Regulation – 105 CMR 430 Yes No N/A Comments ACTIVITIES .190(A) Activities and physical environment meet the needs of campers; do not pose hazard to health/safety. AQUATICS: .430 Swimming Pool: in compliance with 105 CMR 435.000 - Permit Posted Compliant w/ VGB Act & Pool Fence Requirements .432 Bathing Beach: in compliance with 105 CMR 445.000 - weekly water sampling, water clarity, and ring buoy present .204(C) Christian’s Law All camps in compliance with 105 CMR 432.000 M.G.L. c. 111 § 127A ½ .204(C) .430(B) Swim test to classify swimmers by ability at pools and beaches (Christian’s Law). .103 .204(D) Proper supervision at swimming venue: 1 lifeguard per 25 campers 1 counselor per 10 campers Plan to check swimmers - “buddy system” 50+ kids in/near water Aquatics Director must be present .204 Swimming areas clean and safe, no swimming at undesignated sites or at night without lighting. .204(F) Piers, floats, and platforms in good repair. WATERCRAFT .204(H) .103(B)(4) Watercraft: equipped with USCG approved flotation devices and worn by all campers and staff engaging in watercraft activities.(paddle boards included) .204(I) White water, hazardous salt/fresh water activities: Campers certified with ARC Level 4+ Certificate or equivalent. .103(B) White water, hazardous salt/fresh water activities: Minimum 2 counselors in separate watercrafts 1 counselor per 10 campers (counselor must have lifeguard or small craft safety and basic water rescue cert, or equivalent ) CRAFTS: .205 Equipment in good repair, safety precautions taken. PLAYGROUND/ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT: .206 (A)(B) Equipment properly maintained, fields/surfaces free of holes/accident hazards. .206(C) Playground equipment securely anchored with no concrete under/around it, and pliable swing seats. ARCHERY: Names/Certs: .202(A) Equipment in good condition, stored locked. .202(B) Range away from other activity areas, clearly marked danger area with 25 yards clearance behind each target. Common firing & ready line in place. .203 Personal weapons allowed with camp operator’s written permission. .103(E) 1 counselor per 10 campers at range at all times.
Regulation – 105 CMR 430 Yes No N/A Comments FIREARMS: Names/Certs: .201(A) Firearms in good condition, stored in locked cabinet. Ammunition locked in separate cabinet. .201(B) Shooting range away from other activity areas. .201(C) Only non-large capacity, single shot rifles permitted. .201(D) .201(E) Firing line in place, no crossing without instructor’s permission. .103(D) Direct Supervisor: NRA Instructor’s certification and maintain compliance with applicable M.G.L.’s 1 counselor per 10 campers HORSEBACK RIDING: Names/Certs: .103(F) .208(A) Excursions: 1 Certified Instructor per 10 campers Minimum 2 counselors present during excursions In accordance with M.G.L. c. 128, § 2A .208(A) Riders must wear hard hat at all times. .208(B) Licensed stable in use. CHALLENGE COURSES AND CLIMBING WALLS: Operator: .103(G)(1) Licensed and maintained in accordance with 520 CMR 5.00 – Amusement Devices .103(G)(2) Annual inspection with written report .103(G)(3) 1 counselor per 10 campers at all times CABINS & STRUCTURES .457 Day Camp provides shelter for on-going camp activities with certificate of inspection. .216 Residential - Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors provided. .456 Adequate egresses free from obstruction (780 CMR). .453 Lighting provided for stairways. .454 All structural and interior elements maintained in good repair and in a safe and sanitary condition. SLEEPING AREAS - RESIDENTIAL CAMPS .458 Provide adequate space: Single bed: 40ft2/person; Bunk bed: 35ft2/person ; 50ft2/person requiring special equipment .470 Provide separate bed/cot per person with: 6 ft. between individuals heads; and 3 ft. between single beds & 4 ½ ft. between bunks .459 Campers and staff with limited mobility housed on ground level; egresses leading to grade or ramp provided. .452 Screens & screen doors provided. All doors equipped with a self-closing device. .454 All structural and interior elements maintained in good repair and in a safe and sanitary condition. TENTS .217 Clearly labeled as fire resistant. No open flame in or near tent.
Regulation – 105 CMR 430 Yes No N/A Comments TOILETS/HANDWASH SINKS/SHOWERS .360 Proper sewage disposal. .301 Plumbing maintained in good working order. .370 Adequate # of toilets: All Camps: Min. 2 toilets/privy seats for each gender Day Camp: >60 of one gender, provide 1 more toilet for each additional 30 persons of that gender. Residential: >20 of one gender, provide 1 more toilet for each additional 10 persons of that gender. .372 Toilets less than 200 feet from sleeping rooms. Toilet paper provided. Windows/ openings screened. Screen doors .373 Adequate # of sinks in compliance w/ 248 CMR: Day Camp: 1 sink per every 30 people Residential Camp: 1 sink per every 10 people .374 Adequate # of showers (no duckboards): Residential Camp: 1 shower/tub per 20 people .378-.380 Campers with special needs provided sanitary facilities meeting their needs. .453 Lighting provided. .375 Adequate ventilation provided for all bathhouses, dressing rooms, shower rooms, and toilets for indoor/outdoor pools. .376 Hot Water in sufficient quantity and pressure: Handwash Sink: 110°F - 130°F Shower/Bathtub: 100°F - 112°F .374(B) .377 Sanitary facilities maintained in clean condition. Shower room floors washed daily. LAUNDRY .162 Residential Camp: Laundry facilities provided. .472 Bedding and towels laundered; no common towels. GROUNDS .300 Potable water provided. .300(B) .304 Adequate and centralized drinking water facilities. No common drinking cups. .350/.355 Proper storage and disposal of solid waste. .209 Residential/Day Camps: Immediate access to reliable phone with posted dialing instructions & (or have readily accessible) telephone numbers for HCC, police, emergency medical services, fire dept. .213 Emergency Communication System .450 Site location does not cause undue traffic hazards and is accessible at all times.