Prohibitions

1. There is to be no use or possession of illegal drugs at any time on camp property or  camp trips. Although marijuana and its derivatives have been decriminalized in Maine,  neither their use or possession are permitted on camp property or camp trips. 
2. There is to be no consumption or storage of alcohol at camp, and no drinking by staff  when accompanying campers on a trip off campus. Furthermore, while your off-duty time is your own, your return to camp in an intoxicated and disruptive state is not acceptable. 
3. Any form of Corporal punishment, physical or emotional abuse of a camper is absolutely prohibited. 
4. Smoking or vaping are not permitted in any building and is allowed only at designated  times in certain areas. 
5. The solicitation or acceptance of tips is not allowed. 
6. We require staff to maintain a neat and professional appearance regarding clothing,  hair and beard, if applicable. Neither multiple earrings nor body piercing is acceptable. 
7. Androscoggin is a uniform camp. At the end of the week, we will give you a sweatshirt and ask you to purchase six T-shirts at cost. While that is the extent of the staff  uniform, we expect you to use clothing and footwear that are appropriate for the  particular activity you are teaching. 
8. While the use of digital cameras is allowed, they may not be used inside the bunks.  Furthermore, no images taken at camp can be posted on the internet. Please review the  Social Network Policy included later in this manual. 
9. Cell phones, laptops and other personal devices can only be used during your off duty  time and cannot be used in view of the campers. We will discuss this policy in more detail later in the week.  
10. Restricted items for campers and staff: No firearms, fireworks, knives or pornography. No food or gum in the bunk.

Restricted Areas

WATERFRONT – Counselors are welcome to use the waterfront provided they follow the same rules as the campers. 

• You must get permission before using any watercraft and must wear a life vest. 
• Only members of the sail and ski staff may drive the motor boats. • The waterfront closes at 8:00 – NO EXCEPTIONS. 

THE OFFICE – The office is a place of business. Counselors are permitted to draw money and get valuables at set times. These times are immediately following dinner or at the very start of first period. DO NOT keep money, 

documents, or valuables in your bunk. USE the safe in the office or a locker in the staff computer room. 

THE INFIRMARY – The infirmary is a place of business. Go there only when ill or injured or to check on a camper who is ill or injured. 

THE KITCHEN – The kitchen is off-limits. Do not discuss procedures or  voice complaints to Terry or the kitchen staff. Voice all suggestions to Peter or Roberta.

Maintenance – Maintenance is off-limits. Do not discuss procedures or requests with Marcin or the maintenance staff. Any requests go to Peter or Jon.

The Office – is a place of business, draw money at set times, right after dinner or at the start of 1st period on days off. Don’t keep money or other valuables in bunk, use safe in office and lockers in the computer room.

Androscoggin is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and are free from discrimination and harassment. 

Discrimination or harassment, whether on the basis of sex and sexual orientation (including sexual preference, gender identity and gender expression), race, color, religion, or national origin, age or disability is in violation of this policy as well as the Maine Human Rights Act and federal law. 

Examples of conduct prohibited by this policy include using racial or ethnic slurs, making  offensive references to stereotypes, or making jokes about characteristics protected by law.  Any such harassment is prohibited by this policy whether or not the conduct also violates federal or state law. 

Sexual harassment is defined as deliberate or repeated unsolicited comments, gestures, physical  contact, or other actions of a sexual nature that are unsolicited and unwelcome. 

Behavior that is sexual in nature may be verbal, such as comments about a person’s looks, personal inquiries, and sexual jokes, use of derogatory sexual stereotypes, writing sexual notes or  requests for sexual favors. It also may be nonverbal such as staring at someone’s body,  deliberately blocking a person’s path or making sexual gestures. Sexual harassment may be  physical such as massaging, touching, deliberate brushing up against someone, hugging, and  pinching, grabbing or sexual contact.  

Whether a behavior is considered unwelcome is determined by the recipient or by others  offended by the behavior, not by the person who is exhibiting the behavior. 

If you believe you are a victim of any form of harassment or observe harassment, you are  encouraged to immediately discuss your concerns with a group leader or one of the directors,  Peter or Roberta. Complaints of harassment do not need to be in writing. However, in order for  the Camp to properly investigate the report, it may not be anonymous. It is the policy of the  Camp that no reprisal, retaliation, or other adverse action will be taken against any person for  making a good faith report of harassment or for assisting in an investigation of any allegation. 

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