Off-Site Camp Operations

The campsite area is checked prior to use for recent damage or changes to the surrounding area; including the level of the freshwater spring

The weather forecast and current conditions are considered prior to setup; hazardous weather trigger events are also considered

The campsite is dismantled / not setup where there hazardous weather trigger events are present or imminent

The campsite is checked for signs of insect or animal nesting; including a check for funnel web spiders and snakes in likely locations

Any sightings of funnel web spiders are safely removed

Any sightings of snakes are reported to the Operations Manager and appropriate action is taken to scare away and/or engage a professional herpetologist to relocate the snake

Any campsite hazards a Hazards a rectified and/or reported to the Operations Manager

The general layout of the campsite is setup according to the images in this SOP

Water supply, toilets and hygiene equipment is setup according to the images in this SOP

The mess tent and food preparation area is setup according to the images in this SOP

The tents and camping area is setup according to the images in this SOP

The campfire is setup and lit prior to the arrival of participants; the campfire is setup and maintained in accordance with the Use of Campfire SOP

All tent pegs are installed flush with the ground or marked with flagging tape

All tent guy ropes are marked with flagging tape; tent stays are either secured above head height and/or clearly marked with flagging tape

The path to the toilet is clearly marked

All tents are erected on the marked platforms prior to the arrival of participants

At least one MAG staff member is present at the campsite at all times

The Guide or Basecamp Staff maintains a level of supervision appropriate to the age and experience of the Participants

The Guide or Basecamp Staff supervises any use of the campfire and any fire pit cooking in accordance with the Use of Campfire SOP

The Guide or Basecamp Staff maintains adequate drinking water supplies in accordance with the Drinking water and Hydration management SOP

The Guide or Basecamp Staff maintains waste and recycling equipment in accordance with the Waste management and recycling SOP

Water supply and food preparation equipment is returned clean and functional

Waste and rubbish is removed and disposed of appropriately

The campfire is extinguished completely; cold ash and other debris is removed and disposed of in the compose heap

Tents are dismantled, dried and packed; damaged tents are repaired and/or reported to the Basecamp Manager

Sleeping bags are inspected for damage or odours; turned inside out and for airing

Sleeping bags are aired for a period of 12 hours; including 4 hours of exposure to sunlight (where possible)

Sleeping bags that are soiled or smelly are removed from use for dry cleaning

All Sleeping bags are dry cleaned after 40 nights of use

Fitted sheets, pillow cases and inner sheets are wash and dried; antibacterial detergent is used

All other bedding and tent equipment is returned clean, dry and in a functional state; damaged equipment is reported to the Operations Manager

All equipment is returned to the gear storage room in the Pindari shed