Air Compressor
Yes we have an air compressor which can be used to inflate a very large ball if you have one.

Alcohol
No alcohol or kava is allowed.

Arrival
Buses or cars arrive and are unpacked.
People put luggage in accommodation.
Meet for a Welcome Briefing including health and safety.
Our staff train your supervisors to use Adventure Activities, the "Activity Briefing." Weekend camps usually have the Activity Briefing on Saturday when it is light.

BBQ
We have two BBQs for hire at $30 each. They can be moved to the Cottage area if necessary. The wood fired BBQs can be used at no charge. We provide

Bedding
We provide a mattress and blanket in every cabin. You need to bring sleeping bag, pillow and extra blankets. Cottages have duvets. Linen can be hired for $12 a set of sheets and pillow case.

Bell
Yes we have a bell hanging outside under the deck which can be heard all around camp to summon people for meals etc.  

Bus
Wanting to bring a big group to camp? We recommend Murphys Bus Company. Phone 268 2260. 

We are very grateful to Murphys for their generosity in building our camp pumphouse, assisting with the renovation of Cottage 2, renovation of Cabins 11-15 and other projects. Your patronage helps towards future projects which benefit the camp and all who come.

 

Camp Fire
Yes we have a supply of wood near our camp fire site and a hose to put it out when finished. Bring your paper and a lighter, and you are welcome to get that going yourselves. We arrange a Fire Permit during the summer. We don't have anything especially arranged for toasting marshmellows other than sticks you find around the camp.

Cell Phones
Yes, reception is good for Vodafone. Telecom is unsatisfactory in the valley but OK if you walk to higher ground. For communicating with your leaders around camp we highly recommend hiring our Walkie Talkies. See below.

Chewing Gum
Not allowed.

Charitable Donations
Yes we are are a registered charity and you can find us on the Charities Commission website by clicking this icon.

We welcome your donation and will give you a receipt which qualifies you for a 33% tax credit.

Donate to                            02  0400  0361163  00

Email  themanager@farmside.co.nz   with your name, address, purpose of the donation and amount so we can provide your receipt.

Targets for your donation may include
       Sponsoring a child to a Kids Camp
       Sponsoring a solo mum to a Solos Camp
       The current building project: Cottages Renovation

Christian Camping NZ
Chosen Valley is connected with Christian Camping International covering 94 countries of the world. 11.5m people attend camps per year (2004 stats) The NZ association is Christian Camping NZ with 74 member camps.

If you like Chosen Valley and want to explore other camps like us then visit the CCNZ site where you can record the basics of what you are looking for, choose several camps in an area, and a request goes immediately to each one. Camps with vacancies will then 'Accept.' Camps without vacancies will 'Decline.'

Data Projector
Yes, we have one fixed in the ceiling of the Chapel. We have another 'roving' projector. These are $20 each to hire for a two day period.

Day Visits
Yes you can bring a group just for the day. Examples are schools, team building, church family volunteer appreciation day, YMCA's, staff planning day etc.

Cleaning.  You are able to use the toilets and showers in the field near the activities but will need to clean them before you leave.

Supervisor Ratio.  Check the RAMS forms to see how what ratio of supevisors to children you need. Ensure that the children can do the activities you want by having enough adults. Flying Fox for example needs five supervisors.

Time Saving.  We train your supervisors to run the activities and this takes about 45 minutes. It can eat into your short Day Visit so read about Activity Briefing above for some ideas.

Denim.  Tell the people you are bringing not to wear denim in the pond area.

Bond. There is a charge of $100 to secure your booking. If grounds and toilets etc are left clean we refund the bond a week after you leave. If you anticipate coming back for other Day Visits, leave the bond with us and it will "roll over" for each visit.

Charges. There is a set price of $16 for everyone who uses the Activities including supervisors. If supervisors don't use the activities, there is no charge.  

Disclaimer
In coming to camp, I understand that, whilst all practical care will be taken, neither Chosen Vallley Camp nor their staff or trustees will be held responsible for injury or damage or loss of property.

 

 

Duties

All campers are expected to assist with duties and cleaning, including:

Setting and clearing tables

Dishwashing (must wear covered shoes)

Sweeping the dining room after every meal and mopping it after the evening meal

Cleaning toilets and showers before leaving

Cleaning cabins and buildings before leavin

General cleaning and vacuuming of all used areas etc before leaving Note:

Empty vacuum bags into Green Wheelie Bins after final clean up

 

We expect the campsite to be left in the same condition as it was on your arrival.

Family Reunions
Yes you can hold them here. Adventure activities are great to experience together. Weekends and summer holidays work well.

First Aid
You need to bring your own fully equipped First Aid box and First Aid Officer. We have two trained nurses on staff.

Footwear
Covered shoes must be worn in the dish wash area to protect feet from heavy trays falling and hot water. No bare feet, socks or jandals.

Bring slippers or 'inside shoes' to wear in any buildings. It will save mud being tracked in. It is warm and more pleasant than walking in socks through spillages in the dining room!

Lake
Our lake is 1.8 m deep in the middle and waist deep around the edges. Don't wear any denim in the lake area: denim jeans, jackets or shorts. It soaks up water, gets heavy and can cause drowning.

Laundry
Yes we have a Campers Laundry where you can do a wash for $2 in the slot and a dry for 50c in the slot. We have change available at the office.

Lost Property
You are welcome to contact us about something you have left behind. Quite often we've seen it and owners have returned to collect it. After a few weeks we take unclaimed goods to the Salvation Army.

Meals
Breakfast         8.00 am
Lunch             12.30 pm
Dinner              5.30 pm

These times are negotiable but should be agreed on before arrival at camp.

A Chosen Valley staff member or someone in your group can say Grace before each meal .

We may invite some of your adults to help serve some meals from the kitchen.

Four adults are needed in the dish area after each meal, and about five people of any age in the dining room to clean tables and the floor. We ask you to nominate a responsible person to be in charge of the dish area and another in charge of  the dining room who can expain to each new group what to do.

Morning and Afternoon Tea
Yes we provide all drinks including juice, tea, coffee and our own mix of chocolate. There is a charge of $3 per person per day for food to go with it such as biscuits and muffins etc, and $2 per person per night for food to go with supper. The vast majority of camps like to bring their own food.  

Noise Curfew
No noise after 10.30 pm. Noise travels clearly up and down the valley and we are keen to keep great relationships with our neighbours along with our own staff who live on site.

Payments
Direct Credit.  This is our most preferred means of payment.

Cheque. Make cheques out to Chosen Valley Camp Trust. Our bank is BNZ. If you are taking your cheque to a bank to put straight into our account, your own bank is fine. You don't have to take it to a BNZ.

Cash. You can pay cash at the camp

EFTPOS. Credit Card. We do not have these facilities.

Accounts

Ordinary Camps                          02   0400    0361163    00
Kids Camps, Acts 29                 02    0400   0361163     01
Bonds                                           02    0400   0361163     03

Terms.  At the end of your camp we will go through the invoice with you and expect payment before you leave. You can use our computer for Internet Banking. In the case of some schools who have an accounts clerk we expect that payment is arranged immediately you return to school. We do not have 20th of the month terms.

Pets
No, sorry you cannot bring pets with you.

Powered Sites
Yes you can bring your caravan, campervan or tent and plug into our 10 power boxes. The ablution block is nearby however there is no kitchen for you to self cater.

Television
Yes we have a standard TV in the Conference Room at the Cottages with a DVD player. Reception is 95% quality on Channel 1 and 100% on Channel 2 and 4.

Toilets
Right next to the dining room are two toilets per gender with a separate paraplegic toilet and shower.

In the main camp basement servicing Cabin 11 - 15 are two toilets per gender and two showers per gender.

Servicing Cabins 1 - 10 is an ablution block with four showers and four toilets per gender, one toilet of which is paraplegic in each gender. This block is 65 m across the field from the cabins.

In each of the four cottages is a bathroom with shower, toilet and vanity. Another bathroom in each cottage has a toilet and vanity.

Tours
Yes we will give you a guided tour. If you are planning an event, a tour is a great way for you and your leaders or staff to get a mental picture of where your activities and accommodation will be. We'll sit down afterwards to answer more questions and check bookings etc. Phone to let us know when you want a tour.

Walkie-Talkies
Yes we have four for hire at $4 per unit per day. Minimum hire: $20. Being able to communicate with your leaders when spread around the property is a boon and saves reliance on cell phones.

Weddings
Yes we have held weddings here. Guests can stay over in our accommodation.The Chapel or the outdoors is great for a ceremony. You can decorate our dining room for the reception.  Chosen Valley is an alcohol free zone so if that is important for the reception you may consider holding the reception at Ararimu Hall 2 km down the road. For bookings there phone Leonie at 292 5770, leonie@reefertech.co.nz.  

Welcome Briefing
Yes, we provide a 15 minute welcome for every group covering health and safety matters using a PowerPoint presentation showing photos of what is being talked about. The briefing needs to be as soon as possible after you arrive particularly so children don't go off exploring areas that need some explanation or caution.