Four Expectations That Shape Camp Life
Most of the guidelines on this page flow naturally from these four priorities.
Choose Joy
Approach the Feast with gratitude, patience, grace, and a willingness to preserve unity.
Protect One Another
Help us maintain a safe environment for children, families, campers, and guests throughout the week.
Respect Boundaries
Campsites are temporary homes. Respect personal space, property, tents, RVs, and family boundaries.
Live as a Community
Consider how your choices affect everyone sharing the campground with you.
Come Ready to Rejoice
Please leave contention and strife outside the campground. We encourage everyone to refrain from complaining, arguing, poor attitudes, and anything that creates unnecessary division.
“You shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.” Leviticus 23:40
Respect People, Property, and Boundaries
A campground works differently than a neighborhood. Everyone is living close together, so a little awareness goes a long way.
Campsites Are Personal Space
- Be aware of campsite boundaries.
- Do not enter another person's tent or RV without permission.
- Do not borrow or take camping gear without permission.
- Children should not wander through occupied campsites.
Parents Remain Responsible
- Parents are responsible for their children and minors.
- Know where your children are at all times.
- Wooded areas and the creek are off-limits.
- Anyone under 18 must have an adult on the trails.
- Children should not ride in the bed of pickup trucks.
Quiet Down at 10:00 PM
Quiet hours are observed each night during Sukkot to ensure everyone can rest and enjoy the Feast.
Anyone under 18 must be at their campsite or with their parents by this time.
Please refrain from loud conversations, music, or other noise that may disturb neighboring campsites.
Please keep conversations, music, and other activities at a respectful volume during these designated hours.
Appropriate Conduct During the Feast
Public Displays of Affection
Teens should refrain from public displays of affection during Sukkot and are expected to keep their hands to themselves.
Adults should also use discretion and keep public affection appropriate for a family-oriented gathering.
Think Community First
Sukkot includes children, teens, families, singles, grandparents, and guests. Conduct yourself in a way that helps make the camp comfortable for everyone.
Dress for a Family Environment
We ask everyone to choose clothing that is practical for camping, appropriate for worship, and considerate of a multigenerational community.
Some guests have serious peanut allergies. Keep nuts and nut products confined to your own campsite and do not add nut products to shared or potluck dishes.
Alcohol, Tobacco & Drugs
No Glass Outside Your Campsite
Glass containers should remain within your own campsite.
Keep Alcohol at Your Campsite
Wine, alcohol, and tobacco use should remain confined to personal campsites.
Illegal Drugs Prohibited
Recreational use of illegal drugs is not accepted in camp.
Medical THC Documentation
Anyone bringing THC products may be asked to provide proof of lawful medical authorization.
Pets Are Welcome—With a Few Rules
Please make sure your pet does not create a safety, sanitation, or noise issue for neighboring campers.
Pets must remain on a leash or lead at all times.
Owners are responsible for cleaning up pet waste.
Pets are not permitted in meeting areas except certified service animals.
Barking pets should not be left outside unattended at night.
The Three Strikes Policy
These guidelines apply to everyone. When a problem occurs, the goal is correction first—but repeated violations may require stronger action.
Warning
A first violation of camp rules or guidelines will normally result in a warning.
Discussion With the Elders
A repeated problem will result in a conversation with church leadership.
Restriction or Removal
A third violation may result in restriction from activities or removal from camp.