Discipline Policy

We seek to provide a safe and loving environment for each camper. To make sure of this, we adhere to a set camper discipline policy: 1st offense, verbal warning; 2nd offense, phone call to parents; 3rd offense, dismissal. We also strictly enforce a no-prank-policy.

Dress Code

Camp Selah maintains the following standard for dress code. Any article of clothing which draws undue attention, is unsafe, or is disruptive to the overall Christian camping experience that we strive to uphold will be considered inappropriate. Some examples include, but are not limited to:

Girls

Two piece swimsuits that expose the midriff
Low cut tops exposing cleavage

Girls & Boys

Shorts above mid-thigh length
Any attire that exposes undergarments

Boys

Low cut sleeveless shirts exposing ribs
Unnecessarily tight pants

Consequences

If a dress code violation occurs, the camper will be asked to change. A second violation will result in a call home to the parents/guardian. A third offense, the camper will be sent home.

Prohibited Items

Cell Phones
All Electronic Devices
Guns, Knives, Weapons of Any Kind
Matches/Lighters
Illegal Drugs
Alcohol & Tobacco

Lost & Found

We will hold a "Lost and Found" parade at the end of each camp session. Any remaining items will be stored through Labor Day weekend, after which items will be donated to a local charity, June's Place in Reading. Help prevent "lost" items by labeling all of your camper's belongings.

Phone Calls Home

Camp Selah has a strict "NO CALL" policy in place: Camper to parent phone calls will only happen in the event of an emergency.

Please do not tell your child that they can call home whenever they want and you will come get them! This is counterintuitive to learning how to cope at camp with homesickness.

Any situation that requires a phone call home, one of our staff members will reach out to the parent or guardian to discuss the matter directly.

Contacting Campers

If, for any reason, a parent needs to reach their child, call the camp office at 517-283-2527 and we will deliver the message.

Please reserve this line for true emergencies!

Parents are encouraged to send letters or emails from home. Send mail: c/o

Camp Selah 3600 Long Lake Rd, Reading, MI 49274 or email campselah@gmail.com.

Please keep in mind that mail may take 2-4 days to arrive and mail call happens at lunch.

Family Visitation

For the safety and well-being of the greater camp community, we do not allow parents to visit camp except during evening chapel time and by CALLING AHEAD. We have found that despite the best of intentions, parent visits are usually disruptive to their child's and often other camper's experience at camp. If parents wish to deliver mail they are permitted to do so at the camp office during meal times only--8:45am, 12:45pm, & 5:45pm.

Mid-Week Pickups

Parents should make arrangements for their child to be picked up between 9-10am on the final day of camp. If you determine your camper needs to leave for ball games, family events, etc., PLEASE NOTIFY CAMP STAFF ON OR BEFORE REGISTRATION DAY! Campers will be picked up at the camp office at the specified time.

Be aware; mid-week pickups can disrupt the program and may impact your child's overall camp experience. Consider the positive effects of allowing your camper to stay for the entire duration.

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