Participants are required to comply with the co-responsibility pact viewed by their parents (or holder of parental responsibility).

GENERAL BEHAVIOR RULES

• Participants must behave with respect and tolerance towards everyone.
  

• It is forbidden to leave lessons or any activity without first informing the educator or the teacher in charge at that moment.
  

• Insults, intimidation, aggressive or violent behavior are prohibited.
  

• Participants are required to respect the personal space and privacy of others.
  

• Participants are encouraged to actively engage in the activities proposed by the H-FARM Summer Academy staff.

• Acts of vandalism, theft, and the possession or use of weapons, cigarettes (including e-cigarettes), alcohol, and drugs are not allowed.

• It is forbidden to damage smoke detectors or fire doors.
  

• It is forbidden to damage or misuse facilities, furniture, and devices provided for the activities (edutech kits, computers, tablets).
  

• It is forbidden to operate motorized vehicles (scooters, e-bikes, golf carts) during the activity hours on Campus.
  

• Access to the internet is primarily allowed for educational and instructional purposes through the devices provided by H-FARM International School.

OVERNIGHT OPTION

The overnight option allows children and teens aged 6 to 19 to participate in the educational and extracurricular activities of the Summer Academy. Participants will be accommodated in double or single rooms with shared bathrooms. The option includes weekly room cleaning and linen change, as well as daily cleaning of common areas.

In the rooms, there is a free Wi-Fi connection available, which can be accessed using an email address.

CHECK-IN AND ROOM ASSIGNMENT

Check-in is scheduled for 4:00 PM on Sunday. Any delays or absences must be promptly communicated via email to summeracademy@h-farm.com.

Parents can indicate a room assignment preference to the H-FARM Summer Academy staff via ZoHo Form. Preferences based on gender, age, kinship, and friendships will be considered; if we are unable to meet the indicated needs, families will be informed.

CHECK-OUT

Check-out from the rooms must be completed by 8:30 AM on the last day of the experience (Friday). Any damages or need for additional cleaning will be charged to the families.

USE OF ACCOMMODATION

Each participant must:

• Keep their room and common areas clean and tidy;

• Follow waste sorting procedures;

• Respect the quiet time between 10:00 PM and 7:30 AM;

• Inform the H-FARM Summer Academy staff through their family if they decide to leave the facility before the end of the experience.

• Promptly inform the H-FARM Summer Academy staff in case of any damage.

USE OF PERSONAL ELECTRONIC DEVICES 

To make participants' experience as social and positive as possible, electronic devices are stored by the H-FARM Summer Academy staff during specific time slots based on participants’ age. The use of personal electronic devices is only permitted in cases of documented medical necessity.

Charging of devices will be done during daily activities or at night, depending on the needs.

Participants from 5 to 14 y.o. may use personal electronic devices (computers, cell phones, tablets, game consoles, etc.) during the following time slots:

• from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (daily option);

• from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 10:00 PM (overnight option).

Participants from 15 to 19 y.o. can always use computers, mobile phones, and other personal electronic devices (tablets, game consoles, etc.):

• from 8:30 AM to 9:00 AM and from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM (daily option);

• outside of educational activities, specifically every day from 4:30 PM until 9:00 AM of the following day (overnight option).

During the off-campus trip, devices may be used by anyone from 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM.
Any inappropriate or unsuitable use of electronic devices by the participant will be promptly communicated to the parents via email.

Responsibility for any loss and/or damage to personal devices cannot be attributed to the H-FARM Summer Academy staff.

USE OF SNACK AND BEVERAGE VENDING MACHINES

Participants should limit the use of snack and beverage vending machines within the cafeteria of the MYP school building.

USE OF PERSONAL MONEY

Participants may bring a small amount of money with them. Responsibility for any loss or theft cannot be attributed to the H-FARM Summer Academy staff.

DISCIPLINARY MEASURES

In case of any violation of the rules, participants may be subject to various disciplinary actions depending on the severity of the infraction:

1. Verbal warning from the H-FARM Summer Academy staff;
2. Meeting with the H-FARM Summer Academy team;
3. Meeting with the H-FARM Summer Academy Manager, followed by contact with parents to discuss the participant's behavior;
4. Expulsion from the program, depending on the severity of the incident and/or repeated behaviors over time.

LOST ITEMS

The responsibility for personal belongings lies with the participant. The H-FARM staff does not assume any liability in case of loss.

PARENTS / RELATIVES VISITS

Visits from parents and relatives during the stay are discouraged.