Summer
Camp Rules
- Respect
the property of the camp. Treat everything in a way that protects and
preserves all property. Do not litter. Honor all equipment that you
check-out and use. Clean up any mess that you make
- Respect
other camper’s and staff’s property. Respect others in the same way that
you want to be respected
- All
campers should participate in and follow the planned program. Each
individual is expected to observe the daily routine of camp life,
including hour of arising, mealtimes, and bedtime hours. Follow the
schedule and be on time
- Camp
is a time to meet new friends. We ask that all campers mix and mingle with
everyone else. We do not guarantee that friends will participate in all
activities together. Groups of friends
that exclude other campers will be separated
- Campers
are expected to be responsive to camp staff authority and their reasonable
requests
- All
campers are expected to conduct themselves in a safe manner. Contact an adult staff member
immediately if you don’t feel well or if someone gets hurt
- Visitation
of campers by outsiders will not be allowed
- Campers
may not leave the facility unless accompanied by a parent, guardian or
staff member
- Shoes
must be worn at all times, both indoors (slippers) and out, except when
swimming
- Food
is not allowed in the rooms at any time; it attracts bugs and animals
- Stay
out of the camp kitchen and dinning area except mealtimes
- Camper-parents phone calls are
every Tuesday and Friday from 7:30pm to 10:00pm (3 min. limit). Telephone call may not be made without staff’s
permission
- Do
not bring hazardous materials or equipment
- Do not bring cellular phones and
any computer or video games. You
are also responsible for safeguarding any valuables that you bring with
you
- The
camp should be quiet by 11:00 p.m. and maintain quiet until 8:00 a.m.
- Enter
or exit the house ONLY through the main door
- Do
not open/close windows by yourselves, ask an adult. No looking or call out
the windows.
Taking care of ourselves
- All
the medicine, vitamins and insect repellents must be given to Lena, she will label them and will give to you when needed
- Keep
your clothes clean: laundry days are every Friday, bedding, sheets – every
other Friday. If you feel that you are running out of clothes before the
laundry day, tell a counselor
- Hair
must be washed at least every other day. If you are running out of
shampoo, tell a counselor
- Nothing, not even toilet paper can
be thrown into the toilet – READ THE SINGS, PLEASE
- Only
people that are taking the shower at the moment are allowed inside the
shower room, no fooling around,
please. If you have problems opening the water or other questions, please
ask a counselor
- The
floors must be kept clean and dry. That is why shower curtains must be closed
while you are taking the shower
- Keep
your underwear to yourself, please. Do not leave it in the shower after
your are done
Swimming pool
rules
- Do not
go behind the pool fence without an adult
- No food or gums are allowed in the swimming pool
area
- No pushing or running around in the swimming pool
area
- Put your hair up in a “pony tail” when going
swimming
- No exchanging or sharing of clothes, goggles,
shoes or other personal things. If you need something, ask!
- It is very important to dry your swimming suit
and towel after the pool: either hang it out on the porch or, if raining,
place in a special basket in the hallway
Helping out
- Pay attention to the Helper’s Schedule to know
when your turn to help is
- Be serious about your responsibility as a helper
and responsive to the staff. Work
as a team. You will be graded on your performance. If the counselor
feels that you did a bad job, the whole team is penalized by an extra day
of helping
- You responsibilities as a helper:
i.
Help to bring out
the food and dishes for every meal. You do not have to help to clean-up after
the meal.
ii.
Check the rooms
(and submit a grade to the counselor) after the cleaning-up time and before
going to bed.