HULACO Youth and Family Camp

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1 Guide for Primitive Area Camping Bessemer Alabama Stake Birmingham Alabama Stake Cartersville Georgia Stake Chattanooga Tennessee Stake Franklin Tennessee Stake Huntsville Alabama Stake Madison Alabama Stake Montgomery Alabama Stake Powder Springs Georgia Stake Tupelo Mississippi Stake Revised 11/072011

2 Welcome to Hulaco! This guide contains valuable information that will help you prepare for a well organized camping experience in the primitive area. It explains the procedures, rules, and guidelines established for your safety and the proper maintenance of our camp facilities. A copy of this guide should be printed out and kept with you as a reference during your stay. Please visit our Web site at to view additional camp information and pictures not found in this guide. Happy Camping! Hulaco Table of Contents Camp Address & Map Location, Estimated Mileage & Driving Times from Stake Centers... 3 Directions to the Camp Emergency Contact Numbers... 6 Directions to Local Hospitals with Estimated Mileage & Driving Times... 7 Camp Map... 8 Primitive Camp Area... 9 Primitive Area - General Information & Guidelines Primitive Camp Reservations & Payment of Fees Camp Keys & Security Church Activity Permission & Authorization Form

3 Camp Address and Map Location 555 Mardis Point Road Baileyton, Alabama GPS Coordinates: , ; N ', W ' Estimated Distance and Driving Time from Stake Centers to the Camp Bessemer Alabama Stake 86 miles; 1 hour, 45 minutes Birmingham Alabama Stake 80 miles; 1 hour, 40 minutes Cartersville Georgia Stake 132 miles; 2 hours, 55 minutes Chattanooga Tennessee Stake 129 miles; 2 hours, 35 minutes Franklin Tennessee Stake 127 miles; 2 hours, 15 minutes Huntsville Alabama Stake 49 miles; 1 hour Madison Alabama Stake 42 miles; 1hour Montgomery Alabama Stake 165 miles; 3 hours Powder Springs Georgia Stake 138 miles; 2 hours, 55 minutes Tupelo Mississippi Stake 167 miles; 3 hours, 10 minutes Note: The camp is in the central time zone (CST). 3

4 Directions to the Camp Interstate Hwy. 65 going South Take Exit 334. Turn Left onto Hwy. 67 South (to Priceville, Sommerville). After 19.5 miles, the road will become three lanes for about 1.5 miles. The road then goes back to two lanes and you will pass St. John Rd. Continue approximately 4/10 mile further to the intersection with Apple Grove Rd. Turn Right onto Apple Grove Rd. Go 2.0 miles to Mardis Pt. Rd. Turn Right onto Mardis Pt. Rd. Camp is 3/10 mile on the right. Interstate Hwy. 65 going North Take Exit 310. Turn Right onto Hwy. 157 South. Go approximately 5.4 miles to Hwy. 69 North. Turn Left onto Hwy. 69 North. Go approximately 13.8 miles to Hwy. 67 North. Turn Left onto Hwy. 67 North. Go 2.0 miles to Hulaco Rd. There is a flashing yellow light at this intersection. Be aware that the light may not be functioning. Turn Left onto Hulaco Rd. Go 1.5 miles to Mardis Pt. Rd. Turn Right onto Mardis Pt. Rd. Go 7/10 mile to stop sign. This is the intersection with Apple Grove Rd. Be aware that the road sign(s) may be missing. Continue straight on Mardis Pt. Rd. Camp is 3/10 mile on the right. Alabama Hwy. 278 going East Hwy. 278 East intersects with I-65 at Exit 308. Take I-65 North to Exit 310 and follow the directions for Interstate Hwy. 65 going North. Alabama Hwy. 278 going West Hwy. 278 West intersects with Hwy Turn Right onto Hwy. 231 North and follow the directions for Alabama Hwy. 231 going North. 4

5 Directions to the Camp (continued) Alabama Hwy. 231 going North Take Hwy. 231 North. Go 8/10 miles to Hwy. 67. Turn Left onto Hwy. 67 North. Go 8.8 miles on Hwy. 67 to a four-way intersection with Hwy. 69. Do not turn. Continue straight on Hwy. 67 North. Go 2.0 miles to Hulaco Rd. There is a flashing yellow light at this intersection. Be aware that the light may not be functioning. Turn Left onto Hulaco Rd. Go 1.5 miles to Mardis Pt. Rd. Turn Right onto Mardis Pt. Rd. Go 7/10 mile to stop sign. This is the intersection with Apple Grove Rd. Road sign(s) may be missing. Continue straight on Mardis Pt. Rd. Camp is 3/10 mile on the right. Alabama Hwy. 231 going South Take Hwy. 231 South out of Huntsville. Cross bridge over the Tennessee River. After 3.0 miles you will pass Hwy. 36 East. After 1/2 mile you will begin a climb of 1.5 miles up a hill. At the top of the hill you will pass Bell Pt. Rd. and Brow Ln. (private drive). After 6/10 mile you will come to Jct. 296 which is Apple Grove Rd. Turn Right onto Apple Grove Rd. After 1.0 miles you will come to a stop sign. Just past the stop sign, Apple Grove Rd. will bear to the right. After 2.4 miles you will come to another stop sign at Union Hill Rd. Continue straight on Apple Grove Rd. for 12.2 miles to Hwy. 67. Cross over Hwy. 67 and continue on Apple Grove Rd. Go 2.0 miles to Mardis Pt. Rd. Turn Right onto Mardis Pt. Rd. Camp is 3/10 mile on the right. 5

6 Emergency Contact Information Emergency: dial 911 Tri-County Fire Department: (256) Joppa Fire Department: (256) Morgan County Sherriff: (256) Camp Information Hulaco 555 Mardis Point Road Baileyton, AL GPS Coordinates: , N ', W ' Cullman Regional Medical Center (256) Alabama Hwy. 157 Cullman, AL Emergency Room: open 24/7 Estimated distance and driving time from camp 20 miles, 33 minutes Decatur General (256) th St SE Decatur, AL Emergency Room: open 24/7 Estimated distance and driving time from camp 31 miles, 44 minutes Hartselle Medical Center (256) Pine St NW Hartselle, AL Emergency Room: open 24/7 Estimated distance and driving time from camp 24 miles, 36 minutes Huntsville Hospital (256) Sivley Rd SW Huntsville, AL Trauma Program & Pediatric ER, Med-Flight air ambulance service: open 24/7 Estimated distance and driving time from camp 29 miles, 1 hour Note: Most trauma patients will be transferred to Huntsville Hospital Emergency Camp Repairs or Information President Keith Draughon (Agent Stake): (256) or (256)

7 Directions from Camp Entrance to Local Hospitals Cullman Regional Medical Center Telephone: (256) Turn Left onto Mardis Point Rd 1.1 mi 2. Turn Left onto Hulaco Rd 1.5 mi 3. Turn Right onto AL mi 4. Turn Right onto AL mi 5. Turn Right onto AL-157 North (Finis St. John III Dr) 1.2 mi 6. You are at 1912 Alabama Hwy. 157, Cullman, AL Decatur General Telephone: (256) Turn Left onto Mardis Point Rd 0.3 mi 2. Turn Left onto Apple Grove Rd 2.1 mi 3. Turn Left onto AL mi 4. Bear Right onto US-31 N (AL-3 N, 6 th Ave SE) 2.1 mi 5. Turn Right onto 7th Street SE 0.4 mi 6. You are at th St SE, Decatur, AL Hartselle Medical Center Telephone: (256) Turn Left onto Mardis Point Rd 0.3 mi 2. Turn Left onto Apple Grove Rd 2.1 mi 3. Turn Left onto AL mi 4. Turn Left onto AL mi 5. Turn Right onto Sparkman St N 0.2 mi 6. Turn Left onto Pine St NW < 0.1 mi 7. You are at 201 Pine St NW, Hartselle, AL Huntsville Hospital Telephone: (256) Turn Left onto Mardis Point Rd 0.3 mi 2. Turn Left onto Apple Grove Rd 13.2 mi 3. Turn Left onto Apple Grove Rd/Stone Brook Dr 1.1 mi 4. Turn Left onto US-231 N (AL 53-N) 13.0 mi Take AL-53 (US-431, AL-20, Governors Dr) ramp on right < 0.1 mi 5. Continue onto AL-53 N Frontage Rd (Memorial Pkwy SW Frontage Rd, 0.4 mi S Memorial Pkwy Frontage Rd) 6. Turn sharply Right onto US-431 (AL-1, Governors Dr SW) 0.6 mi 7. Turn Left onto Gallatin St SW < 0.1 mi 8. You are at 101 Sivley Rd SW, Huntsville, AL 7

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9 Primitive Camp Area Primitive Camping Two large primitive campsites are available north of the main camp in the wooded area across the creek. Tent camping outside of any of these designated areas is strictly prohibited. All fires must be maintained in the fire rings provided. Additional fire rings must never be built. Do not cut any live plants or trees. There is plenty of dead wood available for fires. Two port-o-potties are stationed a short distance from the campsites. Toilet paper and hand sanitizer are provided by the camp and are in the port-o-potties. They should not be removed for any reason. Rustic Amphitheater Located in the primitive area north of the camp buildings is an outdoor amphitheater with a fire ring. It seats approximately 150 people. The camp has a portable PA system that runs on a provided battery that is available at no charge for groups of fifty or more. If needed, please make a request to use it when making your reservation. Hiking Trails Primitive area campers are encouraged to use the hiking trails winding throughout the wooded area of the camp. Stay on these clearly marked trails, be alert, and observe safe hiking practices. There are several dangerously large drop-offs from hillsides, rocks, and cliffs. Some, but not all of these trails have white strap fencing to identify these areas. Be especially cautious at dark and do not wander off the marked trails. Activity Field A flat, grass field measuring about 40 x 60 yards will be available for use beginning in 2011 for outdoor activities such as softball, soccer, and field games. The field is located close to the lake and may be used by those reserving the primitive area. No sports equipment is provided by the camp. Note: Any camp facilities not listed above must be reserved separately and are subject to additional fees. If any other facilities are rented, please review the corresponding guide on the camp Web site. 9

10 Primitive Camping General Information & Guidelines Melchizedek Priesthood Leaders There must be two Melchizedek priesthood leaders present at all times during any ward or stake sponsored activity at the camp. This rule does not apply to family groups that reserve the camp. However, there must always be at least one adult parent present during family group activities. Under no circumstances are youth allowed at the camp without proper adult supervision. Parking and Driving The speed limit on main camp roads is 15 mph. Stay on the roads. Riding in the back of pick-up trucks, trailers, outside of motor vehicles, etc. is not permitted. Motorcycles and ATV's of any type are not permitted on camp property. Please park in the designated parking lot located near the bridge crossing the stream. You may drive over to the primitive area and park by the port-o-potties if desired. Do not attempt to cross over the bridge if the water level is high. Drivers cross at their own risk. Fire Precautions Fires are permitted in designated fire rings only. No new fire rings may be constructed. Fires must be attended at all times and extinguished completely. No candles, lighter fluid, or fireworks of any kind are permitted. Water Water is not available in the primitive area. Campers must bring their own water. Phone Service There is no land telephone service at the camp. Camp leaders must bring cellular phones in order to communicate with others outside of the camp. Most cellular phones can receive service from many parts of the camp. It is recommended that young men or young women campers not bring their cell phones to camp to completely enjoy a camping experience. Parents and guardians of the young women must be given contact cellular telephone numbers of camp leaders in the event of an emergency. Weather Radio A battery powered weather radio should be brought by campers using the primitive area to warn them of approaching severe weather. Please plan ahead and instruct your campers what to do if a bad storm enters the area. Respect Our Neighbors Due to the vicinity to neighbors, activities must end by 10:00 PM. and campers should stay as quiet as possible until 7:00 AM. 10

11 Primitive Camping Reservations & Payment of Fees Reserving the Primitive Camping Area Please reserve the primitive area by using the camp s Web site reservation page. Reservations should be made as far ahead as possible. Multiple groups of the same sex may use the different campsites in the primitive area at the same time. An example of this would be two scout troops camping at the same time with one troop using the upper campsite and the other using the lower campsite. Multiple family groups may also use the different campsites in the primitive area at the same time. A good example of this would be two wards using the camp with one ward using the upper campsite and one using the lower campsite. Multiple reservations for the same campsite will never be made without the approval of both parties. The Church Activity and Permission Authorization Form Registration form, found on page 13 of this guide, should be completed for each camper. If you are using the camp as part of a ward or stake activity, the original copies of the camp registration forms should be kept on file by the bishops or stake presidents. They are good for one year but should be updated as personal information changes. Copies of the forms should be brought to the camp so they are readily available if needed. Payment of Fees The fee for using the primitive camp area is $1.00 (one dollar) for each camper over two years old. Payment of fees must be received at least one week prior to your first scheduled day at the camp. All checks should be made payable to Hulaco and mailed to the following: Hulaco c/o President Keith R. Draughon 110 Lea Wood Court Madison, AL If your campout is canceled due to rain or other bad, a refund can be requested by contacting the camp using the Contact Us page on the camp Web site. Refunds will be approved by President Draughon and a refund check will be sent back to the person or organization that paid the reservation fee. Note: The Church does not provide any funding for operating and maintaining the camp. The fees collected are used to pay for all camp expenses, including repairs and future development. 11

12 Camp Keys & Security Camp Keys Stakes have received copies of all the keys needed to gain entrance into the camp and its facilities. Once your payment of camp fees is received, a reservation confirmation will be sent to you listing the key(s) you are authorized to check out from your stake executive secretary. You may check out the key(s) within one week of your planned arrival date and you must return they key(s) within 2 days after your departure from the camp. Camp Security Campers must provide their own security during camp week. The camp entrance gate must be locked immediately after all campers have arrived. This will keep unauthorized persons from driving into the camp. Please be sure that a camp leader has quick access to the master key in the event of an emergency. You must ensure that the front entrance gate is locked and secure when you leave the camp. Please familiarize yourself with the Emergency Contact Information found on page 6 of this guide and make a copy of it to keep on your person or close-by during camp. This list will also be posted in the craft room of the camp s large pavilion and in various locations throughout the camp. Note: The combination code to the key lockbox at the entrance gate is changed on a regular basis. No one but camp management and vendors have access to the code. You must have a key from your stake to gain entrance to the camp. It is illegal to make copies of camp keys. Stakes will be charged for lost keys who may in turn charge the responsible unit or individual. 12

13 Church Activity Permission & Authorization Form Activity: Camp and Activity Date(s): Camping and other activities at Hulaco Ward: Stake: Name of Participant or Leader: Age: Date of Birth: Home telephone: Address: City: State: In the event of emergency, please contact the following individuals in this order: Name: Relation: Home telephone: Other telephone: Name: Relation: Home telephone: Other telephone: Name of primary physician: Office telephone: Emergency telephone: Please explain any medical or health conditions such as a special diet, allergies, medications, surgery, illness, or physical condition that could affect participation in camp activities. Indicate treatment in case of emergency: Note: Activity leaders should be aware of special needs but are not responsible for providing nursing care or dispensing medications. Parents or guardians should contact activity leaders and help make prior arrangements for anticipated needs. Medical and dental benefits from the Church Activity Insurance Program are secondary to other insurance and are subject to limitations. Contact your bishop or branch president for plan coverage or a benefit claim form in case of an accident. The participant or his or her parent or guardian is responsible for medical expenses in case of illness or injury. Participant s health or accident insurance provider: Policy number (please attach copy (front and back) of insurance card): Note: Some activities as part of Church sponsored events might involve a degree of risk of injury or illness, including travel to remote locations away from regular medical services. The participant and his or her parent or guardian, if the participant is a minor, knowingly agree to assume the risks of illness or injury and represent that the participant is in good health and capable of participation in the activity except as noted under Medical Information above. The participant is responsible for his or her own conduct and agrees to abide by Church standards, camp or event safety rules, and other pertinent instructions. In case of inappropriate behavior, the participant may be excluded from any activity. In case of an accident or illness, the participant and his or her parent or guardian, if the participant is a minor, give permission to administer first aid and authorize the volunteers supervising the activity to arrange emergency treatment. This authorization shall cover this activity and travel to and from this activity. The authorization includes consent to the use and disclosure of health information. The participant and his or her parent or guardian, if the participant is a minor, have read and understand the terms and conditions of this form and sign to acknowledge their acceptance, permission, and authorization. Participant s signature: Date: Parent s or guardian s signature (if participant is under age 19): Date: 13