Section 16.04.18.522 - EXPEDITIONSExpeditions include any excursion taking children away from the base camp.
01.Description. There must be an approved written description of the expedition. The expedition must not expose children to unreasonable risk.02.Group Size. The number of expedition participants must not exceed fifteen (15) children.03.Wilderness First Responder (WFR). At least one (1) staff member per expedition group must have a current WFR Certificate.04.Global Positioning System (GPS). Each expedition group must be equipped with a GPS system.05.Staff Briefing. Staff must be briefed prior to any expedition. The briefing must include:a. The expedition route, terrain, time schedule, weather forecast, and any potential hazards;b. Any procedures unique to that expedition; andc. Participant backgrounds and any potential problems.06.Expedition Evaluations. Each expedition must be evaluated once during a calendar week, either in person by a field director or as detailed in the organization's approved policies and procedures. If the expedition is longer than three (3) weeks, onsite visits by a field director must occur every three (3) weeks.07.Staff Debriefing. Staff must be debriefed after an expedition.08.Participant Debriefing. Children must be debriefed after an expedition. The debriefing must include a written summary of the child's participation and progress and be retained in the child's record.09.Expedition Summary. Results of the evaluation of the conditions of the children, interactions of children and staff, briefings, debriefings, and compliance with program policies and procedures must be summarized and documented.Idaho Admin. Code r. 16.04.18.522