Lions Camp Horizon at Bay Horizon Park is owned by Whatcom County, managed and operated by the Lions Camp Horizon Foundation and is the home of Lions Camp Horizon.
Conditions and Campus Rules
Deposit: Down payment and security deposit is due at the time your reservation is
confirmed to hold the date. The security deposit is $75 for day rentals and $250 for
overnight rentals. The downpayment amount is based on the rental total. ($50-$500) An invoice will be emailed to the billing contact for review and payment instructions.
- The security deposit will be returned to you within 15 days upon satisfactory surrender of the facility and all keys. Cleaning or repair/replacement costs will be billed at a $50 minimum plus $50/hour or actual repair/replacement costs if it exceeds the deposit amount. A separate check payable to Lions Camp Horizon is preferred.
Payment in full (in U.S. funds) is expected prior to arrival for the use period. Make checks payable to the Camp Horizon Foundation. The cleaning/damage deposit will be refunded within 15 days of satisfactory surrender of the facilities and return of all keys less any cleaning charges ($50.00 minimum plus $30.00 per hour) and/or actual repair/replacement/labor costs for damage of the facilities during your stay.
Cancellation policy – The down payment will be refunded less a $50 minimum or 10% of the anticipated total rental cost, whichever is greater, if use is cancelled 30 days or more prior to the planned arrival date. There will be no refund of the down payment if use is cancelled 29 days or less prior to scheduled arrival.
Winter Policy – If your rental occurs during a period of freezing temperatures, it may not be possible to make the building(s) you are renting available due to the risk of frozen plumbing. In that case we will gladly reschedule your event or provide a full refund.
Clean up – No janitorial service is provided during your rental. Groups are
expected to maintain the facilities in a clean, safe and sanitary condition at all times, and to leave the facilities in the general condition you found them. Additional supplies are available if needed. Please reach out to the rental contact.
Check-in – Please do not arrive prior to your agreed check-in time without prior
arrangements. We are flexible with check-in times as long as we are aware in advance.
Campus Rules
Rental point of contact is expected to go over the rules and safety precautions with their group upon arrival for their event.
- Maximum occupancy limits must be followed
- Do not attempt to enter any buildings other than your agreed upon rentals.
o Alarms may be activated and police/fire may arrive
- No animals/pets in the facilities without previous approval. (Service animals are allowed)
- No smoking in the facilities
- Minors (under 18 years of age) must be accompanied by an adult at all times
- All furniture, tables, chairs, equipment, etc. cannot be removed from the buildings and must be returned to their original check-in location prior to checkout
- Do not use thumbtacks, staples or tape to hang decorations or signs. Any items put up must be removed including string, clips, etc. that are used to attach them
- Confetti, silly string, chalk/paint are not permitted inside or out
- If you will be serving alcohol a banquet permit is required from the Washington State Liquor Board website. This permit must be provided at check-in and posted at all times
- Please park in the areas on campus. Do not park in the gym parking lot.
- Please follow all speed and traffic rules. You are responsible for your vehicles and belongings
- All garbage must be removed from the buildings prior to check-out and placed in our dumpsters (located next Dorm D – near the fire pit)
Renters are required to conduct their activities in accordance with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, regulations, permits and codes. All fire and safety regulations posted in the buildings must be complied with.
- If you will be serving alcohol a banquet permit is required from the Washington State Liquor Board. This permit must be provided at check-in and posted in event space
- Use of the commercial kitchen requires a valid Washington State Food Handlers Permit. This must be posted in the kitchen
- Renter assumes all liability for any injuries, damages, or losses during the rental period. Proof of Liability insurance must be provided prior to rental date with Camp Horizon Foundation listed as co-insured. (This may not apply to short term day rentals)
Hold Harmless Agreement
The undersigned agrees and covenants to indemnify, defend and save harmless Camp Horizon Foundation, Whatcom County and those persons who were, now are, or shall be duly elected or appointed officers, officials or employees thereof (herein referred to as “Foundation” and “Whatcom County”), against and from any loss, damage, costs charge, expense, liability, claims, demands or judgments, of whatsoever kind or nature, whether to persons or property, arising wholly or partially out of any act, action, neglect, omission or default on the part of the undersigned, except such injury or damage as shall have been caused by or resulted from the sole negligence of Foundation and/or Whatcom County. In case any suit or cause of action shall be brought against Foundation or Whatcom County because any act, action neglect, omission or default on the part of the undersigned, his agents, and/or employees, the undersigned hereby agrees and covenants to assume the defense thereof and to pay all costs, charges, attorneys fees and other expenses and all judgments that may be incurred or obtained against Foundation and/or Whatcom County.
The Foundation also reserves the right to accept or reject any application, and/or ask for additional details on the intended use of facilities. Judgment on acceptance or rejection is absolute and final.