Join us on May 25, 2024 to help get the camp ready for the summer!
Here are a few details so that everyone is on the same page:
- Work Day will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the parking lot.
- Picnic Lunch at 12:30 p.m. at the pavilion.
- Camp will provide burgers, hot dogs, buns and drinks.
- If you are able to bring a dish to share, please bring a side dish, such as, chips or a salad or a dessert.
- There will be jobs for all ages!
- Please email us at HigherGroundBBC@gmail.com to let us know if you are coming and how many adults and kids you are bringing
We are excited to see you and work together for the betterment of camp!
Areas of Work Needed:
There will be detailed instructions on specific items of work to be done in the following areas, but the list below will give you an idea of what we need to accomplish.
- General – replace broken lights, trash collection, fix roof damage from the wind. Chainsaws and other equipment are needed for trimming branches and limbs.
- Lodge – Windows need to be washed. Downstairs needs a deep cleaning of appliances, floor-to-ceiling cleaning and sanitizing, inventory reports, and organization. The entryway and stairs need a deep cleaning. The upstairs needs thorough dusting and vacuuming, some lights need to be replaced, and stains need to be spot-cleaned.
- Cabins and Bathhouses/Laundry – floor-to-ceiling cleaning and sanitizing, wash and return curtains. Sweep/Vacuum all floors moving all the beds. Sand and restain beds that have been written on. Inventory and organize laundry rooms. Repair/replace supplies. The Craft Shop needs a full inventory and cleaning. The Cook’s cabin needs broken heaters replaced, and a full cleaning and sanitizing. Sleeping bags, pillows, and other bedding need to be inventoried and organized into one area.
- Grounds – The grassy areas need mowing, and flower beds need raking and weeding. The trails need to be cleared. All 55-gallon trash barrels need to be cleaned and ready. Tree trimming. Grade driveway. Removing large rocks. Wood chopping.
- Snack Shack / Game Room / Game Sheds – Sweep out and dust each storage area. Inventory and organize game stuff, fishing gear, archery gear, fill balls with air, etc. Report damaged equipment. Clean fridge and freezers in the snack shack. Make new shelves as needed.
- Camp House – clean bathrooms, floors, and cupboards. General cleaning.