EXPO Rules of Engagement

By purchasing a ticket and attending EXPO, you agree to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations, as stated in the CYT National Terms and Conditions
  • All students and leaders must agree to these Rules of Engagement during registration.
  • Branch Leaders and chaperones are responsible for upholding and reinforcing these standards throughout the event.
  • If a student feels unsafe or needs help, they should immediately contact a Branch Leader, chaperone, or EXPO Staff member.
  • Students and chaperones are expected to keep all sleeping and shared spaces tidy.
  • Dorm inspections may occur at any time. Rooms found to be excessively messy or damaged may result in a fee or disciplinary action.

General Expectations

Branch Leaders may implement additional rules, but all students must adhere to the following EXPO-wide expectations during their time on campus:
  • All attendees must comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as the CYT National Terms and Conditions.
  • Respect for leaders, staff, chaperones, parents, students, and university staff is always expected.
  • Honoring and encouraging language is required. Name-calling, profanity, bullying, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
  • Attendees must respect the property of Jessup University and all event facilities. Any damage caused will be the financial responsibility of the individual involved.
  • Overt physical contact between students is not permitted.
  • Drugs, alcohol, vaping, and smoking are strictly prohibited at all times during EXPO.
  • Weapons of any kind (including pocket knives), fireworks, inappropriate literature/media, and prank items (silly string, water balloons, etc.) are strictly prohibited and will be confiscated when found.
  • CYT expects purity of self in both relationships and personal conduct.
  • Adult attendees must never be alone with a single child in an unsupervised setting. All interactions between adult students should be observable and occur in public or group settings.
  • All attendees must maintain appropriate content and behavior on social media and in all forms of digital communication (Instagram, TikTok, blogs, text, email, etc.).

Student Conduct & Curfew

  • Branch Leaders may implement additional rules. Students must follow both Branch and National guidelines.
  • 11:00 PM Curfew: Students must be in their assigned dorm pods by 11:00 PM each night for safety, rest, and consideration of others.
  • Students must remain in their assigned dorm pods. No one is allowed to enter another dorm or pod without express permission and supervision by a chaperone.
  • Only students and chaperones officially assigned to a pod are permitted to enter that pod.
  • Students may not leave campus or enter off-limits areas without permission from their Branch Leader or EXPO Staff.

Dress Code

CYT expects all students to dress modestly and appropriately, promoting a respectful and distraction-free environment.
  • No overly tight, short, or revealing clothing.
  • Midriffs must be covered—even when arms are raised or seated.
  • Undergarments should never be visible or exposed.
  • Clothing should be activity-appropriate (you’ll be dancing, sitting on the floor, walking around campus, etc.).

Participation Expectation

  • All students are required to follow the official EXPO schedule and attend all scheduled activities.
  • Any student not attending a scheduled event must be with their designated chaperone.
  • There is built-in free time—please do not schedule personal “downtime” during official programming.

Technology Use

  • Phones and electronic devices should not be used during worship, sessions, performances, or workshops unless instructed to do so by a leader.
  • CYT encourages presence over distraction, be fully engaged in the moment

Medical Release

If you or your child are attending a CYT National event, you are hereby advised that our organization does not carry Workman's Compensation Insurance for participants or volunteers. If you or your child should suffer an injury while participating in CYT, you will be personally responsible for your medical or injury related expenses. By attending the event, you are giving permission to the designated adult supervisor in charge to secure emergency medical treatment for the minor involved. You also agree to hold CYT, and/or their assignees, harmless in the event of an injury or accident.

Photo Release

When purchasing a ticket to attend a CYT National event, you are agreeing to the following:

"I hereby authorize and consent that CYT shall have the absolute right to copyright, publish, use, sell or assign any and all photographs, portraits or pictures, television spots, movie films, videotapes and/or sound recordings, or any part thereof, that have been taken of my child, or in which my child may be included in whole or in part."

Safety & Emergency Procedures

  • Emergency Contact Info: All Branch Leaders must have up-to-date emergency contact information for each student in their care.
  • Campus Emergencies: In the event of an emergency (fire, severe weather, lockdown), attendees must follow all instructions from university personnel and EXPO staff immediately.
  • All attendees must wear their EXPO name tags and/or wristbands visibly at all times for identification and security purposes. Lost badges must be replaced at the EXPO Desk immediately.
  • Chaperones must maintain regular visual check-ins with their students and know their whereabouts at all times.

Refund Policy

Discounts/coupons must be used at the time of purchase and cannot be added to already purchased tickets. Due to the nature of the CYT EXPO event, all EXPO registrations and purchases are NON-REFUNDABLE.  We highly recommend Branches purchase travel insurance to cover circumstances outside of your control.  If you can no longer attend and wish to transfer your Registration to another attendee who has not yet registered, please email expo@cyt.org within 30 days of the event. If EXPO 2026 is canceled due to circumstances out of our control, registration fees will be refunded within 8-10 weeks of the original event dates.

Disciplinary Action Clause

Attendees who violate any rule may be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to: removal from activities, parent contact, or dismissal from EXPO without refund. Serious violations (harassment, physical altercations, substance use, etc.) may result in the individual being sent home immediately at their own expense.

Zero Tolerance Policy

At EXPO, we hold a zero tolerance policy for foolishness, disrespect, and behavior unbecoming of CYT values. The CYT National Staff will not engage in debates over semantics or justification of disciplinary action when standards have been violated. We expect every student, adult, and leader to live and act above reproach—because we are CYT. We represent nearly 50 years of legacy, and we steward that responsibility with seriousness, love, and grace.
This list of rules is not exhaustive. CYT National reserves the right to take disciplinary action on any conduct we deem inappropriate, unsafe, or misaligned with the heart and mission of our organization.

This is not a punitive policy—it’s a protective one.

Our goal is to create an environment that is safe, Christ-centered, and full of joy. However, that means setting clear boundaries so that every attendee—whether student or adult—can flourish. We will always act with love, grace, and a firm commitment to safety.