CODE OF CONDUCT
This Code of Conduct has been established to ensure a safe and smooth operating camp and applies to all camp participants.
Child Crisis Arizona reserves the right to amend these rules as the situation warrants.
ALCOHOL OR DRUGS: The possession, sale or use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and/or recreational drugs are strictly prohibited. Prescription drugs must be controlled and dispensed by SO staff. CCAz reserves the right to notify appropriate enforcement agencies regarding violations of any local, state or federal laws.
ANIMALS: Do not feed the animals.
CAMP PARTICIPANTS: All participants are to stay in the Camp Village (the covered pedestrian bridge to the concrete bridge crossing) at all times, except when participating in activities scheduled at other areas.
Participants must wear closed toed shoes with the exception of within the cabins and Wellness Center.
Participants are to wear identification badges at all times. If a SO staff/volunteer sees a person(s) without an identification badge or visitor bracelet, alert CCAz staff immediately.
COMMUNICATION RADIOS: Two-way radios are located in each cabin and in the Wellness Center. A SO staff/volunteer in each cabin and the Wellness Center must have a radio on their person at all times. (See posted Radio Procedures.)
PREVENTION OF ILLNESS: SO staff/volunteers will be diligent in efforts to prevent the spread of contagious disease/illness. Hand sanitizer will be provided throughout camp facilities but regular handwashing before and after handling animals, before and after eating and after using restroom facilities is highly encouraged to prevent the spread of illness.
EQUINE SAFETY: For safety reasons, individuals weighing over 200lbs. cannot participate in horseback riding. CCAz will help to identify enjoyable activities for those who exceed the weight restriction.
CCAz staff are prohibited from transferring participants on/off of horses. SO must provide trained individuals who are capable of assessing each participant’s physical and/or mental limitations in order make a sound determination as to each participant’s suitability for riding a horse safely and to transfer those participants on/off horses. SO must provide adequate staff/volunteers to walk along both sides of the horse to address any needs of the rider. CCAz staff reserves the right to make final decisions as to each participant’s ability to ride.
EXPLOSIVES: Explosives and/or fireworks are strictly prohibited.
FLASHLIGHTS: Flashlights are required during evening activities.

GLUTEN FREE: Any and all gluten-free products may be produced in a facility that also produces wheat/gluten products. Cross-contamination may occur. Neither CCAz nor its contracted food service provider guarantees that the food products served are completely gluten-free.
GOLF CARTS: Golf carts can only be driven by SO and/or CCAz authorized SO staff/volunteers. All drivers must be at least 18 years of age, hold a valid driver’s license, and understand the rules of the road. SO camp director will identify those authorized to drive a golf cart and will sign a golf cart guidelines acknowledgement form. SO camp director/coordinator assumes responsibility for all damages that occur to golf carts if/when it is determined guidelines have not been followed.
LAUNDRY: Two washing machines and dryers are available in the Barn Bunkhouse for use by SO. Do NOT place wet unwashed items, including shoes, in the dryer. See further instructions posted at the appliances.
LEAVING THE PROPERTY: SO participants must have the permission of the SO camp leadership to leave during camp and must sign-out when doing so. The SO must notify CCAz of the departure, when the party is expected to return, and when the party returns in order to account for all persons in the event of an emergency. An adequate number of SO staff/volunteers must remain on the property at all times.
MEALS: Meals are served according to the schedule established by the SO and CCAz. Food, glasses, dishes and utensils must not be taken out of the Dining Ramada. Special dietary needs must be arranged through the SO and CCAz in advance of camp.
NUT ALLERGY: Those with nut allergies must be aware that there are numerous Black Walnut trees at WHR. Those with nut allergies must use caution when gathering items from the ground if their allergy is such that handling a nut could trigger an allergic reaction.
CCAz’s camp menu does not include items that contain nuts, however, the risk of cross contamination, however small, is always possible. The food service provider takes precautions when preparing food for programs at WHR so that the food products do not contain nuts or are not contaminated by utensils that have been in contact with nuts, but neither CCAz’s contracted food service provider nor CCAz guarantees that the food products served are completely free of nuts.
OFF LIMITS AREAS: The following areas of the property are off limits as described below:
Access to animals and animal areas, Circle of Hope and Splash Pad are allowed only when accompanied by CCAz staff. The Pond is off limits at all times.
The creek is off limits between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. Between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., participants can access the creek with proper supervision by SO. Caution is advised as with any body of water.
The Ranch house and offices are off limits at all times unless permissible by CCAz or in the case of an emergency.
The Dining Ramada kitchen is off limits at all times.
Approaching the fence behind Mockingbird Cabin is prohibited at all times.
CCAz staff quarters are off limits at all times.

PERSONAL SPORTS EQUIPMENT: The use of personal sports equipment such as skate boards, roller blades and bicycles is prohibited in the camp village. Exceptions to this are made for sports equipment provided and monitored by guest vendors who have completed and submitted approved documentation to CCAz prior to camp.
PETS: All pets, except trained service animals, must be left at home. If you require a trained service animal, consult with CCAz a minimum of fourteen (14) days in advance of camp. See CCAz’s Service Animal Policy.
SCREAMING/YELLING: WHR has neighbors on all sides of camp. Screaming/yelling is prohibited except in the case of emergency.
SAFETY DRILLS: SO Director/Coordinator must conduct a mandatory safety drill for all participants on the first day of camp session.
SOUND AMPLIFICATION SYSTEMS: “Sound amplification system” means any device for amplifying or producing sound, including but not limited to any microphone, radio, stereo, musical instrument, phonograph, or sound or musical recorder or player.
Above certain levels, noise is detrimental to health and welfare and can hamper communication of vital information in the event of an emergency. CCAz requires SO to control noise in a manner which promotes the use and enjoyment of the Ranch, sleep and environmental quality. Excessive noise from sound amplification devices is prohibited.
Unless the system is being operated in the event of an emergency or to warn of a hazardous situation, the operation of any sound amplification system between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. is prohibited.
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., no person shall operate or permit the operation of any sound amplification system that-
Can be heard fifty (50) feet or more from the cabins and Wellness Center or one-hundred (100) feet or more from the Dining Ramada or other area from which the sound emanates.; or
Hampers WHR from sending or receiving communications via two-way radio; or
Disturbs any person in the vicinity.

SUSPENSION OF ACTIVITIES: Outdoor activities will be suspended during storms and all participants are to proceed directly to covered
areas when advised by CCAz. Permission to resume activities will be announced via radio. Camp participants must be accompanied/supervised by SO staff or volunteers at all times. At no-time are campers to be unattended. CCAz strongly encourages SOs to abide by the ‘Rule of 3’ at all times whereby SO staff and volunteers accompany and supervise campers in in groups of no less than three, with a minimum of two adults with any one camper or group of campers at all times.
TELEPHONES: Incoming calls for SO personnel must be made to the Wellness Center at (928) 478-0146. All outgoing long distance calls made from this number during the camp session may be charged back to the SO as an incremental fee. To reach CCAz, call the Ranch office at (602) 616-8193. Cell phone service in the area is limited. Camp participants must be accompanied/supervised by SO staff or volunteers at all times. At no-time are campers to be unattended. CCAz strongly encourages SOs to abide by the ‘Rule of 3’ at all times whereby SO staff and volunteers accompany and supervise campers in in groups of no less than three, with a minimum of two adults with any one camper or group of campers at all times.
TOBACCO PRODUCTS: Smoking is not permitted inside any building or on any adjoining deck. Smoking is permitted only at outdoor
designated smoking areas (see site map for locations). Cigarette butts must be put out in the proper receptacles provided, NOT deposited on the ground. WHR and the surrounding forest are extremely vulnerable to fire. Be respectful of the environment. Camp participants must be accompanied/supervised by SO staff or volunteers at all times. At no-time are campers to be unattended. CCAz strongly encourages SOs to abide by the ‘Rule of 3’ at all times whereby SO staff and volunteers accompany and supervise campers in in groups of no less than three, with a minimum of two adults with any one camper or group of campers at all times.
TRASH: Trash must be deposited in appropriate receptacles. Be respectful of the property by keeping it clean and free from debris during and at the end of camp. Garbage will be picked up each morning. SO participants are asked to leave closed and tied bags outside of their assigned cabin, medical building or bunkhouse each morning and CCAz staff will pick up. Under no circumstances should garbage bags (ready for disposal) be left outside opened and/or overnight.
VALUABLES: CCAz is not liable for lost, stolen or damaged personal property.
VEHICLES: Vehicles must remain parked in the parking lot except during approved pick-up/drop off times approved by CCAz. The maximum speed limit is 5 MPH.
VISITORS: Visitors are not permitted unless approved by the SO Camp Director and CCAz. CCAz must be informed as to who is on the property at all times and a list of participants to arrive after the initial check-in must be provided to CCAz by the SO. SO Director must communicate when visitors arrive and leave to appropriate CCAz staff.
WEAPONS: Weapons are prohibited. Any person violating this will be ordered off the property. CCAz reserves the right to notify appropriate enforcement agencies regarding violations of any laws. Craft/Outdoor skill knives and archery equipment may be permitted for use during certain activities at the discretion of the CCAz.