Higher Ground Rules

Please Arrive for camp on Sunday AFTER 4:00 pm.  - Campers should be picked up on Saturday at 10:00 am.

As with any other well-run camp, there must be rules in place to ensure safety and organization.

  1. Your family medical insurance is PRIMARY. You would have filled out the information in your online application.

  2. The record of physical examination by a medical doctor and parental authorization for emergency treatment is required by the state of Colorado for all campers and must be submitted through the online registration prior to the week of camp.

  3. Everyone will adhere to the camp schedule.

  4. All campers will attend all activities unless excused by the director of the camp or nurse.

  5. No camper may leave the camp for any reason except a medical emergency. unless arranged with the directors prior to camp.

  6. Smoking or use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol will not be allowed at any time.

  7. All medication will be turned in to the camp nurse, who will dispense if according to the doctor’s prescription. (Asthma inhalers are an exception, but still must be registered with the camp nurse).

  8. Halter-tops, midriff shirts, see-through shirts and tank tops are not allowed.

  9. Shorts MAY be worn, but must fall within the length of the campers fingers when arms are at their sides (mid-thigh) or longer. Staff reserve the right to ask any girl to change if their shorts are not long enough.

  10. Leggings may be worn with shirts that are longer than the hips.

  11. Cell phones are allowed (although cell service is not great) and may be used for cameras, but will be removed if time or activities on phones are being abused.

  12. Vulgar or abusive language will not be tolerated.

  13. Destruction of property and/or wildlife, including rock throwing will not be tolerated.

  14. All hiking will be done in groups under the supervision of the staff.

  15. No open fires allowed except scheduled campfires.

  16. The director reserves the right to send any camper or person home if, in her judgment, such action would be in the best interest of the camp or camper.

  17. We are not responsible for accidents, or lost or stolen articles.

  18. Trash is to be disposed of properly.

  19. Only one shower per day per person is permitted. We can’t waste the limited water supply.

  20. We ask that there be no visitors unless arranged with the directors in advance.

 

What To Bring

GOOD ATTITUDE

  • Smile

  • Willingness to Grow Spiritually

BIBLE

  • This will be the most essential item all week

SLEEPING ITEMS

  • Sleeping Bag or Bedroll

  • Pillow

BATHROOM ITEMS

  • Toothpaste

  • Toothbrush

  • Shampoo/Conditioner

  • Soap

  • Deodorant

  • Wash Cloth

  • Towel

  • Sunscreen, etc.

CAMP CLOTHING

  • Suitable clothing for the week (Please review the Camp Rules )

  • Shoes for Walking, Play

  • Jacket or Coat for the Evenings