ALL PARTICIPANTS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND SPONSORS SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE EXPECTATIONS OF THIS PROGRAM.

PLEASE ALSO REFER TO THE CYL PROGRAM CORE RULES (BELOW).

Parents and Participants must sign the Code of Conduct (included with the Welcome and Information package sent to all CYL participants about 2 weeks before camp) and bring to the first day of camp.

This version is the same as the one included in the registration package.

The Ontario Co-operative Association is dedicated to the personal development of youth while providing a positive impact on volunteers and communities in Ontario. In order to achieve this mission all participants must be willing to comply with the guidelines and policies of the CYL program. This includes recognizing and adhering to this Code of Conduct. Failure to comply may result in the dismissal of the individual as a participant.

To achieve a positive impact we need guidelines

• Participants are expected to contribute 100% effort. This includes arriving on time for meetings and events and participating fully in all planned activities.
• Participants, volunteers and guests should be treated with appropriate and courteous manners - just as you yourself would like to be treated - while ensuring respect for people and property.
• A positive CYL image is expected at all times.  The use of profanity, crude remarks, derogatory dress or actions will not be condoned.
• Behaviour must be conducive to a friendly, safe, fun and learning environment. Behaviour that is disruptive to other participants/volunteers or is harmful physically, mentally and/or emotionally to you or other participants/volunteers/facilitators will not be tolerated.
• Acts of discrimination, and/or harassment on the basis of race, nationality or ethnic origin, colour, age, religion, family status or disability is unacceptable.
• Emotional, physical, verbal, mental or sexual abuse of any participant or facilitator will not be tolerated.
• Possession and/or use of alcohol, illegal drugs or inhalants is forbidden by participants, regardless of age of majority, at all Ontario Co-operative Association activities and will result in disciplinary action.
• Maintaining the privacy of participants is important.  No person shall disregard another’s privacy, including personal belongings, accommodation or hygiene facilities.

...ensuring a friendly, safe, fun and learning environment for all ...

Failure to comply with this Code of Conduct may be cause for dismissal of a Participant from an activity/program. In case of dismissal, no portion of fees whatsoever will be refundable. Interpretation of this code is at the discretion of those volunteers and/or staff responsible for the activity, in consultation with other volunteers as appropriate.

I, _________________________, have read the CYL Code of Conduct and agree to participate within these boundaries while in attendance at Ontario Co-operative Association activities.  I further understand that any violation of the CYL Code of Conduct may be cause for dismissal from the activity/program.
________________________          _______________________
Participant Signature                            Signature of Parent/Guardian

_________________________        ______________________
Date of Signature                                   Date of Signature

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...Mutual respect is good for everyone ...

CYL - Core Rules

Sponsors, Facilitators and staff of the CYL program expect - and enforce - a high standard of behaviour and involvement by Participants.  The Code of Conduct and the Core Rules are included in the registration package sent to all participants

The following Core Rules apply to both Participants and to Facilitators. Please also refer to the CYL Code of Conduct (above).

1. No swimming at any time without arranging to do so through Facilitators
2. Practise Consideration and Respect. Cell phones, pagers, pay phones, electronic games, personal stereos, etc. can only be used during free time.  Quiet time after 11:00 pm
3. S - No sexual activity
   A - No alcoholic beverages - anytime, anywhere during the program
   D - No non-prescription drugs - anytime, anywhere during the program
   V - No violence or violent behaviour, -including vandalism, physical, verbal or mental violence
4. NO SMOKING in the program unless the Participants are 18 years of age and older
5. No one leaves the CYL property
6. Absolutely no damage to campground property, staff or guests, or to property belonging to other program Participants or Facilitators
7. Participant vehicles (if brought to camp) are off limits during the program.  Facilitators may request custody of keys
8. No visitors to Participants or to small groups during the CYL week, without advance permission from the Facilitators
9. Individual Facilitators must not be alone with individual Participants (out of sight of other Facilitators or Participants or Camp staff)  - any time, anywhere
10. Time may be taken alone during the week, but any Participants wishing to spend ‘alone time’ exploring the trails or campgrounds must do so with at least two other persons, or must remain in plain sight of the other Participants and/or Facilitators
11. All rules apply to all CYL Participants and Facilitators
12. Violation of CYL program rules may result in immediate expulsion from the program.  A call will be made to the Participant’s home regarding the reasons, and to make return travel arrangements.  Additionally, the sponsoring co-operative or credit union will be notified.  Neither the program fee nor the Participant fee will be reimbursed.  Cost of any damages may also be charged to the Participant. 
    

    Co-operation is Harmony