Outdoor activities are an important part of camp. Campers spend time outdoors playing together, making new friends, exercising, developing new skills, and learning how to work on a team.
GET READY
All campers in each room should come downstairs together
Turn off the lights before leaving (bathroom and bedroom lights)
Bring everything you need for outdoors – towel, gym shoes, etc
Take equipment outdoors through the back door
GENERAL RULES
Follow instructions given by counselors
Always show respect for others; be courteous
Include peers in games/activities
Use equipment safely, sensibly and appropriately
Use equipment so that it doesn’t get lost or damaged
Always share equipment
Take turns and play safely
Real or pretend fighting and rough play are not allowed
Report bullying to a counselor
Ask an adult for help if there is a problem or someone is hurt
GET PERMISSION
Stay Out of the Building: Don’t go upstairs to your room for any reason until outdoor activity time is over
Restroom: Let a counselor know if you need to use the restroom. Use only the assigned restrooms – by the back stairs and outside by the green/white building
Stay in assigned area: Never leave the general area of the activity
Off-limit areas: Never walk to the lake, cemetery, monastery, etc., except in a supervised group
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
Use good sportsmanship at all times
Follow game rules and play safe
Use polite words and good manners
Be a team player
Encourage others
Keep a positive attitude
Respect the other team – the person nearest the play should make the call
On a close or questionable call always rule in favor of the other team
Ask a counselor or adult to help resolve differences
Check your tournament schedule periodically; if we can’t find you, your game will be rescheduled
SNACKS AND WATER
Water and snacks will be provided (under the tree)
Try to mark and reuse the same cup for the afternoon
Be polite and wait your turn in line
Water is for drinking only; don’t wet yourself or others (we’ll use well water for those activities)
Throw all trash in the cans provided
CLEAN UP
Please pick up all our equipment when it’s time to come indoors
Don’t leave equipment outdoors
Return equipment to designated areas
Periodically you may have to pick up after others – thanks for helping