PoliciesOur rules for acceptance and participation are the same for everyone regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability. Anyone with a disability that may require assistance or further information is asked to contact the camp director in advance of their stay. All users of Camp Magruder, regardless of affiliation, are subject to the following expectations. Those who refuse or neglect to observe these rules can have their contract cancelled, their deposit forfeited, and be required to leave the premises.
Mission Teams Mission teams are welcome at Camp Magruder. Regular rates apply. Staff will work with mission teams to coordinate the team’s efforts to serve the camp and the community. Facility Rental Check-in/Check-out Standard check-in upon arrival is at 4:00 PM with standard check-out upon departure at 11:00 AM. An additional fee may be applied for early check-in or late departure. Rental includes use of grounds, recreational facilities, and firewood for on-site use in campfires, wood stoves, & fireplaces. Cabins and lodges are furnished with bunk beds and mattresses. Guest should bring bedding, towels, and toiletries. Clean Up Please help Camp Magruder staff by leaving buildings as clean or cleaner than you found them. Our housekeeping staff will sanitize all surfaces in buildings prior to group arrival. Groups are expected to vacate the facilities by the designated check-out time of 11:00 AM, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. Supervision Youth groups must have responsible adult staff (age 19+) supervising activities and sleeping rooms with these minimum ratios: 1:10 for ages 15-18; 1:8 for ages 9-14; 1:6 for ages 6-8; 1:5 for ages 4-5. Youth with special needs will require additional staffing. Prohibitions In consideration of other participants and the area’s wildlife, pets are not permitted at camp or retreat centers. Companion or therapy animals are not permitted. Only service dogs meeting ADA qualifications are allowed on site. Service dogs must be kept on leash or other restraint while at camp. Possession or use of controlled substances is prohibited. Firearms, fireworks, flammable liquids, or motorized off-road vehicles are not to be brought to camp. Smoking is prohibited in all buildings and restricted to designated outside smoking areas. |
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Health & Safety
Fire Safety
Fires will be permitted only in fireplaces, wood stoves, and designated campfire circles. Beach fires are permitted and must be built on open dry sand at least 50 feet from dune vegetation and accumulations of driftwood. Firewood is provided for registered guest groups to use at Camp Magruder.
Water Safety
Swimming and boating is permitted when camp lifeguards are on duty. Camp Magruder recommends that persons stay out of the ocean, including wading, unless they are supervised by a Camp Magruder lifeguard. Adults should be present to provide supervision of children and youth at the beach.
Health Care
Rental groups are responsible for their own nurse/firest aid coverage. Camp Magruder has 911 service and an A.E.D. is located on site. Emergency care can be obtained at Tillamook County Community Hospital, about an 18-20 minute drive from camp.
Food Sanitation
Groups preparing food for snacks are responsible for proper food sanitation practices, including sanitizing utensils, equipment, and counter surfaces; minimizing the time that potentially hazardous foods remain in the temperature danger zone of 40F to 140F; proper food cooling, food storage, and cleaning of all dishes, pots, and pans, with the wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry process.
Fire Safety
Fires will be permitted only in fireplaces, wood stoves, and designated campfire circles. Beach fires are permitted and must be built on open dry sand at least 50 feet from dune vegetation and accumulations of driftwood. Firewood is provided for registered guest groups to use at Camp Magruder.
Water Safety
Swimming and boating is permitted when camp lifeguards are on duty. Camp Magruder recommends that persons stay out of the ocean, including wading, unless they are supervised by a Camp Magruder lifeguard. Adults should be present to provide supervision of children and youth at the beach.
Health Care
Rental groups are responsible for their own nurse/firest aid coverage. Camp Magruder has 911 service and an A.E.D. is located on site. Emergency care can be obtained at Tillamook County Community Hospital, about an 18-20 minute drive from camp.
Food Sanitation
Groups preparing food for snacks are responsible for proper food sanitation practices, including sanitizing utensils, equipment, and counter surfaces; minimizing the time that potentially hazardous foods remain in the temperature danger zone of 40F to 140F; proper food cooling, food storage, and cleaning of all dishes, pots, and pans, with the wash, rinse, sanitize, and air dry process.
Other
Meal KP
We ask that each group designate 5-8 people to help set-up and clean-up before and after each meal. Report to Carrier Lodge 15-20 minutes before each meal to set tables and then remain 15-20 minutes following the end of each meal to clean up. Consult your camp host if you have any questions.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
We encourage a strong conservation ethic, including minimal use of disposable paper and Styrofoam meal service products. Recycling and composting receptacles are available at or near the Carrier Dining Hall. We can recycle everything but Styrofoam, florescent light bulbs, and items with food baked on them.
Copyright Laws
Groups are advised that they are not to copy, project, or otherwise use music in ways contrary to copyright law. Camp Magruder maintains a CCLI copyright license for the convenience of our guests. Volunteers and guests may utilize and copy music for camp programs under the terms of this license. To search specific copyright owners and/or song titles to determine if they are covered, volunteers and guests may visit: http://www.ccli.com/LicenseHolder/Search/CopyrightSearch.aspx. No video is to be used for which the group does not have permission or license to do so.
Personal Property
Camp Magruder (Board of Camp & Retreat Ministry, Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church) assumes no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property or automobiles during stays at the camp. Unclaimed items found at camp are kept thirty days before being distributed to a charitable organization.
Meal KP
We ask that each group designate 5-8 people to help set-up and clean-up before and after each meal. Report to Carrier Lodge 15-20 minutes before each meal to set tables and then remain 15-20 minutes following the end of each meal to clean up. Consult your camp host if you have any questions.
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
We encourage a strong conservation ethic, including minimal use of disposable paper and Styrofoam meal service products. Recycling and composting receptacles are available at or near the Carrier Dining Hall. We can recycle everything but Styrofoam, florescent light bulbs, and items with food baked on them.
Copyright Laws
Groups are advised that they are not to copy, project, or otherwise use music in ways contrary to copyright law. Camp Magruder maintains a CCLI copyright license for the convenience of our guests. Volunteers and guests may utilize and copy music for camp programs under the terms of this license. To search specific copyright owners and/or song titles to determine if they are covered, volunteers and guests may visit: http://www.ccli.com/LicenseHolder/Search/CopyrightSearch.aspx. No video is to be used for which the group does not have permission or license to do so.
Personal Property
Camp Magruder (Board of Camp & Retreat Ministry, Oregon-Idaho Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church) assumes no responsibility for loss of or damage to personal property or automobiles during stays at the camp. Unclaimed items found at camp are kept thirty days before being distributed to a charitable organization.