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PROCEDURES REGULATING USE OF COUNCIL PROPERTY

These rules are the result of years of camping experience and are for the safety and greater pleasure of Scouts.

1. Two adult leaders (one being 21 years of age or older) must be in attendance with the unit at all times.

2. Scouts arriving at camp before the leader must stay in the parking lot until the leader arrives.

3. The leader in charge will check in with the ranger on arrival and present the camp permit.

4. NO firearms, fireworks, illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages permitted.

5. Equipment or tools loaned to units must be signed for and returned clean and serviceable.

6. Units are required to carefully clean their area before checking out. NO garbage should be burned. Please

take your garbage with you or put it in the dumpster.

7. No cutting of trees except under the supervision of the camp ranger.

8. All vehicles must be parked in camp parking lot after gear is unloaded.

9. Unit assumes responsibility for all damage to camp facilities or equipment.

10. Swimming is permitted in swimming area only under adequate adult supervision and following Safe Swim

Defense.

11. Canoes, Kayaks & Bikes are for exclusive use of unit having a permit. Unit leader must apply for use at

council office. Canoes and Waterfront Equipment may be used only when the weather is suitable. Anyone

using watercraft must wear life jackets, use the Safety Afloat Plan and practice all safety precautions. The

unit will be responsible for any damage to boats and/or canoes.

12. Fires may be built only in designated areas, and must be controlled and extinguished completely after use.

13. Scouts may fish at any time while at camp. Adequate supervision must be provided.

14. Pets are not allowed.

15. Report any accident to the Camp Ranger or Camp Director

16. Non-Scouting groups must complete a Hold Harmless agreement and make payment prior to reserving

facilities.

17. Every Scout will be a better camper if he does some work to make camp a better place to live. We urge

each troop to do at least two hours work each camping visit. Special projects should be arranged through

the camp ranger.

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