Staff policies & waivers
Guidelines, expectations, and required agreements for all Camp Sequoia Lake volunteers and staff
Important notice
The Camp Director and Executive Board have the authority to interpret the Code of Conduct and administer any disciplinary action deemed necessary. Amended 11/25/24
General goals of Camp Sequoia Lake
At Conejo Camp Sequoia Lake, we aim to nurture every camper's well-being. Our approach focuses on three key areas—Physical, Social, and Mental well-being—and we design our activities and experiences to support growth in each.
Physical well-being
- Develop outdoor skills, confidence, and comfort in natural settings
- Encourage participation in fun, active play to promote fitness and healthy habits
Social well-being
- Strengthen communication and teamwork skills through group activities
- Foster friendships, inclusivity, and respect among all campers
Mental well-being
- Boost self-confidence and creative thinking
- Help campers build resilience and positive coping strategies for new challenges
Definition of responsible conduct
Responsible conduct is respectful, safe, and fair behavior in the best interests of all camp program participants.
Personal property liability
Personal property coverage
Vehicle parking
Staff may park personal vehicles in the Redwood lot only, and agree that the camp is not liable for damage, theft, or weather-related loss.
Personal equipment
Tools, musical instruments, computers, cameras, or other personal gear brought for program use remain the staff member's responsibility. The camp's insurance does not extend to employee-owned items except where required by law.
Staff are encouraged to add these items to their homeowner's or renter's policy.
Animals policy
No personal pets may be housed or visited on camp property. Only service animals meeting ADA criteria are permitted; the owner must provide current vaccination records.
Livestock or program animals are allowed only with prior written authorization from the Camp Director.
Activity exemption policy
Participants or their parents/guardians may request an exemption from any camp activity. Requests should be communicated promptly to the camp directors or counselors.
Conejo Camp Sequoia Lake will reasonably accommodate these requests without affecting the participant's involvement in other camp activities.
Health Care Opt-Out: You may also opt out of health care at camp. If you choose to exempt yourself, you must speak to the Medical Director so they can document the refusal.
Volunteer classification disclaimer
For ACA accreditation, insurance coverage, and camp policy enforcement, all volunteers at Conejo Camp Sequoia Lake are treated as employees. This ensures consistent application of safety standards, youth protection requirements, and accountability systems.
This designation does not create an employment relationship under federal or state labor law. Volunteers do not receive wages, benefits, or employment rights associated with paid positions.
Instead, this classification provides a framework for:
- Compliance with ACA and child protection standards
- Coverage under camp insurance policies
- Uniform training, supervision, and disciplinary processes
- Clear accountability in fulfilling the camp's duty of care
By signing the staff registration forms, each volunteer acknowledges this classification and agrees to abide by all camp policies and procedures.
Required staff waivers
All staff members must sign the following forms individually. These will be provided during the registration process.
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