Policies
BERWICK CAMP RULES
THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE FOR THE PROTECTION, SAFETY, AND THE COMMON GOOD OF ALL BERWICK CAMPERS. THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING THEM.
REGISTRATION: All campers must immediately register upon arrival, indicating the names of all people in their party. The office should be notified of the arrivals/departures of family members and the registration of guests throughout the encampment to facilitate the forwarding of messages and to enable accurate head counts in emergency situations.
NO SMOKING permitted on the grounds, including tents, trailers, cottages, dormitories, apartments, and private vehicles, except in the sole designated smoking area, located adjacent to the main gate.
ALCOHOL AND DRUGS: The camp is drug and alcohol free. Alcohol and drugs (including non-medical use cannabis) are NOT allowed on the grounds. Anyone who is impaired or inebriated will be required to leave for the remainder of the camp without refund.
IDENTIFICATION: Buttons supplied at registration should be worn at all times, while on the grounds. This is especially important for those wanting to leave and re-enter the grounds once security staff is on duty and for youth participating in evening events.
PARKING: see Parking Policy found on the website or in the Registrar’s Office
VEHICLE MOVEMENT: Speed limit is 10km/hr. Vehicle movement in the pavilion area during worship services is prohibited. At all other times, travel on the grounds at the lowest possible speed is the rule. Noisy, poorly maintained or nuisance vehicles will be banned. Bicycle riding is prohibited within the grounds.
CAMP HOURS: Registered guests and daily camp participants not having accommodations on the grounds are asked to leave no later than 11:15 p.m. All campers are to observe quiet from 11:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. Security personnel will enforce this regulation.
FIRE HAZARD: Only fully-attended oil, gas or electric stoves are to be used for meal preparation, and never as an unattended alternate heat source. No open flame sources are permitted, such as campfires, barbeques (except Food Services), citronella candles, etc.
WASTE and RECYCLABLE materials are to be disposed of and sorted in designated containers only according to Municipal rules as posted.
GREY WATER generated in accommodations, tents and trailers is to be disposed of in marked “Grey Water” receptacles. It must not be discharged on the ground.
NO PETS are allowed in the Fireside Rooms or the Dorms but well-behaved pets are welcome elsewhere as long as they are accompanied by responsible owners who will keep pets on leashes, clean up waste products, and ensure no inconvenience or annoyance to fellow campers. (See Pet Policy found on the website or in the Registrar’s office.)
TREE PRESERVATION: Please treat all trees with tender loving care. No cutting of trees or removal of branches is permitted.
Dormitories and the Fireside Room are not wired for electrical appliances (i.e. heaters, toaster, kettles, hot plates etc.) so please do not bring them to camp. Electric blankets are permitted. NO preparation of food is permitted in the Dorms or Fireside room.
FIRE SAFETY: please ensure that on your arrival at camp you become familiar with the location of fire extinguishers, alarm stations and your nearest emergency exit from accommodations and the grounds. All campers need to be familiar with their muster stations. Fire hoses are not to be tampered with or used for any other purpose.
911 EMERGENCY SERVICES: All emergency services such as police, fire and ambulance can be accessed by dialing 911 from any phone on the grounds (including the payphones) or from phones in the office, gate house, or any cellular phone. For your safety, become aware of your nearest phone.
Civic Address of campground is 115 Commercial Street Berwick Nova Scotia.
THESE RULES AND REGULATIONS ARE FOR THE PROTECTION, SAFETY, AND THE COMMON GOOD OF ALL BERWICK CAMPERS. THANK YOU FOR FOLLOWING THEM.
Reviewed by UCCMA Board of Directors – September 19, 2024