LCYC MISSION AND VALUES: RESPECT FOR ALL

The staff and volunteers at LCYC strive to make our space and programs inclusive, safe and fun for everyone. Our core values and operating principles are HONESTY, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, and COMPASSION. The following procedures are in place to support youth while accessing programs at LCYC.

Signing In/Signing Out

All youth must sign in when they arrive and sign out when they leave. Once you have used your allotted sign ins, you will not be allowed back in that night.

Accessing Items from LCYC

Youth signing out of items such as gaming consoles, computers, ping pong, pool table and recreation equipment must clean the item upon return. There is a 30-minute sign out time for items. If items are not returned in original condition, youth may lose sign out privileges.

Behaviour: Chances

We want to create and maintain an atmosphere of physical and emotional safety for all staff and youth while we are in operation (including off-site programs). As such, when these safety principles or the LCYC mission and values are not followed, youth will be given three chances to change their behavior. If the youth does not change their behaviour after all three chances are used, staff will deliver consequences at their discretion. Consequences may include being asked to leave the Centre for the night, performing housekeeping duties, etc. Staff retain the right to ask youth to leave at their discretion when youth behaviours are posing imminent danger to themselves or others.

Ø Language

All language should be inclusive and appropriate for everyone at LCYC. We serve youth ages 12-18 years of age; therefore, we ask that youth be mindful of the difference in ages when they are talking with their friends. If youth use profanity or derogatory language, staff will implement the 3-chance system.

Ø Tobacco & Vaporizers

There is a zero tolerance for tobacco use and vaporizing on LCYC property. LCYC property includes the front and fenced in areas around the building, the parking lots, and the grass in front of the building. If youth are leaving the building to smoke, we ask that you leave LCYC property.

Ø Drugs/Alcohol

All alcohol and drugs are not permitted for use on LCYC property. If youth have possession of drugs or alcohol, or are suspected to be intoxicated, staff/volunteers have the right to remove the youth(s) for the night. RCMP may also be contacted at the discretion of staff.

Ø Fighting/Bullying/Aggressive Behavior

Physical contact and/or aggressive behavior is strictly prohibited at LCYC. Youth involved in serious fights, and their bystanders, will be asked to leave for the evening. The youth and their parents will meet with the Program Manager to develop a plan of actions to be completed for the youth to return to LCYC.

Ø Weapons

There is zero tolerance for an obvious use of or threat to use a weapon. If necessary, the RCMP will be contacted to deal with the situation.

Ø Public Display of Affection

While at LCYC, youth are encouraged to be mindful of others and their comfort levels around public displays of affection. We encourage our youth to refrain from any affectionate behaviours that may make their peers uncomfortable. Please be mindful of physical distancing.

Ø Dress Code:

Youth are encouraged to dress in a way that demonstrates self-respect and respect for others. We ask that youth not wear offensive clothing or visible undergarments. Staff will provide youth with a sweater or a jacket to wear if clothing is considered inappropriate for LCYC.

Ø LCYC Van:

Youth are to wear seat belts at all times. The LCYC missions and values, and consequences apply in the van. Food and drinks are not allowed to be consumed in the van.