Rules & Info
Expectations · Phone Policy · Restaurants · Checklist
Expectations
Simple rules. Real independence.
Every teen
Orders for themselves. No one does it for them
Pays for their own meal
Carries their own water and money
Walks with the group, stays with the group
Messes up sometimes. Totally fine
Weather
We walk in light rain. Flexibility is part of this
No walking in lightning or heavy storms
Extra breaks in high heat
If anyone needs early pickup, Deb calls you
Phone policy
Away Walk to downtown. Phones in bags
Pay only At the register. Apple Pay or card, then back in bag
Away Lunch and sit-down time. Phones in bags
Away Walk home. Phones in bags
Please talk to your teen about this before June 14.
When things get hard
Disagreements, frustrations, and big feelings are part of growing up, and part of why we do this. When something comes up on the walk that has to wait, we will call you to come pick up your teen. No drama, no blame. Anything needing more conversation gets handled together. Teens and parents in the same room, talking it through as a group. Collaborative, honest, and always focused on helping our kids adapt, learn, and grow.
Where we eat
Their pick. Their table.
We rotate through downtown Birmingham all summer. Different spot each time, same deal every time. They order, they pay, they eat.
The Taco Stand
Mexican taqueria · 344 Hamilton Row
$
Greek Islands
Greek, casual · 221 Hamilton Row
$
Brooklyn Pizza
Wood-fired pizza · 111 Henrietta St
$$
Toast
American, patio · 203 Pierce St
$$
Sidecar Slider Bar
Casual American
$$
Social Kitchen & Bar
American, good for groups
$$
Checklist
Pack light. Be ready.
💵 Money. Cash, card, or Apple Pay
💧 Full water bottle
🧴 Sunscreen applied before arrival
👟 Comfortable walking shoes
🧥 Light rain jacket, in case
Parent walk rotation
One parent walks with the group each Sunday. Not to manage, to keep things safe and have an extra set of eyes. We need one volunteer per date. You sign up on the form and Deb confirms your Sunday.
Got it? Sign your teen up.
The form covers the waiver, medical info, and your parent walk date.