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Wildwood Getaway Family Usage Guidelines
We are excited to welcome you to Wildwood! During your visit we hope you will enjoy the natural
world and relax in beautiful New Hampshire.
During the getaway’s we use our site as a campground. Please understand this is not the same as
our traditional Family Camp program. We will not be providing our usual Family Camp activities,
instruction, meals, etc. We will only be opening the waterfront for boating and swimming.
Please note that Wildwood is a wildlife sanctuary. Please leave all forms of wildlife undisturbed. Be
considerate of your neighbor's right to quiet and harmony.
As a reminder, COVID-19 is still a threat to the health and safety of everyone onsite. We consider
all of you family and trust you to use your best judgment to keep yourself, your family and all
others on site safe. We ask that you respect one another and continue to follow physical
distancing between families. You are responsible for the well-being of those in your group and
those at Wildwood in general.
Upon Arrival:
• Please enter Wildwood at 27 Vining Road Entrance (not the entrance with the big
Wildwood Sign, just past it). There is a small sign that says “Main Office” and it’s across
from 462 Old New Ipswich Road.
• Stop by the office and check in on the bulletin board on the wall. Leave your signed waiver
in the envelope if no one is at the office to greet you. If you need anything text us (numbers
below). You may go directly to your unit to settle in and RELAX!
Parameters for staying at Wildwood
1. COVID FREE - Families must attest to everyone in their family being COVID Free upon
arrival. If anyone in your family presents COVID symptoms, please remain home.
2. Mask / Face coverings: Each family member should carry with them a face covering for
use when in the presence of other families around camp.
3. Families are assigned a specific unit. There will be one family per unit unless otherwise
requested. Please do not enter cabins/units that are not yours without an invitation.
4. All common spaces will be locked, such as the dining hall and health center.
5. The Arts & Crafts Covered Pavilion will be available for use.
6. One vehicle may be parked at units (when possible). Other cars can park at the office or
other nearest parking area. Roads must be kept clear for emergency vehicles.
7. Shower House: Each Unit (Carson, Leopold, etc) will have an assigned shower in the shower
house; please only use your assigned unit name shower on the male and female sides, each
1stall is labelled with the Unit name. Toilets or porta johns and sinks are stationed in each
unit for individual family use.
8. Waterfront: Swimming is only allowed when the lifeguard is on duty in the mornings and
afternoons. Boating with Wildwood equipment is also only allowed when the lifeguard is on
duty. Personal watercraft brought from home may be used at any time. Wildwood is not
responsible for your personal equipment or its loss or damage.
The restrooms and changing rooms at the waterfront will be open.
9. Smoking is only allowed in the main parking lot on the gravel. There is a can at the end of
the driveway near the Vining road sign. Please dispose of cigarette butts properly. No
smoking in units, waterfront or anywhere on camp besides the main parking lot.
10. Wildwood is a drug free environment. Marijuana is not legal in the state of New
Hampshire; please leave all recreational drugs at home.
11. Alcohol is only allowed in the cabin units.
Rules / Expectations
1. Your enjoyment and safety is our main concern. Enjoy, relax and have a wonderful time!
2. We expect families to maintain 6 feet social distance from other families. When physical
distancing is not possible, please ensure all participants are wearing a mask.
3. Monitor your children: Parents/guardians are responsible for their children and their
safety and well-being at all times.
4. Visitors: Day/night visitors are not allowed. Only registered guests are permitted at the
camp.
5. Vehicles must be parked in the parking lots or at designated area near the unit. Our main
road must stay clear at all times for emergency vehicle access
6. Pets are not allowed.
7. Bicycle riding on the nature trails is prohibited. (It is allowed on the roads.)
8. Quiet Hours: 10 pm to 7 am. Please be respectful of others.
9. You must leave your campsite clean and ready for the next visitors when you leave.
10. Adults will be held responsible and must pay for any damage to property, facilities etc.
caused by themselves or their children.
11. Check in after 1:00 pm. Check out is 11:00 am, however please check in with us, you may
be able to stay longer in your unit if no one is arriving on the same day. You are welcome to
continue to stay on the property the day of your check out until the waterfront closes.
Campsite
1. Water is available in each unit by using the sink spigot and all water on camp is potable.
2. Please abide by our local fire permit rules. Fires must be less than 1.5 feet high.
3. Never leave your fire unattended.
4. There is no access to refrigeration or ice onsite.
5. All fires must be extinguished with water. Metal watering cans are available in each unit.
6. Wood will be provided by donation. No burning of trash, containers or unauthorized wood.
If you run out of wood you can find more on the porch of the office. We highly encourage
using sticks and other fallen wood right around your camp site.
7. No Fireworks: Firecrackers, sparklers and pyrotechnic devices are not permitted.
28. All food must be in stored sealed containers inside the cabin or vehicle to avoid bears and
other animals.
9. Empty cabin trash into the outside metal trash can. Keep lid on trash can at all times. This
will be emptied by Wildwood staff. Except in an emergency or to make an urgent repair, this
is the only reason staff will enter a unit while you are here.
10. Families will be expected to sweep out cabins and tents, tidy up the outside, and put all
trash into the metal trash can. Wildwood will disinfect after your departure to prepare for
the next family.
11. The front gate will be closed at 8 pm each night. Please open and close it if you need to
enter or exit the camp after 8.
12. FIRE IS OUR MAJOR HAZARD. Do not use firepit in strong wind; attend it constantly; douse
coals with water. Keep the water container filled at all times. No candles allowed in cabins
or tents. (Citronella candles in metal containers outside are permitted). Smoking is only
allowed in the parking lot.
Waterfront
1. The waterfront is open daily from 10 am – 12 pm and 2 -5 pm for swimming, canoeing,
kayaking and paddle boarding. Families may relax on the beach at any time, but we ask
that you do not swim without a lifeguard present.
2. Each family will be given lifejackets and a location to store them for your time at camp.
Families are welcome to bring their own lifejackets (Coast Guard approved) if desired.
3. Walk on docks only as you enter / exit the water. When the lifeguard is present, please
refrain from standing on docks other than entering the water.
4. Children are not allowed on the waterfront without supervision by someone over the age of
18.
5. No glass or alcohol is allowed at the waterfront. Alcohol is only allowed in the units.
6. No vehicles are allowed to be driven down to the waterfront unless given permission.
Please contact staff for assistance.
7. Diving is prohibited off the docks, because the pond is too shallow.
8. Boats and paddles will be disinfected after use.
9. Storms - If there is thunder or lighting the waterfront will be closed. It will be reopened
when there has been no thunder or lightening for at least 30 minutes.
Please note: Lifeguards will not wear face coverings on the docks, as recommended in protocols
from the American Red Cross. Seconds count when it comes to saving a life.
WIFI
WIFI is available at the dining hall / beach area and around the office and Hemlock building. There
is a picnic table outside for your use.
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3Contact Information
Mass Audubon Wildwood Camp
27 Vining Road, PO Box 826
462 Old New Ipswich Road (GPS Directions)
Rindge NH, 03461
603-899-5589
wwgetaway@massaudubon.org, or wildwood@massaudubon.org
Becky Gilles 978-257-3919- cell
Wildwood Director Emerson Cabin
Cheryl Oliveira 508-930-5432 – cell
Education Programs Manager Darwin Cabin
Wildwood Caretakers 603-899-9800 (land line phone)
Collin & Stephanie Tourgee House across the road at 462 Old New
Ipswich Road
Monadnock Community Hospital in 603-924-7191
Peterborough
https://monadnockcommunityhospital.com/
Heywood Hospital in Gardner 978-632-3420
https://www.heywood.org/locations/heywood-
hospital
Heywood Urgent Care, Gardner 978-669-5959
https://www.heywood.org/locations/heywood-
urgent-care
Cheshire Medical Center, Keene (603) 354-5400
https://www.cheshire-med.com/
Emergency 911
(if you call 911, please alert Wildwood Staff)
When Calling 911: Please alert operator with our address 27 Vining Road, Rindge. Wildwood Camp.
They may ask you to explain where you are on the camp property.
Alert Wildwood staff so we can assist with both your family and the EMT’s.
4Local Take Out / Delivery
Rindge: (there are more restaurants not listed)
• Pizza Pie II (a Wildwood staff favorite) http://www.pizzapierindge.com/
• Pizza Haven https://pizzahaveninc.com/
• Sandwich Master (Cheryl’s favorite) http://www.sandwichmaster.net/
• Emma’s Pub https://www.emmas321.com/
• Woodbound Inn https://www.woodbound.com/
• Hometown Diner & Phoenix BBQ http://www.hometowndinernh.com/
• Domino’s Pizza
• Identity Coffee (really great coffee) https://www.identitycoffeelab.com/
• Subway (in Walmart)
• KFC / Dunkin / Gourmet Coffee / Aroma Joes
Jaffrey:
• Café 532 https://cafe-532-and-deli.business.site/
• Sunflowers https://www.bantam-peterborough.com/
• Golden Wok http://golden-wok-jaffrey.jany.io/
• Dublin Road Taproom & Eatery https://shattuckgolf.com/the-taproom/
• McDonalds
• Monadnock Country café
• Kimball Farm Ice Cream & Food https://kimballfarm.com/
Peterborough:
• Harlow’s Pub https://www.bantam-peterborough.com/
• Waterhouse https://www.waterhousenh.com/
• Bakers Station (WW Favorite) https://www.bakersstation.com/
• Thai Café https://www.thaicafe603.com/
• Bantam Grill (Becky’s Favorite) https://www.bantam-peterborough.com/
• Pearl Restaurant and Oyster Bar https://www.pearl-peterborough.com/
• Peterborough Diner (Historic) http://peterboroughdiner.com/
• Mt. Jalisco- Mexican https://www.mijalisco1nh.com/
• Nonie’s Restaurant & Bakery
• Kogetsu https://www.kogetsuatnoonefalls.com/
Grocery / Goods:
• Walmart, Rindge (not a superstore)
• Hannaford, Rindge
• Market Basket, Rindge
• Nature’s Green Grocer, Peterborough
• Shaw’s, Peterborough
• CVS, Peterborough & Winchendon
• Rite aid, Peterborough
• Ocean State Job Lot, Peterborough
5Local Hikes / Trails / Attractions
Cathedral of the Pines https://www.cathedralofthepines.org/
Cathedral of the Pines that was built as a memorial to the American war dead. It incorporates a multi-
denominational sanctuary, other sacred spaces, and a number of burial grounds. Beautiful views of Mt
Monadock and lovely gardens to explore, make time to visit this beautiful place.
Monadnock State Park
Jaffrey (Route 124). Monadnock Hiking Map
The 40 miles of trails offer opportunities for cross country skiing, picnicking, and bird watching, as well
as hiking to the spectacular 3,165 foot summit, with 100-mile views of the surrounding area.
Monadnock is said to be one of the most climbed mountains in the world, second only to Mt. Fuji in
Japan
https://www.nhstateparks.org/activities/hiking/trail-maps-and-information
Miller State Park – Pack Monadnock
Peterborough (Route 101). Miller Hiking Map; View from Pack Monadnock Map
Many easy to moderate trails begin at the park and access the Wapack Trail
Little Monadnock Mountain
Little Monadnock Mountain, 1,900 feet, is located in the towns of Fitzwilliam and Troy, New Hampshire.
Most of the mountain is located within Rhododendron State Park; there are scenic vistas from ledges
just below the summit. The 110-mile Metacomet-Monadnock Trail crosses the mountain.
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/trail/us/new-hampshire/little-monadnock-mountain-
trail?mobileMap=false&ref=sidebar-view-full-map
Watatic Mountain
This is a 3.2-mile loop hike that summits Mount Watatic, hits a lookout spot just beyond the summit,
and loops around to Nutting Hill. It has access to the Wapack and Midstate trails for longer excursions.
This makes for a great family hike. Mount Watatic is a 1,832 foot (558 m) monadnock located just
south of the Massachusetts-New Hampshire border, at the southern end of the Wapack Range of
mountains. https://www.hikingproject.com/trail/7033900/mount-watatic-and-nutting-hill-loop
GAP Mountain
located in Troy, New Hampshire, United States, is a small monadnock with three summits ranging
between 1,820 feet and 1,900 feet above sea level.
https://forestsociety.org/property/gap-mountain-reservation
Pisgah State Park
Winchester/Chesterfield/Hinsdale (Route 119, Route 63). Pisgah State Park Trail Map
This huge Park has many maintained trails offering families easy to moderate hiking in a fairly remote
setting. https://www.nhstateparks.org/activities/hiking/trail-maps-and-information
Rhododendron state Park
Rhododendron State Park in Fitzwilliam, New Hampshire, United States, is a 2,723-acre state park
located on and around Little Monadnock Mountain, containing a 16-acre stand of native Rhododendron
https://www.nhstateparks.org/visit/state-parks/rhododendron-state-park
6Release & Waiver of Liability
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS DOCUMENT AFFECTS YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS AND IS LEGALLY
BINDING. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT YOU ARE RELEASING MASSACHUSETTS AUDUBON
SOCIETY, INC. AND ITS WILDWOOD CAMP FROM ALL LIABILITY AND FOREVER GIVING UP ANY
CLAIMS THEREFOR.
Assumption of Risk
I acknowledge and agree that any use of Mass Audubon’s Wildwood Camp facilities, services, equipment and premises
(“Facilities”) and any participation in its programs and activities (“Programs”) comes with inherent risks, including, but in
no way limited to: (1) moderate and severe personal injury, (2) property damage, (3) disability, (4) death, and (5) sickness
or disease, including, without limitation, COVID-19. I voluntarily accept and assume full responsibility for these risks as
well as any and all other risks of the use of Facilities and participation in Programs. I agree that I have full knowledge of
the nature and extent of all such risks and am not relying on all such risks being described in this document.
Waiver, Release, Indemnification & Covenant Not to Sue
In consideration of the use of Facilities and participation in Programs, I hereby agree that Massachusetts Audubon Society,
Inc. and its officers, directors, agents, employees, and volunteers (collectively, the “Releasees”), and each of the Releasees,
will not be liable for any personal injury, property damage, disability, death, sickness or disease, including, but not limited
to, Covid-19, incurred by me, unless caused by the gross negligence of Mass Audubon. I understand that I will be solely
responsible for any loss or damage, including personal injury, property damage, disability, death, sickness or disease,
including, but not limited to, Covid-19, sustained from the use of Facilities and participation in Programs.
I further agree to release and I HEREBY DO RELEASE, WAIVE AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Releasees or
any one of more of them from any causes of action, claims, suits, liabilities or demands of any nature whatsoever, which I
7may have now or in the future, against Releasees or any one or more of them on account of personal injury, property damage,
disability, death, sickness, diseases, including, but not limited to, Covid-19, or accident of any kind, arising out of or in any
way related to the use of Facilities or participation in Programs, whether that participation is supervised or unsupervised,
however the injury or damage occurs, except in the case of the gross negligence of Mass Audubon.
In further consideration of the use of Facilities and participation in Programs, I agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD
HARMLESS the Releasees and each of the Releasees from any and all causes of action, claims, demands, losses, suits,
liabilities or costs of any nature whatsoever, except in the case of the gross negligence of the Mass Audubon, arising out of
or in any way related to my use of Facilities and participation in Programs.
A parent or guardian must sign this Release and Waiver of Liability on behalf of a person under the age of 18 accompanying
the undersigned.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ, UNDERSTAND, AND VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER
OF LIABILTIY.
Signed: _______________________________________________________ Date: ____________________________
Print Name: ____________________________________________________
Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________ State: __________________ Zip:__________________
Phone #: _______________________________________
Print Name(s) of Minor(s) if any:
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