Code of Colorado Regulations
1400 - Department of Early Childhood
1402 - Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration
8 CCR 1402-1 - CHILD CARE FACILITY LICENSING RULES AND REGULATIONS
PERSONNEL
Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.410 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERSONNEL
Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 17, September 10, 2024
A. All paid employees at the camp less than sixteen (16) years of age must be employed in compliance with Colorado labor laws.
B. All counselors and staff members having a supervisory role with campers must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, or seventeen (17) years of age and graduated high school or completion of GED, and have interest in, respect for, and ability to work with children.
C. There must be a letter of agreement with each volunteer or employed staff member which includes listing of specific responsibilities/job description and referring to information contained in the hiring packet or staff manual. Days or hours of employment/time off, personal conduct, and health history questionnaire must be provided in writing or electronically and may be provided in the hiring packet or the staff manual. The letter of agreement must be signed by both the employer and the volunteer or staff member. In the case of staff members or volunteers who are younger than eighteen (18) years old, the letter of agreement must also be signed by the parents/guardians.
D. There must be at least three (3) references for each staff member of the camp attesting to the individual's character and suitability to work with children. The written references must be in the personnel file or there must be an indication in the personnel file that a reference has been obtained.
E. Each staff member must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained in a secured location at the camp.
F. Each staff member must be trained and given written instructions as to camp policy when emergencies occur including, but not limited to, lost campers, medical situations, hazardous wildlife and environmental hazards. In the case of travel trip or primitive camps, these plans must accompany the staff and campers.
