I give permission for my son/daughter to participate in the in the Silent Retreat at Prairie Star Ranch in Williamsburg, KS on October 31-November 1, 2020. My student has permission to ride in a car with an adult 18 and over. In the event of sickness or accident the adults supervising this activity have my permission to secure medical care for my child. I hereby release St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish and all adult sponsors from any and all claims arising out of or from any accident or other occurrence, causing injury to any person or property, during this event. I also understand that, in the event my child is dismissed from this event for any reason, I will be responsible for any cost incurred in his/her transportation home.
This Code of Conduct applies during the entire trip: while in transit to and from trip and all locations during the entirety of the trip, and while participating in any activity associated with the trip.
It is expected that all participants in this trip will attend scheduled sessions as required and be present in appropriate places following the evening sessions. Participants may not leave the trip facility at any time without an adult chaperone. Roaming off the grounds will not be permitted at any time during the trip. Teens must always walk with another teen and will never go anywhere alone.
Evening “check in” and “lights out” times will be established and participant cooperation is required. An atmosphere of quiet and respect is expected following “lights out.”
Participants are expected to dress in a fashion that represents modesty and good taste throughout the trip. No clothing with inappropriate language or graphics will be allowed. Undergarments may not be showing at any time.
Participants are asked to use positive, up building speech; foul and abusive language will not be permitted.
Possession and/or consumption of alcohol or illicit drugs are prohibited. Possession of firearms or weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking, including vaping, will not be permitted at any time during the trip. Piercing or tattooing of self or others will not be permitted.
Participants are not permitted in the sleeping areas of the opposite gender at any time, for any reason during the trip.
Devices, other than cell phones, with wifi capabilities are prohibited. Participants are allowed to bring cell phones on the trip ONLY for calling home to parents. Phones will be taken away if become a distraction.
It is expected that participants will follow the direction of all chaperones, staff, security and volunteers. Any instance of lack of cooperation or violation of any of the trip rules may be subject to appropriate discipline and/or dismissal from the trip. We consent to searches of our persons, rooms and baggage and other effects by the Trip Leaders and Youth Ministers for the purpose of ensuring safety and compliance with this Code of Conduct.
We understand and agree to abide by all the rules outlined in this code of conduct. We also understand that failure to abide by these rules will result in dismissal from the trip and that transportation home will be at our own expense. The individual responsible for any action resulting in fines will be held accountable for paying those fines.
I hereby consent to my child being interviewed, photographed and/or videotaped by St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Parish staff and/or representatives. Any information or images obtained from those activities may be reproduced by the Parish and/or public media for use in advertising, publicity , social media, or educational activities, including, but not limited to Parish publications and/or videos, print and television news and Parish websites. I hereby waive any claims I may have and release the Parish and its employees from any liability or claims arising out of such activities.