(a)

1. (1) The safety and welfare of participants during field trips is in the hands of the staff on the trip.

2. (2) The following shall be met:

   1. (A) Safety risks, field trip rules, and behavior expectations shall be discussed with participants prior to field trip departure;
   2. (B) Accountability of children is tightly controlled and frequent head counts shall be conducted while on the trip, including loading and unloading upon arrival and departure and during periods of transition;
   3. (C) Regardless of which mode of transportation is used, all vehicles shall be kept in proper operating conditions at all times; and
   4. (D)

(b) (b) To maintain proper supervision of all participants in attendance on the field trip.

1. (ii) Risky activities include but are not limited to rock and mountain climbing, horseback riding, canoeing, etc.

(b)

1. (1) Written permission from parents shall be on file for each field trip.
2. (2) If the facility has a scheduled, routine activity planned to the same location, a single permission form may be used for each program year.

3. (3) The written permission shall include:

   1. (A) Name and description of activity;
   2. (B) Date and time of leaving and returning; and
   3. (C) Method of transportation to the facility.