During “Overnight Week Trips”, cell phones will be turned off and collected in a secure fire safe when the student is dropped off. Cell phones will be checked in at the beginning of the trip and given back at the return of the trip.

During “Overnight Week Trips”, students may be given a specific time during the day where they can access their phone for a short amount of time to check emails, and communication as needed.

If during the week trip, the students travel somewhere where communication with the group leader is necessary, (ie. Theme parks, malls, etc) phones will be given back for communication purposes.

All adult sponsors will have their cell phones on and be checked regularly. Adult phone numbers will be provided before the start of every trip. Students can keep their “smart watches” which have the ability for text and calling as well. This is to get rid of distractions and content while on the trip and to focus on being together.