General Information

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GENERAL INFORMATION

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All renters will provide emergency transportation with an available vehicle at all times.
All renters will provide their own paper goods such as paper towels, toilet paper and garbage
bags.
All renters will purchase and remove their own food.
All renters will remove their own trash. Trash removal by Watanda must be arranged,
dumpster fees apply.
All renters will observe the ALL LAKE QUIET from 9:30 pm to 7 am in which only quiet activities
that do not create a disturbance are to occur. Music is turned off and indoor voices for
conversation.
Only non-motorized boating is permitted, canoes and life jackets are provided. All boaters
must wear a life jacket.
Due to difficulty in cleaning, NO GLITTER OR SMALL BEAD CRAFT PROJECTS, NO WATER
BALLOONS OR CONFETTI.
NO speakers or amplifiers, except for Weddings and Square Dances by prior arrangement.
FIREARMS are strictly prohibited, including pellet guns, BB guns, sling shots, paint balls, etc.
Archery is permitted under the supervision of qualified individual.
Camp Watanda is an environmental site, bikes are permitted on established roads or the
acreage behind the camp; no motorized bikes or ATV’s. Stay on existing trails and do not
create “donuts”; NO bikes on the waterfront. Safety gear appropriate to the bike applies.
The killing, trapping or torture of any wildlife is prohibited. Fishing is permitted without a
license.

A) If you are renting as a family, such as reunions, family camping; and cooking for your immediate
family and guests:

Parents will supervise their children and immediate guests at all times while in the water or
boating.
It is not required to provide a lifeguard, CPR or First Aide certificate, Certificate of Insurance, or
have a ServSafe Food Handlers certificate.
Alcohol consumption is permitted for personal use. No underage drinking, no swimming or
boating under the influence, and that the ALL-LAKE quiet is observed from 9:30 pm to 7:00 am.
All renters will provide Release of Liabilit y waivers for all guests unless we are added as
“additionally insured”.

B) If you are providing organized programs for children such as Day Camp, Resident Camp,
Scouting event, or any youth program, you must provide:

All organized camps will provide all program staff and materials, supervision of participants,
training of staff, recreational equipment, food service, food, emergency and routine health care.
A person who is currently certified in First Aide/CPR. A copy of certificate(s) must be on file with
your rental agreement before final acceptance.
Provide certified Lifeguard staff when boating or swimming with a ratio of 25:1, a separate
guard is required for boating and swimming if they occur at the same time. Only current Red
Cross Lifeguard Cards will be accepted. Lifeguard must have current CPR for Professional
Rescuers from either Red Cross or American Heart Association. Copy of card(s) must be on
file with your rental agreement before final acceptance.
Specialized activities such as Archery or Ropes Course must use staff certified to supervise
those activities. Copy of certificates must be on file with your rental agreement before final
acceptance.
Provide a Certificate of Insurance naming CAMP WATANDA as additionally insured.
Provide a Food Service Staff person who has completed the state required ServSafe
Certification Course; a copy of certificate must be on file with your rental agreement before final
acceptance. Camp Watanda can provide you with a Certified Food Handler Consultant for
additional fees.
A current health form must be on site for all campers with a signed “Permission to Treat” if
parents are not present.
Camper medication must stored and locked away from campers in your own lock box.
All staff must be fingerprinted and criminal history record checked, including the Camp Director.

CAMP WATANDA WILL PROVIDE IN THE LODGE:

Commercial range with two ovens, 6 burner top and griddle top.
Walk-in chill box, commercial freezer, staff refrigerator, 20-qt commercial mixer, 2 charcoal bar-
b-cues.
Cooking and dining equipment for 60 guests.
We do not have an automatic dishwasher, ice machine; or washer/dryer for guest use.
6 canoes, 2 kayaks, 1 row boat, life jackets and rescue equipment.
Fire suppression equipment.
50 mattresses, 4 cots.