Info-Forms

This information will help you prepare for the Northeast Rowing Center program. Please read everything carefully. Every year someone overlooks an item described and their week is a little more difficult because they forgot something. Print this page and bring this pamphlet with you when you travel so that you will have all necessary directions and telephone numbers in case of travel complications.

We need an ACA Medical Form and the signed Release and Waiver Agreement for everyone attending. Anyone arriving without the medical information on file will need to get a physical exam locally.

Session 1 (Rowing & Coxing) - Aug. 18-24
Arrival Saturday - 2:00-5:00 PM
Departure Friday - 11:30-1:00 PM

Session 2 (Sculling & Coxing) - Aug. 25-28
Arrival Saturday - 2:00-5:00 PM
Departure Tuesday - 11:30-1:00 PM

Items Needed
You will be residing at Camp Nashoba North, Crescent Lake, Raymond, Maine. The facilities are excellent with bathrooms and showers in all cabins. Please remember it is a camp/cabin environment with bunk beds.

Only informal workout clothing is needed (kick-around rowing gear is quite suitable, no need for your good, school uni-suit)

In addition to the instructional program, informal swimming, tennis, croquet, volleyball, and basketball activities are available as well as Concept-2 ergs. If you wish to participate in any of these activities, bring appropriate gear/tennis racquet. Include rain gear, workout clothing, and any L.L. Bean/outdoors type clothing that you wish to wear.

Bring warm blankets or a sleeping bag and pillow. More than one blanket may be needed. The nights can get very chilly

The sun could be strong so sunscreen, a hat, and a long sleeve workout shirt might be helpful

Laundry At mid-week break, on Tuesday, each cabin’s laundry bag will be collected at breakfast, washed, dried, folded and returned by evening

Mail/Shipping
[person’s name]
Northeast Rowing / Camp Nashoba North
198 Raymond Hill Road
Raymond, ME 04071

Cancellations:
Before June 1st are refundable and subject to a $50 cancellation fee.
After June 1st are non-refundable.

Airport Bus Connection
(We need to restrict the bus pickup for those arriving by air or bus only)
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Incoming flights on Saturday need to arrive by 3:00 PM in order to use the complimentary bus. The Vacationland charter bus will arrive near the Portland Jetport baggage claim area at 3:00 PM for airline travelers and depart after loading. Thirty to forty other campers will be congregating at the baggage claim area. It is easy to spot them. A camp representative will arrive and check you on.

Airport drop off on Friday/Tuesday will be 1:00 PM. Flights need to be scheduled for 2:00 PM or later.

For those needing alternative transportation or late arrivals or early departures, you can arrange for pickup by Vacationland Shuttle ($40/person) by calling the Northeast office, 609-712-2667.

The Vacationland Shuttle service will make custom camper pick-up/drop-off between camp and the Portland train/bus stations ($40 fee) if you prefer. Call the Northeast office, 609-712-2667.

1. Take Maine Turnpike/I-95 north to Exit 63-Gray
2. Turn left at traffic lights at end of exit
3. Go over highway and turn right at 1st traffic light onto Route 26A
4. Follow Route 26A for 2.5 miles and turn left at blinking yellow light at gas station onto Raymond Road
5. Follow Raymond Road for 1 mile, (Caution: 25 mph zone enforced), turn left onto Egypt Road
6. Follow Egypt Road to end (about 4 miles), turn right onto Route 85
7. After only 150 yards, turn right again onto Raymond Hill Road
8. Follow Raymond Hill Road for 2 miles until you see sign for Camp Nashoba North on your left, turn
left into drive

Session 1 - Mid-Week Break Special
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Over the years we've received requests from participants to provide transportation for an excursion to Freeport on our free afternoon (Tuesday) to buy souvenirs, look around, and have dinner. Freeport is a small fishing harbor that is also the home of the L.L. Bean Company. It is a little over 30 minutes away.

Last year nearly everyone signed up and additional transportation was hired. This year we have chartered four busses for this excursion. There will be a $15 per person charge to cover the bus costs, payable at bus check-on.

For everyone under the age of 21, we have a strict policy of no personal auto use during the week, therefore, the busses are the only vehicles available for this purpose.

Camp departure will be 1:15 PM Tuesday, arriving in Freeport about 2:00. Freeport departure will be 7:00 PM, returning to camp about 7:45. Staff bus monitors will check everyone onboard.

In Freeport, participants are not chaperoned. Anyone under the age of 18 will need a signed parental permission form to travel to Freeport - see Information Form.

Camp Rules & Policies
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Alcohol
Absolutely no alcohol/banned substances are allowed during the program session. Any violation will result in immediate expulsion.

Facilities
Available during the week - ergometers, swimming, volleyball, tennis, basketball and croquet. Swimming is permitted only when the Life Guard is on duty (10:30-11:45, 1-5:30).

Music/TV/Games
We wish to preserve the camp setting and thus don’t allow TVs, stereo systems or game systems at camp. Personal music and game devices are allowed such as iPod, Walkman, Gameboy, etc.

Dining
Shirts and shoes are required by state law.
No food or beverages are to be removed from the dining hall.
No food shall be ordered nor delivered to the camp.
No wet bathing suits in the dining hall please.
Meals are family-style, so there should be one Server and one Clearer per table. The Server shall take one platter of each item served to the table. When a platter is empty, it can be refilled. Do not take more than one platter per item.
Please do not enter the kitchen.

Illness/Injury
Report all illnesses or injuries to the RN or Director as soon as possible.

Cabins
No signatures or writing on cabins. Wet clothing and towels should not be hung from the woodwork. Co-ed cabin visitations are not allowed.

Noise
The evenings are dead quiet. Sounds emitted from the cabins can be heard for considerable distances. We request that voices and related sounds be kept to a minimum after 10:00 PM.

Parking
All camper vehicles should park in the area above the basketball courts.

Automobiles
Automobile use is not allowed by those under 21 during camp session. All vehicles must be checked in upon arrival.

Equipment/Property
Care and respect shall be given to all equipment and property. Disrespect will not be tolerated.

Program Regulations & Risks
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The Northeast Rowing Center program will be conducted in rowing and sculling boats. As is the case with such activities on the water, the risk of injury and death exists. The following procedures and safety regulations are strictly enforced to minimize your exposure to these risks:

1. Each person must have a basic ability to swim.
2. Everyone must follow the instructions from the instructor and program director.
3. No boats are allowed on the water without the instructor’s permission and presence.
4. No boats are allowed on the water after darkness.
5. In the case of swamping or capsizing, everyone must stay with the boat. Wait for assistance. DO NOT LEAVE THE BOAT
6. In case of a crew member overboard, the crew shall stop, signal the instructor, and return to the displaced rower. ALWAYS STOP
7. If at any time the physical exertion is personally overtaxing, notify the instructor immediately.

Rowing is a physical activity. If you are in doubt about your physical condition and capability, CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN.