Youth Education Program Policies
Youth Education

Youth Education requires that those picking up participants are listed as approved to do so (including parents). This person will also be required to provide a photo ID for check-out. Participants ages 10 and up will be allowed to check themselves out with permission from the guardian. To authorize self-check-out or to add people to your pick-up list, please contact us at 801-581-6984 or youth@utah.edu.

Youth Education does not issue refunds or partial refunds for absences. If a participant misses a day, they are encouraged to come all other days.

Drops made four (4) full weeks prior to the first day of class will be given a full refund. No refunds are authorized in the event of a dismissal. Please contact us at 801-581-6984 if you have extenuating circumstances.

Classes may be canceled due to the following reasons (including but not limited to):

• Insufficient enrollments
• Instructor illness or emergency
• Extreme weather
• Community/Campus Partner availability

Parents/Guardians of registered students grant Youth Education permission to use any photography of or written statements made by the student during any Youth Education program for marketing purposes.

We aim to provide a fulfilling and meaningful experience for all participants. That said, our staff cannot provide one on one support because they do not receive specialized disability training. Complete the Additional Participant Information form and provide as much info as possible to allow for a positive camp experience. If your child requires special accommodations, please contact the Youth Education office at 801-581-6984 well in advance. To get a better idea of what accommodations are available, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 801-581-8365.

Youth Education has a zero-tolerance policy. Any participant who is threatening the safety of themselves, other participants, or the staff will be immediately removed and no refund will be issued.

Our policy in handling disruptive situations is as follows:

• First incident: Staff will discuss the situation with the participant.
• Second incident: Staff will contact a guardian and participant may be dismissed for the day.
• Repeated incident: Youth Education staff will contact the guardian and the participant will be dismissed with no refund.

Students are prohibited from bringing ANY of these items to program activities or engaging in the possession, sale, distribution, or dispensation of these substances. If a student brings these substances or is reported to have these substances during program activities, that student’s parent/guardian will be notified immediately. The student will also be dismissed from program activities and sent home promptly. The student may also be suspended or dismissed from the program depending on the severity of the occurrence.

Bullying in any capacity is not tolerated in any Youth Education program. If a participant is found to be bullying other participants or staff, they will be removed from the program and no refund will be issued.

At Youth Education, we strongly discourage participants from bringing any personal electronic devices. Not only are they vulnerable to being taken, forgotten, and broken, they discourage personal interaction and participation. Participants that bring electronic devices and accessories do so at their own risk. If participants do bring these items, staff will ask that they keep these devices in their bags and out of sight throughout the camp day. If your participant fails to meet this requirement, our staff may hold on to items until pick-up. We want participants to interact with each other and the staff while being active for the best camp experience possible! If you need to reach your child, please call our office at 801-581-6984.

Thank you for your interest in Youth Education’s scholarship program. We are passionate about the impact of Youth Education's camps and classes on a child’s development and hope to provide an opportunity for all families to participate in our programming.

Learn More about the Scholarship on our Scholarship page.

Read the full Medication Policy.

Youth Education program participants who are taking prescription medication under the direction of a licensed healthcare professional are required to submit the medication to the designated individual overseeing the youth education medication collection and distribution, as detailed in this policy.

Prior to, or upon arrival at camp at the time of check in, parent/guardian is responsible for remitting prescription medication to camp staff in compliance with the following:

• Prescription medication is required to be in the original pharmacy container including the original label, child safety cap, and participant’s full name.
• Over-the-counter Medications shall be contained in a clear sealable storage bag with the participant’s full name and name of medication clearly written on the bag.
• Exceptions would be for a limited amount of medication for life-threatening conditions carried by a participant, such as but not limited to, epi-pens, inhalers, and insulin.
• The quantity of the medication provided shall be sufficient to last through the duration of the camp experience.
• If Youth Education is not supplied with enough medication for the duration of the camp, it is the responsibility of the parent/guardian to supply additional medication
• Parent/Guardian completes and signs the Medication Form on the first day of camp at check-in.
• Youth Education reserves the right to refuse to accept any medication that fails to meet these standards

Read the full Contagious Illness Policy.

• Parents/guardians should not send campers and students to program activities if they are exhibiting signs of illness.
• Staff will send campers and students home if they exhibit signs of illness.
• All camper and student medication and medical conditions must be reported to the program prior to attending program activities. This ensures staff are adequately prepared to respond to health and medical issues.   
• Staff are not authorized to administer medication. Staff can issue campers and students reminders of when they need to self-administer their medication. This applies to prescribed and over-the-counter medication. 
• Staff are not authorized to administer medication. Staff can issue campers and students reminders of when they need to self-administer their medication. This applies to prescribed and over-the-counter medication.  
• Staff are not authorized to carry medication for a camper or student. All medication, including emergency medication, must remain with the camper or student. 
• Parents should ensure their camper or student's vaccinations are up to date. 
• Staff should ensure their vaccinations are up to date. 
• Club U and Youth Education staff are trained in First aid, CPR, and AED use. They can provide the level of care they are trained to provide. Anything outside of the scope of their training requires medical care outside of Youth Education's purview.  
• Youth Education does not issue refunds or partial refunds for absences.