Guest Policies

We are delighted to have you as our guest and want your stay to be safe and enjoyable. For this to happen, we ask that you observe our policies and procedures as outlined here.

BUILDING USE: In an effort that all may enjoy this beautiful place, we ask that you take great care of the buildings and facilities of Camp Hat Creek.

• Please check with Camp Manager before rearranging furniture or equipment and be sure to return everything to its proper place before leaving.
• This camp is operated on the honor clean-up system. Please keep grounds and buildings free of trash.
• For personal safety, require everyone to wear shoes and socks at all times out or doors (except on the water front).
• Housing will be in the accommodations reserved.
• Absolutely no food/drink should be taken into sleeping areas (except for groups cooking in Kris Kin Farmhouse).

VEHICLES: Drive cautiously. Children are present and the roads are narrow. Camp speed is 10 mph. All vehicles should be parked in designated areas only. Please do not drive around camp during your stay here -- please walk if you are physically able.

SMOKING: Smoking is prohibited inside all buildings; if you must smoke, please do not throw butts on the ground, please use appropriate receptacles.

ADULT SUPERVISION: To ensure the safety of all guests, we ask that each group provide an adult to child ratio no higher than 1 adult per 8 youth. At least one adult must sleep in the same room as youth. Children should be supervised at al times.

PROHIBITED: Alcoholic Beverages, Illegal Drugs, Guns (including BB guns), Fireworks, and minibikes. Motorcycles may be used only as transportation to and from camp. Dogs permitted only on a leash.

WATERFRONT: A certified lifeguard must be on hand for canoeing or swimming. Please make arrangements with Camp Manager prior to arrival to coordinate times for usage. The lifeguard will supervise all use of the waterfront and is in complete charge of all persons on the waterfront. All persons using canoes must wear lifejackets. Canoe use from May 1st to Sept. 30th. Swimming from Memorial Day through Labor Day. No exceptions. (Cost: $30/hr. minimum 2 hours.)

ROPES COURSE: The ropes course is not to be used unless prior arrangements have been made with the Camp Manager. The group must have a certified leader.

EMERGENCIES: There is a public telephone located on the front porch of the Silver house and stairwell of the Retreat Center. Contact Camp Manager at his residence if an emergency occurs.

MEDICAL NEEDS: Camp Hat Creek does not provide medical staff for rental groups. We encourage you to have at least one member of your group certified in Red Cross First Aid/CPR.

INSURANCE: The camp will cover all members of groups with health and accident insurance. Contact the Camp Manager promptly if a possible claim arises.

CAMPFIRES: Fires on camp property are to be built only in designated areas; attended at all times. Extinguish fires with water before leaving.

FACILITY DAMAGE: Groups will be billed for any damage to, or loss of property. Report any damage or broken property to Camp Manager.

RECREATION EQUIPMENT: Available upon request to the Camp Manager.

MEAL TIMES:

Breakfast	8:00 am
Lunch	12:00 noon
Dinner	5:30 pm

Minor modifications can sometimes be made in advance; please check with the Camp Manager prior to arrival. In any case, please be on time for meals.

CLEAN-UP: Prior to your departure, we ask that you complete the following procedures:

• Return furniture (beds, couches) to original positions.
• Return chairs & tables to storage area.
• Sweep floors, especially underneath the beds etc.
• Throw away all trash.
• Turn off all lights.
• Close windows and doors.
• Heaters turned to their lowest settings.
• All personal items removed from Hogans & Bathhouse.

The Camp and Conference Committee of the Presbytery of the Peaks has established these policies for all groups using the facilities of HAT CREEK CAMP AND RETREAT. By renting the facilities, a group agrees to abide by these policies, and the Camp Manager is ultimately responsible for the enforcement of these policies. Each group using the facilities must have a designated LEADER who will be responsible for the conduct of the group and the observance of these policies.

Thank you for helping us maintain this wonderful place.

If we can help make your time with us more enjoyable, please do not hesitate to let us know!

9/14/05