Extra information

Camp rules

• We want your experience on camp to be different and enjoyable. To insure this happens you need to observe the following basic rules:
• Language used should be pleasant and in conversational tone - eg. it is not necessary to shout and swear.
• Mobile phones and iPods must be left at home.
• There is no need to have money, there is nowhere to spend it.
• Jewellery and other valuables should not be brought on camp.
• Chips, soft drink, chewing gum and lollies are not to be brought on camp.
• The only people who should be in a tent/room are those that sleep there.

Emergencies

• In case of any emergency (fire, accident, boating accident, snake sighting) immediately contact nearest teacher or parent - return to the centre if necessary.
• In case of fire in the kitchen, main building or in a tent/room, inform the nearest adult and then move to the Emergency Evacuation Point by the shortest route and in an orderly manner.

Hygiene

• Wash hands with soap before you eat or prepare food and after you go to the toilet.
• It is best to let cups and plates drain dry. 
• If you feel ill at any time, tell your teacher immediately.
  

Cooking and kitchen

(Black Gully Campus only)

• When working in a cooking group, you complete only the tasks allocated to you - eg. collecting the ingredients, chopping up vegetables or cooking.
• Use gloves  to handle pots.
• When using cutting knives, use a board and always cut away from your body.
• DO NOT waste water by allowing the tap to run - if you require water use a container to obtain the required amount.
• Adults only are to use the 'Zip Heater' and Microwave in the kitchen.

Bush camping

• Cooking over an open fire is sometimes dangerous.
• Keep well back from the fire unless it is your task to do the cooking.
• No running or playing near the fire.
• When working in a cooking group, you complete only the tasks allocated to you eg. collecting wood, fire lighting, food preparation, cooking.
• Do not use the axe or light fires without permission.
• Use a pot hook or gloves to handle camp-ovens, billies or pots.

Waste management

• There are specific bins for a variety of recyclable materials. All campers (pupils and adults) and especially those handling food and drink containers need to be aware of the recycling and waste management procedures.

Self-directed activities

• During this time you must stay within the area specified by the teachers.
• Do not swim or use canoes without permission.
• Keep off the low ropes course unless supervised by an adult.
• Do not run on the concrete and around the buildings/tents.

Shoes

• You must always have shoes on.
• "Dry shoes" for around camp, in the kitchen and on expeditions.
• "Wet shoes" for canoeing, swimming and other water activities.
• Thongs are ONLY for going to the toilet/shower at night.

Boundaries

• On your arrival the boundaries of the Centre will be outlined. Our expectation is that students will remain inside those boundaries unless accompanied by an adult.

Group challenges

• The Group Challenge adventure course is to be used only under adult supervision.

Swimming

• Swimming only happens under adult supervision in the defined area after you have been marked on the swimming roll.

Canoeing

• Canoeing only occurs under the supervision of trained TEEC staff. 
• There should be a LEAST 2 people in each canoe. 
• Participants must be wearing a PFD.
• PFDs must always be returned to the drying line after use.
• Canoes must be lifted NOT dragged from the water.