Age Policy

• If any group is staying at Olive Tree, no one in the group can be under the age of 16
• Any group with youth ages 16-17 will need to have a ratio of one adult to every three youth
• For Groups Not Staying at Olive Tree:  Any group with youth ages 14 and 15 year olds can volunteer, but those 14 and 15 year olds must have a parent/guardian with them on their site and there must be a ratio of one adult to every three youth.
• If any group is staying at Olive Tree, no one in the group can be under the age of 16
• Any group with youth ages 16-17 will need to have a ratio of one adult to every three youth
• For Groups Not Staying at Olive Tree: Any group with youth ages 14 and 15 year-olds can volunteer, but those 14 and 15 year-olds must have a parent/guardian with them on their site and there must be a ratio of one adult to every three youth.

No one under the age of 18 will be allowed to operate the following power tools:

• Table Saw
• Circular Saw
• Reciprocating Saw
• Nail Gun
• Grinder
• ‘Chop’ saw or Compound Miter Saw
• Corded ½” drill used for drilling.
• Radial Arm Saw
• Powder Actuated Nailer (‘RamSet’)
• Jigsaw
• Belt Sander

Youth under the age of 18 will be allowed to operate the following power tools, provided they have received training by a qualified adult:

• Corded drywall drill
• Cordless Drill
• Corded ½” drill – only for mixing paint, drywall joint compound, or thin-set.
• Palm sander