Application Process information:

How to apply:

Applicants should complete the European YCE Application (see example below) and submit them to the your District/Countries Youth Camp & Exchange Coordinator (YCE) for them to review and then submit to the Julien C Hyer Camp Applications coordinator.

What is needed with the application:

• 1 letter of recommendation from applicant's sponsoring Lions Club

• 1 additional letter of recommendation

• personal letter from the applicant introducing themself and why they would like to come to Texas

• a current photograph of applicant

General Dress Code & Code of Conduct Information:

Official Dress Code requirements:

• Do not bring skimpy or revealing clothing such as short crop tops that show your stomach, shorts that are too short (we call then Daisy Dukes), or clothing that is too tight, this includes dresses that are too tight.

• Only modest swimming suits will be allowed at all camp activities. Some of our host families have young children and we do go to water activities in public parks, so thongs, string bikinis and other revealing swimming suits are not allowed.

• Facial and other body piercings are not acceptable for our camp. Pierced ears are fine (not gauges), but for your safety they should be appropriate for the activity (i.e. small earrings for outside activities).

• No public nudity is allowed at any time.

JCH Camp Dress Code recommendations:

Summer weather in Texas is wonderful and hot! While you are here, we will have lots of adventures to many different places in Texas - however, bring a light sweater or jacket. While it is hot outside, the air conditioning is often a little cool on the inside of buildings. Below are guidelines to help you pack, as well as Dress Code expectations.

Dress Cool and Comfortable: Most of our activities will be casual or outside, so the dress will also be casual. Bring cool tops, sun dresses, shorts or short pants (capris), comfortable shoes for walking, and modest swimming suits. Sun glasses & Sunscreen are also good!

More Formal Dress (considered Business Casual): We will visit places where casual outdoor dress is not appropriate such as Lions Club meetings, our state capitol, a visit with a state senator/representative, and an American justice center & courtroom. Boys should bring a pair of nice pants and a shirt, while girls should bring a dress or long pants and a nice top. Again, comfortable shoes are important. Camp staff and/or your host family will let you know when this type of dress is expected.

The Farewell Dance: On your last night in Texas, there will be a dinner and dance for the campers and their host families. There is no official dress code for this event, but many of the students like to wear more formal attire. This is your night to dress as casual or as fancy as you would like.

Code of Conduct:

Guiding Principles:

• To represent integrity and the ideals of the Julien C. Hyer International Youth Camp, Lions International, and the countries sending youth to our program

• To protect the rights of all individuals while attending the camp

• To establish the safest and best possible learning environment for all camp participants

• To ensure that breaches of the rules and code of conduct are treated in a fair and consistent manner

Expectations - All campers have the responsibility to:

• Treat staff, host families, property, and one another with respect,

• Act and behave in a way which does not endanger, intimidate or interfere with the participation of others,

• Act with integrity and honesty at all times,

• Follow the instructions given by the camp staff and host families,

• Behave according to this Code of Conduct and the laws of the State of Texas,

• Adhere to the Dress Code provided for this camp at all times.

General Camp Rules:

The following behaviors are not acceptable and are violations of this Code of Conduct -- and could result in the immediate dismissal from the program and the camper’s return home at the family’s expense:

• Possession or use of alcohol, cigarettes or tobacco products, non-prescription drugs, weapons and pornographic materials – which means that during the entire five-week program you will NOT smoke, drink, use drugs or engage in any other behaviors covered in this Code of Conduct

• Using language which is offensive, sexist or of a racist nature

• Fighting, bullying or any other forms of aggressive behavior

• Leaving the host family home or other camp activities without permission

• Behaving in a manner which is potentially dangerous to self and others

• Behaving in a manner which damages or vandalizes the property of others

• Engaging in any kind of sexual conduct

• Entering the bedroom of a camper of the opposite sex at any time during the camp, even if invited

• The camp must be notified if the camper needs to take prescription drugs while at our camp.

Any breach of the Rules or the Code of Conduct will initiate a disciplinary action. Julien C. Hyer Lions Youth Camp reserves the right to suspend or dismiss a camper’s participation in camp activities, without refund of camp tuition, if such disciplinary action is required.

While in Texas, it is important for everyone to understand that campers will NOT smoke, drink, use drugs or engage in any of the other behaviors outlined in this Code -- regardless of conduct that is legal and/or accepted in other countries. If you sign this Code of Conduct, you are committing to abide by these rules and expectations.

In the sad event that a camper breaks this Code of Conduct and must return home, the parents understand and agree to arrange transportation back to his/her country within 48 hours of being asked to leave the camp, regardless of cost.