Camp Policies
Check-in, Checkout and Cancellations:
Check-in time is between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the Reception Area just inside the Family Activity Center. Please notify the Camp Sunshine Office if you plan to arrive after 4:00 PM. Arriving families will be allowed in their suites upon registration.
Check-out time: is at 11:00 AM. (may vary)
If you must cancel, please notify the Camp Sunshine staff as quickly as possible. There is a waiting list of pre-approved families who might benefit from your prompt cancellation.
Family Responsibilities:
Only registered Camp Sunshine families will be assigned suites.
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the actions of every member of their family. Anyone under the age of 21 cannot occupy a suite without the parent or legal guardian occupying the same suite.
Prior to mealtimes, parents are responsible for picking up their children at the nursery and tot lot only. The other children will come back with their groups to the dining room.
All family members are required to be back at their suite by 11:00 PM.
Visitors:
All visitors need to be pre-approved by the Campus Director.
Suite and Site Awareness:
Quiet hours are between the hours of 11:00 PM -7:00 AM.
Campfires should be kept small and within the fireplace located behind Family Housing Building #2. Campfires must be supervised by a staff member and extinguished by 11:00 PM.
Water is a precious commodity. Please use it sparingly. If you find that you have dripping faucets or toilets that continuously run, please notify the Office.
Cars, Parking and Bikes:
Parking lots are located adjacent to Family Housing Units 1-20 and behind Units 21-40. Depending on your suite number, you will be expected to park in the corresponding lot.
For the safety of all pedestrians, the following equipment is not allowed on the Campus: bicycles, motorcycles, mini-bikes, mopeds, all terrain vehicles, noisy equipment, skateboards, roller blades, scooters and children’s motorized and unmotorized vehicles.
Seat Belts (Maine State Law):
State law requires that All children age 4 and under, riding in a vehicle owned and operated by the child’s parent or legal guardian, be secured in a child safety seat. Additionally, all children at least 4 years old, but under the age of 19 years of age must be properly secured with a child safety seat or seat belt.
Beach and Pool:
For reasons of sanitation and safety, children in diapers are not allowed in the pool.
Please keep the beach and Campus clean by using the trash barrels, and dispose of cigarettes in the proper containers.
Alcohol and Drugs:
Camp Sunshine is a dry campus, No Alcohol. Drug use will not be tolerated.
Smoking - Camp Sunshine’s Smoking Policy:
There is no smoking in ANY Camp Sunshine building or suite during Camp Sunshine week/s. If you do smoke, you must do so outside, and you must be extremely careful when extinguishing smoking materials.
Boats:
The marina and docks are off limits unless supervised by an adult.
Pets:
Pets are not allowed on the Campus.
Other Family Policies:
No fireworks and/or firearms are allowed on Campus.
Vandalism and pilferage will not be tolerated. Violators will be evicted and prosecuted when necessary.
Camp Sunshine is not responsible for the loss of any personal property. Please be diligent about locking the doors of your suite when unattended.
Suites are provided with furnishings for your comfort and are the property of Camp Sunshine. Such items include but are not limited to quilted bed spreads and wall hangings, throw blankets, alarm clocks, microwaves and dorm refrigerators. Furnishings should remain intact for subsequent families to enjoy.
Emergency Telephone Numbers (Dial "9" for Outside Line):
CAMP SUNSHINE OFFICE (207) 655-3800
DAY TIME MEDICAL - Campus Doctor
Medical Clinic (207) 655-3800, ext. 108, 109, 110 111
EVENING CALLS (after 11:00 PM)
Campus Doctor Dial 402
Camp Sunshine Staff Dial 403
LOCAL EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Fire/Rescue 911
Poison Control 1-800-442-6305
Sheriff 1-800-482-7479
State Police 1-800-482-0730
Have fun, relax and enjoy!
Show common courtesy and respect for all families and staff.
