mandatory $30\,hours$ of pre-camp training.

Verbal Warning

The first disciplinary step used to remind a camper of the established rules and expectations.

Reflection Break

The second disciplinary step where a camper takes time away from the group to think about their behavior.

Director Meeting

The third disciplinary procedure involving a formal discussion between the camper and camp leadership to prevent future issues.

Parent Call

Step $4$ of the behavior management process where staff contact parents directly to discuss a repeated offense.

Parent Meeting

The fifth disciplinary step consisting of a formal meeting between camp staff, the parent, and the child.

Suspension

The sixth and final disciplinary step involving removal from camp for serious issues like fighting or bullying, with no refunds provided.

Counselors in Training (CIT)

Staff members aged $15-16$ who act as role models and provide support to groups but are not included in supervision ratios.

Special Events

On-site experiences for Pre-K and Kindergarteners involving outside vendors such as magicians, bounce houses, or bubble shows.

Field Trips

Off-site excursions away from the camp location available to campers entering $1\text{st}$ grade and up.

Theme Activities

On-site sports, art, and STEM projects led by staff that are designed around the specific theme of the week.

Surcharge

A non-refundable processing fee of $2.3\%$ applied to all camp payments made via credit card.

UltraCamp

The online account system where families register for camp, submit health forms, and manage payments.

Waldo

A secure photo-sharing and facial recognition platform used by families to view images of their children during camp activities.

Late Fee

A charge of $30\,dollars$ for every $15\,minutes$ a child remains at camp after the final $5:30\,PM$ pick-up time.

Potty Trained

A mandatory requirement for all campers, including the youngest groups, meaning children cannot wear pull-ups to camp.

Health Director

The designated staff member at each site responsible for evaluating health issues and contacting parents in medical emergencies.

Scholarship Tiers

Financial aid awards granted based on need in increments of $100\%$, $75\%$, $50\%$, or $25\%$ of total tuition.

Standard Ratios

Supervision requirements set at $1:6$ for ages $4-5$, $1:9$ for ages $6-7$, and $1:12$ for campers aged $8+$.

Field Trip Ratio

The heightened safety standard of $1\,coach$ for every $5\,campers$ during all off-site trips.