Rules of the Camp
Cooperation, maintaining a high level of safety, and
preserving the integrity of the camp is asked of everyone. Enforcement of the camp rules
is as follows: Violators will be asked once, told once, and then escorted from camp upon
the third violation. Please observe the following rules:
Attendance at the event means: All
clothing, lodges, and accouterments must be in the period of 1640 through 1840 in North
America. All modern items (coolers, bottles, cans, plastic, etc.) must be kept out of
sight at all times. All photography equipment (cameras, camcorders, etc.) must be covered
when not in use.
ABSOLUTELY NO MODERN GUNS IN CAMP! No
throwing of knives, hawks, shooting of bows, etc. in camp
CAMPING: Early setups will be permitted
ONLY if you are pre-registered. Pre-registered traders will be permitted in on Wednesday and Thursday. Pre-registered campers will be permitted beginning on Thursday
. Camp is open for general setup at 5:00 p.m., Friday. Gate hours
will be 7:00 am to 7:00 pm. There will be a one hour time limit for unloading and loading
vehicles. Vehicles must be out of camp one hour after the gate closes. Your registration
medallion will be required to enter the rendezvous AT ALL TIMES. Entry in any matches or
competitions also requires your medallion.
VEHICLE PASSES: One vehicle pass will be
issued to each vehicle upon arrival. Absolutely no supply runs into camp. Hauling wood or
water with your vehicle during setup or tear down is forbidden. Share the wood, please do
not hoard it.There will be a parking lot available for early arrivals.
All schedules for ranges, meetings,
seminars, trash and ice runs as well as specific rules, and other useful information are
in the Rendezvous flyer.
FIREWOOD, WATER and TRASH: Firewood, water
and trash pickup will be provided All trash must be in tied plastic bags for pick up. Ice
will be available daily. Please preserve our site by cleaning your camp site. Policing of
refuse, especially cigarette butts, is up to you and your neighbors. Do not litter at any
time. "Stations" will be located throughout camp. Porta-potties, water, and
firewood will be located at these stations.
FIRES: Fires must be contained in a pit
and must be attended at all times. A minimum of two gallons of water in an open container
must be kept within five feet of the fire specifically for fire control. No cutting of
live trees or brush. Please fill, level your fire pit and add water when you leave. DO NOT
bury partially burned wood or trash. Return unused wood to the nearest station.
PROPANE: Propane will be permitted to food
vendors only. Commercial food vendors equipment will be inspected by the rendezvous staff
for safety. Fire extinguishers are required by state law.
SAFETY: The safety and conduct of young
people under the age of sixteen (16) is the responsibility of their parents. No use of
firearms, knives, hawks or other weapons or tools without direct supervision of a
responsible adult will be permitted.
THIEVERY: Thievery and fighting of any
kind will not be tolerated. Violators will be turned over to the Police. The sale, trade
or barter of alcohol is prohibited by the State of Wisconsin.
TRADE NOTICE: Dealers and possessors of
FURS, CLAWS, FEATHERS, ETC are responsible to confirm the compliance of your goods with
Wisconsin game regulations as well as with all Federal Laws. For further information,
contact the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources.
VISITORS will be welcome from 9:00 am
until 5:00 pm both Saturday and Sunday. Visitor admission fee is $3.00 each (children
under 12 are free). We will also have an organized school day on Friday, September 14th
from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm.
WEAPONS POLICY: Any violation of the
following rules threatens the safety and future of the entire Rendezvous! Violations will
result in immediate removal from camp without warning. No throwing of knife or hawk or
other edged weapons, use of bows, whips, blow guns, slings, clubs or sword play, etc.
except in designated areas. ABSOLUTELY NO MODERN FIREARMS will be possessed, sold or
traded anywhere on rendezvous grounds at any time.
The enforcement of these rules is not just the
responsibility of the staff, it is up to each individual to make sure that all of these
rules are enforced at all times. This is your rendezvous, and it is the duty of everyone
to give and receive constructive guidance in a courteous manner. Ongoing problems should
be brought to the attention of the staff. Let's all make an honest effort to comply with
these rules.
For more information, contact the Clintonville Area Historical
Society, Sandy Loberg at 715-823-4734 or John
Chapman at 715-823-2026.
Rules of the Camp