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Youth Camp and Exchange Rules

•  Youths must always remember that they are ambassadors for their country and the responsible Lions Club and act accordingly.

•  Youths are prohibited from incurring any expenses to their hosts without prior permission.

•  Youths must have comprehensive travel insurance for the duration of the exchange, covering medical care, property loss, trip cancellations and repatriation.

•  Youths are not permitted to operate a motor vehicle of any kind while abroad.

•  Extended personal travel or leave of absence during the program is prohibited unless a written itinerary is supplied to all concerned parties, and written permission is obtained in advance from each of the following : Youth's parents, responsible Lions Club, host family, youth exchange chairperson outgoing youth of the sending country and youth exchange chairperson incoming youth of the hosting country.

•  Youths are subject to the laws of the host country

•  Youths must have a round trip ticket with specified return date. Open ended tickets are not permitted.

•  Youth must ensure that they are medically fit to travel. Any necessary medical or dental treatment must be completed before departure in this journey. Any prescribed medications must be carried in clearly marked containers, and the written prescription in English must also be carried in the event a customs officer requires it.