Information about conduct to have a nice youthcamp in Germany

In order to have a good and successful camp, simply have an open mind for new people and situations as well as a positive approach to your new surroundings. Use common sense and judgement at all times. Keep in mind that you represent your family, your country and your people.
Staff members, Senior and Junior Staff, are entitled to enforce the rules. Camp Management reserves the right to terminate a Camper's participation for misconduct or not obeying the rules of the staff.
The Camper will be sent home immediately, his/her parents and the sending Lions Club will be informed and the parents will be held fully responsible.

General Rules for the German Lions Youth Exchange Program

• All Campers are obliged to complete the entire program and to attend to the planned activities;

• Speak English with all participants and with Camp staff;

• Have a helpful, positive and friendly attitude towards each other;

• Respect different ethical, religious, political etc. attitudes;

• Participate actively in our camp program;

• Follow instructions and requests given by Camp Coordinator and Staff;

• It is strictly forbidden to drive motorized vehicles/boats;

• Smoking is not allowed inside the camp accommodations; smoking during the homestay period depends of the hostfamily;

• It is not allowed to possess alcohol or to be drunk, in that case you will be sent home at your own cost by the District Youth Exchange Chairperson in charge if you do.

• Depending of your age you are allowed to drink at the most 2 light alcoholic drinks per day, only when the Juniorstaff or Campcoordinator gives permission to do so;

• It is not allowed to possess or use drugs of any kind during the entire period of the camp and homestay period. You will be sent home immediately at your own cost by the District Youth Exchange Chairperson in charge if you do.

• Overdone usage of your mobile phone is not allowed;

• You are not allowed to leave youthcamp and group without permission from the Camp Coordinator and Staff;

• It is not allowed to separate from the group;

• It is neither permitted to ask for or to accept any hitchhike from unauthorized persons;

• The German Youth Exchange organization is ultimately responsible for the selection of your camp;

Keep those rules and regulations in mind. We all want everybody to have a great time.

The German Youth Exchange team