1. Kashrut will be observed, including during transportation to and from USY events, and during free time.
2. All USYers and staff shall observe the religious policies established by the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism, including those pertaining to Shabbat observance (including arrival prior to Shabbat and travel on Shabbat exclusively to a scheduled synagogue event or service): All males must wear kippot during all services, and meals and Tallit/Tefillin for morning services when appropriate. All USYers shall wear clothing appropriate to the event/location.
3. Possession or use of any weapons, alcohol, tobacco products and/or illegal drugs is not permitted at a USY event.
4. Attendance at all scheduled USY event activities is required, and only those registered for the USY event are permitted to attend, unless otherwise approved by the event director. No USYer may leave the premises in which a scheduled event is located without prior approval of the event director, as well as prior permission of the parent/guardian.
5. Home Hospitality. All housing assignments for home hospitality are final,and any changes may only be made with the express permission of the event director. Prior to scheduled events, USYers and staff must proceed directly to the place for the scheduled event. Following scheduled events, USYers and staff must proceed directly to the assigned home.
6. Camp/Hotel Hospitality. Males are not permitted in sleeping rooms occupied by females; and females are not permitted in sleeping rooms occupied by males.
7. No USYer or staff shall violate any civil or criminal law,including but not limited to those related to tampering of or destruction to property, and destruction of ones own or another persons physical and/or mental health, safety and welfare. Inappropriate or unwelcome physical contact or language, indecent attire or public nudity, shall not be permitted.
8. Each USYer shall fully cooperate with every staff person, including volunteer staff persons, and shall otherwise adhere to all rules established for the event.