2024 Odyssey SVPF

I understand that there are risks and the potential for injury involved in attending an intense summer academic enrichment program. These risks include, but are not limited to: falling, injury or illness, encounters with animals, other people or inclement weather, and other forces of nature. I understand that although Odyssey has taken precautions to provide proper organization, supervision, instruction, and equipment for each activity, it is impossible to guarantee absolute safety. I have read and understand the general information provided by Odyssey describing this experience in which I am is participating.

I agree that I am responsible for following all rules and regulations established by Odyssey. I understand that my participation is purely voluntary. I assume and accept full responsibility for myself and for injury and loss of personal property and expenses suffered by myself as a result of those inherent risks and dangers identified herein and those inherent risks and dangers not specifically identified, or injury or loss that results from my negligence or otherwise wrongful conduct in participating in these activities.

ctions dangerous to the health, safety, or well-being of other persons, including the expression of racial, ethnic, religious, or gender-related intolerance, or other forms of willful and malicious harassment; the infliction or threat of personal injury; hazing; the willful destruction of property constitutes a violation of our rules and can lead to immediate dismissal from the program. Disrespect of any kind to peers, teachers, faculty members or the general public will not be tolerated. Odyssey maintains a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for any form of bullying. Odyssey maintains that each student and volunteer has the right to participate in activities free of intolerance, hate, bullying, or otherwise inappropriate behavior.

Appropriate Odyssey attire is a t-shirt, jeans/pants. Dresses may be worn, at an appropriate length. Alterations to T-shirts are unacceptable. Cut-out t-shirts, whether handmade or otherwise, are inappropriate and should be left at home. Midsections and cleavage must be reasonably covered, shoulders should be reasonably covered (no sleeveless outfits), and modest shorts (no exposure of top or bottom of one’s rear end). No visible undergarments, although bra straps are understandable. Odyssey t-shirts are to be worn on field trips for easy identification of our group. Teachers will remind students to wash their shirts the day prior to a field trip event. Acceptable swimwear is a one-piece swimsuit for females and trunks/shorts for males. Swim shirts for all genders are recommended. Appropriate headgear for Odyssey is an appropriate hat. No bandanas, please.

Use, exchange, possession, or being under the influence of unauthorized drugs, including prescription drugs, marijuana, or alcohol is a direct violation of our rules and can lead to immediate dismissal from the program. Volunteers in the company of someone using such substances, even if they themselves are not using them, are liable for disciplinary action. Drug and alcohol paraphernalia, including clothing and any décor, are not allowed. If a member of Odyssey staff has reasonable suspicion of drugs or alcohol on any Odyssey volunteer, they may be asked to surrender their bag for search. If a search is denied, further disciplinary or legal action may be applied.

I. Public Behavior It is our goal to create a caring community at Odyssey. Volunteers will assuredly create new and close friendships of all genders. While we encourage supportive friendly behavior there is a limit as to how friendly/close students should get. If students are seen interacting in a manner that makes the staff uncomfortable, they will be taken aside and notified of their actions. This notification will serve as a warning. If warned twice, appropriate disciplinary action will be taken. II. Private Behavior Odyssey has a strict policy in regards to private behavior. At no time is any intimate sexual behavior acceptable or tolerated. This type of behavior is grounds for immediate disciplinary actions and will lead to dismissal from the program.