Minors on Campus Checklist
Minors on Campus
Program Self Assessment
Yes
No
1. Do parental/guardian release forms address:
a. Current medications?
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b. Parent/guardian signatures?
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c. Allergy sensitivities?
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d. Authorization for additional medical care?
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e. Custody issues?
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2. Prohibit minor participants from driving other minor participants to/from your camp or program activities?
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3. Science, music, math activities held to the same policies/procedures/standards as your athletic activities?
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4. Proper due diligence for non-affiliated (third party) camps & conferences:
a. Favorable indemnification wording?
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b. Specific abuse & molestation coverage?
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c. Confirm proper hiring practices?
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d. Document training?
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e. Background checks completed?
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5. Set ratios of supervision to campers?
a. Differentiated by overnight vs. day only?
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6. Weekend lab access controlled:
a. Policies & procedures in place?
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b. Proper ID?
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c. Pass access only?
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d. Surveillance?
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7. Volunteers trained and background checked to the same degree and standards as paid staff?
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8. Office of Legal Affairs reviews all contracts and waivers no less than every two years?
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9. Detailed plans in place for time/location/controls in the event of inclement weather/extreme heat or other emergency events?
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10. Professors with one-to-one access to minors are properly screened and background checks are conducted?
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11. Formalized training of all camp & conference personnel to identify and properly report suspected abuse & molestation incidents?
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Grading: Add 1 point for each "yes" answer
- 15-20 – You are doing the right things
- 10-15 – Great start … keep it going
- <10 – Recommend improving the process to control your minors risks
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