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Member Expectations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego is committed to providing a safe, welcoming, and
respectful environment where all members have the opportunity to learn, grow, and
participate in positive experiences. Members are expected to follow all BGCGSD guidelines
while participating in programs. Each BGCGSD site may also establish location-specific
expectations.
Enter and exit through the main entrance unless otherwise directed by staff.
Participate appropriately and positively with their assigned group.
Treat themselves, other members, staff, and facilities with kindness and respect.
Refrain from physical aggression, bullying, and unsafe behavior.
Listen to staff, follow directions, and comply with BGCGSD expectations.
Remain in designated supervised areas, except when using the restroom.
Obtain staff permission or a pass before leaving their assigned group area.
Use the restroom independently; the BGCGSD does not provide diapering, toileting
assistance, or changing services.
Walk safely throughout the BGCGSD; running is permitted only in designated areas.
Help keep BGCGSD spaces clean, organized, and welcoming.
Dress appropriately for BGCGSD activities.
Wear required BGCGSD attire for designated activities, camps, and field trips.
To maintain a safe and respectful environment, members may not engage in one-on-one
physical contact or touch other members or staff. Prohibited conduct includes, but is not
limited to, grabbing, pushing, hitting, roughhousing, hugging without permission, or any
other unwanted physical contact. Members who engage in physical contact may be
removed from the program immediately and may be subject to suspension or termination at
the discretion of BGCGSD leadership.
Members must use appropriate and respectful language. Verbal abuse, threats, intimidation,
harassment, profanity, teasing, name-calling, or any language intended to hurt, embarrass,
or demean others is strictly prohibited.
Children who are sick or not feeling well should stay home and refrain from attending the
program.
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