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Chapter 17 of 30 · 1 min read

Adult Camp Alcohol and Substance Policies

Decide and explain the camp's alcohol and substance rules before booking. Check venue terms, insurance and local requirements for the planned service. Keep activity safety, consent, staff roles and emergency arrangements clear during social events.

Decide whether the camp is alcohol-free, permits personal use in defined settings, or serves alcohol through an appropriately authorized provider. Check local laws, licensing, age requirements, insurance, and venue rules.

Do not make alcohol the main route to social belonging. Offer appealing non-alcoholic choices and activities that do not depend on drinking.

Set clear rules for safety-critical activities and staff on duty. A guest's purchase does not create a right to join an activity while impaired. Qualified leaders need authority to stop participation under the approved policy.

Plan how to respond respectfully to intoxication, unsafe behaviour, or a person unable to travel safely. Do not simply eject them into an unsafe situation. Use the reviewed response and emergency help when needed.

Protect privacy while enforcing conduct. Do not ask people to explain why they do not drink or turn abstinence into a public topic.

Separate off-duty staff socializing from professional responsibilities. Guests should not be pressured to drink with a facilitator to gain attention or approval.

Your task: Write a plain policy covering guests, staff, transport, activities, and the response to a problem.

Put this chapter to work

Optional · Putting your plan into practice

Using Bookify for this goal

This part starts with your own planning and judgement. Use the guide and its worksheets to work through it with your team.

When you are ready to put your camp plan into a booking system, you can explore a sample camp in Bookify or see what the software can help you do.