Child Safety

At Gold's Gym we are committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of all the children in our care. Please know that we take the safety of our youth programs and summer camp very seriously, and we welcome any questions you may have at any time.

Key Safety Measures:

Comprehensive Background Checks: Every employee working for Gold's Gym Dutchess County - including our youth programs, KidZone and summer camp employees - undergoes a background check before being hired. Additionally, we personally interview each candidate and conduct reference checks. Many of our staff come from familiar institutions, including local school districts.
Highly Qualified Staff: Most of our staff members are teachers and students from local school districts who have experience working with children. We make it a priority to ensure that each employee is thoroughly vetted before hiring.
Mandatory Staff Training: We provide extensive training for all staff members. This includes required camp employee training hours mandated by the Health Department, and additional weekly training sessions throughout the summer to reinforce safety protocols for summer camp. Additionally, monthly meetings/training are conducted with all youth program staff.
Annual Harassment Prevention Training: All Gold's Gym employees complete annual training in compliance with New York State requirements to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all.
Certified Medical Support during Summer Camp: A nurse or RTE staff member is present at camp every day to address any medical concerns. Additionally, we have at least 20 staff members who are CPR and First Aid certified to ensure prompt and effective responses in case of emergencies.
Department of Health Registration: Our summer camp is officially registered with the Department of Health (DOH) and complies with all required health and safety regulations.
Ongoing Staff Evaluations: We continuously assess staff performance to uphold high standards of care and supervision.
Staff-to-Child Ratio: We maintain a staffing structure in our youth programs and KidZone that ensures at least two staff members are present at all times to provide a safe and supportive environment for every child.

Your child’s safety is our top priority, and we are committed to providing a nurturing and secure environment for them to learn, grow, and have fun. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns.