Make.Do.Camp. Code of Conduct

Make.Do.Camp. is a technology-free, substance-free gathering designed to support reflection, honesty, and care during times of transition. By attending, all participants agree to help create and protect a space that is respectful, inclusive, and emotionally safe.

This Code of Conduct exists to clarify shared expectations and to support the well-being of everyone present.

1. Respect and care for one another

Participants are expected to treat one another with respect, kindness, and consideration. This includes being mindful of how our words, actions, and presence may affect others.

Harassment, discrimination, or demeaning behavior of any kind — including but not limited to behavior based on race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, body size, age, religion, or background — is not tolerated.

2. Consent and boundaries

Consent is essential in all interactions.

  • Ask before initiating physical contact.
  • Respect verbal and non-verbal boundaries.
  • Accept “no” without pressure, explanation, or persistence.

Everyone has the right to participate at their own pace and to step back from any activity or conversation at any time.

3. Emotional responsibility

Make.Do.Camp. invites honesty and emotional openness, but not at the expense of others.

Participants are encouraged to:

  • Speak from their own experience
  • Avoid giving unsolicited advice
  • Avoid solicitation
  • Notice when they are asking others to carry emotional weight that belongs to them

4. Substance-free and technology-free space

To support clarity, presence, and mutual care:

  • Alcohol and recreational drugs are not part of Make.Do.Camp.
  • Phones and personal technology are collected on arrival and returned at the end of the gathering.

Participants may step away from the group if they need private time, rest, or solitude.

5. Confidentiality and trust

Personal stories and experiences shared at Make.Do.Camp. are confidential.

  • Do not share another participant’s story without their explicit permission.
  • Be mindful when speaking about the camp after it ends; share your own experience, not others’.

This confidentiality helps create the trust necessary for honest reflection.

6. Shared responsibility

Everyone present contributes to the tone and safety of the space.

If something feels uncomfortable or concerning:

  • Participants are encouraged to speak with a facilitator or organizer.
  • Concerns will be handled with care, discretion, and seriousness.

Facilitators may intervene to address behavior that disrupts the safety or integrity of the gathering.

7. Accountability and removal

Make.Do.Camp. reserves the right to ask any participant to change their behavior or, if necessary, to leave the gathering if they are unable or unwilling to uphold this Code of Conduct.

This decision is made to protect the well-being of the group as a whole. Refunds in such cases are not guaranteed.

8. Agreement

By registering for and attending Make.Do.Camp., participants agree to uphold this Code of Conduct and to participate in the gathering with care for themselves and for others.