CAMP RULES & POLICY
CAMPGROUND RULES
In order to maintain the high quality of our grounds and buildings and to insure the safety of our campers,
everyone should abide by the following:
· Park only in designated areas. All campers/sponsors must leave their automobiles parked.
· Fire-arms and/or fireworks are not allowed on campground.
· NO smoking, drugs or alcoholic beverages allowed on campgrounds at any time.
· There can be no shaving cream and/or water balloon, etc. fights.
· NO open flames—candles, etc. are not allowed without prior camp permission.
· NO moving of furniture (beds, etc.) or removing mattresses from beds.
· NO rough play in the buildings, especially the Chapel. Due to past group experiences, any skit or drama done must not contain any running, jumping, rough-housing, water, or food items in the Chapel under no circumstances. This building is for Worship Services only.
· Camp Management must be informed in advance if the Rifle Range is to be used. Camp staff-approved adult supervision is required at all times.
· Any defacing of walls, furniture, etc. or damage to facilities, property, or equipment will be the responsibility of the individual and his/her group. The camp must be reimbursed.
CELL PHONES & MEDIA
It is the desire of Psalms Camp that all attendees encounter God in a quiet and still environment, without the noise of the culture to distract. In order to achieve this, everyone must abide by the following:
· Media players and all gaming devices are not permitted.
· All campers must turn their cell phones in to their sponsors until designated times. If, during your stay, you need immediate contact with your family, you may use your cell phone under the supervision of your sponsor. If cell phones are seen by the Camp staff apart from emergencies or designated times, the cell phone will be taken and mailed home at the owner’s expense.
DRESS AND RELATIONAL RULES
God’s Word commands us to dress in modest apparel so as to bring honor to God and to protect the purity of fellow brothers and sisters. Psalms Camp specifically requests that everyone abide by the following rules:
· Shorts must be no shorter than 4" above the knees.
· NO halter tops or any kind of top leaving a bare midriff. NO spaghetti strap shirts or deep cut tank tops.
· NO two-piece swimwear for the girls unless covered by a T-shirt.
· NO clothing with symbols or lettering that is offensive to the Word of God. This includes Rock & Roll groups, crude or foul language or obscene gestures.
· NO displays of affection between couples at any time. This includes hand holding, frontal hugging, kissing, etc.
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CHURCH/GROUP OBLIGATIONS AND CAMP SPONSORS
· Each Church or group is responsible for bringing one male sponsor for every 1-10 boys, and one female sponsor for every 1-10 girls.
· All Sponsors must be at least 21 years old unless Psalms Camp approves otherwise, and they must provide completed Sponsor forms along with the Sponsor Recommendation Form from from their Pastor.
· The Sponsors will be responsible for behavior, enforcing Camp rules, supervising the campers, and helping when and where help is needed.
. Each Church group is allowed to bring "Helpers." Each Helper must be between the ages of 19 and 21 years, and they must provide completed Helper forms along with the completed Helper Recommendation Form from their Pastor. All Helpers are under the direct leadership of their Sponsors and will be in charge of assisting with all the kids at Camp in enforcing rules and being a support to the PC staff.
. Psalms Camp reserves the right to alter the title from Sponsor to Helper or vice versa.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY
At Psalms Camp, the health and safety of all campers are of utmost importance. It is because of our genuine concern for the well being of all attendees that we ask that the following rules be respected and followed:
· Any and all medications must be given to the Camp staff upon arrival with instructions for use.
· Wear shoes at all times outside of rooms or cabins.
· No one allowed in the water under any circumstances without Camp staff permission (i.e. wading, splashing, swimming, etc.)
· Pushing, shoving and all forms of horseplay are strictly forbidden in or around the water.
· Fishing will be allowed during designated times only, and must have an Camp-approved adult present at all times.
Psalms Camp reserves the right to confiscate any and all questionable items for the duration of the camp. Items include: tobacco products, illegal drugs, alcohol products, weapons, illicit material and may also include cameras and/or video cameras, and cell phones that may contain suspicious behavior. Items will be returned to your pastor/group leader at the close of the camp.
Psalms Camp reserves the right to decline any event that is not in agreement with the Camp’s statement of belief.
Psalms Camp reserves the right to reject any registration form and/or send any camper or sponsor home whose lifestyle or influence is considered harmful to the integrity of the Camp or to its attendees.
