Section 400.11401. High adventure activities; definition; written statement; adult activity leader.

(1) As used in this rule, "high adventure activity" means a camp program that requires specially trained staff or special safety precautions to reduce the possibility of an accident.  Programs in this category include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a)   Target sports.

(b)   Aquatics.

(c)   Trail sports.

(d)  Adventure challenge courses.

(e)   Climbing and or rappelling.

(f)  Winter sports.

(g)   Horseback riding and equestrian activity.

(h)   Traveling groups.

(2)   For high adventure activities identified in subrule (1) of this rule, and for any activity identified by the licensee as a high adventure activity, the licensee shall develop and assure adherence to a written program statement that covers all of the following:

(a)   Activity leader training and experience qualifications.

(b)   Specific staff-to-camper ratio appropriate to the activity.

(c)   Classifications and limitations for camper participation.

(d)  Arrangement, maintenance, and inspection of the activity area.

(e)     Appropriate    equipment      and    the    inspection      and     maintenance    of    the equipment.

(f)  Safety precautions.

(3)   High adventure activities shall  be  conducted  by   an  adult  activity leader who has training in conducting the activity.

History: 2009 AACS.