Group Rules and Discipline

Camp rules and behaviour expectations will be explained to students on arrival. Sound and consistent discipline is the joint responsibility of all staff. At night, visiting teachers are responsible for the behaviour of their dormitory groups. During activities, all teachers present share the responsibility.

As a general rule, students should not be removed from an activity as a form of punishment. They may be asked to stand aside for a period of time to think about their behaviour and the effect they have on their group. In our experience, taking away free time or allocating additional duties are effective disciplinary actions.

Students behaviour which could result in serious danger to others or themselves, may be excluded from some activities.
Schools bringing students with severe emotional or behavioural issues to camp, should inform Wymah Valley Holiday Park prior to arrival.

Behaviour at Camp

One of the aims of school camps is for students to learn responsibility for their actions. As camp is considered an extension of the school program, normal school rules apply.

Damage

Groups are liable for and, at the discretion of the Manager of Wymah Valley Holiday Park, may be charged for damage to or loss of camp property and equipment.

Please report any damage immediately to Managers of Wymah Valley Holiday Park.
Wymah Valley Holiday Park takes no responsibility for the loss or damage to personal property.

Other Guests

There will be other guests staying at Wymah Valley Holiday Park. We ask that you please respect their privacy and do not walk through their camp sites or interfere with their personal belongings. Please be mindful that noise travels especially when moving in a group, we therefore ask you to keep noise levels to a minimum.

Activities

All activity sessions commence in the Entertainment Area. Please be thoughtful for the rest of your group and ensure you arrive on time for each activity session. If you arrive late for the activity, the session may be cut short and people in the group may miss participating in the activity. Students will be escorted to all activity sites.

Dormitory Cleanliness

Running a dormitory competition has the effect of maintaining good standards of hygiene and cleanliness, as well as developing personal pride and health habits, securing good discipline within the dormitories and reducing the workload involved in the end of camp clean-up. Daily dorm inspections are a necessity and will be conducted by a staff member and visiting teacher.

Rubbish bins are provided in each dormitory and in outside courtyards.

Curfew

Students are required to be in their dormitories, ready for bed by 9.30pm with lights out at 10.00pm.

Sleep

Sleep is really important and with the host of planned activities plenty of it is required!

Children don’t recognise fatigue in themselves and need plenty of persuasion to go to sleep especially on the first night! It is suggested that the staff make frequent checks in the first hour after lights out and insist on absolute quiet. Children are more likely to fall asleep if they are kept quiet and still, out of boredom if nothing else.

Pocket Money

It is suggested to keep pocket money to a small amount. The on-site shop is opened for students at an arranged time on the schedule. A teacher must be in attendance when students are in the shop and will be responsible for managing small groups of students at a time.

Valuables

We all know the disappointment that can occur when something precious is lost or damaged. To avoid any distress we highly recommend that valuables including small attractive items such as jewellery, mobile phones, disc players, iPods and Gameboys/electronic games are not encouraged at camp. Dormitories are not locked during the day.
Any valuables should be handed to teachers.

Chewing Gum

Chewing gum is banned from Wymah Valley Holiday Park. Gum is not sold at the on-site shop and we request that it is not consumed on the property.

Care of the Environment

Wymah Valley Holiday Park is located in an enjoyable rural area. An abundance of animal, bird and plants are found in the region and we ask that everyone respect the natural environment. Please do not feed or disturb animals, birds or intentionally damage plant life.

Safety

Shoes must be worn at all times outside of the dormitories. This includes volley ball and tennis courts and surrounding pool areas.

Gates

There are a large number of gates at Wymah Valley Holiday Park – to keep animals in and humans out. Please do not enter, open or climb over gates unless instructed by a staff member.

Teachers/Parents

Teachers and Parents (under their duty of care responsibilities) are not permitted to use intoxicating substances at any time during the camp.

Smoking is not permitted in any food service areas, accommodation or ablution areas throughout Wymah Valley Holiday Park.

Swimming Pool

Provision should be made for safe participation for all students, particularly with regard to the students’ swimming ability. At least one teacher/assisting adult/instructor supervising aquatic activities will hold current standing in one of the following accreditations:

• The Royal Life Saving Society - Bronze Medallion; and/or 
• The Surf Life Saving - Surf Rescue Certificate
• AUSTSWIM Teacher of Swimming and Water Safety Award

Recommended adult per student ratio for water activities should be 1:8.

Communication

In an emergency, campers can be contacted between 7.30am and 6.00pm on:
Freecall: 1800 776 523 or
T: (02) 6020 3236

Property Address:
Wymah Valley Holiday Park
14 Hore Road
Bowna NSW 2644

General Terms and Conditions of Hire - Schools

It is the responsibility of each group to ensure that staff, approved parents and students understand the following “Conditions for Hire”. Each group must have a competent leader in charge to liaise with Wymah Valley Holiday Park
staff.
Wymah Valley Holiday Park recommends a ratio of one adult supervisor/teacher per 10 students (1:10). The group leader is responsible for student supervision at all times.
Wymah Valley Holiday Park Staff and/or sub-contracted outdoor activity providers may instruct, lead, demonstrate or assist in an activity, however the group leader is deemed responsible for the overall group supervision, safety and first aid.
Before participating in any activity at Wymah Valley Holiday Park, all participants must sign an Indemnity Agreement Form personally or if under the age of 18 years by Parent or Guardian.

Arrival/Departure

Groups must not enter the venue prior to the allocated time and must not overstay the allocated departure time.
Upon arrival, it is the responsibility of the group leader to conduct an “orientation to camp” briefing session outlining camp rules and safety requirements.
It is the responsibility of the Teachers/Leaders in Charge to ensure that campers understand and follow the rules and procedures of camp.

Daily Duties

The grounds are to be maintained in a clean condition by staff and students. Caravan and Tent camping groups are required to maintain their campsites in a clean and hygienic state.
Groups are responsible for serving and clearing of meals, washing and wiping of dishes and general cleaning and tidiness of camp.

Meals

All meals are served in the entertainment area. The entertainment area must be left clean after each meal.
Staff and students are to supply their own crockery and cutlery and are required to clean their own utensils and meal area after each meal. Dishwashing liquid, washing facilities, cloths, brooms, surface sprays and tea towels
are supplied for this purpose.

Accommodation - maximum room numbers

For the health and safety of the hire group the numbers of teachers/approved adults and students sleeping per room must not exceed the number of beds. Wymah Valley Holiday Park Staff inspects accommodation, prior to occupation and an inventory is completed. Accommodation is inspected again by Wymah Valley Holiday Park Staff prior to departure with a member of the teaching staff present. Any costs associated with damage or replacing absent property will be invoiced to the school. Students must tidy and evacuate accommodation before the departure inspection commences.

Emergency Procedures

Wymah Valley Holiday Parks emergency procedures comply with DET policy on Emergency Management. Emergency procedures and evacuation plans are strategically posted throughout the park and will be referred to by staff during the “orientation to camp”. It is the responsibility of the Teacher in Charge to brief any subsequent arrivals, including day visitors, on these and all other safety aspects and general conditions of camp.
Wymah Valley Holiday Park also complies with the DET’s specific requirements of residential camps and is fitted with regularly maintained: fire extinguishers, fire hoses, smoke detectors, emergency lighting and illuminated exit signs.

Fires

No fires may be lit on the property without the consent of Wymah Valley Holiday Park Management. Total fire bans must be strictly observed.

Damage and Loss

Groups are liable for and, at the discretion of Management, may be charged for damage to or loss of Wymah Valley Holiday Park property and equipment. Wymah Valley Holiday Park takes no responsibility for the loss or damage
to personal property.

Vehicles/Parking

All vehicle parking is strictly at the owner’s risk and only in designated car parking areas. Heavy vehicles and busses are to use designated “hard turning” and “drop off” areas clearly marked.
Speed limits are posted throughout the property and are strictly enforced.

Alcohol and Smoking

Teachers and Parents (under their duty of care responsibilities) are not permitted to use intoxicating substances at any time during the camp. Smoking is prohibited on site.

Food and Drink

Food, including lollies and drinks, except water, are not to be consumed in dormitories.

First Aid

Schools must provide their own well equipped medical kit (including resuscitation mask with a one way valve) and trained staff. Wymah Valley Holiday Park staff are qualified in First Aid and have back up first aid supplies.