Groups and Individual Reservations

  • Reservation requests may be phoned in or e-mailed to the Camp Registrar or Director. 

  • Provided the date requested is open, the group/individual request will be recorded in pencil. 

  • Reservation form and invoice will be filled out by the Camp Registrar or Director and will be e-mailed/faxed/mailed back to the group contact person. The invoice will reflect a deposit amount and due date . 

  • The reservation will be secured once the deposit is received. 

  • If deposit is not received within a day or two of deposit due date, a call should be placed letting the Camp Registrar or Director know when it can be expected. 

  • If a reservation is cancelled:

    • More than 90 days from the event, 100% refund.

    • 60 days from the event, 50% refund.

    • If cancelled less than 60 days from the event, the deposit is nonrefundable. Non refundable deposit may be used for another reservation in the same calendar year.

  • Unless there are damages to be reimbursed, the full amount of the deposit will be credited to the final bill.
    Deposit will be held if any damages are incurred.

Final Count/Billing

  • The final count for meals and lodging must be called in or e-mailed to the Camp Registrar or Hospitality Manager by Monday prior to the event date.

  • The final bill will reflect meals and lodging based on the exact number of person using the facilities (per person).

  • Final bill will be e-mailed/faxed/mailed following the event.

NOTE: There is a special lodging rate for families staying together.  Click here for rates.

 

Reservations for same month and days in the next calendar year

  • Reservations for Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy groups may be made at time of departure for an event at the same time in the next calendar year.

  • A reminder for the deposit will be requested starting January 15th through January 31st.

  • If deposit is not obtained by January 31st, that reservation will not be secured, the group contact person will be notified, and dates will become available to other requesting groups or individuals.

Mission Workgroups

  • Workgroups are not billed for lodging if entire group works at least 6 hours for a weekend group or at least 24 hours for a Monday through Friday group.  All workgroups will be charged per person per meals.

  • Workgroups will be scheduled to stay in Quapaw cabin, Kickapoo cabin, and Mace Cottage.

  • Linen service is not available for workgroups.

  • A deposit will be required – deposit will be credited to the cost of meals.

Retreat / Mission Workgroups

  • A Retreat / Mission Workgroup is identified as any group which has some attendees in the group not working and only retreating.

  • Weekend Retreat / Mission Workgroups may request the Retreat Lodge and will be charged for one night lodging. If staying two nights, the least expensive night is charged.

  • Retreat / Mission Workgroups requiring lodging up to four (4) nights will be charged for two (2) nights lodging.

  • Meals are charged per person per meal

  • Linen service is available for Retreat Lodge at an additional cost.

  • A deposit will be required. – deposit will be credited to the final bill.

Mission Workgroups and Retreat/Mission Workgroups should make reservations through the Director of Camp and Conference Ministries.  The work projects will be discussed at the time the reservations are made.

 

Refund Policy

Retreat Cancellation/Refund Policy

  • There is a per person deposit required for all *hosted retreats.

  • The remainder of the fee is due three (3) weeks prior to the event.

  • If the registrant cancels 7 days prior to event; 100% of the event cost is non-refundable.

Camper Cancellation/Refund Policy

  • $75 of registration fee is applied towards the total camp fee and is non-refundable.

  • Full refunds will be made minus a $75.00 registration fee:

    • If written cancellation is received 10 days prior to the first day of scheduled camp

    • If a documented medical or personal emergency. i.e illness, accident or death in the family

  • Registration fee may be transferred to another camp session.

  • If notice is not given and camper does not show up for scheduled camp, no refund will be given.

* “hosted retreats” = Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center sponsored

 

Policy for use of the Challenge and Team Building Course

  • Permission forms will need to be presented to the Camp Director or Manager upon arrival and check-in.

  • Permission forms for all participants must be kept on file in the Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center office.

  • Tennis shoes must be worn.

  • Jeans or heavy cotton pants (no silky, nylon type materials) must be worn.

  • Shorts can be worn only if they are long shorts (NO SHORT SHORTS!)

  • No insect repellent or lotions can be used.

  • If full figured, must wear shoulder style harness.

  • Must wear appropriate gear as stated and instructed by the facilitator.

  • Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center holds the right to remove any person(s) from the Challenge and Team Building Course that does not follow the safety guidelines.

  • Postings around the course shall be adhered to. 

  • Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center will stay current with the safety standard distributed by the Association of Challenge Course Technologies of which Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center is a current member.

Riverfront Usage

  • All persons in the water must wear a PFD (Personal Flotation Device).

  • All children must wear a PFD.

  • All persons in a craft must wear a PFD.

  • All children under the age of 7 must wear a PFD while in any craft owned by Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

  • All parents are responsible for their children while recreating at the riverfront (no lifeguard on duty.)

  • Adult chaperones are responsible for their group while recreating at the riverfront.

  • All groups are required to have a lifeguard present.  If one is not available, a waiver needs to be signed by the person responsible or governing body of the group.

  • All groups will need to sign a waiver when taking float trips.

  • All individuals will need to sign a waiver when taking float trips.

  • Mound Ridge Camp and Retreat Center holds the right to remove any person(s) from the riverfront area that does not follow the safety guidelines set forth or any person(s) that do not follow the Missouri State Water Patrol regulations and laws.

  • SB1033 - Paddlesport Outfitters Liability: amended in August of 2004
    "Warning: Under Missouri law, an outfitter is not liable for an injury to or death of a participant in paddlesport activities resulting from the inherent risks of paddlesport activities pursuant to the Revised Statues of Missouri." Original Chapter 537, RSMo.

 

 

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