Conditions & Contract

FIRST AID  First aid is the responsibility of the campers.  Campers must provide their own first aid equipment and staff.

DAILY DUTIES  Please keep the camp clean for everyone to enjoy. Put rubbish in bins, keep your shared rooms tidy.

ACCOMMODATION  Health and Safety requires:

The number of people per room does not exceed the number of beds.

Beds and mattresses to remain in position - to maintain correct spacing, height and access.

DAMAGE AND LOSS Tell us if things are damaged so we can conduct maintenance. Unfortunately Maranatha can take no responsibility for loss or damage to the personal belongings of guests.

PARKING  All vehicle parking is at the owners risk and only in the areas as directed or sign posted.

SMOKE FREE ENVIRONMENT  Smoking is strictly prohibited in all buildings.

ACTIVITY PROGRAMS  During activities run by activity staff, group leaders are responsible for the behavior of campers at the activity.

OUT OF BOUND AREAS  Sheds and Workshop, Managers residence, electrical switch rooms and ropes course are out of bounds. As signposted & ropes activity areas.

BEHAVIOUR  Group leaders are asked to remind campers to respect each other, personal property and the environment.

NOISE RESTRICTIONS  All Noise must stop by 10 pm (schools only) with lights out at 10.30 pm.

The use of amplified music and loud speakers can only be used with prior arrangement and permission from camp management, it can not commence before 9 am and must cease by 10 pm, and be in keeping with all current state laws and legislation, is always at the discretion of camp management and can be terminated at any time.    

SWIMMING POOL  Group leaders with current first aid qualifications must supervise campers at all times whilst using the pool.

CAMPFIRE  Pre-arrange the use of the campfire with management.

• A campfire will be not be permitted if there is a high fire danger or fire ban.
• Use of the campfire can be cancelled at the discression of management, if there are any concerns about safety or behaviour.

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Fire
Extinguishers and smoke alarms are installed throughout the campsite.  These should not be tampered with or removed.  Evacuation plans are displayed throughout the camp.     

Emergency numbers
Emergency numbers are displayed in supervisors rooms, kitchen, at dorms and office.

CLEANING Maranatha Recreation Camp is to be left clean, tidy and free of rubbish, as per “End of Camp Clean Up” in Camper’s Duties

Keep thinking about how to reduce unecessary use of power and water. We have made many changes to the systems but how we use them is still important. 

Thanks for helping us to keep Maranatha a safe, clean and beautiful environment for everyone.

Camp Rules

We want all our campers to have a safe and adventurous experience at Maranatha. Here's the list of rules.

• Be excellent to each other!

• No smoking anywhere

• Take care with the plants and animals

• Keep shoes on everywhere

• We have septic toilet systems - so don't put anything in them that shouldn't be there

• No unauthorised graffiti - lest we charge you for the cleaning thereof

• Fire extinguishers, hoses and alarms - it is illegal, costly and dangerous for you to tamper with any of them

• Please leave all the chairs inside - not out around the grounds, thanks

• The evacuation plan and safety signs in all the rooms are required by law to be there - leave them there

• Pre-arrange the use of the campfire with management - we will supply some wood for you and inform you of any restrictions and safety requirements

• Schools - stop all your noise by 10:00pm and turn off the lights by 10:30pm

• Amplified music - by law only between 9:00am and 10:00pm, however get permission from management first, we hold discretionary rights

• We will continue to provide quality sports gear, safety equipment, AV equipment, furniture etc. Help us to keep it in good condition. Or you can buy us some new stuff. Deal?