Camp Safety
Our Commitment to Camp Safety
We're committed to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and safety at our summer camps, especially in light of the coronavirus pandemic. Rest assured, we're following the best practices recommended by the CDC, local boards of health, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to keep our campers healthy and happy all summer long!
BGCMS COVID-19 Prevention & Phased Reopening Plan
Additional Safety Best-Practices
Comprehensive Child Protection Policy
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South takes the prevention of child abuse very seriously. We recognize that child abuse and inappropriate contact of children is a pervasive problem throughout the United States which must be managed in a proactive manner if we are to protect those in our care.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South is committed to taking proactive steps to protect children in our programs and facilities. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South's comprehensive
Child Protection Policy
outlines policies within the four elements of screening and hiring, training, supervision, and feedback systems. All relevant policies are reviewed every three yearsand utilize language that is specific and clear for all staff members.
Member Code of Conduct
In order to ensure a safe, fun, and impactful experience for all campers, all Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South camps strictly enforce a Code of Conduct. The rules as stated are designed to ensure that youth are accounted for at all times, that all campers and staff feel safe and respected while they are at Camp Riverside or Camp Brookside, that age-appropriate behavioral development is consistently reinforced, and that all staff and campers are acting as positive representatives of our BGCMS community at all times.
Health & Safety
The safety of our campers is our highest priority. Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South's summer camp staff members are trained in CPR and First Aid. Regular safety drills (fire, medical emergency, shelter in place, etc. ) are conducted to ensure we are prepared to act effectively in the event of a true emergency.