Code of Conduct for Camp With A Ramp
- Maintain an attitude of respect and courtesy, in language and action when interacting with other camp participants, their family members, Whispering Hope Ranch and Camp With A Ramp staff and volunteers.
- Respect the privacy and belief systems of everyone at the camp and do not impose your belief system on others.
- Do not use profanity, tell inappropriate jokes, make inappropriate remarks, share intimate details of your personal life, or make sexual references in the presence of other participants, their family members, Whispering Hope Ranch and Camp With A Ramp staff and volunteers.
- Respect the property, equipment and functional needs of all camp participants. Make certain to leave paths of travel clear, keep your bunk area clean, and wipe up after you use the shower/sink. Be on alert for safety hazards and inform staff if needed.
- No stealing or borrowing other people's possessions without their consent.
- Maintain your schedule regarding chosen activity participation as your presence may be needed to fully complete that activity. Please don’t sign up for activities that you know you will most likely not attend.
- Maintain your schedule regarding your personal care assistance needs. Please keep in mind that changing your schedule may affect others' personal care needs and/or participation in camp activities.
- If absolutely necessary, any change to your personal care assistance needs schedule, must be discussed with and agreed upon by your assigned personal care assistant, volunteer and care coordinators and any other participants who that change will affect.
- Use of recreational and medical marijuana, alcohol, or illegal drugs is prohibited.
Reasons for Termination of Camp Experience:
- Presence of open wounds/pressure sores whether old or new.
- Failure to abide by the Whispering Hope Ranch or the Camp With A Ramp participant/family member code of conduct.
- Emergency incident.
- Use of recreation and medical marijuana, alcohol, or illegal drugs. WHRF has a zero-tolerance policy. Anyone using will be sent home immediately at their own expense.
Whispering Hope Ranch Facility CODE OF CONDUCT & SAFETY
This code of conduct has been established to ensure a safe camp and applies to all camp participants.
Alcohol and 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. WHRF reserves the right to notify appropriate enforcement agencies regarding violations of any local, state or federal laws.
Animals: Do not feed the animals.
Lights Out: WHRF has neighbors! Keep voices low after 8:30 p.m. Sound systems must not be played at a level that is audible outside of the cabin. By 9:30 p.m. all sound systems must be turned
off and all participants preparing for bed.
Meals: Meals are served according to the schedule established by the SO and WHRF. Food, glasses, dishes and utensils must not be taken out of the Dining Ramada. Special dietary needs must be arranged through the SO and WHRF in advance of camp. We do not allow the use of electronic appliances in the cabins. Please use the microwave in the cabin which is within the building fire codes and our property insurance building usage.
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. 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 9:30 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. is prohibited.
Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 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 WHRF from sending or receiving communications via two-way radio; or
• Disturbs any person in the vicinity.
Tobacco Products: WHR and the surrounding forest are extremely vulnerable to fire. As such, flammable
Tobacco products such as cigarettes are not permitted on the property. Smokeless tobacco and electronic Cigarettes are permitted at outdoor designated smoking areas only (see site map for locations).