Parent/Guardian Information

Winter Wiggles Code of Conduct

The following rules and guidelines are equally binding on parents and children while at Winter Wiggles: all participants must agree to and abide by the Code of Conduct while at Winter Wiggles. Any participant who fails to abide by the Code of Conduct may be required to leave immediately.

• Parents are responsible to be with and/or know the whereabouts of their child(ren) at all times, ensuring they are safe and in approved locations, while on the church premises.

• Participants will make no use of, nor be under the influence of illicit substances including, but not limited to drugs, tobacco, alcohol and any form of vaping.

• Participants will not engage in any form of sexual misconduct, defined as exposure, inappropriate touching, groping, PDA (public or private displays of affection), viewing or taking pornographic photos, seclusion with members of the opposite sex, crude comments or “jokes” made referencing genitalia, parts of the body generally covered by undergarments, or sexual acts.

• Participants will be appropriately and modestly dressed at all times: clothing should not have crude, pornographic or otherwise inappropriate text, images or logos displayed, undergarments should not be visible through or outside clothing, midriffs should be covered, necklines should be conservative, and shorts, pants and skirts should be an appropriate length, fully covering the groin and upper thigh.

• Participants will abide by the laws of the United States and the state of Missouri.

• Participants will not possess or interact with fire, fireworks, explosives, incendiary devices, weapons or firearms when not explicitly permitted for an event.

• Participants will refrain from language deemed foul, crude, cruel or inappropriate, including “humor.”

• Participants will not engage in behavior or speech which demeans, bullies, or deprecates other persons.

• Participants will not engage in physical altercations with other persons, even in jest or between siblings.

• Participants will be alert, present, and pleasant in a way that shows respect for other persons and reverence for God.

Child Participant’s (and Parent’s) Statement: By clicking "I AGREE," I pledge to honor God and respect others during all activities and regular meetings with Winter Wiggles by following the Code of Conduct printed above. I understand that we cannot participate in Winter Wiggles unless this completed form is on file.

Final Release

I do hereby give permission for my child (“Participant”), to attend and participate in any Mt Zion Baptist Church Winter Wiggles activities and events during the period of September 1, 2023 – August 31, 2024.

LIABILITY RELEASE: In consideration of Mt Zion Baptist Church allowing the Participant(s) to participate in Winter Wiggles, I, do hereby release, forever discharge and agree to hold harmless Mt Zion Baptist Church, its pastors, directors, employees, volunteers and teachers (collectively herein the “Church”) from any and all liability, claims or demands for accidental personal injury, sickness or death, as well as property damage and expenses, of any nature whatsoever which may be incurred by the undersigned and the Participant(s) while involved in activities. I, the parent or legal guardian of this (or these) Participant(s) hereby grant my permission for the Participant(s) to participate fully in Winter Wiggles activities. Furthermore, I, on behalf of the Participant, hereby assume all risk of accidental personal injury, sickness, death, damage and expense as a result of participation in recreation and work activities involved therein. I hereby agree to hold harmless and indemnify said Church for any liability sustained by said Church as the result of the negligent, willful or intentional acts of said Participant, including expenses incurred attendant thereto.

By clicking "I AGREE" and submitting the form, I am confirming that I have read, understood, and assent to the above; have read, understood, and agree to the entire Winter Wiggles Participation Form, and have accurately and truthfully filled out the forms.