RULES AND REGULATIONS

For All Twin Rivers Council Camps

(For In-Council Units, Out-of-Council Units, and Non-Scout Use of Camps)
 
1. All short-term camping reservations must be made through the Scout Service Center in Albany (except for Camp Wakpominee);
2. Submit a Camp Use Application Form to the Council Service Center in Albany with appropriate fees (the refundable damage deposit of $25 is due upon arrival at camp);
3. A minimum of two weeks are needed to validate your reservation.  A $20 late fee will be added for any reservations that are not submitted within the two week period prior to your arrival at camp;
4. A copy of the Camp Use Application Form will be forwarded to the Ranger/Campmaster by the Scout Service Center prior to your arrival;
5. If your outing is canceled for any reason, call the Council Service Center in Albany at (518) 869-6436 X39 immediately.  If the cancellation is within one week of your scheduled time at camp, you must also notify the appropriate Ranger.  (Ranger Gus at Camp Boyhaven is at (518) 885-7800)
6. Fees are not refundable, but may be transferred to another date or camp, providing notice is given two weeks prior to the scheduled date;
7. Failure to supply all information on the Camp Use Form Application automatically invalidates the application.  If time allows, it will be returned for additional information;
8. You must submit a Unit Roster showing the names of ALL participants (both youth and adult) to the Ranger/Campmaster upon arrival at camp;
9. Upon your arrival at camp, the Ranger/Campmaster will collect a $25 refundable damage deposit.  This deposit will be returned at check-out if no damage has occurred;
10. LEADERSHIP FOR TROOPS AND CREWS: A minimum of two adult leaders per the first eight youth and one leader for each additional eight youth is needed, one of whom must be at least 21 years of age;
11. LEADERSHIP FOR CO-ED GROUPS: Co-ed overnight activities require male and female adult leaders, both of whom must be at least 21 years of age.  There must be separate sleeping facilities or areas for male and female participants in conjunction with the BSA policy;
12. LEADERSHIP FOR CUB PACKS: All Cub and Webelos Dens must meet the mandatory 1:2 Adult:Youth ratio.  If Tigers, Wolves, or Bears are camping out, FAMILY CAMPING procedures must be followed prior to arrival at camp;
13. A Program Outline is requested so that your outdoor experience is beneficial and productive.  Remember that the Ranger and Campmasters are there to help!
14. Personal Vehicles will be parked in parking lots only or in an approved area designated by the Ranger or Campmaster.  Use of trailers for sleeping is prohibited.
15. Camp Carts are available to carry camping gear.  Do not plan to drive or ride your gear into the campsites or cabins.
16. Trenching around tents is not permitted, as it leads to soil erosion;
17. There will be no cutting of standing timber or damage to any property, including natural surroundings.  Defacing of camp property is prohibited.  Units will be responsible to pay for any and all damages that occur during their stay at camp;
18. Open fires are to be dead out before leaving a campsite for any reason;
19. There will be no smoking in front of campers.  Smoking is allowed in designated areas only.
20. No alcoholic beverages or controlled substances will be allowed at camp;
21. All accidents, illnesses, or emergencies must be reported immediately to the Ranger or Campmaster;
22. Use of liquid or bottled fuels must follow the BSA "Guide to Safe Scouting".  No firearms and no fireworks are allowed at camp.  No pets are allowed in camp.
23. Leave an area better than you find it!  Do a Good Turn before leaving camp.  All trash is to be carried out by your group;
24. ARRIVAL AT CAMP: Please do not arriver earlier than you are expected.  You MUST check in with the Ranger or Campmaster PRIOR to going to the campsite or cabin;
25. LEAVING CAMP: Arrange with the Ranger or Campmaster for a convenient check-out time.  Before you depart camp, you must be checked out.  At that time, your damage deposit will be returned providing no damage to camp property has occurred;
26. All fees are based on a 36-hour weekend period, from Friday evening at 6:00 PM to Sunday noon.  the Ranger or Caretaker of the camp you will be attending must approve any arrivals or departures outside of this 36-hour period prior to your arrival.  There will be no exceptions!

WE HOPE YOUR CAMPING EXPERIENCE IS SAFE AND UNEVENTFUL!