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WINTERFEST GUIDELINES

Please click on the symbol at the right (below on mobile)  to print a copy of the Guidelines. A printed and signed copy must be turned in to evan or kimberly rippee before a teen will be allowed to travel with the group.

       Remember: Your actions and interactions may be the only Bible some people ever read.

       Represent Christ well.

  1. You must show respect for and obey the adult chaperones.

  2. You must be on time for all activities.  Listen carefully to instructions about where to meet and when to meet with our group. When our group meets at a designated place, you must check in with your assigned chaperone.  You are expected to attend ALL planned WINTERFEST sessions.

  3. Do not lose your WINTERFEST badge/pass.  It will cost you $10.oo to purchase another one out of your money.  When you leave your room in the morning, be certain that you bring your WINTERFEST pass, your jacket, wallet or money, medications, or whatever you will need for the rest of the day.

  4. If you or another teenager get sick or injured, or if you have a problem, notify your assigned chaperone or Evan or Kim Rippee as soon as possible.  You will be given their phone number to contact them at the beginning of the trip.

  5. We will be staying in private cabins this year. Please be respectful of the property. Although we will have a little more freedom with fellowship and hanging out, we will observe all curfews and noise ordinances held by Cabins of the Smoky Mountains. 

  6. Please do not bring things like weapons, tobacco, e-cigs or vape machines, or any media content that would not be deemed appropriate by the Youth Leaders. (Should you purchase any knives/prop weapons in Gatlinburg, they will be handed over to and held by Evan until we return home.) Please do not purchase any tobacco, e-cig, vape machine, or alcohol products for yourself or otherwise. Please be mindful of what media is viewed/listened to on the bus and in the cabin rooms on any device, personal or otherwise.

  7. When we leave the cabins at designated times and drive to Gatlinburg,  you MUST be in a group of AT LEAST THREE AT ALL TIMES. If  a chaperone sees you by yourself or just 2 together, you WILL  be staying with that chaperone until they allow you to go with another group!  THIS IS MANDATORY FOR YOUR SAFETY!! 

  8. You must follow any additional hotel rules or travel rules added at the time of departure.

 

 

Parents, please go over and discuss these guidelines with your teens to ensure they know them. Understand that if you child does not obey these rules, you will be contacted by phone, and you will be expected to pay any charges incurred sending your child home should the need arise. 

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-Evan Rippee, Youth Minister

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