BYU Conferences and Workshops

MISSION READY PRE-ARRIVAL INFORMATION

WELCOME! We are excited you have chosen to come to BYU this summer. Please read the following information carefully and contact us with any questions. We look forward to your participation!

RECEIPT You received an e-mail copy of your receipt upon registration. Please verify that all information (camp dates, payment amount, etc.) is correct. Please notify us if you see an error.

ADMISSION AND STANDARDS (BYU Honor Code) Participants attending this program must maintain the standards of University (i.e., high standards of honor, integrity, language, and morality; abstinence from tobacco, alcohol, coffee, tea, and harmful drugs; and modesty in dress).

Shorts worn on campus must be knee-length. Sleeveless shirts or tank tops are not allowed. Skirts and dresses must not have slits that come above the knee. Dress standards are strictly enforced in the cafeterias, housing areas, and on the main campus.

A clean and well-cared-for appearance should be maintained. Hairstyles should be clean and neat, avoiding extreme styles. Men's hair should be trimmed above the collar, leaving the ear uncovered. Earrings for men are unacceptable, and men are expected to be clean-shaven. Beards are therefore not acceptable, except for documented medical reasons that must be coordinated with Conferences and Workshops.

CHECK-IN AND ORIENTATION Check-in will be Monday, July 15 from 8:00–9:00 a.m. in room 2297 of the BYU Conference Center (CONF). At check-in you will receive a name badge, agenda, room assignment, meal card, drawstring bag, and t-shirt. Please leave your luggage in the car while you check in. You will receive a map to your residence hall where you will take your luggage.

After check-in, you will pick up your room key in the lobby of your dorm building. Females will be housed in Heritage Halls Building 26 and males will be housed in Heritage Halls Building 29. Once you receive you key, you may move into your room.

Orientation begins at 11:00 a.m. in room 2260 CONF.

LATE ARRIVALS If you are going to arrive late, please call 801-422-7692 and inform us of your approximate arrival time. If you arrive after check-in, you may pick up your materials in room 253 of the Harman Continuing Education Building (adjacent to the BYU Conference Center).

FOOD AND HOUSING Participants will stay in BYU residence halls; the registration cost includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the duration of the program and counselor supervision. Each participant will receive a key for their room/hall. Please be aware that there is a $30 fee for lost room keys.

Roommates are assigned by the camp staff (unless a roommate is requested upon registration). You will be assigned a roommate who is also attending Mission Ready. Members of the opposite sex are not allowed in personal rooms for any reason, but are welcome in the main floor lobby areas during visitor’s hours. Violations will result in immediate dismissal from the program without a refund. Participants and their parent/guardian are liable for any damage they cause to university property, equipment, or facilities.

Your meal card begins with Monday dinner and ends with Saturday breakfast. Monday lunch will be served after orientation at the BYU Conference Center (CONF).

Each room has two single beds, desks, clothes closet and mirrors. A furnished linen packet includes sheets, towels, washcloth, pillowcase, pillow and blanket. Three double- occupancy rooms will share one bathroom facility. (There are no private baths.) There is only one towel change on Wednesday so you may want to bring an extra towel from home. The halls are air- conditioned, but you may want to bring a small fan from home.

RESIDENCE HALL COUNSELORS College-age students will be your counselors in the residence halls. While counselors are not substitutes for parents, they will assist you after hours and will do a head count each night. There are 8-12 participants assigned to each counselor. Participants staying in housing are not allowed outside their dorm after head-count. Violation of this rule will result in an immediate dismissal from the program without a refund.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS BYU CONFERENCE CENTER: If you are driving to Provo via I‐15 southbound or northbound, take the BYU‐Orem University Parkway Exit (#269), and head east toward –(big Y painted on it). This street (University Parkway) will take you past UVU, University Mall and bring you into Provo.

Continue following University Parkway past Lavell Edwards Stadium (on your left) and the (on your right). After passing the Marriott Center, you will turn right into the BYU Conference Center parking lot (If you reach 900 East, you've gone too far). The BYU Conference Center address is 770 East University Parkway, Provo, UT, 84602. Due to construction, please allow extra time for travel and consider taking alternate routes such as the Center Street exit in Provo or the 800 North exit in Orem.

CHECK-OUT Check-out is before 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 20. All participants must be picked up before this time.

PACKING YOUR BAGS Each Mission Ready participant should bring their own scriptures (preferably hard copies, not an electronic version) and a copy of Preach My Gospel. You will be expected to wear your Sunday best on Monday, Thursday, and Friday. Comfortable, casual clothing is appropriate for all other classes and activities. We do not recommend bringing your iPod, iPad, smart phone, MP3 players, etc. as there is a risk they may be lost or stolen. If you do bring them to campus, remember you cannot have them with you during class time or activities.

Below is a list of suggested items to pack:  Alarm clock  Camera and charger or batteries  Clothing for class, firesides, evening activities, etc.  Hangers  Journal and pens  Large water bottle  Light jacket/sweater  Other personal hygiene items as needed (Shampoo, conditioner, soap, hairspray, hairdryer, deodorant, etc.)  Preach My Gospel (Please make sure you have the second edition, published in 2018)  Scriptures  Shoes (comfortable walking shoes, Sunday shoes, casual wear, etc.) Flip flops are okay for residence halls only  Small amount of spending money  Small fan (residence halls can get hot)  Sunday clothing, 2-3 outfits (Men should wear a shirt, tie, and slacks—no jeans. Suit coats are optional; Women should wear dresses or a skirt and blouse.)  Sunscreen  Sweats/Lounging wear/Robe  Towels

CLIMATE is located in Provo, , approximately 4,500 feet above sea level. Summer daytime temperatures range between 80 and 100 degrees and evening temperatures cool to between 55 and 65 degrees (F). Remember to drink plenty of water throughout the day!

AIR TRAVEL If you are arriving by plane, there are several commercial shuttle services available to transport you from the Salt Lake International Airport to Provo for a nominal fee. These can be found on the internet by searching “Utah airport shuttles.” Advanced reservations are required. Have your flight number and your arrival time ready when you call. Arrange for the driver take you to the BYU Conference Center. Please note that BYU is not affiliated with any shuttle services.

Express Shuttle 1-800-397-0773 Approximate cost one way (subject to change): $34 for first person. Online reservations are available at: http://www.expressshuttleutah.com. Please make advanced reservations!

Important note for parents: When using any Salt Lake City airport shuttle service please make sure that they will drop off your child at appropriate check-in location on campus. Some shuttle agencies will only take the rider to the BYU Marriott Center. Express Shuttle will drop off at the BYU Conference Center.

PARKING AND PERSONAL VEHICLES We do not encourage you to bring your car to campus. If you need to bring a vehicle, please plan on parking in in the C lots around the residence halls. You are not allowed to use your car to transport other participants during the camp. Participants staying in the residence halls are required to give their keys to their counselor until Saturday morning.

During check-in, you may park your vehicle in the "Conference Center Guest" rows in the lot adjacent to the west side of the BYU Conference Center (accessible from University Parkway) and in C lots adjacent to the residence halls in Heritage Halls when moving items into the dorms.

You are not allowed to go off campus unless you have a parental release form stating where, with whom, and when you will be gone. This form may be obtained prior to the camp by contacting [email protected] and during the camp through your counselor or program administrator.

INSURANCE Participants must carry primary insurance for the workshop. Medical expenses incurred due to illness are not covered. All participants will be treated at the BYU Student Health Center unless the nature of the injury dictates otherwise.

Parents/guardians are responsible for payment of transportation and treatment of their son/daughter. If you are taking medication of any kind, please be sure you indicated this on your registration form. (You can call the registration office at 801-422-8925 if you need to add additional information). This will allow you to receive medical attention more quickly in case of an emergency.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH PARTICIPANT: Maintain respectful attitudes toward faculty, instructors, counselors, and all other individuals; demonstrate proper use of university equipment and facilities; attend all program classes and activities; follow instructions; respect curfews; dress modestly; refrain from vulgar and profane language; and come prepared to observe the BYU Honor Code.

Any participant involved in theft, the illegal use of drugs, consumption of alcohol, infraction of dormitory rules, curfew, BYU standards, or any other unlawful or immoral act will be sent home and/or prosecuted. No refunds will be given for those asked to leave the program because of these violations. Parents are responsible for picking up a participant who has been dismissed and for paying any costs incurred for transportation. Due to safety and liability concerns, participants found in or entering campus construction areas will be subject to immediate dismissal without a refund.

Brigham Young University's Division of Continuing Education is committed to providing a learning atmosphere that reasonably accommodates persons with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to attend. Prior to registration, all applicants with disabilities may discuss the program requirements and available facilities with the applicable program director.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS Only the parent/guardian of a participant has the authority to request a refund. A nonrefundable handling fee of $50 will be assessed on all cancellations requested by 5:00 p.m. one month before the camp begins. No refunds will be given after this deadline (June 14, 2019). Brigham Young University cannot be held responsible for any change or cancellation charges made or required by airlines, travel agencies, or other institutions.

The refund process will take between 14-21 working days. You will be reimbursed in the same way you made the payment.

CONTACT INFORMATION Program Information: 801-422-7692 Mailing address: Registration: 801-422-8925 BYU Conferences and Workshops 253 Harman Continuing Education E-mail addresses: [email protected] Building Provo, UT 84602-1530

Web page: http://ce.byu.edu/cw/missionready

Messages and Mail: Telephone messages can be left at 801-422-7692 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. After-hours messages can be left at 801-422-4421 (Heritage Halls).

Mail (to a participant) can be sent to: Participant’s name/Camp BYU Conferences & Workshops 253 HCEB Provo, UT 84602-1530