Wyonegonic Staff should be aware of several suggestions and tips on using Social Networking Websites like Myspace facebook and others. While we see these sites as positive and an easy way for friends to stay in touch with each other, please be aware that as employees of the camp you should take some responsibility in protecting Wyonegonic and the members of our camp community from any inappropriate conduct.
Here are a few guidelines from Wyonegonic:
Please don’t post pictures of campers or other Wyonegonic employees online without getting their written permission.
Likewise, written permission from the Sudduths is required for the use of the Wyonegonic Camps name or logo.
Keep the site content appropriate. (What you might consider harmless could be inappropriate from another’s point of view. Remember that other staff and friends are not the only people potentially looking up your site. Parents, campers and future employers could be searching for you and see what you have posted.)
You will only protect yourself by thinking twice about what you post or say online.
It is best to keep your site protected and private so only your invited “friends” can view your details.
Maintain appropriate relationships with campers in your off-season communications with them. Be sure to maintain the line between mentor and friend and do not put yourself in difficult situations. Remember to maintain a professional relationship and limit sharing personal information about yourself or others.
We know that campers like to stay in touch with each other and that networking sites, instant messaging and phone calls are now common. If you see anything that is potentially harmful to another camper, staff member or Wyonegonic, please intervene just as you would at camp. Consider contacting camp about any negative or harmful issues you may come across.
Thank you for helping us make sure that Wyonegonic and our campers and staff can stay in touch this winter in a meaningful and safe way!
