All youth participants in Great Outdoors University and Future Builder activities shall exercise exemplary behavior at all times. Such behavior is a reflection of respect for themselves, the program, and others, and represents the high ideals of GOU (and its partner organizations) and FUBU. The following behavior shall be maintained during all GOU/FUBU activities: 

Appropriate clothing shall be worn at all times, as outlined below: 

• For females, midriffs and cleavage shall be covered.

• For males, pants shall be fitted around the waist, not riding low on the hips.

• All undergarments shall be covered at all times. 

• T-shirts, if decorated, shall be tastefully decorated (no vulgar, crude language or pictures; no violence, drugs, or alcohol slogans), 

• Pants or modest length & fitting shorts are acceptable. 

• Jewelry should be minimal and should not interfere with ability to perform outdoors activities and tasks. 

• Inappropriate language (swearing, “cussing”, vulgar, crude, rude, aggressive, racist, sexist, etc.) is strictly prohibited.

• Encouraging and affirming language shall be used as much as possible. 

• Respect for yourself, others and the property of others is expected at all times.

• Cell phones, video games, MP3 players or personal music devices, etc. shall not be brought on any GOU/FUBU trip. Adult staff and chaperones will have cell phones for use in the event of an emergency.

• Tobacco product use is prohibited.

• Possession of any type of weapon is prohibited.

• Possession of alcoholic beverages is prohibited, and alcohol shall not be consumed immediately prior to or during any GOU/FUBU activity.

• Non-prescription drug use or possession is prohibited.

• Participation, cooperation, respect for others, and a positive attitude are expected.

• Inappropriate physical contact is prohibited. Inappropriate contact includes any contact that could be interpreted by another person as sexually motivated, including, but not limited to: invading personal space, touching, or otherwise demonstrating inappropriate interest or attention. 

• GOU adheres to the “two deep” approach of adult/youth interaction: two adults should be present when interacting with any youth. There should never be one-on-one, private interactions between an adult and a youth. 

• Only in an extreme circumstance will an adult enter the sleeping quarters of a youth of the opposite sex, and then, only with another adult.

• Possession of any type of weapon or illegal drugs will result in immediate dismissal from program and notification of parents and the authorities. 

• Possession of tobacco or alcohol will result in the immediate notification of parents/guardians and the dismissal from future program activities.

• Consequences for disrespect will be worked out between the youth and program director.