BASIC CHILD PROTECTION STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

1. Two Adult Rule – A minimum of two adults are required in attendance during all Awana events and activities.

2. No Private One-on-One Contact – Private one-on-one contact between adults and children or youth is not permitted. In situations that require personal conferences, the meeting is to be conducted in the clear view of others, always utilizing the rule that women counsel girls and men counsel boys.

3. Respect of Privacy – Adults must respect the privacy of children and youth in situations such as changing clothes and taking showers, and intrude only to the extent that health and safety require. Adults must protect their own privacy in similar situations.

4. Camp Directors are encouraged to have separate shower and latrine facilities for males and females. When separate facilities are not available, separate times for male and female use must be scheduled and posted for showers.

5. Adults and children or youth of the same sex may occupy dormitory or single-room accommodations, provided there is a minimum of four children or youth. Any adults staying with children must be CPP trained. 

6. Male and female leaders require separate sleeping facilities. Married couples may share the same quarters if appropriate facilities are available.

7. No Secret Organization – Awana Clubs International does not recognize any secret organization as part of its ministry programs or activities. All aspects of the Awana Clubs International ministry are open to observation by parents and missionaries.

8. Appropriate Attire – Proper clothing for activities is required. For example, skinny-dipping is not appropriate as part of camping. 

9. Constructive Discipline – Discipline used during Awana approved events and activities must be constructive and reflect the values of ACI. Corporal punishment is never permitted. 

10. Hazing Prohibited – Hazing and initiations are prohibited and may never be included as part of any Awana event or activity.

11. No “pairing off” at camp – Children and youth must remain in larger groups and are not be allowed to pair off and go wandering around.

For more age specific standards, please refer to the following documents:
Appropriate Conduct, Touching & Contact - Children 5th Grade and Under
Standards of Conduct and Contact - Youth 6th Grade and Above