09-137 C.M.R. ch. 23, § 1.05 - Prerequisites for Special Application Procedure

There shall be certain prerequisites for all candidates of the Special Application Procedure. It is assumed that this procedure is for all persons who are skill and experience qualified to be a Camp Trip Leader and at the same time waiver the Camp Trip Leader Safety Course. The prerequisites are as follows:

A. Minimum age: 21 years.

B. Field experience

1. In service with an organized Camp group:

a. the candidate has had three years experience as a Trip Counselor.

b. each experience shall be at least two nights in duration.

2. Similar experience:

a. the candidate must document at least three years experience as a leader of groups in camping situations.

b. each candidate has had at least four experiences.

C. Health. The candidate shall have a health record showing the following:

1. A physical examination in the past 12 months.

2. A complete health history. Including a conclusion on general health indicating any physical conditions requiring special considerations. (Non-medical religious candidates working for non-medical religious camps need not comply with section C.)

D. Current certification in the following - documentation to be sent with application to this Department:

1. First Aid (Red Cross, etc.)

2. CPR

3. Lifesaving (Trips involving water travel only)

a. WSI (water safety instructor)

b. Basic Water Safety & Emergency Water Safety

c. Lifeguarding

Notes

09-137 C.M.R. ch. 23, § 1.05