The purpose of this code is to identify personal behavior that is consistent with the mission of the Kentucky YMCA. Students sent home for violations would be at the expense of a parent/guardian.
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Violations are to be brought to the attention of Y-Staff. Delegates in violation are subject to disciplinary actions at the discretion of supervising adult and Y Staff including but not limited to calls to guardian(s); incident/behavioral report filed; sent home; school policies implemented. If state/federal law is broken, Y-Staff will notify law enforcement and guardian(s) and delegates will be sent home. Y-Staff reserves the right to alter disciplinary actions as needed.
EXPECTATIONS OF DELEGATES
Delegates shall demonstrate respectful/responsible conduct before, during, and after all KY YMCA functions. This includes but is not limited to social media, physical and verbal interactions, electronic communication. Above all else, other people’s needs/requests must be respected.
All delegates share the responsibility for their actions when violations committed by students or adults are witnessed. Those present who do not act to remedy and report the violation shall be considered participants. There are no “innocent bystanders.”
Bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. This includes but is not limited to physical, verbal, mental, cyberbullying.
Delegates are legally and financially liable for removing, defacing, or willfully damaging public or private property. Vandalism, destruction of property, or misuse of facilities may be a crime and will be treated as such.
No delegate shall leave a Kentucky YMCA function without the approval of advisor, guardian, and program director. Students must be signed out of the program by an adult listed on their Authorized Pick-Up Form.
Food, candy, and beverages other than water are not permitted in any meeting spaces, unless medically needed. Delegates will abide by any rules put into place by Y-Staff at other locations.
Cell phones, music players/speakers, or other wireless communications should not be used during meetings or formal programming time. Delegates will abide by any rules put into place by Y-Staff at other locations.
The use of tobacco products, e-cigarettes, vaping products, illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, legal drugs without prescription, open flame, and the burning of candles, incense or wax melts is forbidden.
Delegates may not enter sleeping rooms other than those assigned to them without permission from Y-Staff.
All delegates shall be in assigned rooms by curfew and remain there until curfew ends.
Physical intimacy between participants is inappropriate at all times during Kentucky YMCA programs. Physical intimacy includes, but is not limited to romantic interactions, unwanted or inappropriate physical contact, unwanted comments/conversation, etc.
Delegates will wear their OWN Name Tags visibly around the neck at all times when not in their assigned sleeping rooms.
Unless there is a fire, delegates will not pull the fire alarm. Pulling a fire alarm is a serious offense, and offenders will be held financially and potentially criminally liable. Alarms summon the Fire Dept. and require evacuations.
Use of personal vehicles by delegates during any Kentucky YMCA program is strictly prohibited.
Weapons of any kind and items that could cause injury/damage to participants/property are forbidden.
DRESS CODE: KYA & KUNA
The Dress Code is designed to support our emphasis on professional development at KYA and KUNA. Anyone not in compliance with the Dress Code may be asked to change, and Delegation Adults will be notified. Y-Staff reserves the right to remove Delegation of Excellence after 3+ dress code violations. Delegation Adults will enforce Dress Code.
- Day 1: Business Casual - Business Professional for Officers & Candidates
- Day 2: Day Time: Business Professional Evening: Casual Attire
- Day 3: Casual Attire - Business Professional for Officers & Candidates
Definitions
Business Casual:
Collared Shirt (Tucked-in), Dress Top (Covers Shoulders), Optional Blazer/Coat & Tie, Dress/Skirt (knee-length+), Khakis/Dress Pants, Practical Dress Shoes & Socks.
Business Professional:
Collared Shirt (Tucked-in), Dress Top (Covers Shoulders), Blazer/Coat & Tie, Dress/Skirt (knee-length+), Khakis/Dress Pants, Pantsuit, Practical Dress Shoes & Socks.
Not Allowed for Business Casual/Professional:
Jeans, Fitness Pants, Sheer/See-Through Fabric, or Casual Footwear (Sneakers, Flip-Flops, etc.)
Not Allowed At Any Time:
Visible underwear, inappropriate/derogatory text or imagery, and attire deemed inappropriate/unsafe by Y-Staff.
If a participant or guest feels uncomfortable in confronting someone directly about offensive behavior or other issues that are in violation of this code of conduct, we ask that you please report the behavior or issue to Kentucky YMCA staff.
To create and maintain a space that embodies our core values, the Y is serious about being clear regarding activities that are not allowed. If you violate this code of conduct, consequences can include termination of program privileges, being removed from all virtual programming, and involving appropriate legal authority. The YMCA reserves the right to make situational decisions based on our policies, mission, and values.
By taking part in Kentucky YMCA programs, all participants, along with their parents/guardians, agree to this code of conduct. If you have any questions concerning the above policies, please contact Rianna Ayala at rianna@kyymca.org.