Teen S.P.O.T. Handbook & Membership Application

1. All member must register each year for Teen S.P.O.T. membership. A completed application
is required. Todos los participantes deben renovar anualmente su membresía del Centro de
Juveniles y llenando una nueva aplicación.
2. A Liability Release, Acceptance of Teen S.P.O.T. Policies & Procedures, and Emergency Medical
Release & Allergy Information Form must be signed by the Member and parent/guardian and
submitted with this application. La forma de LIBERACIÓN DE RESPONSABILIDAD, Aceptación
de las políticas y procedimientos del Centro de Juveniles y de Emergencia/ Alta Médica y
Alergias, el miembro y el padre o tutor firmara y entregar el aplicación.
3. Providing false information may result in disqualification from participation in City of Moreno
Valley Teen S.P.O.T. and Recreation Programs. Proporcionar información falsa podría resultar en
rechazo de la aplicación de miembro en el Centro de Juveniles de la Ciudad de Moreno Valley y
los Programas Recreativos.
The following Teen S.P.O.T. Member Policies and Procedures have been prepared to help Teen
Members have a positive, safe, and enjoyable experience at the Teen S.P.O.T. Teen Members and
parents/guardians should take the time to read these carefully.
The Teen S.P.O.T. is a safe place; therefore, we enforce a Zero Tolerance policy on issues dealing
with drugs, alcohol, weapons, violence, and threats.

MEMBERSHIP
1. Teen S.P.O.T. membership is open to all teens, ages 11 – 17, who are currently enrolled
in middle school or high school (proof of age may be required).

HOURS OF OPERATION
1. The Teen S.P.O.T. is open Monday through Friday from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Teen
SPOT is closed on Saturday and Sunday.                                                                                  2. The Teen S.P.O.T. is staffed during the hours of operation.

MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
1. All Members/Guests are expected to follow the Teen S.P.O.T. Policies & Procedures.
(Policies & Procedures are posted in the Teen S.P.O.T.)

CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT
1. Members/Guests must check-in by signing in.
2. Members/Guests must check-out by signing out.
3. This is a drop in program and it is the responsibility of the member to notify their
parents/guardians of their daily plans for afterschool activities.                                                  4. Teen S.P.O.T. Staff are not responsible for notifying parents upon their child’s arrival or
departure from the program.
5. The Teen S.P.O.T. Program does not provide transportation to and from the program.

GUEST POLICY
6. Guests must be between the ages of 11 and 17 and show a valid school ID or letter from
a parent/guardian verifying home-school participation.
7. Guests must check in and out of the Teen S.P.O.T. with Staff.
8. Guests are subject to all Teen S.P.O.T. Policies & Procedures.
9. Members are responsible for the behavior of their guest.

COMMON COURTESY
1. Members/Guests will be courteous and respectful of staff, other adults, and fellow
member/guests.
2. Members/Guests will show respect for City property and the personal property of others.
3. If members have any issues or problems that arise in the Teen S.P.O.T., that they are unable
to resolve in a respectful/peaceful manner, they should discuss the issue with staff on
duty.
4. Staff will make every effort to resolve issues that take place in the Teen S.P.O.T..

MOVIES & GAME USE
1. Use of all games is on a first-come-first-serve basis except for programmed tournament
games.
2. Use of game tables such as table tennis is limited to ½ hour unless there is no one waiting.
3. Game rules should be discussed and agreed upon in advance by the players.
4. Video game systems, video games and game equipment are available and must be
checked in and out by Members using their membership card or by guest members
provide a school ID or a personal item.
5. All games provided at the Teen S.P.O.T. are ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board)
rated either “E” (Everyone), “E10” (Everyone 10 and older), or “T” (Teens).
6. Games with an ESRB rating “M” (Mature) or “AO” (Adults Only) are not allowed in the
Teen S.P.O.T..
7. Please be aware that the Teen S.P.O.T. Staff may show movies rated PG 13 in the presence
of teens that are between the ages of (11-17).
8. The City is not responsible for any personal property brought into the Center.

COMPUTER USE
1. A detailed facility Computer Use Policy is available upon request. In brief, the policy is as
follows:
2. Members must sign in and out of the computers with the staff in the TeenS.P.O.T. office.
3. All workstations have filtering software installed to limit access to certain sites.
4. Viewing inappropriate material will end the member’s computer time.
5. Repeated viewing of inappropriate or restricted sites will result in termination of
membership to the Teen S.P.O.T..
6. The computer lab in the Teen S.P.O.T. is supervised by Teen S.P.O.T. staff.
7. Priority will be given to Members doing homework
8. There is a one-hour limit on the computer; unless there is no waiting. If there is a long
waiting list for the computers, use of the computers will be limited to a half hour intervals

7. Black & white printers are available. Printer paper may be requested from Teen S.P.O.T.
staff, but is limited to 2 sheets of paper per student per day. Members should bring their
own printer paper if planning to print a large number of pages. Members cannot save
anything permanently to the hard drive. Members can either bring removable drives to
save material.
8. Members are to report receipt of an inappropriate message to a staff member
immediately.
9. Members agree not to have personal contact with anyone he/she might meet online.
10. Posting personal information (e.g., address, phone number) about him/herself or any other
person is not allowed.
11. Member will not attempt to gain unauthorized access or any City of Moreno Valley
computer system.
12. Member will not enter another person's account number or access another person's
files
13. Member will not disrupt the computer system or destroy data by any means including
computer viruses.
14. Members will not use the City of Moreno Valley Computer Network and/or Internet
System to engage in any illegal acts, such as arranging for the purchase or sale of drugs
or alcohol, engaging in criminal gang activity, or threatening the safety of any person.
15. Member will not download any software.
16. Member will not move or modify equipment
17. Member will not use any removable media or PC System without permission of a staff
member.
18. Member will not look for security problems; this may be construed as an illegal attempt
to gain access
19. Member will notify a staff member immediately if a possible security problem and avoid
the spread of computer viruses.

TELEPHONE USE
1. Courtesy Phone – there are no pay phones at the Teen S.P.O.T.. Therefore, the Teen S.P.O.T.
office phone may be used on occasion by Members with staff permission and is limited to
the local calling area. The telephone number at the Teen S.P.O.T. is 951-413-3753 this line
is staffed during program hours otherwise members or parents may contact the
Conference & Recreation Center mainline at 951-413-3280.
2. Cell phones usage is allowed, but cell phones must be on silent/vibrate while in the Teen
S.P.O.T.. While talking on the phone common courtesy is expected.
3. Members are not allowed in the Teen S.P.O.T. Front Desk or storage areas.

SAFETY
1. Members will notify staff immediately if they are aware of any potentially dangerous and/or
illegal situations.
2. In case of fire or other emergency, all Members/Guests and staff are required to follow
standard safety procedures for the facility. These safety procedures are posted in the Teen
S.P.O.T. and throughout the facility.

DAMAGE FEES
1. California State Law makes parents/guardians fully responsible for loss of and damage to
City property by Teens under the age of 18.
2. Parents/guardians will be billed for any misuse of equipment resulting in damage or loss.

PERSONAL ITEMS
1. There are backpack/jacket hooks available for members while at the Teen SPOT. Staff is
not responsible for any stolen or misplaced items.
2. Members/Guests are advised not to bring expensive or valuable items to the Teen SPOT
and are solely responsible for the safety and security of their personal belongings.
3. All items determined Lost and Found will be left in the care of the Teen SPOT front desk
staff for a period of one day and two weeks. All unclaimed items will be disposed or
donated to charity.

FOOD AND DRINK
1. Food and drinks are not permitted at the computer stations and must stay in the eating
area.
2. Members may bring their own food and drink in to the Teen SPOT if desired.
3. Members are required to clean up after themselves.

DRESSCODE
1. Members/Guests have the responsibility to dress in a manner that promotes a safe, clean,
and appropriate environment.
2. Teens must wear shoes that are appropriate, no bare feet or slippers, or steel toe boots.
3. Teens wearing garments that expose any portion of the torso or stomach will not be
allowed.
4. Any clothing or decoration which detracts from the learning and safe environment is
prohibited such as: clothing or symbols which show obscene pictures or gestures, sexually
suggestive statements, swear words, illegal substances for minors (tobacco, alcohol, or
drugs), weapons, words/pictures depicting death, violence or gore. Head gear (baseball
hats), or symbols related to gang activity (canvas belts with initials), or attire that are in the
combination black, white and red or black, white and blue, red, blue, or any jerseys such
as 49er, raider jerseys and the like etc.), or any other article determined to be gang related
by the City of Moreno Valley Police Department.
5. Teen SPOT staff has the responsibility to determine if a Member’s dress promotes this
environment.

SKATEBOARDS/BIKES/SCOOTERS
1. No bikes are allowed to be brought into the Teen SPOT building. All bikes must be
racked and locked (bike owner must provide own lock) at the bike rack outside locations.

MEDICATIONS
1. All medications will be stored in a locked office on site with the exception of medications
needing to be refrigerated.
2. All medications must be provided to Recreation Services in their original packaging, with
the child’s full name written on the container, and should include cups, spoons or other
instruments for the medication’s administration. The medication dosage and instructions
must be completed on the Medications form.
3. Parents/guardians are responsible for providing all necessary information regarding
dietary restrictions, food allergies or special diet considerations to staff. Participants are
responsible for arriving at the program with all necessary medications, supplies, pumps,
back-up medications, and any other equipment necessary for the member to safely
administer their medications. Member and parents/guardians shall be advised and

reminded that it is the member's responsibility to administer the medication and that
staff will only assist as needed. Staff will not give scheduled injections.
4. Medication cannot be accepted without the completed Medications form signed by a
physician.

BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE
General Steps The general steps for behavior guidance progress according to severity of the
behavior. Steps may be repeated or skipped when appropriate.
 Step 1: Oral warning
 Step 2: Verbal warning and separated from activity
 Step 3: Loss of some amenity/removal of privilege (video games, computer,
 sports activity)
 Step 4: Complete Parent Note and notify parent/guardian by phone
 Step 5: Call parent/guardian to notify member is to be sent home.
 Step 6: For repeat behavior, call parent/guardian to notify guardian member is being sent
 home for repeated behavior. Arrange conference with Program
 Coordinator and parent to discuss behavior. member will not return
 until staff and Program Coordinator meets with parents.
 Step 7: If behavior continues, a second conference will be arranged. A behavioral
 plan will be determined by staff, parent and the Program Coordinator. The
 member may be suspended from the program for time determined by
 staff and Program Coordinator.

DISCLAIMER: City of Moreno Valley Recreation Department Staff have the authority to ask an
individual to leave the premises at any time.

CAUSE FOR SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP
1. All Members and Guests are expected to observe Teen S.P.O.T. Policies & Procedures. If
any policies or procedures are not followed, membership and guest privileges may be
suspended or terminated at the discretion of the Teen S.P.O.T. staff.
2. There will be no vulgar or offensive language, no smoking or use of other tobacco
products, or marijuana, no inappropriate physical contact (kissing, shoving, roughhousing,
or fighting), or no outward suggestive expression behavior, no skateboarding indoors, no
gambling for money/property/food/etc., no vandalism, and no disrespectful behavior to
other members or staff. In response to breaking Teen S.P.O.T. Rules and Procedures, Teen
SPOT membership can be suspended.
3. Teen S.P.O.T. has a ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY for firecrackers or other explosives,
weapons, vandalism, extortion, harassment, threats or threatening behavior, hate crimes,
bullying, gang activity, illegal substances, or alcohol. Should any of these activities occur
the City of Moreno Valley Police will be called immediately and all applicable state and
federal laws will be enforced.
4. Teen S.P.O.T. membership will be terminated.
5. The final decision on suspension or termination of Teen S.P.O.T. membership rests solely
with the Teen S.P.O.T. Staff.

           PARENT/GUARDIAN & MEMBER ACKNOWLEDGEMET & COMMITMENTS
I, understand that by signing this membership application, I will follow all rules and regulations set forth by the City of Moreno Valley Parks & Community Services Department. I further understand that if a Staff member or a Volunteer of the City of Moreno Valley sees me doing anything unsafe or inappropriate either in or around the vicinity of the Parks & Community
Services Department, I will be corrected on my behavior. I also understand that violating the
rules and regulations of the center or inappropriate conduct may result in suspension from the
center.

I, the parent/guardian, of the above mentioned applicant understand and agree with the
statement above.

                  Medical Consent and Liability, Indemnity and Participation Agreement
In consideration of my own and/or the above named individuals) participation in the programs
listed above, I voluntarily release the City of Moreno Valley, their officers, agents, employees
and volunteers from any and all liability for injuries or death, or property damage resulting from
or in any way connected with my and/or the individuals) named above participation in the
program. Additionally, as myself and/or as parent and/or guardian of the individuals) named
above, I do forever release and hold harmless and indemnify the City , their officers, agents,
employees and volunteers from all claims or rights of action for damages which myself and/or
the above named individuals) has or may hereafter have, resulting in anyway connected with
myself and/or the individuals) named above participating in this program, either before or after
the individual named above reaches their age of majority. I understand that this waiver and
release is applicable even though the negligent activities of the City, their officers, agents,
employees or volunteers may have caused or contributed to the injury or death or property
damage.

In consideration of my own and/or the above named individual’s participation in the programs
listed above do hereby agree to allow the individuals) named above to participate in the
aforementioned activity and authorize the program directors and/or instructors as agents for the
above signed to consent to medical, surgical and dental examination, in addition to any and all
other treatments that may be deemed necessary by medical personnel. It is further understood
that this Agreement is binding on my heirs and assigns, as well as those of the individuals
named above. I agree that pictures taken during program hours may be used for all future
promotional purposes and hereby grant permission to the City to use my own or the above
named individuals picture in the City’s publications and the City’s internet webpage. I further
agree on behalf of myself and the above named individual to release and discharge the City, its
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all claims or causes of action arising
out of the photograph, name, image or likeness. In the absence of a signature below, payment
of fees and participation in the program shall constitute acceptance of the conditions set forth in
the release. I agree to return upon request equipment issued to the above participants in as
good condition as when received except for normal wear and tear. The City of Moreno Valley
will not provide health and/or accident insurance for program participants.

I HAVE READ THIS MEDICAL CONSENT AND LIABILITY, INDEMNITY AND
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND IT AND SIGN IT FREELY AND
VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT INDUCEMENT