Youth Participant Code of Conduct
1. All adult and youth participants may not use or possess alcoholic beverages, vaping, tobacco products, and/or any other illegal drug or substance. Participants may not use or possess any type of weapon or instrument that could be used as a weapon.
2. Participants are required to follow the schedule and participate in programs and activities unless exempted for medical reasons.
3. Participants and their parents/guardians will be responsible to make restitution for any damages they cause to properties utilized as part of the event. This includes graffiti and/or the physical damage to the facilities and the property of others.
4. Participants will not tamper with smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, fire alarms or any other emergency equipment. The tampering of such items is considered a misdemeanor and is punishable by law.
5. Participants are not allowed in the dorm rooms of the opposite gender apart from small group meeting time and with the supervision of parish chaperones. Inappropriate sexual contact is not allowed. Hotel rooms must remain clean and undamaged.
6. Participants are never allowed in the restrooms or changing rooms of persons of the opposite gender.
7. Participants will agree to abide by all rules established by the Leaders, chaperones and Partnership for Youth, including lights out times, quiet time, and other such rules, including health-related guidance.
8. Harassment in any form will not be tolerated.
9. Participants shall agree to respect the role of adult leaders in promoting and administering the above rules and regulations.
10. Youth participants will be allowed cell phones at designated times. Parish leaders may collect phones as needed and from time-to-time. Cell phones may not be used in a manner that would violate our Christian ethics or in a distracting/disruptive manner. Parish leaders will return any collected phones at the end of the event.
11. Limited use of other electronic devises may be allowed. Music, videos, etc... need to be within the parameters of Catholic teaching. These devises may not be used during organized sessions or in a distracting/disruptive manner. No gaming systems will be allowed
Consequence Policy: All youth are expected to follow the above outlines expectations, directions of security and conference staff. Any instances of transgression of these policies, lack of cooperation or insubordination will be subjected to appropriate discipline and/or fines. Failure to comply may result in immediate dismissal of the participant, at the expense of the individual.