Camper Criteria

The following list of criteria should be used as a guideline when considering youth to be referred to Rooted Kinections.

• Must be 8 years old by August 1.

• Must attend with at least one sibling (though we prefer all siblings attend!)

• Desire to spend time with their sibling(s)

• Has the developmental and cognitive abilities to understand the purpose of camp

• Ability to self-manage in a large group setting

• Ability to keep self safe (free of self-abusive/self-harming behaviors)

• Does not display physical aggression toward siblings, peers, and/or adults

• Does not display any physical aggression toward animals

• Ability to maintain safe and appropriate boundaries with siblings, peers, and adults

• Does not experience severe sleep disorders, such as a chronic inability to sleep throughout the night, requiring awake overnight supervision

• Does not display excessive behaviors that would greatly disrupt the focus of camp

• Absolutely no concerns of sexual activity between siblings and/or concerns of sexual perpetration behaviors toward other campers.

• Is not actively homicidal or suicidal in behavior or communications

• Does not display behavior that requires restraint or ongoing 1:1 support or supervision.

Additional Information

The ratio of campers to counselors is 2:1. Although we provide constant supervision for our campers, we are not able to provide ongoing 1:1 supervision or support to any camper needing constant supervision on an individual basis. For this reason, campers requiring this type of supervision may not be appropriate for this camp setting.

If you have further questions, please email campers@rootedkin.org!