Your Unitarian Universalist Camp and Conference Centre
in Honeywood, Ontario, Canada

CAMPING INFORMATION

CAMP RULES:


Unicamp is committed to providing a safe and welcoming seasonal camp and spiritual retreat to a diverse community. We all contribute to this co-operative, so please volunteer your skills where they are needed, and advise staff of any repairs or work that needs to be done.

While you are in our community, we ask that you read and abide by the following regulations.

SAFETY:

Emergency Procedures


  • In the event of a lost camper or fire, you will hear one air horn blast. Proceed immediately to the parking lot for further instructions from staff.
  • If an accident has occurred at the waterfront, you will hear two air horn blasts. If you are a capable swimmer/canoeist, please proceed to the beach, if not, proceed to the parking lot.
  • Air horns are located in Admin and in First Aid kits at both beaches.
  • If you believe that someone is missing or there is a fire, please let Admin know asap and/or sound the air horn.

Waterfont


  • Swim at your own risk.
  • Always swim with a buddy (no swimming alone) and never swim or boat at night.
  • Life jackets must be work in boats.
  • Children under 16 must have a responsible adult at the beach with them at all times.
  • In the event someone is struggling in the water, use the paddle boards (which are for rescue use only). If you need help, sound the air horn.

Camp Fires


  • Campfires are restricted to the existing fire pits and must be attended at all times. Make sure they are "dead out" before you leave.
  • If the season is unusually dry, it may be necessary to restrict use.
  • All buildings have smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

Harassment


  • No harassment or abuse of any kind will be tolerated. If you encounter any situations where you find yourself uncomfortable with someone's words or actions, please address that person directly, and if appropriate, please report it to the Camp Director.
  • Unicamp's sexual harassment policy is strictly enforced.

ADMINISTRATION:

Parking


  • Limit one car per campsite. All other vehicles are to be parked in the parking lot. Do not drive near buildings or on the common.

Dress


  • Please dress appropriately. Nudity and partial nudity is only allowed on Bob's beach.

Smoking


  • Smoking is only permitted at the picnic tables behind each beach (always use the butt cans), at your campsite fire pit and at the three communal fire pits. Please be considerate.

Alcohol and Illegal Drugs


  • Underage drinking/illegal drug use is not permitted. Discrete alcohol consumption is appreciated.

Peace and Quiet


  • Amplified music is only permitted at dances or in program. Quiet hours are from 11pm (except Saturdays when the dance ends at midnight).

Lost and Found


  • Located in Admin. Note that we frequently donate unclaimed items. Please leave valuables at home

Pets


  • Household pets are not permitted. Please do not feed the feral cats or any other wildlife.

Accommodation


  • Please keep your site, cabin or cottage tidy and clean up before you leave.

FOOD / GARBAGE:

Food


  • Store all food in animal-proof containers as animals will break into tents and trailers. Freezer space is available to keep or make ice for your cooler.

Meals


  • Generally at 8:30am, 12:30pm and 6:30pm. Two bells are rung ? a 15-minute "Kitchen Prep", and one when the meal is ready.

Garbage


  • Please take your garbage and recycling home with you.
  • Our compost pit is across the meadow from the Dining Hall.

ACTIVITIES:

Spiritual and Program Centre


  • Please check out our Spiritual and Program Centre for games, art supplies and books, where children must be supervised.
  • Consult with Admin for information and guidelines on caves, walkie talkies and maps.
  • All are welcome to join the camp circle at 5:30pm (most days) outside the Program Centre.

Sunday Service


  • An informal UU service is held at 11am near the Program Centre. Let us know if you would like to participate!

Beaches


  • No glass on beaches.
  • During Kids Camp and Junior Youth week, clothing must be worn on both beaches.
  • Please do not use detergents, soap, shampoo (even bio-degradable) in the pond.
  • Do not dock canoes at the diving tower, the rafts or at Bob's beach.
  • Only 3 people on the tower and 1 on the Tower ladder at a time.
  • Please help to control erosion by not making rivers or throwing sand


** ANY CAMPERS NOT ABIDING BY UNICAMP RULES **
** WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE **

Phone: Summer: 519-925-6432, Winter: 519-822-6353
Email: UnicampofOntario@hotmail.com
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