Each participant, parent, and church must agree that campers and counselors can abide by the following covenants when they attend summer camp at Disciples Crossing.

Participants and Counselors must agree to these Covenants as part of their online registration.

Thanks for agreeing to abide by this covenant, and for helping us make all of our events safe for everyone.

Participant Covenant:

In the spirit of forming a positive Christian Community while at this event, I agree to the following:

• I agree to abide by the rules of the event as they are posted, announced, or given to me. I recognize that the rules are designed for the good of the whole community as well as my safety.

• I agree to participate, to the best of my ability, in all group activities as they are scheduled or announced and be present for the entire event. I understand that my participation is essential to the positive experience of the whole group.

• I agree to treat others with respect. This includes, but is not limited to the way in which I behave, speak, make physical contact with others, and talk about others when they are not present.

• I agree to respect the authority of the adults who have been entrusted with making this event a safe and positive atmosphere, and respect their decisions regarding community life. Likewise, I agree to be a positive role model to others by maintaining attitudes of respect, patience, courtesy, tact and maturity.

• I agree to treat the property and facilities with respect, recognizing that if damage should occur because of my negligence, I am financially responsible.

• I agree to arrive at the event on time and remain at the event until the event has concluded.

• Campers at Youth Camps or Retreats agree to not drive themselves to camp.   

• I agree to refrain from the following:

  • Bullying

  •  Possession and/or use of some substances (even if legal for you outside of the event community) including alcohol, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, pocket knives, unreported prescription drugs and all illegal substances (including illegal drugs, weapons, fireworks and explosive devices).

  • Sneaking out of the dorms after lights out or leaving the event facility at any time without explicit permission of the event director.

  • Sexual activity, abuse or harassment (including any activity in violation of law or the purposes of the event).

  • Willful or thoughtless destruction or abuse of property (including unreported, accidental damages).

  • Wearing inappropriate clothing. See Disciples Crossing Programming Committee policies for clarification.

I understand that any violation of this covenant may bring the following specific consequences:

• Immediate expulsion from the event at the expense of the participant’s family.

• If the violation involves possession of a weapon and/ or illegal substances that local law enforcement will be summoned.

• I also understand that the minister of my sponsoring church will be contacted regarding serious violations of the Code of Conduct.

• I understand that I will be required to write a letter of apology to my sponsoring congregation and to the Disciples Crossing Program Committee before being allowed back to any Disciples Crossing Programmed event.

Counselor Covenant:

In the spirit of forming a positive Christian Community while at this event, I agree to the following:

• I understand that I am here to serve and I agree to be where I am supposed to be when I am supposed to be there.  

• I agree to abide by the rules of the event as they are posted, announced, or given to me. I recognize that the rules are designed for the good of the whole community as well as my safety. 

• I agree to participate in all group activities as they are scheduled or announced and be present for the entire event. I understand that my participation is essential to the positive experience of the whole group.

• I agree to treat others with respect. This includes, but is not limited to the way in which I behave, speak, make physical contact with others, and how I will talk about others when they are not present.

• I agree to respect the authority of the adults who have been entrusted with making this event a safe and positive atmosphere, and respect their decisions regarding community life. Likewise, I agree to be a positive role model to others by maintaining attitudes of respect, patience, courtesy, tact and maturity.

• I agree to treat the property and facilities with respect, recognizing that if damage should occur because of my negligence, I am financially responsible.

• I agree to arrive at the event on time and remain at the event and on site until the event has concluded.

• I agree to keep any confidential information shared with me private unless it is information required by law for me to share with the proper authorities. And then I agree to share it ONLY with the proper authorities.  

• I agree to refrain from the following:

  • Bullying campers and or fellow camp staff 

  • Possession and/or use of some substances (even if legal for you outside of the event community) including alcohol, tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, pocket knives, unreported prescription drugs and all illegal substances (including illegal drugs, weapons, fireworks and explosive devices).

  • Leaving the dorms after lights out or leaving the event facility at any time without explicit permission of the event director.

  • Sexual activity, abuse or harassment (including any activity in violation of law or the purposes of the event).

  • Willful or thoughtless destruction or abuse of property (including unreported, accidental damages).

  • Wearing inappropriate clothing. See Tri-Area policies for clarification.

I understand that any violation of this covenant may bring the following specific consequences:

• Immediate expulsion from the event at my expense

• If the violation involves possession of a weapon and/ or illegal substances that local law enforcement will be summoned.

• I also understand that the minister of my sponsoring church will be contacted regarding serious violations of the Code of Conduct.

• I understand that I will be required to write a letter of apology to my sponsoring congregation and to the Disciples Crossing Program Committee before being allowed back to any Disciples Crossing Programmed event.