CAMP
USAGE AND RESERVATION GUIDELINES
RESERVATIONS
& REFUNDS
1.
All reservations must
be made through the Knox Trail Council Service Center, 490 Union Ave.,
Framingham, MA 01702 (508) 872-6551.
2.
Cancellations
received 30+ from the date of use will be refunded at 100%. Cancellations received 29-2 days will be
refunded at 50% or may apply their fees to another weekend. Cancellations
received less than 48 hours prior to arrival (except for severe weather) will
forfeit all fees.
1.
A minimum of two registered
adult leaders, or one adult and a parent of a participating Scout, one of whom
must be at least 21 years of age or older, are required for all trips or
outings. Coed overnight activities
require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be 21 years of age or
older.
2.
National BSA policy
requires that male and female campers have segregated sleeping arrangements.
3.
Cub Scout Packs are
required to meet standards of the Guide to Safe Scouting in regards to
age/supervision/guidelines for Cub camping.
4.
Leaders must arrive
in camp together. Groups arriving with
only one leader will not be permitted to remain in camp
5.
Please review these
rules and regulations with all the members in your group.
1.
The group leader MUST
check in with the Camp Ranger or Campmaster BEFORE seeking access to their
reserved facility.
2.
Outstanding balances
or camper fees, if any, are to be reconciled with the Camp Ranger or Campmaster
at this time.
3.
The group leader and
Camp Ranger or Campmaster will review a check in list for the facility.
4.
Camping and group
programs are allowed only in reserved areas and those assigned by the Camp
Ranger or Campmaster.
5.
All groups are
responsible for any and all damage done to camp property by the group during
their stay. Fees for damage are based
on occurrence, and arrangements for payment or repair must be made with the
Camp Ranger or Campmaster before departure.
6.
All groups must check
out with the Camp Ranger or Campmaster before departure.
7.
It is expected that
all facilities used will be cleaned, and that adequate firewood, if used, will
be replenished before departure.
1.
Vehicles are
permitted to travel only on designated roads and ALL vehicles are to be parked
in designated parking lots.
2.
At Nobscot, ALL
vehicles are permitted in parking lots ONLY.
All gear and equipment must be hiked in and out.
3.
The speed limit in
camp, whether posted or not, is 5 MPH.
4.
NO riders in the beds
of trucks. Seat belts must be worn per
compliance with state law.
5.
Lock all vehicles.
The camp/council is not responsible for items left in vehicles.
1.
Water
is available from either wells or the Camp Ranger’s residence (Resolute)
depending on the season. Check with the
Camp Ranger or Campmaster at check in for the locations where water will be
available. Please be sure to bring containers to carry water for they are not
available at camp.
2.
Do not leave garbage
in firepits, or latrines. Do not bury any garbage.
3.
Groups must carry out
all garbage at Nobscot and Hemenway.
4.
Groups at Robsham
must bring all garbage to the dumpster behind the Ranger’s workshop.
1.
Use
of compressed, or liquid gas stoves or lanterns is permitted with knowledgeable
adult supervision, in facilities only when and where permitted, and in accordance
with the Guide to Safe Scouting.
2.
NO
FLAMES IN TENTS OR LEANTOS!
3.
NO
CHARCOAL OR COAL IS TO BE BURNED IN WOOD STOVES.
4.
Fires
must be supervised at all times in accordance with the Knox Trail Council Fire
Policy. At departure make sure all
fires are “dead out.”
HEALTH
& SAFETY
NO
Alcoholic beverages or illegal substances NO firearms, archery equipment,
or ammunition
NO
fireworks NO pets of any kind
NO
snowmobiles, dirt bikes, four wheelers, etc. NO sheath knives
NO
harassment or “pranking” other groups NO
running, night games
NO
aerosol cans in camp NO open flames in tents/lean-tos
DO
NOT throw things into the lakes DO
NOT disturb wildlife or their habitat
DO
NOT cut, dig, deface or destroy trees or plants DO NOT litter – A Scout is Clean!
NO
ice fishing or ice skating without permission of Ranger The Project C.O.P.E. is OFF LIMITS at all times
NO
SMOKING IN ANY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE!
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas. Do not litter; take your
butts with you! The National Council, BSA recommends NO SMOKING at any event
with youth present.
CHAINSAWS
may only be used by adults with permission by the Camp Ranger.
EMERGENCIES
AT CAMP
Notify
the Camp Ranger or Campmaster immediately for: 1. All injuries – no matter how
small 2. Suspicious looking or acting person(s)
3.
Lost person(s) 4. Fire 5.
Injured or sick animals – do not approach
AQUATICS-BSA
Groups must comply with the Guide to Safe Scouting before conducting ANY
Aquatic Activities.
1.
Aquatic
activities are permitted only at Robsham. All aquatic activities involving
scouts must be conducted through the BSA Safe Swim Defense Plan.
2.
Only
camp supplied boats and canoes are permitted to be used and only with prior
approval. BSA Safety Afloat guidelines
must be maintained.
3.
All
boating/canoeing participants must wear a personal floatation device (PFD) at
all times.
4. Non-BSA groups must provide certified lifeguard(s) and special arrangements must be made with the council prior to the activity.