14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-80.0

Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025

Section 935-80.0 - Policies and Procedures for Wilderness Adventure Facilities

80.1 A licensee shall have and follow written policies and procedures that contain:

80.1.1 A comprehensive description of the various types of adventure activities in which a licensee plans to involve children, including the specific camping or activity destinations for each day; routes to be followed whether by highway, trail, or waterway; and the modes of transportation to be used;

80.1.2 Safety rules that are to be used by staff members, volunteers, and children when engaged in camping and for each type of adventure activity in which the program offers;

80.1.3 Recognized standards for staff and volunteers to be qualified as responsible for leading, instructing, and supervising children engaged in any of the adventure activities;

80.1.4 Descriptions of appropriate safety equipment and clothing, such as safety glasses or goggles, helmets, gloves, special shoes, and outdoor clothing that are required to be used for adventure activities;

80.1.5 Procedures to be used to ensure that the environment is protected and any waste materials or trash are appropriately disposed of;

80.1.6 Instructions for posting itineraries, preparing for emergency medical services, and notifying, at agreed upon times, a licensee's main office when the adventure activity takes place in a location or locations that are remote from the main premises of a licensee;

80.1.7 Guidelines to ensure adventure activities include opportunities for problem-solving, developing a positive self-image, developing an appreciation for the natural environment, and conservation;

80.1.8 Guidelines to ensure adventure activities are followed by opportunities for reflection and life application;

80.1.9 Guidelines to ensure participation is conducted within the boundaries of the child's capabilities, dignity, and respect for self-determination;

80.1.10 Procedures to ensure necessary potable water, nutritious food, appropriate clothing, shelter, rest, and other essentials are available and planned for;

80.1.11 Procedures for obtaining signed consent forms from a child's parent or referring agency; and

80.1.12 Procedures that ensure the reporting to DFS of any fatalities or any accidents resulting in the hospitalization of a child.

14 Del. Admin. Code § 935-80.0

27 DE Reg. 599 (2/1/2024) (Final)