COMAR 10.16.06 Certification for Youth Camps Regulations

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COMAR 10.16.06 Certification for Youth Camps
Regulations
Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
(DHMH) Office of Food Protection and Consumer
Health Services Division of Community Services
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND MENTAL HYGIENE

• Office of Food Protection and Consumer Health
  Services
• Division of Community Services
• 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1301
• Baltimore MD 21202-1608
• Phone [phone]
• Toll Free 1-877-4MD-DHMH (463-3464) ext. 8417
• Fax [phone]
• E-Mail sfox_at_dhmh.state.md.us

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Regulation Purpose

• To protect children attending youth camps in
  Maryland from injury and illness and to promote
  public health and safety at camps.

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Requirements

• A youth camp operator must
• Comply with the youth camp regulations, COMAR
  10.16.06
• Obtain a certificate or letter of compliance from
  the Maryland Department of Health and Mental
  Hygiene

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To obtain a Certificate or Letter of Compliance,
you must

• Submit an application
• Pay a fee
• Send DHMH certain compliance information

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Application Process

• Entire application must be completed prior to
  submitting to DHMH.
• With the application package, you will receive
  several forms and informational packets regarding
  criminal background checks, medical program
  requirements, facility approvals, etc. PLEASE
  REVIEW/READ THESE ITEMS!!!!

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Application Process

• Complete the general information on pages 1-2.
• For each application item (pages 2-18), you must
  check met, met when open, or N/A.
• Be sure to sign application and include workers
  compensation insurance information (if required).

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Application Process

• Be sure to attach all necessary documentation
  with your application package before submitting.
  We will highlight exactly what needs to be
  submitted with your application as we review the
  COMAR requirements.

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Application Process

• Be sure to submit application, documents, and
  appropriate fee.
• Application will be rejected if fee is not
  submitted (except for alternate accreditation),
  if workers compensation info. is not provided,
  and/or if application is not signed.

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Application Process

• Application should be submitted at least 60 days
  prior to the camps opening date.
• Normally, application will be reviewed within 14
  days.
• After review, you will be contacted regarding the
  status of your application via phone, fax, or
  letter.

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Application Process

• If additional information is needed, or if
  corrections need to be made, they should be made
  as soon as possible and re-submitted to DHMH for
  further review.
• Application will be denied within 30 days if all
  required information is not received by DHMH.

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Camp Certification

• After review and approval of the application the
  camp will be issued a Provisional
  Certification.
• This certification is valid for 30 days and is
  issued based upon the application and compliance
  documentation submitted.

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Camp Certification

• You must obtain a provisional certification prior
  to opening the camp.
• During the provisional certification period, DHMH
  will conduct an on site inspection to determine
  compliance with COMAR 10.16.06.
• If substantial compliance is demonstrated (no
  critical violations), an annual certification
  will then be issued.

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Camp Certification

• If critical violations are noted on the
  inspection and are not corrected within 10 days,
  the provisional certification will be allowed to
  expire and an annual certification may not be
  issued. The camp would no longer be certified to
  operate after the provisional period.

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Camp Inspection

• The camp inspection is a complete, thorough
  evaluation of camp documents and procedures to
  ensure compliance with COMAR 10.16.06.
• You must have all required documents on site at
  all times. Be sure to keep copies of those items
  submitted with the application.

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Camp Inspection

• Any violations of COMAR 10.16.06 will be written
  on the inspection form.
• All violations will specify the time period
  required for their correction.
• The camp representative will sign the inspection
  report and will receive a copy from the DHMH
  staff person.

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Definition of a Youth Camp

• COMAR 10.16.06.03 defines a youth camp as a
  day camp, residential camp, travel camp, or trip
  camp that
• (a) Accommodates seven or more campers
  unrelated to the operator and
• (b) Provides primarily recreational activities
  or has a substantial recreational component.

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Types of Youth Camps

• Day Camp Provides 3 recreational activities or
  any one specialized activity, and conducted for
  at least 7 days in a 3 week or less period.
• Residential Camp A camp where campers live
  apart from relatives, parents, etc. not less
  than 24 hrs. a day for at least 5 consecutive
  days.

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Types of Youth Camps

• Travel Camp A residential camp that uses
  motorized transportation to move among different
  sites.
• Trip Camp A residential camp that moves form
  site to site under their own power or by
  transportation which permits individual guidance
  of a vehicle or animal.

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Adventure Camp

• An activity or program that exposes a camper to a
  life threatening or serious injury because of the
  inherent danger of the activity. Examples are
  bicycling, piloting an airplane, ropes courses,
  skydiving, snowboarding, in-line skating, or
  similar activity.

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Primitive Camp

• A day or residential camp where permanent
  facilities for water supply, sewage disposal,
  food service, sleeping, bathing, and hand washing
  are not available.

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A Youth Camp does not include

• A child care center licensed or issued a letter
  of compliance by CCA.
• A family day care home registered under COMAR
  07.04.01.
• An instructional program for a specialized
  activity operated for lt2hrs. per day
• A competitive activity sponsored by a sports
  league.

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A Youth Camp does not include

• A summer school program where the curriculum is
  offered for academic credit and is taught by a
  MD State Dept. of Education certified teacher or
  a teacher approved by COMAR 13A.09.09

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Alternate Forms of Camping Accreditation

• DHMH has the right to accept alternate forms of
  camping accreditation to issue a Youth Camp
  Certificate for camps in Maryland.
• Alternate accreditation may be granted to an
  organization when it is demonstrated that their
  standard meets or exceeds the requirements of
  COMAR 10.16.06.

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Alternate Forms of Camping Accreditation

• Any camp operator seeking alternate accreditation
  must fully comply with Policy YC2003-03.
• Camps seeking alternate accreditation must still
  obtain a youth camp certificate from the MD DHMH.

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Alternate Forms of Camping Accreditation

• To obtain a youth camp certificate, submit a copy
  of the camps current alternate accreditation
  (from an organization approved by DHMH) with the
  youth camp certificate application.
• The fee is waived for camps who are accredited by
  an approved organization.

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Alternate Forms of Camping Accreditation

• Camps accredited by an alternate accreditation
  organization approved by DHMH must notify DHMH by
  phone within 24 hrs. and in writing within 72
  hrs. when their alternate accreditation has been
  suspended, revoked, or discontinued by the
  accrediting organization.

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Alternate Forms of Camping Accreditation

• The camp operator must close the camp when their
  alternate accreditation has been suspended,
  revoked, or discontinued and/or when their DHMH
  certificate or Letter of Compliance is denied,
  suspended, or revoked.

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Alternate Forms of Camping Accreditation

• DHMH may still conduct inspections and complaint
  investigations at camps having alternate
  accreditation.
• Accordingly, DHMH may deny, suspend, or revoke
  the Certificate/Letter of Compliance or issue an
  order to abate a violation or to cease operation
  when conditions at the camp warrant such action.

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COMAR 10.16.06.07

• Criminal Background Investigation of Staff

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COMAR 10.16.06.07Criminal History Record Check

• Keep on file, for each employee, application
  records and the results of the criminal history
  record check
• The employer must grant access to the
  disclosures, statements, records and receipts to
  the representative of the Department of Health
  and Mental Hygiene who is certifying the camp

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Obtain the Application

• CJIS, Customer Assistance Desk at [phone],
  
• Toll Free Number 1-888-795-0011
• Fax[phone]
• Mail CJIS Central Repository, P.O. Box 5743,
  Pikesville, MD 21282-5743

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Completing the Application

• Use the appropriate authorization number and
  Information
• Directors must use DHMHs number 9400019171 and
  Information.
• Mail Reply to Maryland DHMH/OFPCHS, Attn. Pam
  Engle, 6 St. Paul St., Suite 1301, Baltimore, MD
  21202-1608
• All other camp employees use employers
  authorization number.

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Authorization Number

• To receive an authorization number, each camp
  employer must register with CJIS, Central
  Repository

Fax [phone]
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Completing The Application

• Review Instruction Forms before completing.
• Always print legibly.
• Use appropriate authorization number.
• Include daytime and evening phone number (old
  form may require addition of phone numbers).

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Completing the Application

• Disclosure statement

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Completing the Application

• Acknowledgement cards
• Complete one card
• Add camp name to card
• Address card to the camp operator or to DHMH for
  Director

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Fingerprints

• Need two sets of fingerprints
• One set on application
• One set on FBI card
• Cost is about 5.00 per set of prints

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Fingerprints

• List of designated agencies
• CJIS Customer Service Center, Reisterstown Road
  Plaza Office Complex, 6776 Reisterstown Road,
  Suite 200, Baltimore, MD 21282-2708
• A private business or individual. Note
  Certification is required through CJIS. Contact
  Carolyn Thomas at 410-585-3628 or Donald Thompson
  at 410-585-3625.

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Fingerprints

• CJIS will reject fingerprints if not done
  properly or readable

Child Care
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Submit Application

• Check for complete and accurate information
• Make a copy or keep a list of the
• Employees name,
• Social security number, and
• Application reference number
• Cost for processing is 42.00 per application

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Ive done this before do I need to do it again?

• No, if your results are on file with the camp
  employer
• name of employer on results must be the current
  camp employer
• Yes, if it was done for a different employer
• if it is less than 180 days, you can use special
  application, no fingerprints and no cost

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180 Day Criminal History Record Check

• Can only be used when the employee has
  completed a previous criminal history record
  check for another child care employer within 180
  days

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180 Day Criminal History Record Check

• Must receive application within 180 days of
  CJIS's receipt of the initial request
• There is no cost for processing a 180 day
  criminal history record check

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Criminal History Record Check for Employees under
age 18

• The law does not exclude juveniles and the FBI
  will now accept cards on juveniles
• CJIS will reject a criminal history record check
  for a juvenile if a FBI record check is not
  submitted

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Criminal History Record Check for Volunteers

• Not required.
• An employer at a youth camp may ask volunteers to
  apply.

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Criminal History Record Check for Volunteers

• Write Childcare/Volunteer on the FBI form in
  the "REASON FINGERPRINTED" box.
• Check "STATE AND FBI VOLUNTEER on the Maryland
  form
• The total fee is 36.00

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Employees From Another Country

• Required to submit the same application
• Before working with children at the camp

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Results

• Acknowledgement card - within 2 weeks
• Maryland criminal history - within 3 weeks
• Federal criminal information - within 8 weeks

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Maryland Criminal History

• CJIS keeps the name of the employer on record and
  will notify the employer if the employee is later
  convicted of a crime in Maryland
• The employee's criminal history record check is
  kept only for 180 days

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Federal Criminal Information

• This is a one time check of the FBIs files.
• There will be no updates of this information.
• Some camps may choose to voluntarily have
  employees re-do federal checks at intervals
  specified by the camp.

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Need Help?

• CJIS Customer Assistance Desk
• 410-764-4501 or 888-795-0011

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COMAR 10.16.06.08

• MEDICAL
• REGULATIONS

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COMAR 10.16.08.08BHealth Supervision

• A camp health supervisor must be available for
  consultation at all times when campers are
  present at a camp.
• A health supervisor is a physician or registered
  nurse licensed in Maryland.
• When 50 percent or more of the campers have
  identified medical problems, a MD licensed
  physician or registered nurse, must be on site at
  all times when campers are present in a day or
  residential camp.
• Submit a copy of the Health Supervisors
  credentials with your application.

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First Aid Staff COMAR 10.16.06.08B

• Two adults certified in CPR and first aid by a
  national organization offering certification in
  CPR and first aid must be on duty in a camp at
  all times. Submit copies of certifications with
  your application.

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Medical Program COMAR 10.16.06.08A

• A medical program must be
• Prepared before camp operates.
• Approved each year, in writing, by a physician or
  registered nurse licensed in the State of
  Maryland.
• Available at the camp.

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The medical program must include staff procedures
for

• 1. Daily health observations on each camper.
• 2. Handling health emergencies and accidents
  (Including assigning responsibilities to specific
  individuals).
• 3. Using 911 services.
• 4. The health supervisors name, title, phone ,
  MD license .
• 5. Disseminating information to staff working
  with campers having specific health problems.
• 6. A medically fragile camper.
• 7. Maintaining confidentiality regarding all
  medical information on campers and staff.

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Medical Program

• A copy of the camps medical program must be
  submitted with the application.
• The medical program must be signed and dated for
  the current year by a Maryland licensed physician
  or Registered Nurse.

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Medical Log COMAR 10.16.06.08C

• A bound, lined medical log must be maintained at
  camp.
• The log lists
• Date,
• Name of camper,
• Ailment,
• Treatment prescribed,
• Name of person administering care.

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Medical Log Requirements

• Record all injuries, illnesses, and reportable
  diseases/conditions.
• All entries are written in ink.
• No lines are skipped.
• An entry is initialed by the individual providing
  treatment.
• Final disposition of all medications and
  prescription drugs must be recorded.
• The medical log must be retained on site for five
  years.

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• Separate records may be maintained when
  medication or treatment is given on a regular
  basis or when 50 percent or more of the campers
  have identified medical problems.

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Health Records COMAR 10.16.06.08F

• Each camper and staff member must have on file a
  personal health record that includes
• Primary provider of medical care
• Last tetanus immunization date
• Pertinent information on any significant medical
  problem.
• Tuberculosis Certification.
• Each adult must furnish, unless waived by the
  Secretary or designee, a doctor's written
  certification that the adult is free of
  tuberculosis in a communicable stage

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Health Records

• Submit a copy of camper and staff medical forms
  with your application. Forms must contain all
  information required by COMAR.

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Immunizations COMAR 10.16.06.08F(3)

• A camper may not be admitted to a camp and a
  school-age staff member may not work at a camp
  without the required immunizations.

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Immunizations COMAR 10.16.06.08F

• A campers or school-age staff members
  health record must include documentation of
  age-appropriate immunizations.

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Immunization Record

• Maryland Immunization Certificate provided by
  childs physician, or
• Documentation of enrollment in a MD school, and
  written parental verification that the child has
  received all required immunizations.

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Immunization Exemptions

• A child may not be excluded from camp if
  they are exempt from any immunization due to a
• Medical reason provided that they have written
  documentation from their physician, or
• Religious reason provided there is written
  documentation from the parent.

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COMAR 10.16.06.08G HEALTH TREATMENT AREA

• Maintained within the camp for treatment of sick
  or injured campers
• Affords privacy, quiet, continual supervision
• Provide protection from the elements
• Equipped with first aid supplies specified by the
  health supervisor

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COMAR 10.16.06.08HCOMMUNICABLE DISEASES

• When the existence of a communicable disease is
  suspected, the health supervisor shall isolate
  the camper immediately, promptly arrange for
  medical attention, contact the parent or
  guardian, and report the situation to the local
  health department.

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MEDICATIONS AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

• A camp health supervisor or the
  supervisor's designee shall
• Keep medication prescribed in the original
  container bearing a pharmacy label showing the
  prescription number, date filled, physician's
  name, name of medication, directions for use, and
  the patient's name
• Keep daily records of distribution
• Keep medication in a locked storage compartment
  under proper storage conditions

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Medications

• Only an individual designated by the health
  supervisor may administer medications (requires a
  certified medicine aide or medication assistant)
  or supervise camper self administration
• Ensure that a staff member distributing
  medication knows side effects and toxic effects
  of the medication
• Return to the parent or guardian or destroy
  medication at the end of the camping session or
  when it is no longer needed.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURESCOMAR 10.16.06.08J

• If a telephone is not available, an alternate
  plan for emergency communication must be
  provided.
• Written emergency procedures dealing with natural
  disasters, severe weather, and other emergencies,
  including emergency communication,
  transportation, and camper accountability must be
  provided for both on and off site activities.
• Submit procedures with application.

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Child Abuse COMAR 10.16.06.09

• The operator shall ensure that child abuse
  allegations or incidents are reported as
  prescribed in Family Law Article, Sec. 5-704 and
  5-705, Annotated Code of Maryland.
• Report to the local Child Protective Services
  Unit in the jurisdiction were the incident
  allegedly took place

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Child Abuse COMAR 10.16.06.09

• File written report within 48 hours of verbal
  report
• Camp should have a written reporting procedure in
  place that all camp staff follow.
• Submit copy of abuse procedure with application.

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Child Abuse Report Form
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• Work session for application CBI Medical
  Requirements

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COMAR 10.16.06.20-.24

• Specialized Activities

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Specialized Activities

• The specialized activities according to
  COMAR10.16.06 are
• .20 Aquatics (swimming, boating, canoeing,
  sailing)
• .21 Riflery
• .22 Archery
• .23 Horseback Riding
• .24 Other Specialized Activities including
  Adventure camps, Artistic Gymnastics, Hang
  Gliding, Road Cycling, Skiing, Rock climbing,
  Spelunking, Motorized Vehicle activities,
  Rappelling, High Ropes

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All Specialized Activities Require the following

• A director or directors designee present at the
  camp or at the activity site.
• An instructor present at the activity(excluding
  recreational swimming).
• A written safety plan.
• All campers to be instructed in safety
  procedures.
• A minimum of 1 staff to 10 campers.

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Director

• A director or directors designee must be present
  at all specialized activities.

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Director

• COMAR 10.16.06.03 defines a camp director as
  an individual who
• 1. Is at least 23 years old
• 2. Possesses at least 24 weeks of
  administrative or supervisory experience
• 3. Holds the primary responsibility for the
  operation of the camp
• A directors designee is at least 21 years
  old, has supervisory experience, and must be
  present at the activity.

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Instructor

• COMAR 10.16.06.03 defines an instructor as a
  person who is
• At least 18 years old
• Has documented experience indicating knowledge
  and skill in teaching and supervision specific to
  the activity
• Possesses written proof of formal training and
  experience
• Submit copy of instructors certification(s).

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Instructor

• Written Proof includes
• An instructors certificate
• A transcript
• A certificate of proficiency
• A letter of reference from a national
  organization, school or a certified instructor

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Safety Plan

• Must be written by the instructor/director
  specific to the activity
• All campers must be instructed in the safety
  procedures prior to the activity
• All staff and campers must follow safety rules or
  be excluded from activity
• Submit copy of safety plan (for all specialized
  activities) with application.

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Swimming

• General Requirements
• Director must be present
• swimmers are evaluated and classified as to
  swimming ability
• safety system is in effect that allows guard to
  account quickly for all campers

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Swimming

• Emergency and First Aid Requirements
• Post emergency procedures phone numbers
• Provide first aid and rescue equipment

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Swimming Staff Requirements

• An instructor is required if swim lessons are
  provided
• Minimum staff requirements
• one lifeguard per 25 swimmers
• one designated watcher per 25 swimmers
• one certified pool operator
• two individuals with CPR and First Aid
• one counselor for each 10 swimmers

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Swimming Staff Requirements

• Submit copies of lifeguard certifications or
• Submit verification in writing from pool facility
  that the appropriate number of lifeguards (125
  swimmers or fewer) will be provided.

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Pools/Bathing Beaches

• What is a safe and acceptable way to offer water
  activities for your camp?
• Why portable play pools are a biological/microbe
  hazard.
• How can I tell if the pool/ bathing beach is
  approved and permitted by the local health
  department?

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Swimming

• Bathing Beach
• Natural Bathing Beach must be permitted under
  COMAR 26.08.09
• Submit copy of permit.

• Pool Facility
• A licensed pool meeting the requirements of
  COMAR 10.17.01
• Submit copy of permit.

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Rifles/Air GunsCOMAR 10.16.06.21

• Rifle ranges should be located where campers will
  not wander into the field of fire.
• Where possible, the direction of fire should be
  to the north.
• Blind approaches should be fenced with signs
  posted.

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Rifles/Air GunsCOMAR 10.16.06.21

• The firing line should be level with at least 5
  feet between firing points.
• A ready line must be established at least 10 feet
  behind the firing point.

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Rifles/Air GunsCOMAR 10.16.06.21

• When a hill is used as a backstop, the crest must
  be at least 30 feet above the level of the firing
  point.
• Brush must be cleared to the crest or at least
  100 yards upslope.
• All items should be removed to prevent ricochet.
• A wood crib at least 10 high, 30 thick,
  extending 6 beyond the end of the targets may be
  used if no hill is available.

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Rifles/Air GunsCOMAR 10.16.06.21

• Air gun ranges are subject to the same
  requirements.
• Vertical backstops are not required for riflery
  when visibility extends downrange for at least
  3000 feet past the targets.
• A backstop or trap is not needed for air guns
  when the entire area is unoccupied.

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Rifles/Air GunsCOMAR 10.16.06.21

• Campers must be instructed in safety prior to
  participation in the activity.
• A plan is implemented to maintain safety
  downrange.
• Red flags are displayed during firing.
• Only individuals firing are on firing line.
• All others must be behind the ready line.

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Rifles/Air GunsCOMAR 10.16.06.21

• Guns and ammunition must be stored separately, in
  locked areas.
• Instructors must ensure that equipment is clean
  and in good repair, is properly stored/secured,
  and in controlled by means of a check-out system.
• Approved safety glasses must be provided for
  everyone on the firing line.

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ArcheryCOMAR 10.16.06.22

• Range should be located where campers will not
  wander into field of fire and should be clearly
  marked.
• When possible, direction of fire should be to the
  north.
• Shooting area must have at least 50 yards of
  clear area or an archery net behind each target.

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ArcheryCOMAR 10.16.06.22

• When different target to bowman distances are
  required, the firing line should remain the same.
• Bowmen fire from a common firing line, all others
  remain behind the ready line.
• Bows and arrows must be stored in a locked
  enclosure.

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Horseback RidingCOMAR 10.16.06.23

• Instructor must determine rider ability and
  assign horses accordingly prior to participation.
• Riders must wear protective headwear (ASTM or
  equivalent).
• Riders must wear shoes with heels or use closed
  stirrups.
• All horses must be health and well cared for. A
  stable license should be available in most cases.

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Horseback RidingCOMAR 10.16.06.23

• At least 1 instructor and 1 additional staff
  person is available for every 10 riders or fewer.
• For excursions, at least 1 instructor and 2
  additional staff are available for every 10
  riders or fewer.

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Other Specialized ActivitiesCOMAR 10.16.06.24

• Campers must be instructed in safety procedures
  before participation.
• A plan must be implemented to ensure camper
  safety.
• 1 instructor is required to be present.
• At least 1 staff person per 10 campers must be at
  the activity.

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• Work session for application sections regarding
  specialized activities

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REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
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Introduction

• What information needs to be reported by Youth
  Camps?
• Who needs to report the information?
• When is the information to be reported?
• To where does the information need to be
  reported?

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Topics of Discussion

• Annual Report
• Reportable Diseases
• Injury or illness
• Medical Report Form
• Child abuse

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Governors Youth Camp Safety Advisory Councils
Annual Report

• COMAR 10.16.06.04 requires a youth camp to file
  an annual report each year the camp operates.
  Certificate will not be issued until Annual
  Report is received.

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Annual Report

• Youth Camp Operators shall file an annual report
  Before the end of the calendar year or at end of
  camp to
• Governors Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council
• DHMH Division of Community Services
• 6 St. Paul Street, Suite 1301
• Baltimore, MD 21202

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ANNUAL REPORT

• The report must include
• The number of campers that attended camp during
  the past calendar year
• Number of serious injuries and illnesses

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List of Reportable Diseases
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Reportable Disease

• The operator shall report to the camp health
  supervisor any reportable disease or condition.
• The camp health supervisor shall report in
  compliance with COMAR 10.16.06.0.8D

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Injury or Illness

• An operator shall report to the camp health
  supervisor any injury or illness not treated by
  simple first aid immediately or as soon as the
  operator is made aware of the injury or illness

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Injury or Illness

• An operator shall ensure that any injury or
  illness which results in death or which requires
  resuscitation or admission to a hospital, or an
  illness suspected by a physician of being
  water-borne, food-borne, or airborne or
  vector-borne, or spread by contact is reported to
  DHMH within 24 hours - 410-767-8417

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Medical Report Form
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Medical Report Form

• Operator shall ensure that a medical form is
  completed in duplicate for each injury, illness
  or fatality which requires care by a physician,
  dentist, or nurse and as a result of which the
  camper is treated at or admitted to a medical
  facility, has a laboratory analysis performed, or
  undergoes an X-ray
• Forward a copy to the Youth Camp Safety Advisory
  Council with the annual report
• Also, keep the original for at least 3 years

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Facility Code Requirements

• Food Permit
• Fire Safety
• Water Supply
• Sewage Disposal
• Plumbing
• Electrical

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Food

• What is a potentially hazardous food?
• What temperatures are safe and unsafe for
  campers lunches?
• Ice Chest or Refrigerator
• Who needs a Food Service Facility Permit?

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Food

• Submit copy of foodservice facility permit
  (issued by local health department) or
• Submit verification that the camp is an approved
  summer lunch program distribution site with the
  application.

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Fire Safety

• COMAR 10.16.06.19A B requires an annual fire
  safety inspection from the State or local fire
  authority to confirm compliance with State or
  local fire safety codes.
• DHMH sends letter to Fire Marshals Office
  requesting the inspection except in Montgomery
  Co. and new camps in Anne Arundel Co.
• Submit copy of Fire Marshals inspection with
  application.

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Fire Safety

• The camp operator
• Maintains a copy of Fire Safety Report
• Posts the Evacuation Plan
• Practices and Documents a Drill Each Session
• Submit copy of evacuation plan with application.

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Water Supply

• Type Public or Private What do I have?
• Public water is typically found in urban
  locations. Is your camp in a city/town. Does
  the buildings owner receive a water bill?
• Private water is typically found in more rural
  locations. Annual Water Sampling

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Water Supply

• What documentation does DHMH look for to verify
  that the drinking water is safe?

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Sewage Disposal

• Type Public or Private What do I have?
• Public sewer is typical in cities/towns.
• Private sewer is typical in rural areas.

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Sewage Disposal

• What documentation does DHMH look for to verify
  compliance with applicable regulations?

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Plumbing

• Are the plumbing lines and fixtures safe and
  protected against cross-connections, back
  siphonage, and scalding?
• What documentation does this Office look for to
  verify compliance with applicable regulations?

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Electrical

• Is the electrical wiring safe?
• What documentation does DHMH look for to verify
  compliance with applicable codes?

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Other Compliance Documentation

• In the absence of a local electrical or plumbing
  code, an operator can obtain a one time
  inspection by a licensed master plumber or
  electrician.
• Submit copies with application to be maintained
  in DHMH file for compliance verification.

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BREAK

• Final work session on application items.