CAMP LAEL
Important Information for Campers
GENERAL
RULES
- All campers are expected
to participate in every phase of the Camp Program.
- Campers are expected to
be quiet in their cabins after lights out.
- Boys and girls should
stay out of cabins other than their own, unless by the invitation of, and
in the presence of, the cabin counselor.
- NEVER leave camp for a hike,
or for any other reason, without first reporting to the counselor where
you are going and with whom. NO
CAMPER SHOULD EVER HIKE ALONE!!!
- Out-going mail should
be in the mailbox outside of the Dining Hall by lunch-time. In-coming mail will be distributed daily
after dinner.
- No campers or counselors
are allowed in the kitchen area. Staff can be in there ONLY if you have been asked to help.
- Campers are not allowed
to carry knives while at camp. The
Camp Director will be happy to fold your knife for you in a safe place while
you are at camp.
- Shaving cream and silly
string will no be allowed as a recreational device at Lael. They remove paint from buildings, shingled
roofs, and automobiles, as well as causing eye injuries. We will NOT allow it!
BUILDINGS
AND EQUIPMENT
- Please do not destroy
any property or equipment. Do not
write on cabin walls, mattresses, or any other camp property.
- ANY DAMAGE, other than
normal wear, must be paid for by the person causing the damage.
- The telephone is for camp
business and staff use only. In
emergency situations, campers may use the phone, but only with the permission
of the Resident Director or his designee. ALL CALLS must be made collect or with
a calling card.
APPAREL
- Please wear shoes at all
times.
- Bathing suits are appropriate
for swimming, boating, and water games, but not for other activities.
CAMP
CLEANLINESS
- For cleanup, every camper
is expected to help with his/her assigned details each day.
- Please keep the grounds
free of any garbage.
- All trash is to be placed
in the proper barrel, and recyclables in their barrel.
- Our septic systems will
no handle anything other than toilet paper. Please do not add other things.
- The Camp Health Officer
is at your service in case of accidents, illness, or other first-aid assistance.
WATER
SAFETY
- Everyone must wear something
on his/her feet while walking down to the waterfront. No shoes should be worn on the dock.
- No running, diving, or
jumping on the dock. No one should
swim under the dock.
- There will be a scheduled
time for the waterfront to be opened each day. ALL SWIMMERS MUST OBEY THE WATERFRONT
STAFF AND SWIM BY THEIR RULES! They
are using the rules set up by the American Red Cross for your safety.
- Always ask before using
the boat, canoes, paddle-boats, of kayaks. EVERYONE USING A BOAT OF ANY KIND MUST WEAR A FASTENED LIFE
JACKET.