Grades 6, 7, 8

Theme: To be announced


A Rally is a fun- and spirit- filled weekend, providing participants an opportunity to interact with young people from other Churches throughout the Diocese. Activities are designed to be inclusive, interactive, and to provide points of discussion applying to the theme of the Rally.

The Staff of Rally consists mainly of High-Schoolers who are elected members of the Diocesan Youth Council, working under the supervision of Youth Department adults. A theme for the rally is chosen, T-shirts designed, and the agenda for the weekend is developed by the Youth Council and the Staff.

Rally participants sleep on the floor in the Lodge of the Conference Center, separated by sex, and chaperoned by multiple Adults (over 21) who have completed Boundaries Training as required by Episcopal Church rules.

Participants are required to comply with the Non-Negotiable rules listed below, and are expected to live within the Norms of Behavior developed and enforced by the Youth Council.

In order to comply with legal requirements of proper permissions from parents or guardians to allow the Conference Center and Rally Staff to obtain needed medical attention for minors, and permission from Adults for similar medical attention in the event they are unable to assent to such medical attention, as well as statements from those who can attest to the Applicant’s ability to safely and properly interact with others, a separate Permission Page is included as part of the on-line Registration for this event. It must be printed out as part of the Registration process, and original signatures obtained. Completed Permissions may be mailed to the Center, or hand-carried by the participant on arrival. Failure to submit a properly executed Permission Page will absolutely preclude participation - no exceptions.


Non-Negotiable Rules:

• No Sexually Inappropriate Behavior; No Alcohol or Drugs
• No Firearms or Weapons; No Smoking or Tobacco Products
• No Leaving Conference Center Grounds Without Permission
• Leave "Boyfriend/Girlfriend" relationships outside the Conference Center

Norms of Behavior: Participate in all activities, unless restricted; Respect the "up front" person; respect the rights and dignity of fellow participants.

Whether Registration is accomplished on-line or by mail, ALL participants and ALL members of the Staff must register and submit a properly executed Permission Page. ONLY members of the Clergy of the Diocese of Louisiana are exempted.

What to bring:

• Sleeping bag, and pillow if you wish
• Personal toiletries
• Casual clothes
• Money for soft drink machine ($1 bills or change)
• An enthusiastic & receptive attitude

Do NOT bring:

• Sleeping mats or Towels (we provide both)
• Expensive jewelry
• Large amounts of money
• Cell Phone, Pager, Walkman, Discman, JamBox, games, or any other electronics

Attendance: All participants must attend the entire event. No arriving late or leaving early.

Arrival Time: 7:00 PM on Friday, HAVING EATEN. Supper is not provided.

Departure Time: 12:00 noon, on Sunday. Lunch is not provided.

Refund Policy: Full refund if Conference Center is notified 2 weeks before Rally. Partial refund of $35 1-2 weeks before Rally. No refund for cancellations after 1 week before Rally.

Cost of Rally: $ 100 (deposit $65) (includes group photo & T-shirt) - Financial assistance available

You may register On-Line.

If you pay with a credit card, the full cost of the Rally will be charged to the card. In the event of cancellation, the applicable refund amount, if any, will be refunded to the card.

NOTE: It is absolutely necessary to print the "Permissions Page" and obtain signatures in the applicable sections. Participation cannot be allowed without it.

Optionally, you may print the Registration Form and mail it with a check. Make checks payable to: The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center ( or ‘SECC’ ) Mail completed form, with ALL blanks filled in, with check and fully executed Permission Page, to:

The Solomon Episcopal Conference Center, 54296 Highway 445, Loranger, LA 70446

For further information, call the Conference Center at (985) 748-6634 or see your Youth Coordinator