Respect people
Honor personal boundaries, personal space, belongings, and the dignity of every student, leader, staff member, and guest.
BIGSTUF CAMP GUIDELINES
A safe week starts with everyone knowing the expectations.
BigStuf is built for students and leaders to worship, connect, and grow in a safe, respectful environment. Review these guidelines with your group before arrival.
A SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
Everyone plays a part in making camp safe, respectful, and enjoyable.
Respect spaces and property
Care for rooms, shared spaces, and other people’s belongings. Help create an environment where everyone can worship, connect, and enjoy camp.
Follow instructions
Follow guidance from group leaders, BigStuf staff and interns, property staff, and lifeguards, along with posted rules, beach flags, and the current camp schedule.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
The practical rules your group needs.
Clear expectations give students more freedom to enjoy camp and help leaders focus on ministry.
Personal conduct
Respect boundaries, personal space, and belongings. Harmful, threatening, or persistently disrespectful behavior is not permitted.
Substances and weapons
Smoking and vaping are not allowed anywhere on BigStuf premises, including the Boardwalk Beach Hotel and Convention Center. BigStuf has zero tolerance for drugs, alcohol, and weapons.
Beach and pools
Follow posted beach warning flags and all directions from lifeguards and staff. If flags or staff close the water, stay out. Follow posted pool rules at all times.
The Big Room
Keep food and drinks outside the Big Room, where worship and sessions take place, so the shared space stays clean and ready for everyone.
Scooters and hammocks
Scooters and hammocks are not permitted on campus. Follow posted property rules and staff guidance while moving around the hotel and convention center.
Dress code
Wear clothing that supports a comfortable, respectful environment for camp activities, worship, recreation, and shared spaces.
Read the dress code →Curfew and supervision
Return to your assigned room by the curfew listed in the current camp schedule. Group leaders remain responsible for supervising their students.
Rooms and property
Respect hotel rooms, balconies, common areas, property, and other guests. Do not throw anything from balconies or draw on windows, walls, furniture, or other property.
Stay aware and speak up
Stay aware of your surroundings and speak up when something feels unsafe or someone is being treated unfairly. Tell a trusted group leader or BigStuf staff member so they can help.
FOR GROUP LEADERS
Set the tone before your group arrives.
Review these expectations with students and adult leaders before travel. During camp, supervise your group, reinforce the current schedule, and help students follow instructions from BigStuf and property staff.
Review the rules before departure
Know the current schedule and curfew
Supervise students throughout camp
Contact staff when support is needed
WHEN A RULE IS BROKEN
Safety comes first.
In consultation with group leaders, BigStuf leadership and staff may remove an individual for repeated rule breaking, harmful or disrespectful behavior, prohibited substances or weapons, or actions that compromise anyone’s safety or well-being.
Thank you for helping create a safe, positive camp experience for every group.
QUESTIONS BEFORE CAMP?
