STAFF

1. All staff/counselors are required to have and are judged on the following:

   1. Minimum age of 21

   2. Appropriate counseling and leadership experience

   3. Ability to form interpersonal relationships with young people

   4. Highest of moral standards

   5. College graduates with a preference given to teachers and past participants
      

2. The director (Grant Deaton) has in addition to above:

   1. A college Master's degree in Instructional Technology.

   2. 23 years working experience with young people.

   3. 22 years in travel camp directing.
      

3. The first program tour director (Dallas Godbold) was a TWB participant in 2010 and has been a staff member for the past 11 years. Dallas graduated with her Bachelor's from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her experience as a teacher allows her to bring a positive approach to leading young people.
   

   The second tour director (Vickie Wilkins) has been traveling with Teens Westward Bound since 1980 (43 years). Vickie is a graduate of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has taught in the Lee County Schools for 49 years. Vickie is certified in First Aid and CPR. In addition to TWB travels, Vickie has spent many summers traveling around the world and has traveled to 38 states in the United States.
   

4. All staff is available on a 24-hour basis for the duration of the trip to meet the mental and physical needs of the participants at whatever the personal sacrifice.
   

5. The staff uses a non-directive, permissive approach in dealing with participants. The directors may limit the freedom of a participant in cases where such freedom infringes on the rights of others.
   

6. Teens Westward Bound has a zero tolerance for the use of tobacco products, alcohol or illegal drug products. Participants involved in such activity will be sent home immediately at the expense of their parents.
   

7. Participants should not bring cellphones or Wi-Fi devices with them on the TWB Experience. There will be "TWB Phones" to use after the 5th day of the trip.
   

EQUIPMENT

1. A specially designed 2022 Van Hool motor coach is used for transportation.

   1. Motorcoach is owned and operated by Cross Country Trailways out of Spartanburg, SC.

   2. Motor coach will be serviced according to the service manual at Bus Terminals

   3. A DOT licensed driver will do the driving of the bus

   4. The Motor coach is loaded with accessories such as: am/fm stereo system, air conditioning, PA system, Two-way radio, DVD Player, bathroom and 110 volt plug at each seat for charging devices.
      

2. The 2024 Ford Vans are fully loaded and leased from Capital Ford in Raleigh, NC.

   1. The counselors, tour directors and the program director will do the driving of the vans.
      

3. Camping equipment includes: 10 x 16 foot tents, propane cooking stoves, traveling propane tanks, cast iron cooking equipment, eating utensils, and propane lanterns.

MEDICAL

1. Physical examinations are recommended for all participants

2. A well-stocked first aid kit is maintained and staffed by a trained staff member

3. In case of illness, participants are put under the doctor's care.
   

PARTICIPANTS

1. The "buddy system" is applicable at all times especially during independent touring and swimming.

2. Teens Westward Bound has a zero tolerance for the use of tobacco, alcohol, illegal drug products or illegal activities. Participants involved in such activities will be sent home immediately at the expense of their parents.

3. Participants should not bring cellphones or Wi-Fi devices with them on the TWB Experience. There will be pay telephones and "TWB Phones" to use each day after the 5th day of the trip.