Student Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to follow the instructor and staff instructions during Camp SFS hours. In addition, students should act respectfully while on campus and the school bus, take responsibility for their actions, be honest and caring in their relationships with others, speak only English unless instructed otherwise, and communicate with staff regarding any uncomfortable experiences while at camp.
Good Behavior Rewards
Stickers will be distributed to Elementary School students based on their behavior and achievements throughout the day. Students can earn stickers through participation in games, listening to their counselors and instructors, and exhibiting good behavior. At the end of each camp week, students can redeem their stickers for prizes every Friday at the Prize Room. All prizes picked out by students will placed in their bags until the end of the day. Stickers earned by students in any week will not be taken away as punishment, regardless of misconduct.
3-Strike Policy
Camp SFS operates using a strict 3-Strike Policy, wherein any student who receives three strikes will be withdrawn from the program. All misbehavior may result in a student receiving a strike towards the 3-Strike Policy. Camp SFS reserves the right to withdraw student applications in the event of continuous unacceptable or disruptive behavior. Students who do not remedy their behavior and are withdrawn from the program as a result of the 3-Strike Policy are not entitled to a refund.
All students are expected to be fully potty trained when registering for Camp SFS. Students who have a potty accident will receive a strike towards the 3-Strike Policy.
Discipline Procedures
Camp SFS will take the following steps to discipline students under the 3-Strike Policy:
- Remind students of behavioral expectations and direct students towards more acceptable behavior
- If inappropriate behavior continues, students will be reminded of behavior expectations, and parents will be notified of misbehavior
- If inappropriate behavior continues a third time, parents will be contacted for immediate student pick up and students may be withdrawn from camp
Examples of Unacceptable Behavior
- Refusing to follow the Student Behavior Expectations
- Using profanity or vulgarity
- Stealing or damaging property, both personal and/or SFS property
- Refusing to participate in activities or cooperate with staff
- Disrupting a program/class
- Leaving a program/class without permission
- Endangering the health and/or safety of students and/or staff, including oneself
- Possession of prohibited items such as weapons, lighters, drugs, tobacco, or alcohol
- Use of illicit drugs, alcohol, or tobacco
- Sexual conduct of any kind
- Teasing, making fun of, or bullying of other students or staff
- Fighting or violence of any kind
- Usage of electronic devices during camp hours (ES) or class hours (MS/HS) without permission
- Inappropriate use of campus facilities
Dress Code
The Camp SFS Dress Code is in place to help create and contribute to a community atmosphere that is focused on learning in a school with students of varied ages. Students should dress in a manner that is appropriate, as detailed below:
- All aspects of dress should be neat, clean, and modest
- No offensive printing or offensive pictures are allowed, including references to drugs or inappropriate language
- Tops must fit properly with a modest neckline and waistline
- Pants/Shorts should fit so that undergarments and bare skin are not visible
- Safe footwear must be worn at all times; no open-toed footwear (Crocs are allowed)
Water Play
Elementary School students will participate in free swim in the pool twice a week. Students are expected to pack their swimsuit gear twice a week and participate actively. Parents will be notified of the Water Play days closer to camp start date. Students may be excused from participating in Water Play only with a doctor’s note stating that the student cannot participate in water related activities. Alternatives to water play cannot be offered and students will be expected to sit on the deck with the lifeguards until Water Play is over, as all the counselors will be in the pool with the rest of the class.
School Bus Behavior Expectations
Students are expected to adhere to the Student Behavior Expectations when on the bus to and from camp. In addition, students must adhere to the School Bus Behavior Expectations which includes:
- Board the bus and take seats in a timely fashion
- Remain in his/her seat with seat belts securely fastened
- Only embark and disembark from his/her registered bus stop
- Keep arms, legs, and other body parts inside the bus
- Do not throw objects out of the bus windows or doors
- Do not eat or drink on the bus
- Follow the bus supervisor and bus driver’s instructions
- Refrain from distracting the bus driver or disturbing other riders
Personal Items
Your child’s name and Student ID number/birthdate should be marked on all belongings. Lost and found items will be kept until August 4, 2023 before they are donated. Do not send valuables to camp, including toys. Camp SFS is not responsible for broken or lost items.
Please click here to view the Lost and Found Photos. This will be updated at the end of everyday. If you find your child's lost item in this folder, please email campsfs@seoulforeign.org with your child's name, Student ID/birthdate, and item number.
Updated March 2023