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Camp Horseshoe Electronics Policy
Camp Horseshoe has a strict policy on electronics at camp, no screens allowed!
Any portable device that can send or receive emails, text messages, phone calls, play video content or access the Internet, is NOT permitted at camp, INCLUDING PHONES WITH THE SIM CARD REMOVED.
At camp, social interaction is done the old-fashioned way - face to face. This allows campers to gain confidence by acting on their own and developing skills that are essential to becoming healthy, productive adults. We believe this emerging independence is one of the greatest benefits of camp. Parental cooperation is critical and sends the right message to your son. We ask for your help in making sure that your son does not bring his cell phone or other unapproved device to camp, by asking him to give it to you before getting on the bus. If a cell phone or other item not permitted is found in camp, we will hold it in the office and return it at the end of the summer, no exceptions. Phones will NOT be returned on Visiting Weekend for full session campers.
Your son may bring a MP3 Player (Nano, Shuffle, Mighty Vibe, Campfire Player or similar device) if he would like to listen to music in the cabin. Any iPods or MP3 players that can access the internet or have video content will be taken and held in the office.
We are not responsible for damage and/or loss of these items. These are expensive items, so please give proper thought before packing.
For privacy reasons, cameras will not be allowed to be used in the cabins.
ITEMS NOT PERMITTED at Camp
ELECTRONICS – ANY DEVICE WITH VIDEO OR WI-FI CAPACITY
• Cell Phones/iPhones of any kind including phones with the SIM card removed.
• iPads, iTouch and other tablets
• VR/AR Headsets
• Laptop Computers
• Apple Watch or comparable device
• Portable Email and/or Internet Devices
• Any Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo
Device
• Video Recorders/Cameras
• Walkie Talkies/2 Way Radios
• Wireless Hotspot
• Products Containing Lithium Ion or
Rechargeable Batteries
• Televisions
• Drones
OTHER ITEMS
• Skateboards / Hoverboards • Dumbbells
• Food or Gum
• Bottled Water
• Knives or Firearms
• Matches & Lighters
• Water guns / Water balloons
• Lock Boxes or Safes of any kind • Plastic Storage Boxes
• Hot Pots
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