Camp and Cabin Rules | camp-manitou

Rules and Regs

Camp Manitou is FOR ALL. To us, for all means we are continuously working together to provide positive, life-changing experiences for all members of our community. One way we do so is by asking all staff and campers to follow a few camp and cabin rules. It is up to each of us to do our part to keep Camp Manitou a safe space for all.

Camp Rules

Be nice to each other; at camp we are all friends. Bullying is not accepted.

Be respectful to camp. Pick up after yourself and clean up any trash you see outside. Treat all buildings and plants with care.

Wear shoes at all times on land, including when walking to the waterfront. When playing any running games wear close-toed shoes.

Be kind to all camp dogs: pet them gently if they allow it and please no don't feed them human food.

Only go in your cabin and common shared buildings or spaces (washhouse, dining hall, main lodge).

Stay away from the water unless you are with a counselor.

If something is broken, tell a counselor or someone who works at camp so we can get it fixed.

Only make fires in designated fire rings and with a counselor present.

If you see someone at camp who looks like they don't work here, find a counselor or other staff member and let them know right away.

If the bell keeps ringing and ringing and ringing and ringing and ringing – you need to stop, drop everything and run to the main lodge!

Cabin Rules

Be kind, respectful, and compassionate to others in and outside of the cabin.

Always use the 3 person buddy system when not with a counselor.

Work as a team.

Make safe and responsible choices.

Ask others before you touch their belongings.

Treat property with respect; no writing on the bunks, walls, etc.

Clean up after yourself.

All food goes in the snack bin.

No cell phones, matches, lighters, fireworks, knives, blades, medications (prescription and OTC), or weapons. Campers must turn them into a counselor, and they can have them at the end of the week.