FSY

Contents 1. What is FSY?

1. What is "For Strength of Youth" FSY? Welcome to "For Strength of Youth" (FSY). FSY is a youth program whose objectives
are to encourage, assist and guide youth participants (ages 14–18) The theme for
2. Where is FSY being held?
the week will be based on James 1:5 “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of
3. Dates for 2017 sessions God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not and it shall be given him”,
which is the worldwide mutual theme for 2017.
4. Registration process
FSY creates a setting where youth have the opportunity to develop spiritually,
5. Buddy system (14 & 15 years only) physically, intellectually and socially. Youth have the opportunity to learn and grow
6. Who can participate? together while attending classes, devotionals and firesides.
7. How much will FSY cost? Sessions are primarily supervised by trained young single adult (YSA) Counsellors who
8. Transport are positive role models for the youth. All sessions are directed by adult instructors.
The program is a five–day, overnight program that begins Monday morning and
9. The “Big 5” concludes early Saturday morning.
10. Check In Activities include:
11. Check Out
• Scripture Study
12. Contact us • Devotionals and Firesides
13. What to bring? • Family Home Evenings
• Dances
14. How can a young person prepare for FSY? • Games Night
15. Medical and Health • Musical Program
• Testimony Meeting
16. In case of an emergency?
• Variety Show
17. Dress standards • Service Project
18. Frequently asked questions? and much more...
Added benefits are new friendships, strengthened testimonies of Jesus Christ and His
gospel and lasting memories.

2. Where is FSY being held?

FSY will be held at St Josephs College.
Mark Street
Hunters Hills, Sydney
New South Wales 2110
Australia

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3. Dates for FSY 2017 sessions 5. Buddy

There are two FSY sessions held in January 2017.
First session is for youth aged 14 or 15 years on 9 January 2017.
The program commences on Monday 9 January until the morning
of Saturday 14 January 2017.
Second session is for those aged 16, 17 or 18 years on 16 January
2017. The program commences on Monday 16 January until the
morning of Saturday 21 January 2017.
Please note that the only youth who can choose which of the two
sessions they attend, are those who were born on the 9 January
2000. There will be no discretion offered otherwise.
4. Registration Process
The Pre-registration process will open and commence
September 2016. There are 2 ways this can be done:
1.
and select your session and follow the instructions.
2. Print out a form from the registration page or get one from
your Bishop/Branch President, fill out and send by:
scanning and emailing as a pdf to: fsysydney@gmail.com
or post to
FSY Registration
10 Carmargue St
Beaumont Hills,
NSW 2155
If you want to be in the same group with a friend, you may name
one person with your registration. That person needs to be:
• the same gender
• the same age
you must mutually mention each other with your registration
NB: This option is only offered to session 1 (14 & 15 years) and is
optional. Youth are encouraged to meet, associate and socialise with
new friends. The Buddy system is not applicable to session 2 (16-18
years) due to their maturity.
6. Who can participate?
All FSY participants must be at least 14 years of age by 9 January
2017, and must not be 19 years of age before the first day of the
session they will attend.
If you do not meet the age requirements, you will not be allowed to
register for any FSY session.
Youth of any religion may participate in the program conditional to
agreeing to obey all the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints, as instructed in the “For the Strength of Youth”
pamphlet and the rules for dress and appearance.
We encourage youth to invite their friends and family, who are not
members of the Church, to come and attend FSY.

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The final confirmation of all registrations will occur in November
2016, this entails an interview of each youth conducted by the
Bishop/ Branch President. The Bishop/Branch President will then
notify the Registration Committee to finalise the registration.

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7. How much will FSY cost?
Each participant will be asked for a personal/family contribution
of $250.00 per person. This will cover meals, accommodation and
all conference materials.
The actual cost for FSY is substantially more than the personal/
family contribution, and because of the importance of the youth
the church will be funding the balance.
Youth are encouraged to earn as much as they can towards FSY.
We know by setting and working towards a goal this will ensure
a richer FSY experience. Individual Wards and Branches may
choose to fundraise to assist youth and families, please refer to
your local leaders.
The same cost applies to youth who are not members of The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Church members
from overseas or interstate.
NB: If placements become limited, priority will be given to LDS
youth from NSW/ACT in order of application.
Monies will be collected from Ward/Branches in early December
2016.
8. Transport
Each Ward or Stake is responsible for the co-ordination of
transportation for their youth to and from FSY.
09. The BIG 5
Participating in or encouraging immoral behaviour of
any kind, which includes breaking the law of chastity
and viewing pornography in any form.
Shoplifting, theft or vandalism of any kind.
Breaking the Word of Wisdom, including the
possession of illegal substances.
Possession of weapons or firearms of any kind.
Doing anything harmful to yourself or others,
physically or spiritually.
NB: Should a young person breach the above conditions, the
parent/carer will be contacted immediately to collect the
young person.
10. Check in
Drop off area: Cars and vans will be directed to enter from the
entrance on Mark Street, Hunters Hill. Buses are NOT allowed onto
the school property and will be directed to drop passengers off at the
entrance on Gladesville Street.
Delays are expected due to the high volume of youth attending. Please
be patient and we will endeavour to process registrations as efficiently
as possible.
Please ensure your Bishop/Branch President is aware of the needs of
the young person to ensure we accommodate his/her needs in the
best way possible. Please note that there is no wheel chair access at
this facility.
Arrival times Stakes and Districts:
09:00am - Macarthur & Mortdale
10:00am – Hebersham,Penrith & Fairfield
11.00am – Prariewood & Liverpool
12.00pm - Baulkham Hills, Canberra, Gosford, Newcastle and
Sydney Harbour Stakes. Nowra, Orange and Coffs Harbour
Districts
11. Check Out
FSY officially ends at 7:00 a.m. Saturday. Parents/carers please be on
time to collect youth.
Should a parent/carer run late to collect their child, they will wait in
the site office located where they have checked in.
12. Contact us
For more information: www.lds.org/youth/fsy or by
email: fsysydney@gmail.com
Should you have any questions or concerns not answered in this
booklet please contact us by email at fsysydney@gmail.com
13. What to bring?
• Scriptures, journal and pen/pencil
• Knee length shorts or casual pants for five days
• T–shirts or casual shirts for five days
• Sunday dress clothes for three activities
• Fresh underclothing for five days
• Pyjamas and dressing gown
• Shoes (dress and casual shoes) and socks or stocking (as
required).
NB: Shoes must be worn during dances and all other activities, NO
HEELS. Closed toe shoes are strongly recommended for the dance and
are also required for the Games Night activities.
• Personal toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant,
soap, shampoo, conditioner, Kleenex tissues, face cloth,
moisturiser and female hygiene requirements
• Prescribed medication.
• Bed linen, pillow and blanket will be provided. Bring towels (at
least two).
• Spending money: a small amount of spending money may be needed 15. Medical and Health
for incidentals or emergency, there are no vending machines available We will have Health Counsellors onsite for the duration of the event.
on site.
The Health Counsellors will be contacting the parents/caregivers of
• Wardrobe lockers are provided however you must provide
every youth who have registered a health concern or dietary
your OWN padlock.
requirement in their registration.
• Water Bottle – We will provide a water bottle for each person.
If you (the parent/caregiver) have not been contacted by Sunday
Throughout the event water stations will be available to refill
4th December 2016 and feel you should have been missed –
bottles, to ensure participants keep hydrated please contact the organising committee via email.
• Optional: inexpensive camera, munchies, medications (e.g.
The Health Counsellors will have over the counter standard pain
cough drops, panadol, aspirin, ibuprofen) relief tablets (i.e. paracetamol/panadol) to dispense to youth
We strongly discourage participants from bringing: iPods, stereos, after an assessment.
boom boxes, video game systems, TVs, Game Boys, or any other extra
items. We cannot guarantee the security of these items, and If a youth is required to take other medication then please
participants will not have much free time in which to use them. Bikes, have them bring along their own requirements for personal use
in-line skates, skateboards, and other athletic equipment are not only.
allowed. Any health enquiries please make contact by email
NB: NO laundry facilities are available for youth throughout FSY. fsysydney@gmail.com
Please ensure all items are clearly labelled with name.
16. In case of emergency
14. How can a young person prepare for FSY? Should a parent/guardian have an emergency and need to contact a
• Daily personal and family prayers youth or YSA counsellor during a session, there will be phone number
• Daily personal and family scripture reading established during the event, this phone number can be found on
• Attend and participate in weekly Family Home Evening www.lds.org/youth/fsy
• Attend seminary daily each week If a young person requires urgent medical attention the nominated
• Attend Sunday meetings: YW/YM, Sunday school and sacra- parent/carer will be notified immediately. Please ensure you are
ment meeting. Attend mutual night, Firesides, Bishopric available on the contact numbers provided. If we are unable to be
youth committee meetings, youth activities, etc contact you, the decision for their immediate primary care will be
made by Medical Staff and Session Directors.
• Obey gospel standards outlined in ‘For the Strength of Youth’
pamphlet Nearest Medical Centre & Hospital
• Actively completing the Personal Progress Program or the Duty Hunters Hill Medical Centre – 6 Ryde Road, Hunters Hill Ph:
to God Program 02 9817 2080 (400 metres)
• Actively assist with fundraising activities to support youth to
Ryde Hospital – Denistone Road, Denistone Ph:
attend FSY 2017
02 9874 0199 (7.7 km)
• Obey parents/carer, leaders and priesthood leaders.
• Be worthy to attend temple baptisms
• Uphold priesthood responsibilities
• Fulfill callings and duties to the best of his/her ability
• Maintain baptismal covenant
• Attend with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn more
• Abide by the “Strength of Youth” church standards
Please discuss any concerns with your Bishop or Branch President.
All eligible youth are encouraged to prepare themselves accordingly.
17. Dress Standards Footwear should be appropriate for the activity (i.e. Sunday attire
should not appear as though we are on our way to the beach or an
Young Men Standards
athletic activity). Faddish clothing (i.e. Gothic, Emo, etc.) is not
Clean shaven—no facial hair of any kind; sideburns must not appropriate.
extend below the ear lobes or onto the cheek.
Only one pair of earrings in your ears; no other body piercing. Hats
Conservative Hair Style—hair must be trimmed above the collar; ears are not to be worn indoors.
and eyes must be visible; no ponytails, .pigtails, braids, designs,
Casual Dress Clothing:
carvings (including Mohawks) or completely shaved heads; no
unnatural hair colour. Tucking the hair behind the ears or hiding it The following items of clothing are considered appropriate for casual
under a hat does not meet these expectations dress: Blue jeans, blue jean jackets, cargo-style pants, tennis shoes,
hiking or work boots, flip-flops, causal T-shirts, and brightly coloured
Clothing—avoid being sloppy or inappropriately casual; no baggy/
clothing.
saggy pants; pants must be worn at the waist; no underwear should be
visible. Unacceptable clothing includes shorts that do not extend to the Sunday Dress Clothing:
knee, tight clothing, shirts without sleeves, or other revealing attire;
Blouses must be modest in fit, extend below the waistline, and be long
words on clothing must not be offensive or suggestive; appropriate
enough to cover the stomach and lower back, especially when bending
footwear should be worn at all times; footwear should be appropriate
over or raising hands or arms. If blouses do not meet the approved
for the activity (i.e. Sunday attire should not appear as though we are
length, undershirts must be worn to assure modesty. Sleeves must
on our way to the beach or an athletic activity). Faddish clothing (i.e.
cover the shoulders.
Gothic, Emo, etc.) is not appropriate.
No piercings of any kind. Hats are not to be worn indoors. Dresses and skirts must be knee length or longer. Slits in dresses and
skirts must not extend above the knee. Dresses with spaghetti straps
are not permitted unless a shirt or blouse is worn underneath
Casual Dress Clothing:
FSY Program Expectations:
The following items of clothing are considered appropriate for casual
dress: Blue jeans, blue jean jackets, cargo-style pants, tennis shoes, Adherence to these standards will be enforced. Participants will not
hiking or work boots, flip-flops, casual T-shirts, and brightly coloured be checked in if they are not appropriately dressed and groomed.
clothing.
Adherence to these standards will be enforced. Participants will not be
checked in, if they are not appropriately dressed and groomed.
Sunday Dress Clothing:
A white collared dress shirt that buttons down the front (shirt tails
should always be tucked in), a conservative tie, and suit pants or
dress slacks with clean dress shoes should be worn.
Young Women Standards
Conservative Hair Styles—hairstyles should be clean and neat with
no extreme styles or unnatural colours.
Clothing—skirts, dresses or shorts must extend at least to the knee.
Shirts, blouses or tops must cover the stomach and back; clothing
should cover the shoulders.
Clothing that is low-cut in the front or back, tight or revealing in any
other manner is unacceptable. “Leggings” are not considered ap-
propriate for “Sunday or Best Dress” at FSY.
Please also be aware that the wearing of “leggings” does not allow for
any exceptions to the FSY Dress and Appearance policy.

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Appearance Appearance
FOR STRENGTH OF YOUTH FOR STRENGTH OF YOUTH
YOUTH YOUTH
Conservative Hairstyle
Hair must be trimmed
above the collar; ears
and eyes must be visible;
no ponytails, pigtails,
braids, designs, carvings
(including Mohawks), or
completely shaved heads;
no unnatural hair color. Conservative
Tucking the hair behind the Hairstyles
ears or hiding it under
a hat does not meet Hair should be clean
these expectations. and neat, with no
How are you measuring up?

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extreme styles or
unnatural colors.

Piercings
Only one pair of earrings
should be worn in your
ears, and just one
earring per ear. No other
face or body piercings.
Clean Shaven
• No facial hair Clothing
of any kind.
• Sideburns must Avoid being sloppy or
not extend below
the earlobes or inappropriately casual:
onto the cheek. • Clothing should cover
Piercings the shoulders.
No face, head, or
• Skirts and tops
other body piercings must cover the
are acceptable.
stomach and back.
Unacceptable
Clothing
This includes:
• Hats worn indoors.
• Shirts without sleeves. Skirts,
• Clothing that has Dresses,
inappropriate logos or
artwork, offensive or
and Shorts
suggestive words, etc.
• Tight clothing.
These must
• Other revealing attire. extend at
• Faddish clothing (i.e., least to
Gothic, emo, etc.).
• Shorts that do not the knee.
extend to the knee.
• Baggy/saggy pants.

Clothing
Avoid being sloppy or
inappropriately casual; Footwear
pants must be worn at
the waist; no underwear Footwear should be
should be visible.
worn at all times and
Footwear Rule out should be appropriate Rule out
Footwear should be
worn at all times and delays . . . for the activity (i.e.,
Sunday footwear
delays . . .
should be appropriate
for the activity (i.e.,
Measure up should not be designed
Measure up
Sunday footwear
should not be designed
to standards for the beach to standards
for the beach or an before or an athletic before
athletic activity).
check-in. activity). check-in.
Thanks! Thanks!
18. Frequently asked questions
Q: What if my son/daughter needs to leave during the week?
A: It is under the discretion of the Session Directors, please discuss
with them prior to Session’s start date.
Q: Can my 18-year-old son/daughter leave during the week?
A: No. Even though he/she is legally an adult, he/she is still a partici-
pant at FSY and cannot leave the facility during the week. If the
participant arrived in his/her own vehicle, and driving is too much of a
temptation, they can give the vehicle keys to his/her counsellor
Q: Can we leave after we have checked in today?
A: No, once participants have checked in to the program, they become
the responsibility of the program’s staff.
Q: All Medical questions
A: Direct participants to the Health Counsellors. They will have records
of all participants and their medical needs. However this information is
only as good as the information provided by the young person or
parent/carer. Therefore it is important to be honest, which will support
the participant’s positive experience. The legal guardian is welcome to
contact Session Directors to discuss any concerns. This information is
confidential, however FSY YSA counsellors will be informed as
appropriate to support and provide necessary care.
Q: I’m a parent. May I have a class schedule?
A: No. First, we only order enough for the participants. Second, for
security reasons, we do not allow people not connected with FSY to
take a class schedule.
Q: We registered our son/daughter but he/she cannot come. May
we get the materials anyway (handbook, T-shirt, etc.)?
A: Yes. A counsellor must accompany parents to the solutions table
(FSY site office) to verify that the son/daughter will not be coming and
has not been issued a refund. If he/she was reimbursed, the parents
may not receive the materials.
Q: Is the hair length standard enforced?
A: Yes, the hair length standard for males is strictly enforced. Par-
ticipants who do not comply will not be allowed to check in to their
session. A barber/hairdresser will be on site at registration to cut their
hair. Should the young person refuse the hair cut, he/she will not be
checked into the session.
Q: If I attend part of the session and go home early, can I receive a
refund for the days I did not attend?
A: Unfortunately, no.