RULES FOR USE OF CAMP QUARRYLEDGE

1.         A written contract from the Camp Quarryledge Board is required for the use of the campgrounds. 

2.         Each group must have an adult leader in charge. A minimum of one adult for every ten youth is required.

3.         Upon arriving at the camp, "check in" with the Camp Quarryledge representative.

4.         Cars must be parked in the designated areas. (See Camp Quarryledge representative for locations)

5.         Campground Hazard Information and Disaster Procedures are posted in the lodge.  These are to be presented to all camp participants upon the opening or each activity.

6.         In accordance with Illinois State law, the use or possession of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or drugs is strictly prohibited by anyone while at camp.  NOTIFY THE CAMP NURSE OR DIRECTOR OF ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION TAKEN BY A CAMPER.  Medications must be in their original RX containers.

7.         Possession of firearms is strictly forbidden including fireworks of any kind.

8.         The Camp Quarryledge Board and Community of Christ are not responsible for any accidents occurring on the campgrounds. 

9.         According to Illinois State Law, there must be at least one person with a current "State Food Sanitation License" supervising the preparation, storage and serving of food. (See Illinois Public health Requirements dated December 14, 1994).

10.       All trash must be deposited in trash containers. Containers are provided for paper and garbage. Before leaving the grounds, see that all trash and garbage have been properly disposed of into the outside dumpster near the kitchen door.

11.       All furniture must be returned to its proper place, floors swept, vacuumed and mopped, rest rooms cleaned per instructions located in the specific restroom and everything put back in order again before leaving the grounds.

12.       State Law requires that all campers wear footwear wherever they are on the grounds, for personal and health safety.  This includes the recreation program.

13.  Pool Rules (NOT APPLICABLE AT THIS TIME):

                (a)       An American Red Cross Certified Lifeguard or equivalent must be on duty at the pool when the pool is in use.  One lifeguard per 20 swimmers is required.

                (b)       Since the shallow end of the pool is 3 1/2 feet deep, all children under 6 years must be accompanied in the water by an adult.

                (c)        Every person must take a SOAP SHOWER before entering the pool. (State Law)

                (d)       Anyone in the pool must be dressed in a bathing suit.

                (e)       Maximum number of people allowed in the pool at one time is 35.  If the group is a particularly active one, the limit may be lowered to 25, at the discretion of the Lifeguard on duty.  If there are large numbers of children and/or non-swimmers, diving will not be permitted.

14.       It is expected that all staff and campers will treat the grounds and property of Camp Quarryledge with respect.  Littering, marking or carving walls, trees, equipment, etc. is not acceptable at any time.  Neither is pilferage, breakage or misuse beyond normal wear and tear.

15.       The quarry, pump-house, and storage shed are off limits except to authorized persons.

16.       All camp-owned vehicles and equipment (the tractor, mower, etc.)  are off limits except to authorized persons.

17.       No pets allowed on campgrounds!  Not even on a leash or in a cage!  Handicapped trained animals are permitted.

18.       The director or group chairperson must ask the camp Quarryledge representative to check the campgrounds and sign the checkout form before the group leaves the grounds. 

19.       Open fire is only permitted in supervised, designated fire-sites.  Candles are permitted, if used in a supervised setting only in the multi-purpose and dining area.

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