Rules of Conduct:

All participants must meet the age/grade requirement of the program.  In addition all participants shall independently or with the provision of reasonable accommodations:

• Understand and follow program rules
• Be able to communicate basic health and safety needs ·
• Conduct themselves in a manner that upholds the safety of themselves, other participants, and staff
• Be able to participate in the activities of the program
• Engage in scheduled activities for the majority of the time – participation will be encouraged and aided, but not forced
• Follow directions from supervisors and staff.
• Remain within the supervised area.  
• Transition from one activity to another willingly and within a reasonable amount of time.
• Show respect to all participants and staff
• Show respect to equipment, supplies and facilities
• Refrain from unwanted, inappropriate or harmful physical contact
• Refrain from abusive, threatening or foul language
• Refrain from destruction/theft of property and personal belongings

 Westwood Recreation programs support people with disabilities and health conditions by making reasonable accommodations in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (Title II). 

A positive approach will be used in behavior management.  Staff will model good behavior and will review and reinforce rules and expectations with participants on a regular basis.  If a participant exhibits unsafe and/or inappropriate behavior, staff will assist the participant in the modification of behavior; for example, providing a participant with choices which will promote appropriate behavior and communicating with participant’s caregivers as necessary.

Behaviors which may warrant immediate removal (either temporarily or permanently ) from a program include: acts or threats of violence, actions that threaten the health or safety of the participant, other participants or staff; bullying; the theft or destruction of Town property, or any other person’s property. Removal from a program will be at the sole discretion of Westwood Recreation Director.