049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-13

Current through April 27, 2019
Section 12-13 - Outings and Hiking

(a) Hiking shall not exceed the physical capability of the weakest member of the group.

(b) When temperatures exceed ninety-five degrees (95°) Fahrenheit or fall below ten degrees (10°) Fahrenheit, staff shall take appropriate measures to ensure children are free from heat or cold related illness or injuries.

(c) When a child cannot hike, the group shall not continue hiking unless it is necessary for obvious safety reasons.

(d) When a child refuses to hike, a contingency plan, based on pre-approved policies and procedures, shall be used. The plan shall ensure that if the group is split, there is proper staff coverage for each group and communication between the groups is maintained.

(e) Map routes, and anticipated schedules and times shall be carried by field staff when a group is on an outing away from the base camp.

(f) Staff shall closely monitor children, while acclimating to the environment.

(g) There shall be a common log, which is signed and dated by the participating staff immediately following the termination of an outing away from the base camp. The log shall:

  • (i) Contain information on health problems, accidents, injuries, medications used, behavioral problems, and unusual occurrences; and
  • (ii) Be recorded in permanent ink.

049-12 Wyo. Code R. § 12-13