8 Colo. Code Regs. § 1402-1-2.617

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, June 10, 2024

Section 8 CCR 1402-1-2.617 - BACKPACKING AND CAMPING

A. The backpacking and camping supervisor shall have knowledge and verifiable experience in camping and/or backpacking at the elevation where the backpacking or camping will take place.

B. When a group is backpacking or camping within sixty (60) minutes of definitive medical care, there must be at least one staff member currently qualified with Red Cross standard First Aid training certificate or equivalent, current CPR training, and current training in the Department required and approved medication administration training.

C. When a group is backpacking or camping where children are more than sixty (60) minutes away from definitive medical care, there must be at least one (1) staff member with each group of children with current wilderness First Aid training or equivalent, current CPR training, and current medication administration training.

D. If a child will require medication administration while away from the child care facility while backpacking or camping, there must be at least one (1) staff member present with current medication administration training who has been delegated by a registered nurse to administer medication.

E. The staff members involved in backpacking or camping shall be trained by the supervisor and shall continually observe and monitor children on the trail for early diagnosis and treatment of injuries or illness.

F. The backpacking or camping supervisor shall consider the hiker's age, physical condition, and experience, as well as the season, weather trends, methods of evacuation and communication, and water quality and quantity in selecting the area for backpacking or camping.

G. Children shall have a safety orientation and be instructed on the applicable precautions, such as:

1. The fundamental safety procedures to follow on the trail;

2. Procedures for a hiker if he/she becomes lost;

3. Proper health procedures, including the need for drinking fluids and eating appropriate foods;

4. Sanitation procedures;

5. Relevant rules and regulations of the governing land where the camping or backpacking occurs;

6. Potential high-risk areas which may be found on the trail;

7. Fire danger precautions; flash floods; lightening dangers; and

8. Procedures when encountering wild animals.

H. Children shall be oriented to minimum impact guidelines and techniques.

I. Each child shall be equipped with protective clothing and equipment against anticipated natural elements such as rain, snow, wind, cold, sun, and insects.

J. Appropriate first aid supplies shall be present on each trip. The contents of each kit shall be adequate for the number of children, the terrain, and the length of the trip.

K. An itinerary of the trip with a list of participants must be available to parents, staff, local police jurisdictions and staff or contractors of the Department.

L. The child care facility must have written safety procedures for backpacking or camping, including the written protocol for evacuating a child that becomes sick or injured.

8 CCR 1402-1-2.617

46 CR 22, November 25, 2023, effective 12/15/2023