House Rules

Courtesy

  • Please leave the camp and its surroundings as you found them. Before you leave, please clean the kitchen and bathroom, vacuum, empty the trash and retrieve personal items.
  • Please turn off lights and electrical appliances when not in use.
  • The land surrounding Green Pond is privately owned. Please do not trespass.
  • Please close windows if you plan to be away for the day.
  • Please clean up after your pet!
  • You may not run a business at the camp.
  • No campers, camping trailers or recreational vehicles.
  • No air conditioners.

Environment

  • Please do not smoke inside.
  • Please do not bathe or wash in the pond.
  • Septic systems are sensitive. Do not flush sanitary napkins, tampons and applicators, condoms or disposable diapers.

Trash and recycling

  • We have mandatory recycling in Oxford. Please use the containers provided to recycle glass, tin cans, newspaper, plastic and corrugated cardboard.
  • We are required to use clear trash bags, which we provide for you.
  • Full trash bags and recycling should be placed in the enclosures in front of each camp.

Safety

  • No open fires, please! Gas grills are provided.
  • Smoke outside only; please use the ash trays and butt cans provided.
  • Swim at your own risk. There are no life guards. Do not leave your children unattended. Be courteous--sound travels over water.
  • Please do not take any bottles or glass containers down to the swimming areas.
  • Use caution when driving on the camp road. Maximum speed is 10 mph.
  • Dogs must be leashed at all times. Please do not leave pets unattended.
  • Maine state law requires one life preserver for each person in a boat. We provide adult-sized life preservers; please bring life preservers for infants and small children.

Fall/Winter Guests

  • Use caution on the camp road which can be icy under the snow.
  • Keep the upstairs thermostat set between 65° and 72°. The basement should be no lower than 50°.
  • The pond does freeze, but be aware of areas of thin ice.
  • No space heaters.

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