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Code of Conduct

Welcome! We're So Glad You're Here

At Anxious for Nothing, we believe every young person is made in the image of God—unique, loved, and created with a purpose. Our heart is to provide a space where you feel safe, respected, and surrounded by people who care about you. We want this to be a place where you can grow, have fun, build friendships, and most importantly, experience the love of Jesus.

Because we care so much about each of you, we’ve set some expectations that help us protect the peace, joy, and unity of this space. These guidelines are not about punishment—they’re about helping us all live in a way that honors God and values each other.

Living in a Way That Reflects Jesus

Jesus taught us to love one another, to forgive, and to walk in truth and grace. Sometimes we all need correction—and that’s okay! When that happens, our leaders are here to respond like Jesus would: with patience, love, and understanding.

What Behaviors Might Need Correction:

To keep this a Christ-centered and safe space, we ask everyone to avoid the following:

Using inappropriate or offensive language (cursing)
Bullying or threatening others - if you see or experience bullying, let a staff member know. Bullying will result in having to leave for the night and possible suspension
Rough physical contact like pushing or shoving—even in play
Disrespecting leaders or other youth
Prohibited items - no drugs, alcohol, tobacco, vape pens, weapons, or fireworks
Public displays of affection - keep hugs, kisses, and hand-holding to yourself
No sexual harassment - if you see or experience something that makes you uncomfortable, let a staff member know immediately
Damaging or misusing anything at the center

Our Grace-Filled Correction Process:

First Offense – A Gentle Reminder
You’ll get a verbal warning. This is simply a reminder to help you make a better choice next time.
Second Offense – A Heart-to-Heart
You’ll be pulled aside—privately, and with another leader present—to talk about what happened. If the behavior continues, you may be asked to leave for the rest of the night. We do this privately so we can talk with love and avoid embarrassment or shame.
Third Offense – Parent Involvement
The main leader for the night will call your parent or guardian to come pick you up. Even if you walked to the center, we’ll still reach out to your family. Everything will be written down so we can keep track and follow up with care.

Zero Tolerance for Fighting

Fighting is never acceptable here. If it happens:

You’ll be asked to leave immediately.
You’ll be asked to take a break the following week as well.
Your parent or guardian will be contacted, and the situation will be documented by the leader team.

We’re Here Because We Care

We don’t expect perfection—only a heart that’s willing to grow. If you ever feel overwhelmed, angry, or need someone to talk to, please know that our leaders are here for you. You’re not alone.

Let’s work together to create a space where the love of Jesus is real, where everyone is treated with respect, and where grace is at the center of everything we do.

We’re thankful you’re here. You belong.

Ongoing or Repeated Behavioral Issues:

In cases where a youth repeatedly violates the behavioral expectations outlined above—despite verbal warnings, interventions, and parental involvement—or demonstrates ongoing defiance, refusal to obey leaders, or behavior that consistently disrupts the safety and well-being of others:

1. Behavioral Review: The youth’s conduct will be reviewed by the designated leadership team. The review will consider the nature and frequency of the incidents, any restorative steps attempted, and feedback from staff and volunteers.
2. Parent/Guardian Meeting: A meeting may be requested with the youth’s parent or guardian to discuss the concerns, review the behavioral expectations, and explore any underlying issues or support needs. At this stage, the youth may be suspended for a longer period (e.g., 2–4 weeks) while the review takes place.
3. Final Determination: If, after reasonable efforts to redirect and support the youth, the behavior continues or escalates, the center reserves the right to remove the youth from participation in programming for an extended period or indefinitely. This step will only be taken when it is clear that the youth’s presence is consistently unsafe or disruptive to others and other corrective measures have not been successful.
4. Path to Re-engagement: In some cases, re-engagement may be possible if the youth demonstrates a genuine willingness to change and agrees to a behavior contract or mentorship plan. The decision to reinstate participation can be made after a minimum of six months of suspension and is at the discretion of the leadership team.