Registration Rules

Personal Conduct

Full cooperation is to be given to committee and support staff at the conference. Prompt attendance is required at all scheduled activities unless the activity is marked as “optional”.

All attendees must be on a site of the same gender or in the lit areas near the main hall by 10:15 PM and on their own site and lights out by 11:30 PM. This is to ensure everyone has enough rest to focus on studies for the following day.

Guys and girls are to stay out of the camp sites of the opposite gender by 9:00 PM. Guys and girls are not to go off alone in couples. Stay with groups or in main hall area.

Conversations should follow the principles found in Phil. 4:8 – “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”

“Be an example to the believers, in word, in behavior, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” (1 Tim. 4:12)
“Be holy in all manner of behavior, even as he which has called us is holy” (1 Pet. 1:15)

Fellowship

We conduct our fellowship on the basis of the doctrines and precepts of the Scriptures, as conveniently summarized in the Birmingham Amended Statement of Faith (BASF). Fellowship at the Memorial Table is open to Brothers and Sisters in good standing from Central Christadelphian Ecclesias meeting exclusively on the basis of the BASF.

Electronics (Phones, Laptops, Tablets, etc.)

We recognise that there is a range of acceptable uses for electronic devices such as Bible study, photography, alarms and flashlights. We do ask, however that you refrain from using your devices for worldly entertainment such as music, games, movies/tv, YouTube, web surfing, etc.

We also ask that you refrain from using your devices for social media or communicating with those outside the camp (except where absolutely necessary). Conference is designed to be an opportunity to “speak often one to another” and build relationships with those who you are together with at the camp.

Dress Code for BC Youth Conference

At Youth Conference our primary aim is to focus on God’s Word and to encourage others in its study and application. Conference is designed to be a place where all can be uplifted and built up in our discipleship. The dress code has been carefully developed to help everyone get the most benefit out of the week, and we appreciate your willing cooperation!

God created us for His glory (Gen. 1:26). The way we live our lives (including what we choose to wear) determines whether we are manifesting God or not. Paul told the Corinthians, “You were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body” (1Cor.6:20, ESV).

Please familiarize yourself with the following principles and rules:

Too Little

The world accepts and promotes revealing and suggestive clothing that does not cover nearly enough of the body. But Bible teaching is clear on how God wants us to clothe ourselves: “In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel” (1 Tim. 2:9). We live in a world that caters to the lust of the eyes everywhere we go, but Conference is meant to be a haven from temptation – and we need everyone’s cooperation to provide that.

Please refrain from wearing tops with low, revealing necklines and spaghetti straps. Shorts must extend lower than the finger tips when hands are hanging by your sides. All dresses and skirts should be at least knee length. No bikinis are allowed, and men must wear shirts at all times except on the beach.

Too Much

The flesh tends to be drawn to outward appearances including clothing, makeup and jewelry which are designed to draw attention. The scripture comments on this problem often, and Peter puts it well when he says our focus should be the “hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price” (1 Peter 3:4).

Please refrain from wearing clothing with worldly slogans and/or cultural references. Our goal is to be separate from the world, not associating ourselves with it!

Too Tight

As opposed to the principle of covering the body the world has designed clothing to tightly form around the body in order to show it off. Paul warned us not to fashion ourselves after the world when he said “be not conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2).

Please refrain from wearing any clothing that tightly shows off the curves and contours of the body. This restriction applies to leggings, tight yoga pants, and any skin-tight clothing. Remember – we want to glorify God with our bodies, not the flesh!

Too Loose

People in the world have become bold in exposing their bodies in one way or another to each other, but the scriptures associate nakedness with shame. Jesus understood this principle and used it to teach us a spiritual lesson: “Blessed is he that watcheth, and keepeth his garments, lest he walk naked, and they see his shame” (Revelation 16:15).

Please refrain from wearing clothing that allows for views of the naked body or undergarments when bending over, sitting, playing sports or just standing. No boxers or bras should be visible to others.

Discussion Groups, Evening Program and Memorial Meeting:

Wear clothes suitable for ecclesial classes. No shorts, pajamas, sweatpants, etc. should be worn to any classes or discussion groups. Sisters should wear a head covering and skirts/dresses to all classes and discussion groups. Formal attire is required for Memorial Meeting (eg no jeans). Note: Casual attire is permitted for Bible readings & Seminars.

Operation of the Camp

Camp groups are to operate together for camping and sleeping. Sleep at your own site.

Use of Grounds

Any need to leave the camp should be for emergency purposes only. Please speak to support staff or committee and fill in sign-out sheet.

Do not go past the girl’s camp area toward lake except for scheduled activities.

Do not litter. Garbage is to be placed in plastic bags and tied and then put away every evening. Do not leave food or garbage out at night time because it may attract wild animals including bears.

Do not cut trees.

Do not bring or use any of the following at camp:

• Cigarettes, tobacco, e-cigarettes, or similar products.
• Alcoholic Beverages

• Drugs (other than prescribed by a physician)
• Electronic toys or equipment for leisure and entertainment Music Only songs in cantata booklets, the BC Conference Song Book, or the Green Hymn Book may be sung or played throughout the week. Fire

• No campfires on the sites.
• All cooking is to be done at the main hall
• Each site must have one half-filled bucket of water in case of fire
• NO Coleman type lamps
• The emergency horn located outside the kitchen is be used only in the case of an emergency.
• If the horn sounds with three blasts, then all attendees are to gather immediately at the field next to the main hall and await further instructions.Canoeing

• No outboard motors except for the authorized boat.
• Use only boats for which you have permission.
• Must wear life jackets in all boats.
• Boating is to take place within sight of the boating supervisor.
• No boats are to be on the lake past 9:15 pm.
• You must have a BC fishing license in order to fish.
• Boaters are to stay away from swimmers.
• No diving or swimming from boats. No tipping boats. Swimming

• Swimming is to take place within scheduled times only.
• No swimming without lifeguards present.
• Swimming must take place within the buoys.
• Swim only with a swimming buddy.
• Stay ten feet away from broken dock.

• Stay on the path beneath the road when going to the lake.