All participants arriving in cars/vans will unload and park in the Irving Convention Center parking garage.  Buses will park in designated areas. Bus drivers will be directed by parking attendants and volunteers. Only participants arriving in busses can be dropped off in front of the convention center.

Registration will take place in the lobby of the Irving Convention Center from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Friday. Please only have the group leader wait in line to register. All participant agreements forms will need to be completed online prior to arrival. Please have your completed Safe Environment Form with you.  

For emergencies 24 hours a day, contact your group leader.  For life-threatening emergencies, call 911 and then your group leader.

For all medical needs, please go to the First-Aid Station located in Convention Center E. Hours are 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Youth requiring first aid must be accompanied by an adult.

High Altitude Tips
Welcome to the mile high city!  Denver sits at a high altitude of 5,280 feet.  Everyone is affected by the high altitudes in some way.  As you ascend to higher altitudes, atmospheric pressure decreases, the air is thinner, and less oxygen is available.  It is also colder, drier, and ultraviolet rays from the sun are stronger. During the day it will be hot, while evenings may cool down to as low as 40 degrees.  Each of these changes may have unpleasant effects on your body. Here are some helpful tips that will ease your adjustment.

HELP YOURSELF ADJUST TO THE INCREASE IN ALTITUDE:

• Eat lightly
• Drink two to three times more water or fluid than usual
• Get plenty of sleep
• Moderate your physical activity
• Reduce caffeine intake
• Decrease salt intake

COMMON SYMPTOMS FROM CHANGE IN ALTITUDE:

• Faster and deeper breathing
• Shortness of breath, especially when exercising
• Faster heart beat
• Nausea
• Unusual tiredness
• Headaches
• Difficulty sleeping
• Increased urination
• Frequent awakening during the night

A wet cough, increasing shortness of breath, or the feeling of fluid collecting in your lungs requires more serious attention.

IF ANY OF THESE SYMPTOMS PERSIST AND ARE CAUSING MAJOR DISCOMFORT, PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR CHAPERONE ABOUT GETTING FURTHER HELP.

The Bookstore is located in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 on the third floor. At the store, you can find T-shirts, books, and other religious items for sale.  Please see the conference schedule for hours of operation. The sale and distribution of any items is strictly prohibited without the permission of the Conference Director.

The Book Store will be open the following hours:

Friday: 4:00-10:45 p.m.

Saturday:  8:00AM-8:30AM, 11:00AM-2:00PM, 3:15PM-6:45PM, 9:30PM-10:45PM

Sunday: 8:00-9:00 a.m.

Dress Code
All participants, including adults, are expected to dress appropriately in modest attire. Low-cut tops, mini skirts, short shorts, or clothing with offensive language or obscene pictures is not allowed. Shoes must be worn at all times.

Wristbands
Wristbands are to be worn at all times while at Steubenville Lone Star. The wristbands are given to the group leader upon check in and are to be distributed to all chaperones and teens. If a wristband breaks, please bring the wristband with you to the Conference Office located in the lobby on the first floor. The broken wristband will be exchanged for a new one. 

Adult chaperones must be with youth at all times in the convention center.  When youth leave the facility, they must be accompanied by at least TWO adult chaperones. Thank you for your assistance in providing a safe environment for youth participants.

Please reserve the elevators for participants who require mobility assistance.
Be sure to use the crosswalk when crossing Las Colinas Blvd and Promenade.
Please note that Safe Environment volunteers are wearing gold T-shirts.

Smoking Policy
Except for designated outside areas, all conference venues are smoke-free facilities. During the conference, we ask all participants, including adult chaperones, to refrain from smoking. The consumption of alcohol is strictly prohibited during the weekend.

Seating is assigned for all main sessions in the Exhibit Hall.  Please see your group leader for seating assignments. There is open seating for the men’s and women’s sessions and all workshops.