Summer Programs for High School Educators and Students

Program Policies (TTU Minors on Campus Policy No. 120) 

Overnight Participant Rules (Section VI)

• The possession or use of alcohol and other drugs, fireworks, and weapons is prohibited.
• The operation of a motor vehicle by Minors during the Program is prohibited unless required by the nature of the Program.
• The parking of staff and participant vehicles must be in accordance with Tennessee Tech parking regulations.
• No violence, including but not limited to sexual violence, will be tolerated.
• No discrimination or harassment will be tolerated.
• Hazing of any kind is prohibited. Bullying including verbal, physical, and cyberbullying is prohibited.
• No theft of property will be tolerated.
• No use of tobacco products or electronic nicotine delivery systems (vaping) will be tolerated.
• Misuse or damage of Tennessee Tech property is prohibited. Charges will be assessed against those participants who are responsible for damage or misuse of Tennessee Tech property.
• The inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices is prohibited, including use of such devices in areas where privacy is expected by participants.
• In-room visitation is restricted to participants of the same gender.
• Guests of participants (other than a parent/legal guardian and other Program participants) are limited to visitation in the building lobby and/or floor lounges, and only during approved hours specified by the Program.
• Participants must comply with all security measures and procedures specified by Tennessee Tech Office of Residential Life.
• Minor participants may not be released to anyone other than individuals listed on their signed and notarized Participant and Information Releases form

 

Additional Program-Specific Policies

• In addition to the requirements specified in Section VI:
• Written permission signed by the parent/legal guardian for the Minor to reside in Tennessee Tech housing.
• Curfew is 10pm.
• In-room visitation is restricted to participants of the same gender.
• Visitation of guests of participants (other than a parent/legal guardian and other Program participants) is limited to the building lobby and/or floor lounges, and only during approved hours specified by the Program.
• Participants must comply with all security measures and procedures specified by Tennessee Tech Office of Residential Life.
• Authorized Adults may not, except in extenuating circumstances, enter a Minor’s room, bathroom facility, or similar area without another adult in attendance.
• Separate accommodations are made for adults and Minors other than the Minors’ parents/legal guardians
• Minors may not leave the property without express written consent from their parent or legal guardian. Minor participants may not be released to anyone other than individuals listed on their Participant and Information Release form.

 

Program Rules

• In case of emergency, the minor’s parents/legal guardians will be notified by the program manager. Only in extenuating circumstances will the program manager contact the participant via the cell phone number provided.
• Parents/legal guardians may reach the minor participant at any hour by calling the program manager’s office or cell phone: 931-372-6883
• Parents/legal guardians and participants must complete the following Participant Information and Releases Form. If an emergency occurs, the program manager will reach the participant’s emergency contact(s).
• Program activities involving minors are supervised by at least two or more Authorized Adults and have an appropriate ratio of Authorized Adults to participate (at least one Authorized Adult for every twenty-five minors ages 15-17).
• Participants are expected to be in classrooms and activities listed on program schedule.
• Participants should travel in pairs and have permission from a chaperone if they wish to jog, walk or hike on Craft Center trails.
• Participants should travel in pairs when leaving cabins after dark.
• No one is permitted to enter a bedroom except for the student assigned to that bedroom.
• Participant medications must be disclosed on the Medical Information Release Form.
• Participants must be between the ages of 15-18.
• Violation of any rules or policies will result in immediate dismissal from the program. 

Please complete and return the following forms by May 15, 2024. Forms may be emailed or mailed to the following address:

alusietto@tntech.edu

Appalachian Center for Craft Attn: Ashley Lusietto
1560 Craft Center Drive
Smithville, TN 37166

FORM FOR EDUCATORS

Forms for Youth

 

Sunday

• 3 - 5 p.m. - Check-in
• 5 p.m. - Orientation
• 5 - 6 p.m. - Dinner
• 6 - 9 p.m. - Workshops
• 10 p.m. - Curfew

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Monday-Thursday

• 8 - 9 a.m. - Breakfast
• 9 a.m. - noon- Workshops
• Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch
• 1 - 4 p.m. - Workshops 
• 4 - 5 p.m. - Free time
• 5 - 6 p.m. - Dinner
• 6 - 8 p.m. - Evening activities
• 10 p.m. - Curfew

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Friday

• 8 - 9 a.m. - Breakfast
• 9 a.m. - noon- Workshops
• Noon - 1 p.m. - Lunch & Exhibition
• 1 - 2 p.m. - Check out

• Closed-toe shoes are required in all studios
• Cotton or natural-fiber clothing is suggested for hot studios (glass and blacksmithing)
• Clothes that can get stained or dirty
• Hair-ties or clips to tie long hair back during workshops
• Bug spray and sunscreen
• Toiletries
• Sweater, sweatshirt, light coat and/or raincoat
• Snacks and additional food or beverages you may want throughout the week. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided
• A reusable water bottle
• Toiletries
• Cash or payment if you wish to purchase anything from the gift shop or vending machines

• Cabins are air-conditioned and include two twin beds in each bedroom.
• Bedding, blankets, pillows, towels, washcloths and hand towels are provided for each participant. Toiletries are not provided.
• Each bedroom has its own bathroom with a toilet, sink and shower
• Students will share bedrooms assigned by gender.
• Each educator will share a bedroom or have their own bedroom, depending on availability
• Educators will room in their own bedrooms within the same cabins as participants.
• On-site security is available 24 hours a day and may be reached by calling: 931-267-1086