Summer Camps Protection, Leraning and Fun!

It is recommended to invite representatives from local institutions, 
public and private day care centers to share information with the 
summer camp personnel about services provided to children.
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SUMMER CAMPS GUIDELINE
Warning signs that indicate that a child may be sexually abused:
- Has difficulty walking or sitting. 
- Has knowledge or interest in sexual acts/behaviour which are inappropriate for his/
her age.
- Tries consistently to avoid the same person without any particular reason.
- Suffers from Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) or is pregnant before the age 
of16 years old
- Has abandoned his/her family or has left home. 
The Role of the CPU and Referral Systems 
All summer camp personnel must be familiar with the duties and responsibilities of 
the CPU at the local level as well as the referral procedures regarding the cases of 
children in need of protection.
 
4. Child Protection Policies
Presentation of a Child Protection Policy
All employees should be introduced to a Child Protection Policy or Procedures 
document prior to summer camp start. Please refer to annex 
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for a sample Child 
Protection Policy based on that of Terre des hommes’.
General Professional Rules to Remember
Principles that should guide the work of every summer camp employee include 
respect the best interest of the child, raise awareness on their rights, establishes 
relations based on mutual trust, and enhance children’ potential/opportunities.
Specific rules to be applied when working with children
These include avoiding isolation of the child with only one person from the personnel; 
avoiding situations that could lead to allegations of abuse; and reporting of any 
problems that may be arise or may be indicated by children.