Camp Maynard
The Amazing Technicolour Fun Camp
The key to camp has been sent to you via courier. The key unlocks the padlocks on both gates , all main doors to both buildings, the cleaners cupboard by the kitchen and the locks on the BBQ. Important Note: The key is a special security coded key and as such, it is your responsibility to ensure it is returned to the booking officer, either in person, or via courier. It should not be sent via post. Loss of, or failure to return this key (including loss in transit or loss in the mail if you post it against our recommendation), will result in your group being charged $350.00 for replacement locks to be installed. Consumables: Please remember, the only consumables we supply are toilet paper and hand soap in the bathrooms and gas for the BBQ. All other supplies like: paper towels, dish-wash, floor cleaners, sponges etc are the responsibility of the hiring group and ALL products MUST be suitable for septic tanks – Absolutely NO bleach or chlorine based products. Our towel dispensers take Tork Slimline H2 system towels.
Information and instructions Numbers: Your group was invoiced based on the numbers provided by you. If your numbers have increased, please advise as as soon as possible. We can invoice you for additional numbers and this amount can be paid at the conclusion of your camp. Numbers may be subject to on site visit for verification. When unlocking the gates, please lock the padlock back onto the chains, to avoid the possibility of the padlocks being lost or mislaid during your stay. Motor vehicles must not be driven onto the wooden ramp to the building. Upon arrival, we recommend you assemble everything on the covered deck between the two buildings. This is an excellent place to gather prior to deciding who is going to sleep where. Upon entering the building, the power will already be in. Proceed to the kitchen and next to the switchboard, there will be a single white switch with a red light. This is the switch for the water pump. Turn this on before using any taps. Check for any noticeable damage and report such immediately to the booking officer. Upon your departure, a check out officer will inspect the property and you may be liable for any new damage that was not reported on your arrival. We suggest that you close the gate at night to keep out motor vehicles of any unwelcome visitors. No problems have been reported, but we think it wise to make this suggestion. Checking Out Camp must be vacated no later than 4pm. At this time, the camp should be completely clean as per the cleaning checklist and all kitchen and other items accounted for and in their correct locations. The camp will be inspected within 48 hours of your departure (ocassionally this will be at 4pm on the day). If the camp is not sufficiently cleaned, our commercial cleaner will be called in and the cost of this (minimum $180) will be deducted from your bond. If there are any loses/damages, these will also be deducted from your bond. It is your responsibility to return the key to the booking officer, as outlined above under 'important note' either in person or via courier. We trust that you will enjoy your stay. Carolann Kemp – Chairperson & Booking Officer 10 Beaudine Avenue, Glenfield, North Shore City 0629, Ph 415-8393 or 0276296273 E: info@campmaynard.co.nz
Furniture: When setting up, or moving furniture, please pick it up and carry it to the desired location. Do not drag it across the floor as this scratches the varnished surface. On leaving, please ensure you return the furniture to the correct locations, as set out in the attached list. There are also lists on the walls of what belongs in each room. Accident and Medical Centres Albany Basin Accident & Medical Corner Upper Harbour Highway and Unsworth Drive Ph 443-7777 White Cross Glenfield, Accident & Medical 436 Glenfield Road, Glenfield Ph 444-4244 open 7 days 8am-10pm Shorecare Accident & Medical Smales Farm, Taharoto Road, Takapuna, Ph 486-7777 open 7 days, 24 hours Radio & Television are not provided, but you are welcome to bring them if you wish. Laundry Coin operated machines are located downstairs. The washing machines takes $2 coins, the Dryer 1x $2 and 1 x $1 per load. There are also two outdoor clotheslines, one at the far end of the building downstairs and 1 attached to the railing on the ramp. Phone. The camp has a phone for local outgoing calls. There is a toll bar on the phone, so if you think you may need to make calls to cell phones or outside the Auckland toll free area, please bring a cell phone with you. The phone is on divert to the booking office, but will ring at the camp 5 times before diverting. Heating. The camp is fitted with heatpumps in the small lounge, dining room and hall, set to 23°C, which are in operation June 1st to August 31st each year. Water/Shower Roster. If you are a large group, we recommend that you put a shower roster in place over three separate periods to ensure you all get warm showers. As we are on tank water (collected from the roof of the building), we ask that you keep your showers as short as possible and conserve water at all times. The water metre is read at the conclusion of each and every camp and between camps by committee members. Should your group use excess water, you will be asked to replace it. Minimum charge $150.00. If actual costs of replacing water is higher, you will be asked to pay the actual water replacement costs. Rubbish. There is no rubbish collection from the camp and so you must take all rubbish with you, including the contents of the vacuum. Please check and empty all the bins throughout the camp and also check the grounds for rubbish prior to your departure. Ants can be a problem in the kitchen and dining room areas, so please ensure items like sugar, cakes, biscuits etc are stored in containers with tight lids or in the fridge. Do not leave food out on the benches or tables and ensure all surfaces are wiped down immediately after meals and sweep the floors. Animals. Please note, animals are not permitted anywhere at the camp. Wasps can be a problem at some parts of the camp from time to time. Please report any sightings of nests to us immediately so that we can take prompt action to eradicate them. We recommend you include something suitable for treating bee/wasp stings in your first aid kit. BBQ is situated on the deck and the key unlocks the padlocks on this. Use hook on wall to secure lid while in use. There are 2 gas bottles, one connected and another in the lefthand cupboard. If one runs out, switch to the other and let us know so that we can replace the empty one. BBQ tools are on the bottom left-hand shelf. Please ensure that the BBQ is cleaned thoroughly after use, then wipe over the grill and flat plates with a little oil to prevent rust forming. Please also check grease tray for excess grease buld up.
Fire Extinguishers are provided throughout the buildings and their location should be noted upon your arrival. There is one in the kitchen, one in the lounge, two downstairs and one in the meeting room building. Hose reels are not installed because there is no water pressure to make them effective. NOTE: There is a $100 fee per fire extinguisher discharged in part or full, either on purpose or by accident, unless fire is caused by something outside of your control (ie building fault, wiring etc) Fire Alarm: Smoke detectors are fitted in all bunk rooms. Heat detectors are fitted in the lounge, kitchen and dining are. These detectors activate an audible alarm. If activated you must evacuate the building. People on the lower ground to assemble at the flagpole. People on the top floor should assemble in the carpark. Do a headcount before determining the cause of the alarm sounding. NOTE: The alarm system is NOT monitored by the Fire service, so if there is a fire, call 111 immediately. If there is no fire, you will need to call John at Fire Protection Services on 476-8017, for the alarm to be reset. The call out fee charged for this will be on-charged to your group (unless there is an actual fire caused by something outside of your control). Smoking: Camp Maynard is completely smoke free – this includes all buildings, decks and our grounds. Mattresses: Please DO NOT move the mattresses between the rooms. There are different sized bunks throughout the camp and so the mattresses need to remain in the correct rooms. Each mattress is numbered with the corresponding number of the bunkroom. In the event of any 'accidents', please sponge mattress down with a suitable cleaner and damp cloth (not wet). Dry with a towel and place it on it's side to air. If the weather is good, you can place it out in the sun to dry for a short period. Disabled Bathroom: In the main building, there is a bathroom (shower and toilet) suitable for wheelchair access. Car Park Lighting: If you are leaving the camp site at night, you may illuminate the upper car park by pressing a time delay switch which gives you 3 minutes of light. Simply press the round white button on the switch, located on the wall left of the entry to the alcove where the brooms and switchboard is located. Mural The mural in the lounge is the work of Carol Davey and helpers. Please be careful not to place anything directly against this wall that could cause damage. Noise: As the halls are close to the boundary of neighbours and we are in a residential area and in line with council restrictions, all noisy activities must cease between 11pm and 8am – all days, including weekends. Preparing to leave the camp: We suggest you assemble all your gear on the covered deck between the two buildings so that the cleaning can be undertaken. Before Leaving: Please ensure you vacuum and wet mop all floors. Use a suitable floor cleaner and thoroughly rinse out all mops. Ensure boiling water heater in kitchen is switched off at the wall. Clean the oven, microwaves, toaster and fridges inside and out, leaving the fridges switched on at the wall). Mattresses should be put on their side for airing. To assist you with cleaning of the camp, we have provided a check out list at the back of this pack, so you can check off items as they are completed. Lock Up: Switch off the water pump. Please ensure you shut and lock all doors and windows, checking them from the outside. Chain and padlock the gates (around the wooden posts).
Camp Maynard – Rules Please ensure all patrons of your group are aware of the following camp rules and the requirements should the fire alarm sound. • • • • • • • •
NO smoking anywhere on the property. NO animals are allowed on the property. Absolutely No sleeping in the meeting hall and NO food in the meeting hall. All rubbish is to be removed from buildings and grounds prior to leaving camp. Food is not to be thrown onto the lawn. This attracts unwanted pests from the bush. All floors must be vacuumed and wet mopped- mops rinsed out afterwards. Furniture must be returned to it's correct location Kitchen (including stove, oven, toaster, microwaves, fridges and all surfaces) must be thoroughly cleaned prior to departure. All dishes, washed, DRIED and put away.
Conservation • Ferns, manuka, trees etc must not be cut down or damaged • Due consideration must be given to the conservation of natural materials in the construction of lairs and bivouacs • Water to be conserved at all times Glow Worms are visible in the bank down the main track at night. Please do not disturb their natural environment. Camp Fires: • Cooking shelters are provided in the camping area. • Remains of all fires/barbecues must be extinguished and cleared away prior to departure. • Portable Barbecues are permitted and there is a gas BBQ on the deck for your use. • A camp fire circle is located at the Eastern end of the accommodation building. We do not provide firewood. NOTE:The camp fire circle is closed between November 1st and March 31st each summer season - NO EXCEPTIONS. Tent Pegs: If your group had tents on the grassed area, please ensure that you have retrieved all your tent pegs. If the pegs are left at camp they are a danger to others and to the blades of the mower when the grass is being cut. We recommend you count pegs as they go into the ground and ensure you have the same amount when packing up. Your vigilance in this respect would be greatly appreciated. Damages Please remember to advise us immediately if you find any damage upon arrival, or experience any damage whilst at camp. Issues If you have any issues with the condition of the camp on arrival, or any problems with any of the equipment, let us know. For urgent matters relating to water, power or electrical issues, please refer to the contact list by the phone and contact the appropriate person. For non urgent matters, please email the details to: info@campmaynard.co.nz. Thank you for using Camp Maynard, we trust that you will enjoy your stay. We welcome feedback/comment on any aspect of camp which you feel could be improved for future use and do our best to implement suggestions that achieve this whilst balancing the desire to keep our fees as low as possible for all groups, particularly children and youth.
Cleaning & check-out check-list Please follow this guide closely. If the camp is found in an unsatisfactory state of cleanliness, the cleaner will be called in to the remedy this and the cost for this will be deducted from your bond. The minimum fee for this is $180.00. If actual costs are higher, you will be liable for the entire cleaning bill.
Main Building Bunk Rooms • Floors swept/vacuumed and wet mopped • All rubbish/personal items removed • Mattresses on side for airing – 1 mattress per bunk* • Lights off & windows secured *The newly recovered mattresses are labelled on each corner as to which room they belong in. We prefer that they are not moved around, as this usually results in damage, however if they are moved at all, then please ensure that they are returned to the correct room. Toilets • Bowls and urinals cleaned • Seats wiped with disinfectant suitable for septic tanks DO NOT USE JANOLA, BLEACH OR CHLORINE BASED CLEANSERS • Floors vacuumed and wet mopped • Lights off and windows secured • All bars of soap and rubbish removed Showers • Cubicles cleaned, shower curtains opened for drying • Floors swept and wet mopped • All bars of soap and rubbish removed • Lights off and windows secured Laundry • Washing machine empty and left open (lid up) • Dryer – lint removed • Floor vacuumed and wet mopped • Lights off and window secured Lounge • Floors vacuumed and wet mopped • Furniture returned to the correct locations (per attached sheet and lists on walls) • Lights off and windows secured • Fire remains extinguished and removed Dining Room • 8 Trestle tables wiped clean, legs folded and stacked up against wall behind plastic chairs • Floors vacuumed and wet mopped with hot soapy water • Plastic chairs stacked in the corner (in stacks of 5 only please) • Lights off and windows and ranch-slider secured
Kitchen
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All surfaces cleaned with hot soapy water. Fridges empty and cleaned inside and out with hot soapy water (leave turned on) Microwaves cleaned inside with hot soapy water Oven empty and cleaned – remove any spills Stove top cleaned Grill plate cleaned thoroughly, dried and lightly oiled Rubbish bins emptied and cleaned if necessary (especially lids) Floors vacuumed and wet mopped with hot soapy water All crockery/cutlery washed, dried thoroughly and returned to correct location (as per labels and photographs) Switch for water pump turned off
Meeting Room Building • • • •
Floors vacuumed and wet mopped Padded chairs stacked/placed neatly around the edge of the room Lights off and windows secured Doors locked
Outside • • • •
Ensure all litter removed Halyard on flagpole secured Gate chained and padlocked (around wooden post) Gas BBQ on deck cleaned if used, gas bottle turned off, BBQ padlocked and covered.
Please ensure all mops are thoroughly rinsed out before hanging back up to dry over the buckets. The vacuum cleaner must be emptied and the contents taken away with you.
Furniture Locations To help keep the camp in an orderly manner for all campers, we have set locations for our furniture. When cleaning up at the end of camp, all furniture needs to be returned to the following locations. This is regardless of where it was found when arriving at camp. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. Main Building 8 Med Trestle Tables Blue/Grey/Red chairs Small blue couch White Formica tables
Folded and placed against wall in dining room, behind chairs Stacked in sets of 5 and placed neatly in front of the trestle tables In alcove area in lounge Folded down and placed against a wall
No furniture against the wall with the mural please. Meeting Room Building 6 Lge Trestle tables Padded chairs Odd tables
Folded and placed neatly against the wall Stack in sets of 5 and place neatly around the edge of the room Placed neatly close to the walls around the room
No furniture to be stacked/stored in the small rooms please. It should all be in the main room.
The camp is outfitted with the following items, which will be checked during the check out process
which occurs within 48 hours of your departure: General Shopvac vacuum cleaner (emptied) Mops & buckets Dehumidifier (usually downstairs) BBQ 2 Gas bottles 3 sets of BBQ style tongs 1 long wooden handled fork Kitchen 60 white dinner plates 60 white side plates 60 white cereal/pudding bowls 60 white mugs 90 glasses cutlery for at least 60 persons 1 flip top rubbish bin 2 large green rubbish bins 2 fish slice 2 large serving forks 4 large wooden utensils 2 large tongs 4 medium tongs 1 whisk 2 soup ladles 6 serving spoons (3 perforated, 3 plain) 2 black peelers 2 metal peelers 2 can openers 2 graters 2 pizza wheels 1 bottle opener 4 chopping boards (in rack) 4 large stainless steel bowls 4 medium stainless steel bowls 3 small stainless steel bowls 1 glass bowl 1 stainless colander 4 white plastic bowls 1 glass jug 1 set measuring cups 1 ice cream scoop 10 Prestige brand knives; • 2 large chopping knives • 2 large carving knives • 2 large bread knives • 2 utility knives • 2 paring knives Red knife block with set of 5 knives
2 Large oven trays 4 large rectangle roasting pans 2 medium square roasting pans 1 oval roasting pan with lid 2 small saucepans 2 large fry-pans 5 large pots (some with lids) 2 teapots Grill scrapper (yellow handle) 2 silver dish racks 1 electric 2 element unit