TEEN COHORT (12-18 years of age)

Teens have an honor principle which they must agree to follow:

Honor principle:  Any action that causes unnecessary pain or discomfort to any member of the The Weekend community, group within the community, or to the community as a whole, is a violation of the Honor Principle. In other words, don’t be a douche.

While at WTBNL, teens have the right to a fun and supportive environment.  They have the right to courtesy, fairness and respect from each other and the adults around them. They have the right to play and learn safely.

While at WTBNL, teens also have the responsibility to respect the authority of staff members, to respect the rights and property of others, to respect others beliefs and differences, and to be accountable for their actions.

“Shalls”

– Listen to the staff even though you think you’re cooler than they are. (Btw, you may believe you are but you’re probably not.)
– Solve problems positively. (This is the #1 skill we’ll be hiring you for in just a few years.)
– Be a friend and include and help others. (Even though you’re not in kindergarten, this rule still applies. Be cool to the new people–and to anyone who looks lost or lonely.)
– When staff tells you to put your electronic device away, do so without whining. (Yes.  Just like at home.  Probably more so.)

“Shall nots”

– Use alcohol or drugs.  Zero tolerance.
– Bully others.  Zero tolerance.
– Use words, images or gestures that are disruptive or disrespectful.
– Leave the program without parental consent. (Even if you can “check yourself in/out”, you must notify both staff and parent whenever you do so)

Bullying is any aggressive and unwanted behavior that is intended to harm, intimidate, or humiliate the victim.  It includes cyberbullying. It does not include ordinary teasing, horseplay, argument, or peer conflict. Bullying is the most common violation and often goes unnoticed and unreported, which is why we emphasize rules and understanding about it.

If a teen has trouble following the above rules, he/she will be referred immediately to a staff member.  Staff members may suspend or expel a teen at any time due to disrespectful behavior (no refunds will be given).

I, _____________________ (teen), and _____________________ (parent) understand the above points and will follow them to the best of my ability.