A Night in the Cold 2025

A Night in the Cold Headquarters - ANITC HQ

Code of Conduct

While participating, A Night in the Cold participants shall:

  • Respect the individual rights, safety, and property of others.
  • Avoid displays of overly affectionate behavior.
  • Not participate in obscene and/or discriminatory language or roughhousing.
  • Not be insubordinate to chaperones or the volunteer coordinator in charge of the event.
  • Not possess or use weapons, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and/or illegal drugs at the event  or remain in the presence of individuals who possess or use these items.
  • Abide by all rules of the event. 
  • Notify a chaperone or staff person if they have concerns or medical needs during the event.
  • Not engage in conversations or activities that are sexual in nature.
  • Not leave the event site(s) without permission from the chaperone, parent/guardian, and Event Manager.
  • Pay any costs related to damage or destruction of property that they incur, including any property damage to other A Night in the Cold participants or to third parties. Such costs will be charged to the youth participant and/or their parent(s)/guardian(s)

Disciplinary action

  • Penalties and/or disciplinary action for infractions of this code of conduct may include any or all of the following:
  • Sending youth home
  • Barring that member from future Homeless Solutions, Inc. activities
  • Being held responsible for the cost of damages and repairs in the event of damage/destruction of property
  • Releasing the member to the nearest law enforcement agency and/or the proper authorities for significant violations of state law


Team chaperones will notify parents/guardians of any actions taken.