Rules for Youth Group Activities

To promote opportunities for communication and fellowship at Youth Group activities, and to prevent problems and misunderstandings, we are going to enforce the following rules.  These rules will apply to all Youth Group Activities

1.    No stereos, walkman, CD players, computerized games, etc., unless asked to bring them by the youth leaders.

2.    No public displays of affection beyond the holding of hands. (This includes hugs, arms around shoulders, etc.)

3.    In vehicles, to and from trips, as far as is possible we will enforce the policy of same sex, same seat.

4.    For insurance purposes, only youth leaders will drive to and from events.  

5.    Due to misuse of cell phones at Youth Ministry events, we ask that you do not bring your cell phone to Youth Ministry activities.  A Youth Leader taking part in the activity will make their cell number available, in case you need to be reached.  If you need to bring a cell phones for emergency purposes, or for calling your parents, it should be given to an adult leader at the beginning of the activity.  

6.  “In 1 Corinthians 10:31, we read, “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God..”  Since the way we dress, speak, and act can either bring glory to God, or bring disgrace to the Gospel, we as a Youth Ministry encourage you to dress modestly, speak words of encouragement for building others up, and act in obedience to God’s Word.”   

  -We do not have many rules, so I do not expect to have any problems.  For those that have pushed the limits in the past and have received warnings, this is your warning. (If you bring a walkman, you will lose it)  

Policy of FBFC Youth Group

Regarding Age of Involvement

Junior High Activities involves those teens in 7^th, 8^th and 9^th Grades. (Beginning in September, 9th grade students will be with the Jr. High Class for Sunday School.

Senior High Activities involves those teens in 10^th, 11^th, and 12^th Grades.

Sometimes 7^th graders choose to hang out with their friends in a lower grade.  If the leader of the class/activity is in agreement, the Youth Group has no problem allowing this arrangement.

6^th graders will not be allowed to take part in Youth Group Classes/Activities, with the exception of the Youth Membership Class (Parental Permission is necessary for involvement in this class).

9^th graders will be allowed to take part in Sr. High activities, only at the discretion of the Youth Pastor and Youth Leaders.

It is highly encouraged that students take part in classes/activities of their grade level!

Chaperone Policy

On activities, in which the chaperone policy is needed, Those in 7^th, 8^th, & 9^th (summer activities; those going into 7^th, 8^th, & 9^th) grades must go in groups of 3 or more with a chaperone.  Student in 10^th, 11^th, & 12^th grades must be in groups of 3 or more.