Out of our resolve to glorify God and respect each other, the Camp Leadership has established this Code of Conduct in an effort to model a portrait of Godly character while at NE RMAI Youth Camp.
The following will be agreed to by each participant of the NE RMAI Youth Camp:
GENERAL
-Have a positive attitude.
-Honor and respect the Camp Leadership.
-Abide by the camp schedule.
-Never use foul language.
ELECTRONICS, PHONES, Etc…
Leave ALL electronics, devices, cell phones, etc. with group leader while at camp. They are not permitted. RMC Camp, NE RMAI Youth Camp and individual churches are not responsible for loss or damage to
these items of value.
GENERAL ATTIRE
-Dress Modestly. If asked by a leader to change what is worn, participant will accept and comply without disrespect.
-Excludes (but not limited to) the wearing of halter tops, strapless or tube tops, crop tops, spaghetti straps, off the shoulder shirts, muscle shirts, short shorts, cheerleading shorts, pants or shorts with writing on the backside, “sagging”- showing your boxers, low riding pants, etc…
Leggings or bike shorts can be worn, but backsides should be covered.
-Tank top straps should be two-finger width. Shorts should reach fingertip length.
-Shirts and shoes must be worn in the dining hall and meeting rooms. -Shirts must be worn in the gym.
-No pajamas in public settings.
POOL ATTIRE & CONDUCT
-Respect the RMC lifeguard, RMC Staff and/or RMAI Camp Leaders. Obey their direction and all RMC pool rules, whether stated in the Code of Conduct and/or at RMC.
-Enter pool area when lifeguards are on duty and it is the designated time on the camp schedule.
-Wear a cover-up and/or t-shirt as well as shoes to and from the pool at all times.
-Only swimming attire is permitted in the water. A dark t-shirt is permitted over swimsuits in water.
-Girls/Ladies - One-piece swimsuit for all ages; certain tankini-style suits are permitted provided that no midriff is showing at any time.
-Boys/Men - must wear boxer style suits. No Speedo suits.
-No rough-play, no climbing on pipes or equipment, no shoulder chicken fights, no “dunk party”. You must be able to swim to use slides or diving boards.
SAFETY
-Exercise caution and good judgment in all areas of participation and activities.
-Use sunscreen and bug spray as necessary; drink water frequently and regularly.
-Report any and all illness or injury to a counselor.
-Don’t engage in any form of fighting or role-play fighting. Damage caused by pranks and/or rough play will be billed to the responsible participant’s church group.
STANDARDS FOR RELATIONSHIPS
-Be kind and polite. Be a positive part of team/group activities.
-Do not participate in any kind of hazing.
-Campers and Counselors must refrain from PDA (public displays of affection) while traveling to and from and while at NE RMAI Summer Youth Camp.
CAMP LIVING
-Keep the property clean. Do not litter (i.e., use trash receptacles).
-Plants and animals are not to be removed from the premises for the preservation of the natural environment.
-Immediately report damages to property and/or broken equipment to NE RMAI Camp Leadership.
-Be careful in “hot spot” areas: fire extinguishers, gym lights, holes in walls of bunks/meeting rooms, If RMC STAFF does any cleanup/repairs in those areas, our group will be charged for damages. If we know who is responsible for the damage, the participant’s church group will be billed for repairs.
-Obey RMC QUIET HOURS (11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) which is strictly enforced by all Camp Leaders. (RMC will charge a monetary fine for violating this rule.) Obey CAMP QUIET ZONE (12:00 - 7:00 a.m.) within bunkhouse.
-Be in dorm at designated times and stay in assigned bunk.
-Don’t wrestle, fight, jump off bunks or run in the cabin/bunk house. Any and all damages will be billed to your church youth group if responsible for damage.
-Comply with “lights out”.
-Maintain personal hygiene daily, including the use of deodorant or antiperspirant.
-Keep track of personal belongings. Be tidy.
-Clean the bunkhouse as directed by camp leaders (throughout the week). Check-Out Day will require bunks to be left better than they were found and trash to be placed outside bunkhouse doors.
DISMISSAL FROM CAMP – The following will result in parent/guardian being called and participant being dismissed from camp:
-Stealing or snooping around another’s personal property.
-Possession or use of any fireworks.
-Possession and or use of alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco and marijuana products (includes both smoking and e-cigarettes/vaping), etc.
-Possession and/or use of weapons of any kind (including any/all knives: pocket, jack, Swiss army,...)
-Leaving camp property without consent. Sneaking out of bunkhouses after curfew and/or during
-Quiet Zone Hours.
-Inappropraite displays of affection (i.e. kissing, etc…).
-Entering the opposite sex’s dorm/bunkhouse/room/area.
-Disrespect of Camp Leaders (either “continuous” or severe “one time”).
The preceding Code of Conduct must be agreed upon by both camper and parent(s)/guardian. If, for any reason, the NE RMAI Camp Leadership, Refreshing Mountain Camp personnel, and/or or other Rhema Church staff and/or Camp Leadership deems that a camper is not cooperating in accordance with this Code of Conduct, parents/guardian will be called and must make immediate arrangements to pick up camper from Refreshing Mountain Camp. (No refund will be given.)