In most cases, cell phones and other personal electronics are not needed during Sunday School or onsite youth group activities. If cell phones and/or other electronics are brought to an event, Immanuel and her volunteers are not liable for lost, stolen, or damaged devices or accessories (including cases, chargers, earbuds/headphones, smartwatches, and gaming devices). If electronic devices are needed for a specific event, advance notification will be given.
Electronics must remain out of sight and on silent/vibrate unless a leader/teacher provides explicit permission for a specific purpose. If a device becomes a distraction or is misused, the leader/teacher may take the device and return it to the student at the end of the event or to the student’s parent/guardian, as appropriate.
Emergency exceptions may be made as needed. In all cases, students should follow the instructions of the event leader/teacher.
If repeated misuse occurs, the leader may require parent involvement and may restrict electronics for future onsite activities.