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Summer Camps 

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COMAR Regulations

10.16.06

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Recreational Activities

  • Play 
  • Nature walk
  • Field trip
  • Sports
  • Games
  • Hobbies
  • Music
  • Drama
  • Dance
  • Art
  • Crafts
  • Specialized activities

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Do you need to obtain licensure? 

Licensed Day Camp

  • Serve more than 7 children
  • Children are 3 ½ to 18 years old
  • 3 or more recreational activities or 1 specialized activity
  • Operates for at least 7 calendar days in a 3-week period

Licensed Overnight Camp

  • Serve more than 7 children
  • Children are 3 ½ to 18 years old
  • Children live on campus for at least 5 consecutive days or 4 nights
  • Primarily recreational activities OR substantial outdoor recreational component

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Clearances and Fingerprints

  • Required for those with direct and regular contact with minors
    • Finger-print supported Criminal History Record checks 
    • Child Protective Services (CPS) Background clearances form 
  • Working to finalize where to submit

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Mandatory Reporting

  • Maryland law (Maryland Annotated Code, Family Law Article, Section 5-704(a) and 5-705(a)) requires you to report if you have "reason to believe that a child has been subjected to abuse or neglect" 

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Media Releases & Waivers 

  • We are working on standardized releases and waivers for each "camp" category 
  • These will be approved by OGC.
  • Must be used by all camps. 

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Health & Safety Plan

  • Every camp must have a detailed health and safety plan.

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Special Activities Plan

  • The activity
  • Health and safety risks 
  • Safety rules and procedures
  • Staffing and staff qualifications
  • Attendance procedures
  • How campers and staff are instructed on safety

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Transportation Plan

  • Camp transportation
  • Health and safety risks of transport.
  • Safety equipment
  • How parents/guardians are notified

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Emergency Plan

  • Refer to the MD Dept of Health Emergency Plan Guidance
  • Must describe
    • measures to ensure safety of campers
    • required staffing
    • communication with campus safety, fire, rescue, police, 911 services
    • severe weather plans
    • evacuation 
    • How staff will be trained on emergency plan

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Questions & Comments