About Waitts
Lake Camp

Camp
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General Campsite Information

Capacity of Campsites

Campsite Facilities
  - Main Lodge
  - Judea / Samaria
  - Mt. Sinai / Ararat
  - Damascus
  - RV Sites
  - New Gym Under Construction

Application Form

Contact Form

Rental Agreement & Camp Rates

Camping Guide Brochure (PDF File)

Camping Guidelines

Waitts Lake Health & Swimming Require.

Supplies Check List

Map/Directions

Camping Guidelines

1. PRECAMP TRAINING - A successful retreat requires careful precamp planning. Please have several precamp meetings to familiarize your retreat leaders with their retreat responsibilities and the requirements of Waitts Lake Camp. In addition to thoughtful preparation for programs, food service, transportation, recreation, activities, and cleanup, please emphasize each leader's role in emergency procedures and attention to the health and safety of your campers.
2. PRECAMP COMMUNICATION - Prior to your retreat, please be sure to clearly communicate with each member of your group. They will need to know what to expect at camp and what will be expected of them. Be sure they know what to bring with them, how to get to your specific site, and how they can be reached while at camp.
3. EMERGENCIES - Waitts Lake Camp staff live on the property and are available to assist in the event of emergencies.
4. CHECK-IN - Plan to arrive before or with your group and stop at the Camp Office as soon as you arrive to pick up information you will need. Check-in times are between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. unless pre-arranged with the Camp Office at 509-937-2962. Please call the Camp Office to let us know if you are delayed enroute and unable to arrive when expected.
5. CHECK-OUT - In order to avoid delays to your departure, please plan your program and cleanup to be ready for your check-out at the time noted in your reservation packet. A thorough inspection must be performed by our camp staff before you leave. Please plan to accompany our staff on the inspection in the event any follow-up is necessary.
6. ORIENTATION - Please plan a few minutes in your program for an orientation to the Camp to be given by a member of the Waitts Lake Camp staff. Contact the Camp Office at 509-937-2962 to schedule a time early in your retreat when all members of your group can be available.
7. FOOD SERVICE - All food, supplies, and meal preparation are to be provided by your group. Plan menus so that your first and last meals can be served with a minimum of cooking and cleanup. Cookware, serving ware, tableware, and dishes are provided. To reduce solid waste, please do not use disposable products such as paper plates and cups, plastic tableware, etc.
8. KITCHEN FACILITIES - Each camp group has a complete kitchen, stove, freezer, refrigerator, and enough dishes, pots, pans, and utensils are provided to serve each site's capacity. The Main Lodge also has its own ice machine.
9. TRASH & RECYCLING - Please make every effort to minimize solid waste generated by your activities. Plan to separate and recycle as much as possible. The rest of your trash can be deposited in our garbage disposal area. Please plan to take recyclables home with you. Plastic liners in the trash cans are provided for your use.
10. CLEANUP - Before check-out, please plan to have your group thoroughly inspect the grounds and clean and sanitize all of the facilities in your campsite. You are responsible for the condition of all the facilities in your campsite even if you did not use them all. Cleaning supplies are provided for you. Please take all your supplies (soap, paper towels, etc.) home with you.
11. TELEPHONES - Long distance calls can be made by using calling cards or a collect call service. Cell phones generally do not work well on the camp location. Please give all members of your group the name and phone number of your reserved campsite (listed below) to leave with those who may need to reach them.
    Waitts Lake Camp 509-937-2962
12. TRANSPORTATION -
    - Yes! You will have to provide your own transportation.
    - The road is a dirt road, so please travel slowly so that the dust is not stirred up. Our neighbors will appreciate it!
    - Please pool transportation to minimize the use of vehicles as much as possible. Gasoline is not available at camp.
    - Yes! You will have to provide transportation down to the lake and back if you plan on using the Winona Beach Resort or Waitts Lake Resort swim areas.
13. BOUNDARIES - Please plan your activities to respect the privacy of groups in other campsites. Please be sure that your campers do not enter any other campsite or cross any property line fences.
14. VISITORS and RESTRICTIONS - We cannot accommodate family reunions, picnics, tourists, visitors, drop-ins, sightseeing tours, or day-trips. We do not allow pets, alcohol, weapons, or fireworks. Smoking is not allowed on the premises. Please note these restrictions as you plan your program. Please preschedule visits with our managers.
15. FISHING - Campers 17-64 years of age must have a fishing license. Unattended lines, trot lines, spear fishing, and seining are not permitted. Please honor our catch-and-release policy. Bait is not available at camp; please plan to bring your own fishing gear and bait.
16. CAMPFIRES and FIREWOOD - Campfires are allowed by permission only and will depend on weather conditions.
    

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