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Standards for Wilderness Camps.Rule 65C-46.018

Chapter 65C-46 · Child-Caring Agency Licensing · flrules.org · in effect since 2021-05-26

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(1) The child-caring agency providing 24-hour care to youth as a wilderness camp must meet the licensing requirements set forth in Rules 65C-46.001 through 65C-46.014, F.A.C., in addition to the program standards in this rule.

(2) Location.

(a) The location of a camp shall not present a fire, health, or safety hazard.

(b) A wilderness camp shall only be established at a location where land that does not have a surplus of water.

(3) Child-caring agencies shall provide each child with a closet or chest of drawers for clothing and personal belongings which shall be reserved for the individual child’s use or an alternative storage.

(4) Emergency Response and Prevention Plan.

(a) The child-caring agency shall have a system in place that provides for an immediate response in case of an emergency. The system must include the ability to immediately notify appropriate agency staff, police, fire department, physician, poison control center, ambulance, or other emergency services that may be needed.

(b) A travel plan shall be developed which includes an itinerary and a pre-established check-in time for any programs which are mobile in the wilderness. This plan shall be kept on file at the program’s office or left with a designated home base person.

(c) A pre-established emergency assistance plan shall be initiated upon the failure of a traveling group to meet the check-in time.

(5) A wilderness camp may utilize a shift or house parent staffing model.

(6) The child caring agency shall ensure staff receive program specific wilderness training to include topics such as safety, technical skills, leadership, and problem solving skills.

Rulemaking authority. § 409.175, Fla. Stat. Law implemented. § 409.175, Fla. Stat.

History. New 5-26-21, Formerly 64C-14.1182.