Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 10. Maryland Department of Health |
Part 3. |
Subtitle 16. HOUSING |
Chapter 10.16.06. Certification for Youth Camps |
Sec. 10.16.06.54. Supervision of Campers During Routine Activities
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During a routine activity, an operator shall ensure that:
A. A camp director is available for consultation at all times when campers are present at a camp;
B. For campers who are 3-1/2 to 5 years old:
(1) When there are one to eight campers, one adult is on duty and supervising the camper or campers;
(2) When there are nine to 16 campers, on duty and supervising the campers are:
(a) One adult; and
(b) A second staff member who is an assistant counselor or adult;
(3) When there are 17 to 24 campers, on duty and supervising the campers are:
(a) One adult; and
(b) Two additional staff members who are assistant counselors or adults; and
(4) A group does not exceed 24 campers;
C. For campers who are 6 to 10 years old:
(1) When there are one to 15 campers, one adult is on duty and supervising the campers;
(2) When there are 16 to 30 campers, on duty and supervising the campers are:
(a) One adult and two assistant counselors; or
(b) Two adults; and
(3) A group does not exceed 30 campers;
D. For campers who are 11 years old or older:
(1) When there are one to 15 campers, one adult is on duty and supervising the campers;
(2) When there are 16 to 30 campers, on duty and supervising the campers are:
(a) One adult and two assistant counselors; or
(b) Two adults;
(3) When there are 31 to 40 campers, on duty and supervising the campers are:
(a) Two adults and two assistant counselors; or
(b) Three adults; and
(4) A group does not exceed 40 campers;
E. When a camper who is 3-1/2 to 5 years old is grouped together with older campers, supervision is provided as required in §B of this regulation;
F. When a camper who is 6 to 10 years old is grouped together with older campers, supervision is provided as required in §C of this regulation; and
G. An assistant counselor under the direction of an adult may supervise, for up to 30 minutes, no more than five campers without an adult supervisor present.