Healthy and supportive learning atmospheres require respect of the individual rights and safety of all participants. Please be aware that any breach of these guidelines may lead to removal from the program and/or require the participant to return home at the expense of the participant, their family, or their sponsoring co-op.
LANGUAGE AND BEHAVIOR
- Respect and Courtesy: Rudeness, discourtesy, or disrespect towards authority figures will not be tolerated.
- Safety and Behavior: Fighting, threats of physical harm, or excessive displays of affection are grounds for immediate removal from camp.
- Language: Disrespectful or abusive language, including profanity, racial slurs, or putdowns, are strictly prohibited.
- Device Policy: Cell phones and other electronic devices are not permitted during camp activities but may be used during designated free time.
- Cancellation Policy: Students who cancel their participation less than 60 days before the trip, or who do not attend without prior notice, may be charged the full cost of the trip if an alternate cannot be found.
- Substance Use: The use of alcoholic beverages, smoking/vaping, or illegal drugs are strictly forbidden.
- Attendance: All students and ambassadors are required to attend all camp sessions. If you are unable to attend due to illness, please inform your chaperone and/or the Youth Tour Director.
- Quiet Hours: Participants must observe quiet time after 10 p.m. and be in their assigned rooms by the designated curfew as outlined in the daily agenda.
HOTEL ROOMS
- Respect Your Roommate(s): Work to get along with your roommate(s) and be mindful of their need for rest. Refrain from using your electronics or causing disruptions during quiet hours.
- Maintain Cleanliness: Keep your room neat, clean, and organized. Remember to pick up after yourself.
- Room Assignments: Students must seek permission from the Youth Tour Director to change rooms. Please note that room changes will only be approved for health or safety reasons, or if there have been cancellations.
- Privacy and Respect: For everyone’s comfort and safety, students are not permitted to enter rooms assigned to the opposite sex.
HOTEL FACILITIES
- Restricted Areas: Certain areas of the hotel will be off limits to student delegates, such as the hotel swimming pool and fitness facilities. For those students wishing to visit the Youth Tour store or game room, or those needing to go to the lobby to rekey their rooms, must be escorted by a chaperone.
- Property Respect: Destruction of property is strictly prohibited. Any damage beyond normal wear and tear will be charged to the responsible student(s).
- Guest Policy: Students must obtain prior approval from the Youth Tour Director before inviting any guests to tour facilities or activities.
- Leaving: Students are not permitted to leave the hotel or any part of the tour without prior approval from the Youth Tour Director.
TRANSPORTATION
- Motion Sickness: If you are prone to motion sickness, please inform your chaperone. It is your responsibility to bring any necessary medications to help manage your symptoms.
- Transportation Policy: All students must return home using the same mode of transportation they arrived with, unless prior written approval is obtained from both a parent or guardian and the Youth Tour Director.
CLOTHING
- Dress Code: All clothing must be appropriate and in good taste. Prohibited items include cropped tops, short shorts, short skirts, or excessively tight-fitting clothing.
- Shirts and Shoes: Participants are required to wear shirts and shoes at all times.
- Prohibited Apparel: Clothing displaying profanity, promoting political or gang affiliation, or featuring products or slogans related to tobacco, alcohol, or drugs is not allowed.
- Name Badges: Name badges must be worn during all activities and tours, unless otherwise instructed by the chaperones or Youth Tour Director.
- Weapons Policy: No weapons, including knives or firearms, are permitted on Youth Tour.
CONSEQUENCES FOR RULE VIOLATIONS
If a student fails to adhere to these rules, a chaperone will address the behavior directly with the student to clarify the expectations and may assign an appropriate consequence.
The Youth Tour Director reserves the right to determine if an infraction, or repeated infractions, warrants removal from the trip. In such cases, the student’s family and/or sponsoring cooperative will be contacted to arrange for the student’s immediate return at the family’s personal expense.
Additional consequences may include notifying local law enforcement or assessing damages and repair costs in the event of property destruction. Families and sponsoring cooperatives will be informed of any actions taken.