VFF and Risk
Our goal is FUN! In order for everyone to have fun, we take safety very seriously. Every location and activity will start with a discussion about the risks involved, what they are, how to respond to situations if something happens, and how to prevent unnecessary risks.
We want our campers to be prepared and to learn to use their judgment. This is specific to the activities we do, as well as the locations we visit. For example; if we go rock climbing with our campers, we will review information about the area (plants and animals, what to watch for, how to react) as well as specific Rock Climbing safety and guidelines.
We want kids to have the opportunity to learn their own boundaries, limits, and capabilities by being informed and having the tools to manage their risks while learning their limits.
We understand and truly believe in the importance of risky play, as many parents do, though it is normal to still worry about the possibility of injury. We value risk as a necessity that allows us to teach our campers to proactively assess and manage the risks around them. This builds judgment and boosts self confidence, often the confidence in their fellow campers as well. Being trusted to navigate your own risks encourages personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.
Part of managing these risks is teaching campers to trust their instincts while encouraging them to try new things. This is why we choose to encourage, not require, participation in specific activities .
We want our campers to be prepared and to learn to use their judgment. This is specific to the activities we do, as well as the locations we visit. For example; if we go rock climbing with our campers, we will review information about the area (plants and animals, what to watch for, how to react) as well as specific Rock Climbing safety and guidelines.
We want kids to have the opportunity to learn their own boundaries, limits, and capabilities by being informed and having the tools to manage their risks while learning their limits.
We understand and truly believe in the importance of risky play, as many parents do, though it is normal to still worry about the possibility of injury. We value risk as a necessity that allows us to teach our campers to proactively assess and manage the risks around them. This builds judgment and boosts self confidence, often the confidence in their fellow campers as well. Being trusted to navigate your own risks encourages personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment.
Part of managing these risks is teaching campers to trust their instincts while encouraging them to try new things. This is why we choose to encourage, not require, participation in specific activities .