Camp Information
Essential Eligibility Requirements
It is a priority of Bound for Glory Camp Directors, Board, and staff to create a safe and enjoyable environment for participating campers. In doing so, we must recognize the limitation of our facility, program, and staff. Bound for Glory Camp is not a therapeutic program and may not be an appropriate choice for youth dealing with behavioral, mental, motivational, or rehabilitation difficulties. Our current staff is not trained or qualified to provide services for such needs. We are not able to provide attendants (one-on-one staff members) to support individual campers. All campers need to be able to have successful experience with our ration of one adult per every four campers. As each child’s ability to participate is unique, decisions to accept a participant are made on an individual basis. As such, we request parents to contact the director with any questions or concerns they have about their child’s successful participation.
We have identified a list of Essential Eligibility Criteria (skills required to be successful participants) at Bound for Glory Camp. The goals of this list are (1) to give parents the information needed to make an accurate decision as to whether their child’s abilities will fit with our program (2) open communication between parents and staff (3) prepare a safe and enjoyable environment for all campers.
- Be between the ages of 9-12 and live in Transylvania County or attend a Transylvania County School.
- Have scored a minimum of year below grade level in a literacy skill within the same school year as attending Bound for Glory Camp.
- Qualify for free or reduced-cost lunch according to the NC school lunch program.
- Have a willingness to try new and hard things.
- Understand and comply with directions given by staff.
- Refrain from unsafe/or harmful behaviors toward self and others.
- Contribute to a safe learning environment, using respectful language and appropriate physical behavior.
- Communicate needs and concerns verbally with others at a conversational level of English.
- Feel comfortable in an outdoor environment.
- Maintain proper nutrition and hydration from the camp menu. When possible, we accommodate special dietary needs.
- Demonstrate age-appropriate, social, and emotional skills in managing boundaries, relationships, communication, stress, and conflict.
- Engage in behaviors that contribute to the positive community and spirit of Bound for Glory Camp.
- Engage in literacy activities with respect for the instructor and a cooperative attitude.
If you are unsure about whether your child meets the Essential Eligibility Criteria, please contact our director to discuss their needs/interests and possible accommodations to support them.