Check-in and check-out procedures are a critical part of any planning process for
programs involving youth. This is an opportunity to provide a clear understanding
between participants, parents/legal guardians, and program personnel. All programs
for youth are required to establish these procedures and distribute information to
all program personnel and volunteers. At a minimum, procedures must outline the following:
- Check-in, check-out time and location for both.
- Assigned personnel to manage the check-in process of participants for the event/program.
- Prepare and maintain a participant roster.
- Program must establish procedures to ensure that youth participants are released to
authorized adults when parent/legal guardian is not available to pick up the participant.
- Determine any modifications needed on location, time and personnel assignment for
handling any late arrivals and early departures.