The YMCA of Fredericton is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care and vulnerable persons accessing YMCA programs and services. We all share a responsibility to protect children and vulnerable persons from harm.

YMCA staff and volunteers must meet standards in order to be hired by producing acceptable police record checks and clearance letters. YMCA staff and volunteers participate in mandatory training before commencement of employment and ongoing re-fresher training annually. Policies and procedures are in place to guide YMCA staff and volunteers and are reviewed each year.

The YMCA recognizes its responsibility to promote safe environments and practices and to protect children and vulnerable persons from abuse and exploitation.

All children under the age of 12 must be signed in and out of all registered programs by a parent/guardian (16+ yrs.).

For children 9 years and younger, a parent/guardian (16+ yrs.) MUST stay present (on deck/in classroom) for the entire program.

For children 10 – 11 years, a parent/guardian (16+ yrs.) MUST accompany them to and from all registered programs.

Children 12+ yrs can attend registered programs without a parent/guardian.