Staff Responsibilities

Scripture teaches that certain attributes are available to individuals through the Holy Spirit. These attributes include “love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” (Galatians 5:22-24 NIV). This “fruit of the Spirit” is to be sought, encouraged, and demonstrated in our relationships.

In contrast to encouraging these positive attributes of the heart, Scripture condemns attitudes such as greed, jealousy, pride, lust, and hatred. Although these attitudes are sometimes difficult to discern, they can hinder relationships with God and others and lead to unacceptable behavior.

Certain behaviors are expressly prohibited in Scripture and therefore should be avoided by members of the Brookwoods, Deer Run, and Moose River Outpost community. They include theft, lying, dishonesty, gossip, slander, backbiting, profanity, vulgarity (including crude language), sexual promiscuity (including adultery, homosexual behavior, premarital sex), drunkenness, immodesty of dress, and occult practices.

In keeping with scriptural admonitions to bring ourselves under the authority of government, members of the community are expected to uphold the laws of the local community, the states of New Hampshire and Maine, and the nation.

Expectations

In addition to subscribing to biblical expectations, members of the camp community voluntarily commit themselves to the following standards of behavior. This commitment results from the connection that these standards serve the good of the individual as well as the camps. These standards are not set forth as absolute or as an index of Christian spirituality but rather as expectations of this community. Because of the importance of trust in and responsibility to one another, violations are considered as a serious breach of integrity within the community.

The following standards apply to campers and staff at Brookwoods, Deer Run and Moose River Outpost:

1. Corporate worship, fellowship, and instruction are essential to our community. Therefore, all staff are expected to attend all worship services and staff meetings, etc. Regular attendance is understood as a mature response to our community goals.

2. The community recognizes the danger to one's physical and psychological well-being in the use of certain products. Therefore, members of the community are to refrain from the use of tobacco in any form, alcoholic beverages, hallucinogenic drugs and substances (including marijuana) or narcotics not authorized by a physician. Under no circumstances are the above to be used, possessed, or distributed on or away from the campus of Brookwoods and Deer Run or Moose River Outpost. Staff members are expected not to abuse the use of legal substances.

3. Gambling (exchange of money and goods by betting or wagering) is viewed as an unwise use of God-given resources and, therefore, is not acceptable in any form.

4. Because of our concern for the worth and dignity of persons, each member of the community is expected to be sensitive to the special need existing in our society and on our campus. Therefore, discrimination against others on the basis of race, national origin, sex, or handicap is not acceptable.

5. Any kind of demeaning gesture, harassment, threat of violence or physical attack directed toward another person will not be tolerated. Vandalism of property is also unacceptable.

6. Brookwoods, Deer Run and Moose River Outpost urges its members to be selective in their choices of entertainment and recreation. Activities and entertainment that are of a questionable value or diminish a person’s moral sensitivity should be avoided.

7. The pornography industry exploits people. Therefore, pornographic materials are not to be used, possessed, or distributed on or away from camp.

8. Appearance of staff members is subject to camp standards. We do not desire to be legalistic, we simply want to make a good impression for the parents. We realize that generational differences in appearance impact how parents feel about the camp. The Brookwoods and Deer Run image is described as a neat, clean, and modest appearance that will enhance a positive witness for Christ. Clothing choices should not distract from the mission of Christ.

All Staff
  • Neat, clean personal appearance
  • Modest clothing
  • The Directors reserve the right to ask a staff member to remove any jewelry which may appear offensive, or represent a health or safety hazard

Women
  • One-piece bathing suits only
  • No jog/sports bras without a tee shirt or tank
  • No spaghetti straps, backless tops or dress, or any top which displays one’s midriff
  • Skirt length should be modest
  • No pajamas in the dining hall
  • Underwear should never be visible
Men
  • Staff members who come to camp with a beard, moustache or goatee must maintain it on a daily basis
  • Underwear (including the boxer waistband) should never be visible
  • Shirts are to be worn in camp, unless at the waterfront or athletics
  • Haircuts need to be neat and not extreme (no carved letters, shaved heads)

9. Members of the community are subject to the demands of integrity, credibility, and honesty in all dealings and operations.

10. Compliance with day-to-day policies and procedures of the camps is expected from all staff members.

11. Biblical mandate (Colossians 3:12-17 NIV).