I pledge that I will follow this covenant as stated below and will participate in all planned activities during Hope Community Church (HCC) events. I also agree that if I break this covenant that the chaperones will have the right and authority to call my parents/guardian and, if need be, send me home by public transportation for which the parents/guardian will be responsible for all transportation costs.
(1) No alcohol/other drugs, smoking, vaping, or chewing tobacco.
(2) Each person will be responsible to be on time when leaving or stopping on a trip.
(3) Each person will treat other persons (youth, adult mentors and chaperones, and people we encounter on the trip) with respect. Remember, you represent Christ (2 Cor. 5:20) and HCC by your participation with us. The “Golden Rule” applies here (Lk. 6:31).
(4) Each person will respect, listen to, and obey the adult mentors and chaperones.
(5) Dating couples are allowed to attend church sponsored activities; however, there is to be NO display of affection, publicly or privately. That means NO kissing or hand holding. This does not apply to sponsors, especially since they may be married, but discretion is advised.
(6) All forms of media (music, video, etc.) shall be filtered through the principle of “what would Jesus view or listen to?” As we seek to create an environment for Christian growth, youth mentors or chaperones reserve the right to determine what media is played. All electronic devices will come under the authority of the youth mentors. You will turn them off and / or turn them if requested.
(7) Modesty is encouraged and enforced. “Modest” means to not draw attention to self. Another interpretation would be, “the more skin covered, the better.” Extra clothes may be assigned to cover immodest clothing and swimwear as determined by mentors and chaperones.
(8) Each person will respect all property during events and trips. If I cause any damage I will assume responsibility for my actions and pay for all damages.
(9) When the youth group is at an identified location, no one is permitted to leave the premises. The only exception is if I have the express permission of a chaperone or the person in charge.
(10) On trips, at bed times there will be assigned sleeping areas for males and females. This space will be respected. You will also go to bed at the assigned time.
(11) FUN will be had by all!

All attendees on this trip agree to authorize the pastor, or person in charge of a youth event, or trip, to administer emergency treatment including, if necessary, hospital emergency room admission, only after first attempting to contact his/her parent or guardian.