Midwest Diocese Camp staff takes its responsibility to provide for the safety and welfare of all campers very seriously. The following procedures and the rules will help set the tone for behavior, and if they are followed accordingly, will assist in maintaining a happy camp environment for everyone. We wish every child a wonderful camp experience!
CAMPER GUIDELINES
Listen to all staff and be courteous and respectful at all times
Counselors are in each dormitory to assist you; respect and obey counselors at all times
Know the camp schedule and always be on time
Be friendly, kind, and considerate to other campers; get to know everyone and make new friends
Treat others with respect; say and do things to make people feel good, not to make them feel sad
BATHROOMS
Keep bathrooms neat and tidy at all times
Don’t forget to flush
Check to make sure everything flushed; if not, flush again
Don’t leave toilet paper or anything else on the seat
If you use the last piece of toilet paper, replace it with a new roll
Remove your hair from the shower and sink
Wipe the sink after using it; don’t leave crud in the sink
Always wash your hands with soap after using the restrooms, and remind others to do the same
SHOWERS
Take a shower every day
Follow the shower schedule
Shower as quickly as possible (5 minutes should do it)
Be ready for your turn in the shower – (1) have all your shower supplies ready to go, (2) jump right in as soon as the camper before you is done
MORNINGS
Make sure you wash your face, brush your teeth, comb your hair, wear deodorant, and dress properly
ROOMS
Campers are not allowed in the dormitory rooms except at designated times
Stay in your room and stay out of other campers’ rooms unless given permission
Respect your own bed space as well as the shared dorm space by keeping the room neat, clean, and in order at all times
Always use ladders; do not jump from bed to bed
All campers are expected to respect the rights and property of others; never touch or take another camper’s belongings
Don’t bring anything valuable to camp
Money and cell phones are turned in at check-in and distributed as needed
Running, playing, throwing, and similar activities are to be done outside the building
Campers will be responsible for any damage to the rooms
Failure to follow any of these rules could result in camper being sent home from camp with no refund of fees