using the retreat

Kingdom Builders Retreat facilities will not be permitted to persons or groups holding, advancing, or advocating beliefs or practices that conflict with the faith or moral beliefs, or the bylaws and doctrinal statement of this organization. Nor may these facilities be used for activities that contradict, or are deemed inconsistent with, the beliefs and moral teachings of Kingdom Builders Retreat. 

This restricted facility use policy is necessary for two important reasons. First, the organization may not in good conscience materially cooperate in activities or beliefs that are contrary to its faith. Allowing the facility to be used for purposes that contradict with it’s beliefs would be material cooperation with that activity, and would be a grave violation of the faith and religious practices of this organization. (2 Cor 6:14; 1 Thess 5:22)  Second, it is very important that this organization present a consistent message to the community, and that we conscientiously maintain that message as part of our witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Allowing the facilities to be used by groups or persons who express beliefs or engage in practices contrary to our code of Christian conduct would have a severe, negative impact on the message that we strive to promote. We strive to see this use of this property as holy and set apart to worship God (Col 3:17) 

The following information is designed to help you plan your retreat/event. Please review it carefully. The policies govern your stay while participating in programs at our facility or while staying here. 

If you have any need to consult with our trained staff or directors, please contact us for assistance. Thank you for choosing our facility. We will do our best to make your stay the best it can be. 

Camp Master:

The camp master is responsible for maintaining and cleaning the property and equipment. Camp master will also be available for any needs during events and will be monitoring safety as well as that policies are being followed. Camp master will have the right to ask anyone to leave at any time. 

Cancellation/Refund Policy:

A full refund will be given in cases of documented medical concern or due to a death in the family that prohibits attendance. More than three weeks before the scheduled event, partial refunds (less the deposit) will be offered.  A refund of ½ the event fee will be offered when the event is cancelled within three weeks of the scheduled event.  There is no refund once the event starts. All fees must be paid in full prior to the start of the event.  

Check In/ Check Out Times:

Check in will be at 3 PM unless arranged for a different time at registration.

Check out will be at noon on departure date unless prior arrangements have been made. 

Each day event will have specific times for check in and check out on the registration contract. 

Facility and Grounds:

Please keep your activities to the assigned areas. You will be expected to clean up the areas you use before you leave. All outdoor campfire locations must be in designated areas. Groups leaving the facilities or grounds excessively dirty, in the opinion of the camp management, will be charged for additional cleaning.

Stealing will not be tolerated. Such behaviors will be subject to potential disciplinary action, up to and including expulsion. 

Tips/ Gratuities:

No director, staff, or volunteer may accept gifts, tips, or gratuities from guests. They may accept contributions to be placed in the general fund of the retreat. 

Emergency Medical Care/Insurance:

Kingdom Builders Retreat Inc. will not be held responsible for accidents or personal injuries arising from the use of the facility. It will be required that groups renting or using the facilities, obtain liability insurance coverage in the amount that each contract states for their specific event(s) or activities. The user must also sign a “Facility Use and an Indemnity and Hold Harmless Agreement” prior to use. Should an accident arise, insurance matters will be covered first by your personal insurance carrier, then by the sponsoring organization’s insurance carrier and lastly by KBRI insurance carrier. 

Please report all emergencies immediately to the camp management. Fire extinguishers will be in all buildings. The camp manager has access to a first aid kit. 

We are an organization providing a place and the equipment for use only. 

Tobacco Use:

Smoking and the use of tobacco products are practices which endanger the health of the users and those around them. It is the policy of this organization that smoking and the use of tobacco products in front of any guest or in any of the facility buildings if prohibited. All ash and butts should be deposited in proper containers and not on the ground. No smoking within 150 feet of any gasoline, fuel, or other chemical storage areas. No smoking is permitted inside or on any of the organization’s vehicles or vessels.

NO TRACE OF SMOKING IS TO BE LEFT BEHIND

Alcohol and Drugs:

We choose to keep Kingdom Builders Retreat Inc as an alcohol and drug free environment. Some exceptions for alcohol consumption may be allowed with prior permission at registration.

Foul language:

Abusive or foul language and violent behavior are strictly prohibited on the facility grounds. Any person exhibiting such behavior will be required to leave the premises. 

Waterfront Activities:

Kingdom Builders Retreat Inc will not have licensed lifeguards available. Life jackets must be worn when using kayaks or canoes. Anyone under the age of 13 must be accompanied by an adult when enjoying water activities.

Hunting:

No hunting, use of firearms or fireworks are permitted on the facility grounds.

Equipment:

Equipment offered by the facility for scheduled activities, must be signed out and returned. 

Pets:

One small dog upon approval with registration for individually rented camp sites. Dog must be kept at campsite, on a leash whenever outdoors, and picked up after. You are responsible to remove all pet feces immediately. You will be responsible for any damage pets cause, to be determined by the camp master. 

Kitchen:

The use of the kitchen must be pre-arranged. The conference building and kitchen will have its own separate policy manual.

Dress:

Modest apparel that conforms to one’s biological sex.

Sexual Orientation and Practices:

Use of restrooms and shower facilities that conform to one’s biological sex. Abstain from all intimate sexual conduct outside the marital union of one man and one woman. We believe that God intends sexual intimacy to occur only between a man and a woman who are married to each other. 

Weddings and Marriage Ceremonies:

Wedding and marriage ceremonies on the property of Kingdom Builders Retreat will be between one man and one woman. We believe that the term “marriage” has only one meaning; the uniting of one man and one woman in a single, exclusive union, as delineated in Scripture. See the doctrinal statement for more details. 

Music:

We ask that music volumes be kept to a minimum as to not disturb others who are using the facilities as well as neighboring properties. 

We respect the privacy of personal information submitted to us. Information is collected only for the purpose of this ministry, and may be used for statistical purposes, future ministry mailings, and current reservations/ stay as guest. Still/video pictures of events happening in conjunction with this facility may be used for promotional purposes. We are committed to protecting your information to the best of our ability. We assume your submission of a registration and attendance of an event represents your consent for us to collect, use and disclose your personal information for the purposes listed above.