As a guest it is expected that you help keep the cabins, restrooms, grounds, and classrooms clean. Each cabin is equipped with a broom and dustpan. Due to the high volume of sand that can be tracked into the cabins, please maintain the cleanliness of the cabin you are staying in.  Cabins should be left clean and ready for the next residents. The Discovery Center staff appreciates your help in keeping the facilities clean.

All guests must check out of their sleeping cabin by 11:00 AM on the day of their group's departure.  Guests are still welcome on the property after 11:00 AM, however cabins must be cleared of personal belongings in order to maintain an efficient cleaning schedule.

A member of the Discovery Center staff will be available in case of emergencies during the overnight hours. The staff member will reside in the manager's cabin.

There is not a designated camping area on the property, therefore no tents and/or campers are allowed.  This is in accordance with UWS 18.07(4).

Wake-Up Bell 7:00am

Breakfast 7:30 - 8:00AM

Lunch 12:00 - 12:30PM

Dinner 5:30 - 6:00PM

The Discovery Center will make every effort to reasonably accommodate individuals with special dietary needs.  Special dietary needs must be communicated to the Discovery Center staff in advance of a group's arrival.

All campfires will be limited to the rings provided on the beach areas located at each end of the grounds. A supply of firewood is available for use by groups.  Campfires are not to be left unattended.

Participants and staff will be held accountable for all recreational and educational equipment checked out to them. Any damage to, or loss of equipment or facilities, will be charged to the group.

The Discovery Center is located in the midst of the beautiful Chequamegon National Forest. There are several trails located around the camp, as well as in the national forest. Feel free to explore these scenic trails, but please keep safety in mind and use the buddy system and be aware of possible wildlife. In addition, there is a sand volleyball court, horseshoe pits, ladder golf, and beanbags (corn hole) available for outdoor recreational use. There is also a pool table (which converts to a ping-pong table), foosball table, dartboard, plasma screen TV, DVDs available for check-out, puzzles, and board games available in the Lodge.

Lifeguard service is NOT provided at camp. There are two beaches and a number of canoes, kayaks and boats available for use by groups. In accordance with DHS 175.18(5), swimming without a certified lifeguard and/or at night is strictly prohibited.

There is a boat landing on the West side of the lake that individuals may use.  Boating without a certified lifeguard is strictly prohibited for individuals under eighteen (18) years of age. Boating at night and/or without a life jacket is also strictly prohibited.  Boats should not be landed on the island.  Boat trailers may be stored in the parking lot and boats can be beached on the shore.  Motorized boats are permitted.

Pay-per-use washer and dryers are available in the basement of O'Neill Hall. The cost is $1.00 per load, per machine.

Mail delivery is during late afternoon. Any outgoing mail should be placed in the mailbox at the camp entrance and the flag on the box should be raised. The closest post office is located in Drummond, WI. Stamps may be purchased from the Discovery Center office when supplies are available.

Alcoholic beverages may be consumed by individuals twenty-one (21) years of age and older in cabins, suites, and community buildings, as well as near the fire rings and the green space near the Dining Hall and Lodge.  The consumption of alcoholic beverages is considered to be a privilege at the Discovery Center and all applicable laws must be observed.  Applicable laws include, but are not limited to, UWS 18.09 (UW-System regulations) and Chapter 125 of the Wisconsin Statutes.  Any individual or group found in non-compliance will be asked to leave immediately and forfeit all payments.

Use or possession of controlled substances, illegal drugs, or paraphernalia is strictly prohibited on the Discovery Center grounds.  Violation of this policy will result in immediate expulsion at the participants own expense.

A public phone booth is located in the center of the camp, across from the office.  Dialing 911 is free. For emergency purposes only, phones are also located in the kitchen, office, and in the basement of O'Neill Hall. An AED and First Aid kit are available in the Lodge in the event of a medical emergency. CPR masks and First Aid kits are also located in the kitchen, classrooms, and near both beaches.

In the event of a fire, the staff will ring the bell located outside the Dining Hall. If this does occur, groups should assemble outside the Dining Hall. Fire extinguishers are located in all cabins and buildings on site. A $100 fine will be assessed to the group if any of the group's participants inappropriately discharge fire extinguishers. In addition, the group may be charged for costs associated with clean up. 

Firearms (whether carried concealed or openly) and other devices designed as weapons and capable of producing death or great bodily harm are not permitted in Discovery Center buildings or at events sponsored on the grounds.

The Discovery Center does not have a health supervisor on the grounds.  The Discovery Center does not provide transportation for participants except for emergency purposes.  The Discovery does provide band-aids and ice packs as needed.

Medications

All medications brought to camp by participants shall be in containers that are clearly labeled to include the name of the participant, the name of the medication, the dosage, the frequency of administration, and the route of administration.  All medication prescribed by a physician shall, in addition, be labeled to the include the name of the prescribing physician, the prescription number, date prescribed, possible adverse reactions, the specific conditions when contact should be made with the physician, and other special instructions as needed.  All medications for participants under eighteen (18) years of age must be maintained under the supervision of the individual accompanying the group that holds current First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certifications.

Groups Staying Three (3) Nights or Less:

• An individual holding a current certificate for the completion of the American Red Cross Community First-Aid and Safety Course, or equivalent, and a current certificate for the completion of a course for adult, child and infant CPR, must accompany the group at all times.  Proof of current certification must be provided to the Discovery Center staff upon the group's arrival.  This is in accordance with DHS 175.19(5)(b)2. 
• Groups staying three (3) nights or less must maintain a health history for each participant and staff member in the group.  This is in accordance with DHS 175.19(7)(d).  A sample health history form may be used for participants and staff to complete.  For participants under eighteen (18) years of age, the health history form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

Groups Staying Four (4) Nights or More:

• An individual holding a current certification from the American Red Cross for CPR for the Professional Rescuer or the American Heart Association for Health Care Provider CPR or equivalent age-appropriate CPR, must accompany the group at all times.  Proof of current certification must be provided to the Discovery Center staff upon the group's arrival.  This is in accordance with DHS 175.19(5)(b)3.   
• Groups staying four (4) nights or more must submit a health history form for each participant and staff member in the group to the Discovery Center staff immediately upon arrival.  This is in accordance with DHS 175.19(7)(d)  A sample health history form may be used for participants and staff to complete.  For participants under eighteen (18) years of age, the health history form must be signed by a parent or legal guardian.

A missing person(s) must be reported immediately to the staff. The staff will set up a command post and work with the group to initiate a search of the grounds. The local authorities will be called if the missing individual(s) is not located within a reasonable amount of time, based on the incident.

The staff will make every effort to notify groups of any severe weather alerts. In the event of a tornado or other weather emergency, the staff will ring the bell located outside the Dining Hall. Groups within the camp should proceed to the basement of O'Neill Hall, which is the designated shelter area.  An emergency phone is available in the basement of O'Neill Hall.

One (1) chaperone, eighteen (18) years of age or older, shall be provided for every ten (10) program participants, or fraction thereof, under eighteen (18) years of age.  For participants six (6) years of age and under there shall be one (1) chaperon for every four (4) participants, or fraction thereof.  This is in accordance with DHS 175.18(1).

The camp is to be kept orderly and safe at all times. All posted rules are to be observed. Any special clean-up or necessary repairs will be charged to the group as appropriate.  Food must not be stored outside of cabins as it may attract bears into the camp.

All motorized vehicles must be parked in the lot provided at the Discovery Center.  Vehicles are allowed to park near cabins for a maximum of thirty (30) minutes for loading and unloading purposes.

Domestic pets are not allowed on the Discovery Center grounds.

Groups are responsible for procurement of appropriate materials needed for their program.  Hazardous materials brought to camp shall be removed from the camp at the conclusion of a group's stay.  Transportation of these materials shall be in accordance with all applicable Department of Transportation regulations and will be the responsibility of the group.

A computer is available in the Lodge on a first-come, first-served basis.  Wireless internet is available in the Lodge and Dining Hall, and on the nearby green space. Cell phone coverage is limited on the grounds. Sprint, Alltel, and Verizon have adequate coverage.