The following policies are meant to ensure personal and collective safety during the UW-Eau Claire Blugold Biomedical Exploration Camp. Your commitment to honoring these policies will ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all. It is each participant’s individual responsibility to follow and model these policies, and the collective responsibility of every participant, volunteer, camp staff member, and Program Director to ensure that others are accountable to these policies.
General Policies:
Groups of Three: While most of the camp experience will involve group activities (coursework, lectures, simulations, guest speakers, evening activities, etc.), there will be brief segments where you will have a bit more freedom with your time. Whether you want to throw a frisbee, play sand volleyball, enjoy lawn games, or simply take a leisurely stroll through campus, be sure you do so with a few friends from your group. We recommend that you take at least two buddies with you wherever you go. Camp staff will note sanctioned free time activities to help you determine which activities are right for you. You must notify a camp staff member of where you are at all times and be sure you are accompanied by a group that includes a camp staff member.
Conduct and Behavior: To create a safe and supportive environment where everyone can thrive, all our activities are geared toward building trust and encouraging creativity. We encourage camp participants to express themselves; however, they are most comfortable within the bounds of conduct and behavior that reinforces our program’s respectful, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Violence, bullying, harassment, or abuse of any kind will not be tolerated. Participants must immediately notify camp staff in the event of an emergency, including a medical emergency, fire, tornado, or active shooter, and all participants must follow directions given by camp staff at all times.
Accommodations: Be certain that you are employing respectful behavior within the residence hall at all times. This means staying in your assigned dorm room and honoring the camp's quiet hours and “lights out” expectations. Please note that your room is private to you and your roommate. Participants, instructors, staff members, and volunteers should not enter your room except in times of emergency.
Once our evening activities have ended, we will all return to the residence hall to prepare for bed. At “lights out”, everyone will return to their dorm rooms, where they will stay (minus bathroom visits, of course) until the following morning. Please note that you will be financially responsible for any damage done to your dorm room. If you notice any damage upon check-in, please notify a staff member.
No Outside Guests: To ensure a safe and collaborative space for all, family members and non-camp participants are not permitted to participate in any portion of the camp. Please note that your room is private to you and your roommate. Participants, instructors, staff members, and volunteers should not enter your room except in times of emergency.
What not to bring: The following items are not permitted: weapons, illegal substances (including drugs/alcohol), tobacco, vaping devices, or any item that might prove harmful to the safety of our participants and staff.
Off-campus activities: No student is permitted to leave the designated areas for sanctioned camp activities without permission from the Program Director. On a few occasions, we may venture into the city of Eau Claire for some off-campus academic and non-academic activities. During these sanctioned field trips, participants represent the camp and must follow the Code of Conduct. Participants will always be under the supervision of a camp staff member in a 1:10 ratio and must remain with their assigned group to ensure safety.
Medication: All prescription medication must be in the original medicine bottle and labeled with the youth participant’s name, doctor’s name, medication name, dosage, prescription number, date prescribed, and instructions. Over-the-counter medications may be brought to the event/camp, if needed, and may be administered by camp health staff as needed. All over-the-counter medications must be in the original manufacturer’s packaging and labeled with the youth participant’s name, medication name, dosage, and instructions. At check-in, 14–17-year-old participants with medication will give their medication to camp staff to be kept in a locked unit until medication is needed, except for any medication or device used in the event of life-threatening situations (bee sting medication, inhalers, an insulin syringe, etc.), which may be carried by a camper or staff member. You must also complete the medication information and health history form in your UWEC CampDoc Health Profile.
Substances: UWEC’s medical policies require participants to inform the camp Program Director if they have prescription medication with them on campus. Registration information should also note prescription medication and should accurately reflect what a participant is bringing to campus. Any substances found on campus without a prescription and prior notification may result in the participant's removal from the camp.
General Safety: Ensuring the physical, mental, and emotional safety of our participants and staff is of the utmost importance to both the camp and to UWEC. Adhering to these policies is the best way to create a safe experience for all.
Failure to abide by the policies set forth in this code of conduct may result in disciplinary action, including potential expulsion from the camp.
