Yorkshire Quaker Camp 2026 Terms & Conditions

 

Behaviour and boundaries

Good behavior, safety, non-violence, and joyful interaction are important to the life of the camp.

Elders and pastoral carers will hold the responsibility for co-creating community boundaries in line with Quaker testimony. Some forms of behaviour are not permitted at camp and may result in guests and their dependents being required to leave the event permanently. These include but are not limited to: bullying and harassment (including sexual harassment, hate speech,  racism, sexism, homophobia and transphobia), intentional disruption of worship or activities, violence or public intoxication.

Use of alcohol and other recreational drugs should be moderate, age-appropriate, informed by the law and limited to evenings only. Smoking will only be possible in designated areas.

Rules around safe conduct on site will be given at the commencement of the camp by the Site Gaffers and their team. The Site Team will provide risk assessments, and first aid coverage for all activities. Risk assessments will be available to view. Unsafe behaviour may result in the Site Gaffers requiring guests and their dependents to leave the site for the duration of the event.

No day visitors will be allowed (unless by special arrangement). No dogs are allowed onsite except guide dogs.

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everybody’s responsibility, and the camp safeguarding team have a statutory duty to report concerns surrounding children, young people and vulnerable adults to the relevant bodies. Safeguarding at the event is governed by the Quakers in Yorkshire Safeguarding policy as given on www.quakersinyorkshire.org.uk

Conflict

Conflict is to be expected when building community. We have thought carefully about how  conflict can be an opportunity for increased compassion and understanding. Our eldership & pastoral care team will encourage those in conflict to:

• pause and acknowledge tension

• share their concerns individually with a member of the eldership & pastoral care team 

• take part in a mediated conversation if required 

Bookings

The camp reserves the right to cancel and resell participants tickets if full payment is not made by the deadline of 2nd June 2026. The camp reserves the right to retain any paid deposits, at the discretion of the planning group.