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Kount on Kindness
IGC Raises the Bar on Bullying Prevention
Campers at IGC are always looking out for one another. Just as the coaches spot us in
the gym and our counselors support us around camp, the kids care for one other.
Young gymnasts work hard to improve their strength, flexibility and routines. And this
year, our Kount on Kindness program will challenge everyone to improve their
friendships and sportsmanship.
We all know that it feels good to get a smile or a high-five. Most of us also know that it
feels bad to be left out or treated unkindly. Would you know what to do if you saw
someone do something mean? At IGC, the young people always
welcome new campers, encourage one another and speak up if they see unkind
behavior.
When we work together, it makes everyone feel good. Remember, itʼs not just how
you perform as an individual , it also matters how you treat one another.
Kount on Kindness!
Note for Parents: Some schools and camps have tried zero tolerance policies or harsh punishments to deal
with bullying. However, recent research suggests that both approaches miss the opportunity to teach young
people positive, prosocial behavior. Of course, if a camper’s behavior is seriously out of line, they are sent
home. But with our close supervision, that kind of serious misbehavior is extremely rare at IGC. What does
sometimes happen, because campers are tired or frustrated, is a kind of low-level unkind behavior that’s
quick, subtle and sometimes invisible to gym staff and counselors. With our Kount on Kindness campaign,
IGC leads the way among camps in North America by coaching young people to take care of one
another. Kount on Kindness aims to increase caring behavior by teaching kids the social benefits of
unselfishness and connection.
-Chris Thurber
Clinical Child Psychologist