Camp information
Old Northwest 2012
Early set-up is available July 4-6. General set-up starts July 6.
Pre-registration deadline is June 6, 2012.
Please register in advance if possible. It helps with deciding on number
of port-a- johns, amount of wood and food needed, and other decisions.
Registration fees:
--NMLRA members and spouse or significant other - $45 each
--Non-members - $55 each
--Children 17 and younger - free
--Dependants 18 and older - $22.50 each
--Registration at gate - add $10 per adult
--Early set-up fee - $5/day per adult if not pre-registered
--Trader fee - $35
--Commercial blanket trader - $10
For a printable registration form from the NRLHF website, visit
www.nrlhf.org.
Mail completed registration form with a check made out to
NRLHF to:
NRLHF
PO Box 376
Hershey PA, 17033
To register online, visit www.nrlhf.org and click on "Eshop" in the right
column. You may pay by credit card and your paperwork will be waiting
for you at the gate.
For more registration information, contact NRLHF at:
717-312-3016
Fax -717-312-1971
nrlhfoffice@gmail.com
Registration at the gate costs $10 more than advanced registration.
Rendezvous fees include a medallion, all competitions and camp
dinner. Seminars may have a small fee.
Gate hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily.
Beginning Saturday, July 7, and continuing until closing ceremonies,
there will be a one-hour time limit for unloading and loading vehicles.
Beginning with the opening ceremony, everyone must be in period
clothing at all times.
Rendezvous rules take effect at the start of opening ceremonies July 6.
All clothing, lodges and accoutrements must fit into the 1640-1840 time
period in North America. Absolutely no modern footwear or sunglasses,
unless medically required. Period eyewear is encouraged. Modern
shooters' eye and ear protection is allowed on the firing line only. All
modern items (coolers, cans, bottles, plastic, etc.) must be kept out of
sight at all times.
Turn off cell phones or set them on vibrate and keep them out of
sight. Keep cameras hidden when not in use. Please do not use flash
at night.
A medallion will be required to enter the rendezvous, vote in elections
or enter competitions.
Wood, water, port-a-johns and trash pickup will be provided. Ice will be
sold daily. Free showers and flush toilets are available in the restrooms
near the cabins.
NO propane, kerosene heaters, Coleman lanterns or charcoal lighter
fluid will be permitted, except for approved food vendors.
Emergency contact number: (To be added)
Disabled participants: Abide by pre-1840 rules as much as possible.
Carts, walkers and registered service animals are allowed.
Modern camps: In modern area only. No hookups. No campers in
parking areas.
Animal rules: No pets are allowed in primitive areas. Pets are allowed
in modern area, subject to the NRLHF nuisance policy. Only horses
and mules are permitted in primitive area. Current health and negative
Coggins certificate will be required at the gate. You are responsible in
all ways for the health, safety, conduct and feed of your animals. Make
sure your animals are tolerant of the sight, sounds and chaos of
rendezvous. All tack, wagons, buggies and accessories must be period
appropriate.
Service Animals - the NRLHF follows the ADA (American Disabilities
Act) guidelines. For information, visit
www.ada.gov/service_animals_2012.htm
Food vendors: For licenses and information, contact the Medina
County Health Department at 330-723-9688 or 888-723-9688.
Traders: You are responsible for contacting the District 3 office of the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife, 912 Portage
Lakes Drive, Akron, Ohio 44319, (330) 644-2293, for information on
what animal parts can be sold. You are also responsible for all
collection of taxes or any permits needed.
If there is a dispute, the trade captain's decision is final. Trade blankets
are subject to trade rules.
On the range, NMLRA safety rules and regulations apply. The range
officer's decision is final.