Small Group Camping 2020 - Camp Tannadoonah
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Small Group Camping
2020
Camp Tannadoonah on Birch Lake in
Vandalia, Michigan
helps kids find their Sparks, lift their
voices and discover who they are.
We’re committed to being a
diverse, inclusive community of
campers and staff who share a love
of the outdoors.
Directions to Camp Tannadoonah
Camp Tannadoonah is located at
14751 Harvey St.
Vandalia, MI 49095
Your GPS or Google Maps will generally provide you with good directions to
camp.
When you arrive at Camp, please proceed to the Welcome Center, which is
the first building on your left when you come down the driveway. Our staff
will check you in at the Welcome Center and direct you to your cabin.
Camp Tannadoonah
Map of Camp
Cabins
Loc Cabin Name Sleeps Restrooms Multiple Rooms Fee/Night
1 Cardinals & Wrens 10 Private yes $75
2 Robins & Woodpeckers 10 Private yes $75
3 Wallace 10 Shared no $60
4 Exchange 7 Shared no $50
5 Rotary 7 Shared no $50
6 Chapple Lodge 10 Shared no $60
7 Exchangettes 7 Shared no $50
8 Luta Koda 7 Shared no $50
9 Morris Lodge 10 Private yes $100
Under Michigan’s current Phase 4 guidelines, indoor gatherings are limited to 10 individuals and
outdoor gatherings are limited to 100. While some cabins have more than 10 beds, we are currently
required to limit capacity to 10 per building. Cabins with multiple rooms work well for two families to
share.
GENERAL INFORMATION Camp Tannadoonah is owned and operated by Camp Fire River Bend. Founded in 1921, Camp Tannadoonah is located on a 45-acre property overlooking beautiful Birch Lake in Southwest Michigan. Each summer, Camp Tannadoonah provides overnight and day camp programs, serving approximately 1000 youth over the course of 10 weeks from June through August. Camp Fire has been an innovative leader in youth development since 1910. You might remember us as Camp Fire Girls or Camp Fire USA, which were key parts of our organization’s journey. Today, we are a co-ed, diverse, and inclusive organization. We incorporate youth voice into everything we do, and make an intentional effort to reflect, evolve, and use cutting-edge research to meet the needs of today’s youth and their families. FACILITIES, RESERVATIONS, AND DEPOSIT Camp Tannadoonah offers 9 cabins for rent on select weekends in September and October 2020. Cabins sleep 7-10 people, and rates vary based on included amenities. Check in time is 3pm and check out time is noon the following day. To make a reservation, call the Camp Fire River Bend office at 574.387.6095, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. Reservations must be made by Wednesday prior to stay; no drop in reservations will be permitted. Payment IN FULL is due at the time of your reservation. If you need to cancel your reservation, you may do so by calling us at 574.387.6095. For cancellations made more than one week in advance of your registration, a full refund will be issued. For cancellations made less than one week in advance, you will be charged a 25% cancellation fee. If Camp Fire must cancel a reservation for any reason, a full refund will be issued if we are unable to reschedule your reservation for another date. MEALS Campers are required to bring their own food and prepare their own meals. Each group will be given a designated camp fire site, with a fire pit, grate, and picnic table. Each group / family is responsible for their own food storage, preparation, and cleanup. It is the responsibility of the group to practice proper food storage and cooking procedures. The camp kitchen will not be available for preparation, storage, or cleanup. MEDICAL AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Camper groups must have a designated vehicle and driver on site for emergency purposes. There will not be a medical professional on site during Small Group Camping. In an emergency, dial 911. If you need to transport someone to an urgent care facility, Three Rivers Health is the nearest medical facility. Three Rivers Health is located at 701 S. Health Parkway, Three Rivers, MI 49093, approximately 13 miles from Camp Tannadoonah. Please contact Camp Staff at 574.387.6095 to report any emergencies, after you have handled the immediate care needs of any injury or illness.
ENVIRONMENT AND TERRAIN Our camp is a very special place to us. Please leave all flowers and plants for others to enjoy. The terrain of camp is natural, so it can be very rocky and uneven. There are steep hills, unpaved paths, and uneven trails. We strongly suggest sturdy, closed-toed shoes. CHECK IN When you arrive at Camp Tannadoonah, please proceed to the circle in front of the Welcome Center (this is the first building you encounter when you arrive at camp). When you arrive at the Welcome Center Circle, please remain in your vehicle. Here you will be asked to review and sign the Small Group Camping Guidelines, and provide a roster of individuals staying in your cabin. You will also be asked to complete a health screening. Our staff will direct you to your cabin, and show you the unloading area. Please be prepared to carry your supplies up to 100 yards to your cabin; the unloading areas are not immediately adjacent to the buildings. Once you are unloaded, all vehicles must be parked in the Sports and Games field parking area for the duration of your stay. HEALTH SCREENING Camp Tannadoonah recommends that you and your family self-isolate as much as posible for 14 days prior to your arrival. All family members will undergo a health screening before you may go to your cabin. When you arrive at the Welcome Center Circle, please remain in your vehicle. A staff member will approach your vehicle to complete the health screening. We will ask you the following questions: • Do you have any of the following symptoms now, or have you exhibited any of these symptoms in the past 3 days: • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Sore throat • Fever • Chills • New lost of taste or smell • Muscle or body aches • Nausea, vomiting, or other gastrointestinal issues • Congestion or runny nose not related to known seasonal allergies • Unusual fatigue • Does anyone in your household have any of the above symptoms? • Have you been in close contact with anyone with suspected or confirmed COVID-19? • Have you taken any medication to reduce fever before coming to camp? If all of the answers to the above questions are no, our staff will take your temperature using a temporal thermometer. If your temperature reads below 100.4F for all members of your group, you will be directed to your cabin to unload. If any of the above answers are yes, or a member of your group has a temperature of 100.4F or higher, a leadership team member will discuss your options for rescheduling your reservation.
CHECK OUT Groups are required to leave their cabin and the surrounding areas clean. Groups are responsible for the following before leaving camp: • Remove all of your belongings from the cabin • Sweep the floor of your cabin • Ensure all beds are in their original positions • Take all trash to the dumpster, located next to the shower house • Make sure all lights are turned off • Clean up your fire site • Report any damages or required maintenance (e.g., light bulbs out) to camp staff Please check out with a Camp staff member prior to departure to complete a walkthrough of your cabin and fire site. You will be assessed a fee for any damages. BOATING The use of canoes is included in your cabin rental fee. Lifejackets are required and must be worn properly by all individuals in the boat. Blue and yellow life vests are youth sized and are for persons weighing 90lbs or less. Blue and gray life vests are adult sized and are for persons weighing more than 90lbs. When using canoes, please remember the following safety guidelines: • Lifejackets are REQUIRED and must be worn properly • Slide the canoes into the water from the seawall, and then hold the boat steady while passengers climb into the boat • NO STANDING in boats • NO JUMPING OUT of boats • Please do not rest the blades of the paddles on the ground; this causes them to chip or break • When you are finished with the canoes, please pull them up on shore • Please hang up all lifejackets and paddles when you are finished using them Please follow the safety guidelines; misuse of the canoes by any member of your party will forfeit further use for the remainder of your stay. SWIMMING Swimming is not permitted unless there is a certified Lifeguard on duty. You may enjoy the lovely view from the waterfront beach, and wading in the shallow water near shore is permitted. No one is permitted in the water for any reason after 9pm. If a member of your party is a certified Lifeguard, camp staff will need to verify their certification and go over waterfront rules with them prior to use of the waterfront for swimming. BRINGING YOUR OWN WATERCRAFT Watercraft are welcome on Birch Lake, and are the sole responsibility of the owner. There is no place to park boats at the Camp waterfront, but you may put in and take out watercraft at the Birch Lake Public Access, located at the southeast corner of the lake at the intersection of Birch Road and Birch Lakeshore Drive.
OTHER ACTIVITIES AND EQUIPMENT Camp Tannadoonah has multiple options for sports and games. Sports equipment including tennis rackets, soccer balls, and basketballs may be checked out from Camp Staff at the Welcome Center at no charge. There are board games, cards games, and a library of children’s books available in the Dining Hall. Please return all items to their proper location after use. There are some trails located at Camp Tannadoonah, and many more trails are available at Dr. Lawless County Park, located just around the corner from Camp. Lawless Park has hiking and biking trails, baseball fields, and is an International Dark Sky Park, making it a great location for stargazing at night. This is a County Park that is NOT affiliiated with Camp Tannadoonah. There are entrance fees of $1 per car for Cass County residents and $3 per car for non residents. GENERAL POLICIES Safety Orientation and Rules All families and user groups are required to follow the policies and rules listed in this Small Group Camping Manual. Questions may be directed to Camp Tannadoonah Staff. Any safety or security concerns regarding the site should be directed to Camp Staff. You can reach our staff at 574.387.6095. Boundaries Participants should observe social distancing practices with other families and groups while on the property. Particiapnts are also asked to respect camp boundaries indicated on the camp map. Participants are asked to not enter other cabins besides their own. Participants are not permitted to enter the kitchen in the Dining Hall; Main Lodge; the Welcome Center; Phair Trading Post / Handcraft Building; or the Maintenance Sheds. Face Coverings As a precautionary measure, and out of respect for our staff, we require all participants to wear masks at the following times: • During check in / health screening • When interacting with camp staff • When 6 feet between you and members of another group or family cannot be avoid • During check out Face coverings are not required while in your cabin, while interacting with your own family, or when you are at least 6 feet from other families or groups. Quiet Hours Sound carries easily through the woods and across the water. We ask that you respect our neighbors on the lake by observing quiet hours from 10pm until 7am. Please keep music down, and voices quiet, especially if you are at the waterfront. No one is permitted to be in the water for any reason after 9pm for safety reasons, but you may enjoy the beauty of Birch Lake from the shore. Supervision Parents and/or guardians of minor participants are responsible for the supervision and behavior of their minor children at all times. Children should be with their parents/guardians at all times.
Personal Property Camp Tannadoonah does not assume any responsibility for lost, stolen, or damaged personal equipment or items. Such equipment may include, but is not limited to, personal vehicles and contents, luggage and contents, electronics, instruments, and/or recreational gear and equipment. Any items you bring to camp are your responsibility. Electronics and WiFi There is no WiFi available to guests or user groups, and cellular service is very limited. We highly recommend that you take a break from electronics and enjoy camp without interruptions from the outside world. Leave No Trace At Camp Tannadoonah, we practice the Leave No Trace philosphy of camping, and expect that all guests at camp will do the same. Please ensure that you leave your area, and our camp, in the same or better condition than you found it. Food in cabins attracts animals, so we request that you keep all food in coolers or sealed containers, so as not to invite critters into your cabin. Camping areas should be kept litter-free, and all trash should be placed in cans with liners, or in the dumpsters located beside the shower house. Bathrooms Camp Tannadoonah is nearly 100 years old, and some of our plumbing is very old as well! We ask that you use the provided trash receptacles for all feminine hygeine products and anything else that may be difficult for our plumbing to handle, including any wipes or cleaning supplies. There is a shared bathroom facility located in the Shower House located behind the Dining Hall building. All showers are located at the shower house - there are no showers in any of the cabins. Bathrooms in Cardinals and Wrens, Robins and Woodpeckers, and Morris Lodge contain toilets and sinks only. There is no Camp Staff supervision at the Shower House. Each group / cabin will be assigned specific stalls and sinks for their use. Groups are expected to follow social distancing rules in the Shower House, and only use their designated stalls. Groups are expected to remove all personal belongings such as shower and personal hygeine supplies after each use. Please do not leave any personal belongings in the shower house. Camp Staff will clean the bathrooms at least twice daily, following guidelines from the American Camp Association. Groups should notify Camp Staff if bathrooms need additional attention, such as cleaning or restocking of batrhoom supplies, or any plumbing issues. Restrictions No animals, weapons, alcohol, smoking (including vaping), tobacco products, marijuana, or illicit drugs are permitted on camp property. Portable stoves or grills are permitted. Fires are permitted only in approved fire pits assigned at check in. Fires must be completely extinguished using water when finished. Cabin capacities listed in this document must be observed, even if there are more beds available in the cabin than indicated in this agreement. Failure to adhere to any of the policies in this manual may result in the group’s removal from camp, and no refunds will be issued.
SMALL GROUP CAMPING AGREEMENT
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Camping at Camp Tannadoonah. Failure to adhere to the policies in this manual may result in the
group’s removal from camp, and no refunds will be issued.
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Thank you for considering Camp Tannadoonah for your small group rental. For reservations or
questions, please contact us at:
Camp Fire River Bend
Camp Tannadoonah
14751 Harvey St
Vandalia, MI 49095
574.387.6095
info@tannadoonah.org
Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am - 5pm Eastern Time
Camp Tannadoonah is operated by Camp Fire River Bend, Inc., a chartered council of Camp Fire
National Headquarters, Inc. Camp Tannadoonah is licensed by the State of Michigan and Accredited
by the American Camp Association (ACA). Camp Tannadoonah welcomes all youth and their families,
regardless of ethnicity, race, creed, gender, social status, disability, or sexual orientation.You can also read
