Code of Conduct

STANDARDS OVERVIEW

The Lord has said, “Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly” (D&C 121:45).  The natural follow-on principle is found in the thirteenth Article of Faith “We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous and in doing good to all men… if there is anything virtuous, lovely or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.”

Youth who attend the conference are expected to live in harmony with gospel teachings and to dress and act in accordance with the standards contained in the For the Strength of Youth booklet. This will ensure everyone has a safe, enjoyable and uplifting experience.

All youth are to adhere to these standards as outlined here:  "For the Strength of Youth".

Continued attendance at FSY requires adherence to these standards.

The following prohibited activities will result in your being sent home immediately:

• Participating in or encouraging immoral behaviour of any kind, which includes breaking the law of chastity and viewing pornography in any form.
• Shoplifting, theft, or vandalism of any kind.
• Breaking the Word of Wisdom, including the possession of illegal substances and vaping.
• Possessing weapons or firearms of any kind
• Doing anything harmful to yourself or others, physically, spiritually, or emotionally, including any form of bullying.

 

SPECIFIC GUIDELINES

Dress and Appearance - The way you dress is a reflection of what you are on the inside. Your dress and grooming send messages about you to others and influence the way you and others act.

"Modesty is an attitude of humility and decency in dress, grooming, language, and behaviour. If you are modest, you do not draw undue attention to yourself. Instead, you seek to glorify God in your body, and in your spirit" (True to the Faith [2004], pg 106).

Youth are expected to maintain gospel standards and follow all dress and appearance guidelines (see For the Strength of Youth for details).

Language and Behaviour - “Like your dress and grooming, your language and behaviour are expressions of your character. Your words and actions can have a profound influence on you and on others. Express yourself in clean, positive, uplifting language and in actions that bring happiness to those around you” (True to the Faith [2004], pg 108).

Charity - Do unto others as you would like them to do unto you; “Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39).

Service - “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me” (Matthew 25:40); look for ways to serve one another.

Obedience - Obedience to the commandments is an expression for our love for Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

ADDITIONAL EXPECTATIONS

Wristbands - Your wristband must be worn at all times! It will get you in to all activities. Do not take it off or flip it over for any reason. If it breaks, take it to your counsellor as soon as possible, as your old one will be needed to receive a new one.

Mobile Phone Use - Mobile phones are not encouraged.  However, if Youth choose to bring their mobiles they are responsible for the own safe keeping.  Mobiles may be confiscated if they are used during organised meetings, devotionals, classes and other activities. For emergencies please contact the FSY Office. If your mobile phone has a camera, please do not use it when its use could be considered unwelcomed, distracting, or an interruption to others and their privacy.

Activity Attendance - You are required to go to all of the activities and to be on time.

Daily Materials - Be prepared for the day.  Make sure to keep a pen, your handbook and scriptures with you at all times and take them with you to every activity, class and company meeting. Hard copy scriptures are required during all organised meetings, devotionals, classes and other activities.

Classroom Etiquette - Always show respect and be on time to all of your classes. Make sure that you carry a pen, your daily agenda, handbook and scriptures so that you can participate fully during the lessons. Refrain from putting these away until after the closing prayer.

Respect - Be respectful to the university grounds, college officials, and other administrative personnel. We are their guests. Place all garbage in the bins and please don't litter.  Please remember that you represent FSY, the Church and most importantly the Lord. 

Safety - For your safety, back flips, front flips, aerials, or risky gymnastics of any kind will not be permitted during the week—ask your counsellor if you have a question about what is permissible before you do it.

Rooms - Members of the opposite sex are not permitted in your room or on the hall floor. You are also responsible for the maintenance of your room. If anything is damaged, you will be required to pay for replacement or any repairs. In order to comply with UQ College safety procedures, you must sleep in your own room from lights out until the next morning.

Room Key: Do not lose your room key. You will have to pay for replacements if you lose it.

Close Your Blinds - After every evening activity, go directly to your college room and close your room blinds. It is possible for people to see into your rooms at night when your blinds are open.

Lights Out and Head Count - At the end of the day’s activities, you will return to your college. Your counsellor will do a head count every evening before lights out. Lights must be turned out by 10:30pm.

Do Not Leave Campus - You must remain on campus throughout the week. In order to leave, you must have your parents sign a release form in the Site Office and come get you. Youth are not permitted to drive themselves to FSY, they must be dropped off and picked up.

Windows: Do not throw, toss, put, or place anything outside of any window. 

 

YOUNG MEN STANDARDS

"Young men, be clean in dress and manner. I do not expect you to look like missionaries all of the time, [however] the age in which we are living now has become an age of sloppy dress and sloppy manners." - President Gordon B Hinckley

Clothing & Hairstyle: Be neat, clean, modest, and appropriate in your clothing and grooming.  Footwear should be appropriate for the activity and worn in all public areas.  For activities where Sunday dress is required, wear clothing that will show respect for the Lord and yourself. Dress appropriately, as you would when attending Sacrament services.

For more details please refer to the 'For the Strength of Youth' booklet or online. 

Tattoos & Piercings: Any tattoos should be covered where possible.

Devotional day dress: Sunday dress. 

Dance dress: Modest attire & appropriate footwear.

Casual dress: T-shirts, shirts, jeans, pants, knee length shorts, and comfortable footwear. Leggings are not appropriate attire unless they are also worn with shorts.

Footwear: Appropriate footwear should be worn at all times; footwear should be appropriate for the activity (i.e. Sunday attire should not appear as though we are on our way to the beach or an athletic activity). Please note, there will be a lot of walking each day; comfortable footwear is required.

Headwear: Caps, hats or bandanas should not be worn indoors.

YOUNG WOMEN STANDARDS

"Young women, choose your clothing the way you would choose your friends–in both cases choose that which improves you and would give you confidence standing in the presence of God..."
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland

Clothing & Hairstyle - Be neat, clean, modest, and appropriate in your clothing and grooming.  Footwear should be appropriate for the activity and worn in all public areas.  For activities where Sunday dress is required, wear clothing that will show respect for the Lord and yourself. Dress appropriately, as you would when attending Sacrament services.

For more details please refer to the 'For the Strength of Youth' booklet or online. 

Tattoos & Piercings - Any tattoos should be covered at all times where possible.

Devotional day dress - Sunday dress. 

Dance dress - Modest attire & appropriate footwear (no pointed heels or stilettos that could damage the flooring).

Casual dress – T-shirts, shirts, jeans, pants; knee length skirts, dresses and shorts, and comfortable footwear. Leggings are not considered appropriate attire at any time unless they are also worn with skirts, dresses or shorts.

Footwear - Appropriate footwear should be worn at all times; footwear should be appropriate for the activity (i.e. Sunday attire should not appear as though we are on our way to the beach or an athletic activity). Please note, there will be a lot of walking each day; comfortable footwear is required.

Headwear: Caps, hats or bandanas should not be worn indoors.

Note: Participants will not be able to check-in at the program if they are not appropriately dressed and groomed.