Retreat Rules

The following rules will be enforced by our leadership staff throughout the weekend to provide the safest environment for all students to see God clearly.

NO COUPLES
All students are individuals. Regardless of relationship "back home", guys and girls will not be allowed to "hang out" alone. No intimacy, outside of a quick high-five, handshake, hug or arm around the shoulder, (and the emphasis is on "quick") will be tolerated. Violations will be addressed immediately and openly.

NO SKIPPING
All activities are required for all students. There are no "opt outs" for any reason. Except when there are free times, all students should be together and should be encouraged to connect with others. Adult leaders need to show a good example to their students and participate as well.

NO DEMEANING, BELITTLING OR NEGATIVE TALK
We want this weekend to be a safe, constructive environment where students can feel vulnerable to God's promptings and encouragement from peers. No student should have to deal with bullying or negative chit chat. Issues will be addresses as they arise.

SKATEBOARDING
Skating is awesome, but we need to be safe. If you have students that skate, they MUST BRING PADS and a HELMET or they will NOT BE ALLOWED TO SKATE. This is not negotiable.

BUNKHOUSE RULES
The reality of the situation at RVR is that there are middle and high school students bunking together, AWAY FROM THEIR PARENTS. This "freedom" breeds a natural insomnia. Lights out is lights out, but it does take time for some of the students to settle down. We want students to have a memorable experience at RVR, and sometimes that includes the "memories in the bunkhouse".

Students will be responsible for respecting other students boundaries in the sleep area. If a student wants to sleep, then they will be allowed to sleep. Personal mp3 players are encouraged to block out noises that may keep one awake.

Leaders who are looking for a "good nights sleep" will need to ensure that they choose one of the closed-door rooms within their respective bunkhouse. This is a weekend away with teens, so don't set yourself up for disappointment by expecting a "good nights sleep". Sometimes sacrificing for memory makers requires true sacrifice.

NO STUDENTS IN CLOSED DOOR ROOMS! They are for adult leaders only.