A Bit on the “Rule of Three” YMCA Policy
The “Rule of Three” is part of the YMCA’s alleged commitment to Child Protection and Child abuse Prevention. Much more on all that in future articles.
For Now Let’s Look at the YMCA Child Protection Policies and Procedures AND Child Abuse Prevention Policy.
The Rule of 3 indicates that if a camper (child in the YMCA camp program) needs to go anywhere on Camp, they must have themselves and two adults.
“No child, regardless of age, should ever enter a bathroom alone on a school campus, field trip or at another off-site location. Children must always be sent in threes (known as the rule of three) with a staff member.”
“Restroom Supervision:
Staff will make sure the restroom is not occupied by suspicious or unknown individuals before allowing children to use the facilities.
Staff will stand in the open doorway of the restroom while children are using the restroom. This allows for audio supervision of children, privacy for children and protection for staff (not placing them in the position of being alone with a child).
In case a younger child needs assistance, doors to the facility must remain open and a second staff is asked to be present.
No child, regardless of age, should ever enter a bathroom alone on a school campus, field trip or at another off-site location. Children must always be sent in threes (known as the rule of three) with a staff member.”
Source of Above YMCA “Rule” “Policy”, number 5 at the link below