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Camp Leadership - Youth Protection Begins with You A Guide for Camp Staff

Camp Leadership - Youth Protection Begins with You A Guide for Camp Staff.

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Camp Leadership - Youth Protection Begins with You A Guide for Camp Staff

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  1. Camp Leadership - Youth Protection Begins with You A Guide for Camp Staff

  2. Violations of these policies put Scouts at risk and will result in disciplinary action, including expulsion from camp and revocation of membership. All camp staff members are required to understand these policies and report any suspected violations as directed by the camp director. Youth Protection Policies

  3. Youth Protection Policies • Two-deep leadership • No one-on-one contact • Respect of privacy • Separate accommodations • No secret organizations • Appropriate attire

  4. Youth Protection Policies • Constructive discipline • Youth leader training and supervision • Member responsibility • Unit responsibilities • Prohibition of hazing • Prohibition of bullying

  5. Youth Protection Policies • Physical contact between adults and youth should be kept to a minimum. Using common sense, it is acceptable to shake hands, pat a boy on the back, or touch when demonstrating or teaching a skill.

  6. Youth Protection Policies • All campers are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Scout Oath and Law

  7. Cameras and Imaging Devices • It is inappropriate to use any device capable of recording or transmitting visual images in shower houses, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.

  8. Social Media • Camp staff members are representatives of the BSA and must be especially careful how they use social media. Under NO circumstance should you discuss or transmit personal or inappropriate information with a camper, leader, or another staff member. • Not only can these forms of communication be misinterpreted, they can also be widely dispersed. It is even possible that such postings will resurface many years later.

  9. Camp Staff Conduct • Staff members are role models on or off duty.

  10. Sexual Harassment • A member of the camp staff uses verbal or nonverbal communication to create a “hostile environment” by focusing on the sexuality of another person or the person's gender. • The attention is unwanted or unwelcome • Severe or pervasive enough to affect a person's work environment

  11. Dealing with Sexual Harassment • Confront the wrongdoer that the behavior is not wanted and to stop • Report specific objectionable behavior to the supervisor

  12. Specific Instructions • Reporting suspected or alleged abuse • Guidelines for personal behavior, including use of technology • Policies for fraternization and relationships with campers • Social relationships among staff on- or off-duty • Policies on bullying and sexual harassment • Policies on discipline • Social media policy

  13. Reporting Suspected Child Abuse • Reported immediately to the camp director • Do not confront suspected abuser • Do not discuss with other staff members except with camp director

  14. Camp Staff Steps in Bullying • Be on the lookout • Stop the actions, protect the target • Identify the behavior in a calm tone • Speak with the target • Encourage the target to tell parent and leaders • Tell camp director

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