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Guidelines 

 

Let all things be done decently and in order."  1 Corinthians 14:40

General

1. All retreat rules must be followed.
2. In order to attend the retreat, you must be at least 13 years old.  No exceptions (children under 13 who want to attend with older siblings who are attending, are NOT permitted to attend under any circumstance)
3. If you have already graduated high school, you are not permitted at attend unless you are attending as a servant, in which case you must be pre-approved by Fr. Pavlos and the Planning Committee.
3. Registration for single-day attendance is not permitted.
4. Individuals must be registered participants of the High School Winter Retreat in order to be on the resort grounds.
5. No refunds can be offered after February 7, 2009 due to the resort's policy.
6. We cannot offer refunds to anyone registering or attending the retreat in violation of the established rules.

Bus

1. The bus will depart St. Mark's exactly at 6:00pm on Friday and will also make a 6:30pm pick-up at St. Mary's.  It will not wait for anyone who is late.  If you miss the bus, your parents will have to bring you to the retreat.
2. All participants must travel to the retreat on the bus.  No participant is permitted to drive their own vehicle to the retreat.
3. No standing on the bus while it is in motion.
4. The center aisle of the bus must be kept clear at all times.
5. Please speak in a quiet voice while on the bus.
6. We must keep the bus clean.  We will not get off the bus until it is completely clean.

Housing

1. The hotel will be the meeting place for all attendees. Assigned room accommodations will only have those designated participants within the rooms.
2. Occupants will be held financially responsible for any damages to the room occupied.
3. Long distance phone calls can only be made through the use of credit and phone cards.
4. Absolutely no co-ed roommates will be allowed.  Any person found in the room of another person of the opposite gender is grounds for immediate dismissal from the retreat.
5. Sheets, blankets, pillows, and towels are provided by the resort.  You do not need to bring your own.
6. All participants are expected to bring their bible, agpeya, a notebook, and a pencil or pen.
7. Roommate preferences may be requested but are not guaranteed.
8. No more than 5 people are permitted to sleep in a room.  You may not switch your room once it is assigned.

Attire

1. Modest attire is required at all times.
2. Please bring a warm winter clothes appropriate for outdoor activities in the snow.
3. Please bring appropriate clothes for the meetings and lectures.  No shorts or sleeveless tops are allowed during the meetings or liturgies.
4. Please bring athletic-type clothing for gym activities.
5. Only conservative convention-appropriate swimming suits are permitted.

 Attendance

1. Attendance at all liturgies, lectures and events is expected.
2. Cellular phones must stay in your room.  They will not permitting to be brought into the lecture hall.  They may only be used during free time and only to call parents.
3. Retreat attendees MAY NOT bring outsiders to the hotel who are not registered with the retreat.

 Behavior

1. Electronic games or computers are not permitted.  This includes Ipods, PSPs, Laptop computers, music players,
2. No smoking or consumption of alcoholic beverages will be allowed.
3. No profanity is permitted at any time.  Use of profanity is grounds for immediate dismissal.
4. Please remember this is a Christian retreat and as such you are expected to act accordingly.
5. If your behavior and violation of the above rules necessitates your dismissal from the retreat, your parents will be called and must drive to Lake Geneva immediately to pick you up.



Adhering to the above rules will guarantee a retreat with the utmost in spiritual benefits.


PLEASE NOTE: Any disorderly conduct that limits the other participants' right to enjoy a spiritual retreat will be dealt with immediately.

 

If you have any questions you can email us at highschoolwinterretreat@gmail.com
Last updated: December 13, 2009

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