Chaperones

Thank you for giving your time so that young people are able to attend this retreat. The impact of your presence — your living witness of joy in Christ — cannot be measured!

Testimonial

Requirements

1. Every participant under age 18 must be chaperoned.
2. Each chaperone can be responsible for up to seven participants.
3. Chaperones must be age 21 or older and fully compliant with diocesan child protection policy. VIRTUS
4. Minors may leave during the event ONLY if we have written permission from parent/guardian AND their chaperone signs them out at the front desk.

Chaperone Registration

1. If you are not from the Covington Diocese, you must provide written confirmation from your parish that you are fully compliant with your diocesan child protection mandates.
2. Chaperones from the Covington Diocese must be VIRTUS-compliant; we will verify your VIRTUS status. Check the VIRTUS link for the program training schedule if needed.
3. You must register as a participant, sign the Liability Release, and pay the $40 chaperone fee.

Check-In

1. The packet for your group will be under your name at check-in.
2. Pick up your packet and pass out the ID badges.
3. You are responsible for ensuring that your young people are present and accounted for throughout the retreat weekend. Arrive together and stay together.
4. If you have not pre-registered, allow extra time for walk-in registration. Be sure all forms are signed by parent/guardian and that checks for fees are made out properly.

Tips

You will be given a sheet with some reminders and tips, plus a schedule to help the weekend go smoothly. Feel free to bring us any questions or concerns.