[4-22-2015 by Ord. No.
03-2015]
The title of this article is "Authorized Camping in the Lenape
Woods."
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
The list of submission requirements adopted by ordinance
and provided by the Municipal Clerk to any eligible group seeking
permission to camp overnight in the Lenape Woods.
BOROUGH
The Borough of Atlantic Highlands as a municipal entity,
any elected official, officer, employee, agent, department, board
or commission of the Borough of Atlantic Highlands.
CAMPING
The occupation of the campsite by members of an eligible
group for the purpose of engaging in approved outdoor recreational
activity over a period not to exceed 24 hours.
CAMPSITE
A place to be designated within Lenape Woods where tents
or other temporary shelters may be erected.
ELIGIBLE GROUP
Members of any nationally chartered youth group with a demonstrated
culture of environmental awareness and conservation.
REGISTERED ADULT LEADER
An adult member of an eligible group that is registered with
the group's chartering organization and has the appropriate level
of training that the chartering organization requires to supervise
outdoor activities.
Any eligible group camping must insure that at least three adult
leaders, including at least one registered adult leader is present
at all times while the campers are present. The registered adult leader
must, at all times, have a properly working cell phone with them while
in the park, and the number must be included in the application submitted
to the Municipal Clerk. The adult leaders must also sleep at the campsite,
in the immediate vicinity of all other campers, and be available to
them at all times during the camping excursion.