- (a) Each youth camp shall be under the direction of a qualified adult with at least two years of experience working with children. The director shall be knowledgeable in camp administrative practices and shall have at least one season of leadership experience in an organized youth camp or related activity.
- (b) Each youth camp shall have at least one adult supervisor who is responsible for the care and supervision of each 10 children in the camp. The camp director shall not be included in this ratio in camps serving over 50 youths at one time.
- (c) A camp shall have a written statement of personnel policies and practices as they affect both the camp and staff. Staff members shall be informed of these policies and practices.
- (d) A camp shall have a written job description of each staff classification.
- (e) The camp management shall ascertain and have on record information attesting to the character, integrity, and ability of each staff member to perform the tasks required of his position.
- (f) Hazardous camp activities such as aquatics, archery, horseback riding, and riflery shall be conducted by and under the direct supervision of a qualified adult activity specialist capable of implementing safety standards established by the department. He shall also have training or experience in conducting the activity.
Source Note:The provisions of this §265.12 adopted to be effective January 1, 1976.