Youth Protection For Girls & Leaders

Leader Lobby Campout

We strongly suggest following these "Youth Protection" rules for the safety of all girl and adult Girl Scouts.    GSUSA has not made all of these official "rules" as of yet but it probably just a matter of time.  Why they may seem to be common sense guidelines, they bear repeating.

No one-on-one contact.
One-on-one contact between adults and youth members is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, the meeting is to be conducted in view of other adults and youths.

Respect of privacy.
Adult leaders must respect the privacy of youth members in situations such as changing clothes and taking showers at camp, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar situations.

Separate sleeping accommodations.
When camping, no youth is permitted to sleep in the tent of an adult other than his own parent or guardian.

Separate bathroom & shower facilities.
Troops are strongly encouraged to have separate shower and bathroom facilities for males. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use should be scheduled and posted for showers.