Participant _____________________________________________________________

THESE GUIDELINES ARE FOR THE BENEFIT AND SAFETY OF THE GROUP:

FOR THE CHILDREN:

This trip will be under the control of specified Sponsors, and all rules and regulations they set forth will be adhered to.

The purchase of, possession of, and/or consumption of any alcoholic beverages/drugs, or any non-prescription drug or stimulant is prohibited.

You are not to participate in any activities that might endanger your safety or the safety of another individual.

You will be responsible for the consequences of any Federal, State, and/or Local law or ordinance that you may violate.

You are not to be the driver of any vehicle; nor are you to be a passenger in any vehicle other than the transportation secured by the sponsors and/or directors of this trip.

No student is to leave the group or the area the group is in without the knowledge and permission of your sponsor.

When a curfew is set, each individual is to be in his/her assigned area at the designated time and behave in such a way as to not disturb others.

There will not be any boys in a girl’s room or girls in a boy’s room without the permission and presence of a sponsor.

There will be meetings held at times to discuss the future agenda of the trip. Attendance by everyone is mandatory.

Each individual is responsible for his/her own luggage and other belongings.

Always be early for each assigned assembly time. Do not cause the entire group to be late because of your tardiness.

A SERIOUS INFRINGEMENT OF THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN THE CHILD'S BEING SENT HOME BY BUS OR OTHER TRANSPORTATION. THE EXPENSE OF THIS PROCEDURE WILL BE BORNE BY THE PARENTS AND/OR GUARDIANS WHO WILL BE CONTACTED AND INFORMED OF THE ACTION AND CAUSES.

FOR THE PARENTS:

I/We understand that my/our son/daughter is responsible for his/her own behavior and is expected to act in a manner befitting one who is representing our diocese/school/parish.

I/We also understand that if my /our son/daughter seriously breaks the rules listed above, or is otherwise disruptive during the trip, I/We will be contacted, and he/she will be sent home on the bus or other transportation at my /our expense.

My /Our son/daughter and I/we have read the above listed statements and affix our names giving agreement to these guidelines.

YOUTH CONTRACT:

I have read the statements above and hereby agree to follow these guidelines. I further agree that I am responsible for my own behavior and will accept the disciplinary consequences for any prohibited and/or illegal action in which I am involved.

Youth’s Signature _________________________________________________________

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTRACT:

I/We, as parent(s)/guardian(s), have read the above statements and accept them and the financial responsibility for my /our son/daughter should the need arise.

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Parent/Guardian Signature                                         ; Parent/Guardian Signature