Policies 37 At Echo Lake we make sure that all of our policies and guidelines serve to make our community safe and uphold the values that make Echo Lake who we are. All of our policies were created intentionally and with the goal of positive human development for our campers, staff, and camp community. Add a little bit of body text Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol Policy No smoking or possession of any tobacco or alcohol products or any controlled substance is allowed at camp. Camp is a non-smoking (this includes vaping), non- alcoholic and drug-free environment. Any camper or staff member violating this policy is subject to immediate dismissal from camp. Bullying and the use of disrespectful and/or inappropriate language or behavior to peers or staff is not allowed. Bullying Policy Vandalizing Property Campers who deface camp property, will: Be billed for damages Be required to remove graffiti May be asked to leave camp Knives, weapons, fireworks, lighters and matches are prohibited Food Campers are not permitted to have food, candy, gum, bottled water or other food items at camp. We provide a very healthy choice of food at camp and our campers always have plenty to eat and drink! Gratuities It is our firm policy to prohibit the offering of gratuities to our counselors and staff. Our staff has been apprised of this policy. Staff members understand that if they accept a gratuity, they will be forfeiting their position at camp. It is our philosophy to compensate our staff fairly. The American Camp Association has made this policy one of its standards.