Florida Miami Area (Cancelled)

Especially for Youth (EFY) is a well-known, carefully balanced program of classes and activities just for seminary-aged youth. It provides a very unique opportunity for youth to grow spiritually, develop lasting friendships, and gain a better understanding of their individual worth in a caring, trusting, and accepting environment. Cheerful, yet serious, college-age counselors provide close supervision and guidance. They are volunteers who give of their time and talent to serve our youth.

Who May Attend

Young men and women ages 14–18 will have the opportunity to participate in classes, counselor workshops, devotionals, dances, recreational activities, a unique service experience, etc.

Youth of any religious affiliation who agree to uphold the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints may participate (see CES Honor Code Statement and Dress and Appearance Expectations). Young men and young women with significant physical or mental challenges or constraining behavioral conditions who require extra care must consult with a program administrator before registering.

Age Groups

There are two EFY age groups: 14–15 and 16–18. All participants must be at least 14 by September 30, 2009, and must not turn 19 before the first day of the session they will attend. Participants will automatically be assigned to the proper age group based on their age on the first day of the session they are attending. If you do not meet the age requirements, you will not be allowed to register for any EFY session.

NOTE: If you will be turning 16 on or between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2009, you will be given the option of attending either the 14–15 age group or the 16–18 age group.

Contact Information

OFFICE ADDRESS CES Youth Programs 164 Harman Continuing Education Building Provo, UT 84602	OFFICE ADDRESS 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Mountain Time Monday–Friday
OFFICE ADDRESS Registration Questions: (801) 422–8925 Program Information: (801) 422–3817 x 0 FAX NUMBER: (801) 422-0731 E-MAIL: efy@byu.edu

Cost

$85

Dates and Locations

Dates: July 13–17, 2009
Location:
    Miami Lakes Stake Center
    8201 NW 186th Street
    Hialeah, FL 33015

Check-In

Especially for Youth will begin on Monday. Check-in will be from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. At this time you will be given your program schedules and other information pertaining to the week's activities. Lunch is not served on Monday, so please eat before you arrive.

Note: You must be dressed according to CES dress and appearance standards at registration and throughout the week.

Check-Out

Especially For Youth officially ends Friday evening at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Damages/Lost Keys

Participants will be billed for any fees incurred from damages to property at your EFY location. Occasionally, there are situations where participants inadvertently cause damages. Participants need to contact the facility manager before check out to remedy the situation.

Housing

Participants will return home each night after EFY activities have concluded. Except for Monday, each day will begin at 9:00 a.m. and conclude at approximately 9:00 p.m.

Meals

Participants are provided lunch and dinner during the session (except Monday - only dinner is provided). Participants should eat a substantial breakfast each morning before coming to the session.

Registration and Payment Information

Registration will be handled online at http://efy.byu.edu. Full payment is required at the time of registration. Payment can be made with a credit card with one of the following logos: American Express, MasterCard, or Visa (ATM cards will not be accepted because they are not compatible with online payments). The payment will be charged online to your credit card account at the time you register. Please make sure you have the required amount available on your card before you attempt to register. If your credit card is not approved immediately online, your registration is not complete.

Registration Deadline
Registrations will be accepted on the internet until one week before the session begins or until the session is full. There will be NO GROUP REGISTRATION. All participants must register and pay separately.

Confirmation Numbers

A successful application/registration will be followed by an on-screen confirmation. If you do not receive a confirmation number, your application/registration was not received. You need to submit it again. You will not receive a receipt with your confirmation number in the mail. Please print out your application/registration confirmation to keep for your records.

Requesting A Companion

Each applicant may request a companion to be grouped in their same counselor group. “Requesting a companion” is for two enrolled participants who must be of the same gender and age group. To request a companion, enter his or her full name (first, middle, and last) and birth date. The information you enter must exactly match the information your companion entered when he or she registered for EFY. Though we will do all we can to honor these requests, requesting a companion alone does not guarantee that the two of you will be grouped together in the same counselor group.

Transportation

Participants will be responsible for providing their own transportation to and from sessions. Parents and youth are encouraged to organize car pool opportunities to shuttle participants.

Parents: We are not responsible for your child until he/she has checked in. It is your responsibility as a parent to see that your child arrives safely. We do not provide transportation from the airport. Participants and parents are responsible for making those arrangements.

CES Honor Code Statement

We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men. . . . If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. (13th Article of Faith)

As a matter of personal commitment, participants are expected to demonstrate in daily living those moral virtues encompassed in the gospel of Jesus Christ, and will:

• Be honest
• Live a chaste and virtuous life
• Obey the law and all campus policies
• Use clean language
• Respect others
• Keep the word of wisdom
• Observe dress and appearance standards
• Encourage others in their commitment to comply

Dress and Appearance Standards

"The way you dress is a reflection of what you are on the inside. Your dress and grooming send messages about you to others and influence the way you and others act" (For the Strength of Youth, pp. 16) Please visit and carefully read the full Dress and Appearance page at http://ce.byu.edu/yp/efy-programs/efy/dress-and-appearance/dress-appear.cfm. Adherence to dress and grooming standards will be enforced; participants will not be able to check in at the program if they are not appropriately dressed and groomed.

Young Men:

A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Clothing is unacceptable when it is sleeveless, revealing, or form fitting. Shorts must be knee length or longer. Avoid “grubby” or “baggy” attire which may include patched, faded, frayed, or torn clothing as well as sweat suits, PE-type clothing, or anything with vulgar or suggestive wording or pictures on it. Pants must be worn at the waistline so as to not reveal underwear. Headbands or bandannas are not allowed. Hats are approved for outside wear only. Footwear must be worn in all public areas.

Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme lengths, styles, or colors. This includes no ponytails or pigtails, braids, designs, carvings, or completely shaved heads, and unnatural hair colors.

Young men are expected to be clean shaven; mustaches and beards of any shape or size are not acceptable. Sideburns must not extend below the earlobe or onto the cheek.

Earrings and other body piercing are not acceptable.

Young Women:

A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Clothing is unacceptable when it is sleeveless, strapless, backless, revealing, or form fitting. Dresses, skirts, and shorts must be knee length or longer. Slits in dresses and skirts must also be below the knee. Shirts and blouses must be long enough to cover the stomach and lower back, especially when bending over or raising one’s hand or arm. Sleeves must cover the shoulders. Clothing must not be form fitting. Additionally, other inappropriate clothing includes longjohns or underwear styles; “grubby” or “sloppy” styles such as patched, faded, or torn clothing; sweat suits; and any clothing with suggestive or vulgar wording or pictures. Hats are approved for outside wear only.

Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extremes in styles and unnatural colors. Excessive ear piercing (more than one per ear) and all other body piercing is not acceptable.

Footwear should be worn in all public areas.

What To Bring

Excitement and enthusiasm
Good Attitude and friend-making tools
Scriptures and marking utensil

Sample packing list:

• Scriptures, Preach My Gospel handbook, journal, and pen or pencil
• Optional: Spending money – a small amount of spending money may be needed for incidentals or emergencies; inexpensive camera and film; materials for talent show costume, accompaniment, etc.; and medications–you must bring your own supply of Tylenol, Advil, Pepto-Bismol, cough drops, and/or any other over-the-counter medications for minor ailments you may experience during the week.

What Not To Bring

We discourage the use of cell phones during any EFY activity. If you feel you cannot regulate its use, please leave it at home. We also discourage participants from bringing stereos, boom boxes, Playstations, TV’s, Gameboys, and any other extra items. We cannot guarantee the security of these items, and the participants do not have free time in which to use them. Bikes, in-line skates, skateboards, and other athletic equipment are not allowed.

Medical Release Form

The parent or guardian of each participant must complete the medical release form when the participant registers. The parent is required to give his or her name and emergency phone numbers, the participant's physician's name and phone number, and insurance information. If you do not have medical insurance, please write “none” in the spaces provided. The parent must also indicate which types of medications his or her child can be given. By completing this form, the parent gives us authorization to quickly treat your child in the case of an emergency. Be sure that you give us an emergency number where you can be reached anytime of the day or night.

If your child is injured at an EFY session, please contact our Risk Management Office for insurance information. We do not carry insurance for illnesses. We will also need your personal insurance and contact information in the event your child becomes ill at a session. You will be billed for medical treatment provided to your child for an illness.

Suggested Colthings

Clothing that meets CES dress standards is required. If you are not appropriately dressed for an EFY activity, you will be asked to go back to your home and change. The following is a list of suggested clothing for EFY attendance:

Casual wear - Comfortable, nice pants or shorts (shorts must come to the knee or longer), shirts, and shoes for walking; clothes that can get dirty during “games night”.

Sunday Dress Clothing – Thursday is “Sunday Dress” day. You will be asked to come dressed as if you were attending Church. Young Men: a white button-down shirt, conservative tie, suit pants or dress slacks, and dress shoes. Young Women: dress or skirt and blouse with appropriate dress shoes. Denim skirts, cargo pant, tennis shoes, flip-flops, and other casual attire are NOT appropriate clothing for “Sunday Dress”.

Best Dress clothing - Friday is “Best Dress” day. This includes a white or colored button-down shirt, tie, and dress pants for the young men and a dress or skirt and blouse for the young women. No Levis or denim pants for the young men or pantsuits for the young women will be allowed. Dresses and skirts must be knee length or longer. Slits in skirts must not come above the knee, and dresses may not have sheer fabric or spaghetti straps.

Flip-flops are acceptable as casual wear, but NOT acceptable as Sunday dress or best dress.

Withdrawals and Refunds

Only the participant and his or her parents are authorized to request a withdrawal. All withdrawal requests must be requested in writing and include the participant's name and confirmation number (see Contact Information for address). No withdrawal requests will be processed over the telephone. Written requests must be received no later than the Monday before EFY begins to allow sufficient time for processing. There will be no refunds given after this time. You will be assessed a $25 withdrawal fee. After the withdrawal fee is assessed, remaining funds will be refunded to your credit card. The refund may take up to three weeks to be posted to your credit card account.

DISCLAIMER: We reserve the right to make changes to any policy or procedure at any time and without notice. Additionally, we reserve the right to refuse service or entrance to any person for any reason.