|
1. Welcome
ACA Camp SB2 on Lake Sebago, Harriman State
Park, is unique in offering ACA members and guests an opportunity to engage
in paddle sport in a setting rich in both natural and man-made resources.
We encourage you to visit and use the facilities. While members and guests
do use the camp at their own risk, certain agreed upon rules and regulations
will promote and enhance the well-being of anyone visiting the camp.
Therefore, to a) encourage paddle sport, b)
enhance and promote the safety, well-being and enjoyment of each individual
in the use of the camp, c) preserve and protect the camp’s natural and
man-made resources for current and future generations, and d) comply with
applicable federal, state and local regulations, the Camp Committee of the
Atlantic Division ACA hereby establishes the following rules and regulations
to govern the conduct of ACA members and guests during their stay at ACA
Camp SB2.
2. Camp Director
The Camp Director is a ready source of
information and assistance for members and guests. The Camp Committee is
pleased to have as this season’s Camp Director, Linda Peterson. Her cabin
is C-25, and is located near the pavilion.
The Camp Director supervises on all camp
matters. The Camp Director approves all camp events, programs, races and
group activities. Anyone wishing to hold an event, program, race or group
activity at the camp must obtain permission from the Camp Director by
applying one month in advance.
3. Season
ACA Camp SB2’s season extends from May 1st
through October 15th of each year. Anyone wishing to use the camp at any
other time must first obtain permission from the Camp Director and pay the
off-season fee. Boating is not allowed in the off-season.
Anyone on camp property during the
off-season without prior permission is trespassing. State Park Police will
remove and may fine such individuals. Members may also lose camp
privileges.
4. Members and Guests
Any ACA member in good standing may use the
Camp, subject to the camp rules and fees.
ACA adult members may bring up to ten
guests. Members are responsible for their guests’ behavior. Members
wishing to bring more than ten guests must obtain prior permission from the
camp director.
The Camp accepts no responsibility for
supervision of minors. Minors must be supervised by a parent or guardian at
all times.
Non-members visiting without an ACA host
member must first obtain permission from the Camp Director.
Pets are not allowed in Camp. Seeing-eye
dogs are allowed. Please see the Camp Director for any questions.
5. Entrance Procedures
ACA members are responsible for bringing
their membership cards and, if purchased, their week or season passes.
Entrance to the Camp is via the cable gate located on Seven Lakes Drive.
The cable gate must be kept locked at all times.
Immediately upon arrival everyone must
register at the Pavilion or main parking lot. Everyone entering Camp for
the first time each season must sign the current season’s waiver. Every
member and guest, including all minors, must have a signed waiver on file.
Daily use fees are charged for the May 1st
through October 15th camp season. Fees must be paid upon arrival, unless
the member has already purchased either a) a season pass or b) a week pass
for weekly rental accommodations. Fees should be placed in the envelope
provided and placed in the box located at the Pavilion, unless otherwise
instructed by the Camp Director. Fee envelope information must be
completely filled out for the fee to be properly processed.
Anyone staying overnight must re-register at
the Pavilion each morning so that an accurate daily camp census is
maintained.
The Camp Director or designee is available
to assist members and guests with filling out registration information,
paying daily use fees, obtaining week and season passes, filling out
waivers, and filling out ACA membership applications.
6. Enjoying and Preserving the Camp’s
Resources
Fires are only permitted in pre-approved
fireplaces or on camping stoves. A responsible adult must attend to the
fire at all times. Sand or water should be kept near approved fireplaces
for extinguishing fires. Ground fires are prohibited.
Fishing is permitted except from the
swimming dock. Fishing is subject to the regulations of the New York State
Department of Environmental Conservation.
Individuals are responsible for throwing out
their trash in the green dumpster located in the main parking area.
Littering is prohibited. Dish washing at the lake, latrine or water spigot
is prohibited.
Disturbing animal or plant life is
prohibited. Cutting down any vegetation is prohibited. Changes to docks,
paths, roads, parking areas, buildings, or any facility are prohibited
without prior written permission from the Camp Director.
Members and guests should respect the rights
and privacy of others and shall maintain quiet between the hours of 10 pm
and 7 am.
7. Overnight Stay
Those wishing to stay overnight must use an
assigned cabin, tent platform or the designated camping area. This is
arranged through the Rental Cabins Committee or by permission of the Camp
Director.
Overnight sleeping is prohibited in cars,
vehicles or any public facilities or rooms. Overnight sleeping on any dock
is prohibited.
8. Boating Regulations
The Camp does not supply boats or
equipment. Clubs, members and guests may bring their own boats and boating
equipment to Camp, subject to Camp rules and regulations. Boats are to be
stored above ground on assigned racks as designated by the Camp Director.
All boats launched from Camp must have an
“ACA” insignia or “ACA SB2” in three inch high letters affixed to their
exterior.
There must be one PFD in the boat for each
person in the boat. Any individual under the age of sixteen must wear a PFD
while in any boat. Any individual under the age of twelve near the
waterfront or on a dock must be accompanied by an adult.
Docks must be kept free of boats, paddles
and personal property except when launching or recovering boats. Launching
or recovering boats is only allowed from an ACA Camp dock. Boats are not to
be fastened to or placed upon the swimming float. Boats may be launched
from any dock except the main swimming area, with one exception.
Handicapped individuals may secure their boats to the swimming dock while
swimming, with the prior approval of the Camp Director. Otherwise, boats
are prohibited from the swimming area.
Wind surfing is prohibited. Boating after
dark is prohibited. Gasoline engines are prohibited.
9. Swimming Regulations
Swimming is only permitted during supervised
swim periods. A flag will be flown from the swimming dock flagpole during
life guard supervised swim periods.
Supervised swim periods are supervised by
either a) a certified life guard or b) two responsible adults, one of whom
must remain on the swim dock to monitor water activities. The supervising
adults must be obeyed. Minors must be supervised by a parent or guardian at
all times.
Swimming is only allowed in the designated
swimming area or in the crib area. Diving is only allowed from the float or
the end of the dock. Members and guests must exercise care in and around
the swimming dock. Running and horse play are not allowed.
Children less than eighteen years of age
must, without exception, pass a deep-water swimming test before they will be
allowed in the deep water. The swimming test is given by the lifeguard on
duty. Children who successfully complete the swimming test will have their
names recorded in the swim book.
The use of PFDs, the use of inflatable water
devices including tubes, rafts, inflatable swimming aids and the use of skin
diving equipment including masks, fins and snorkels are prohibited. Swim
goggles are permitted.
Swimming alone or at night is prohibited.
Swimming is not allowed from any boat. Fishing and boating are not
permitted from the main swimming dock. Food, beverages, soap and shampoo
are not permitted near the swimming dock.
Failure to follow the swimming regulations
may result in penalties including loss of swimming privileges or suspension
of camp privileges.
10. Vehicles
Vehicles must obey the posted five (5) mile
an hour speed limit.
Vehicles may only be parked in designated
parking areas. Parking on or along the sides of the road is prohibited.
Boat trailers may be stored in an area
designated by the Camp Director. Mobile campers are only permitted with the
advance permission of the Camp Director.
The Camp Director has the authority to
direct traffic and parking as needed for the good of the Camp.
11. Prohibited Activities
Hunting and the carrying of firearms, air
guns, sling shots, bows and arrows, or harpoon type equipment are not
allowed.
ACA members and guests are not allowed to
enter the grounds or swimming areas of neighboring camps.
Bicycles, roller skates, roller blades and
skate boards may not be used at the Pavilion. Bicycling is allowed in other
areas provided that the bike operator and any passenger are wearing helmets.
12. Penalties
Infractions of rules may result in
suspension of camp privileges by the Camp Director and fines and/or arrest
by the Park Police.
|
