Camp Ramah in the Rockies

Home remedies and homeopathic medications, must not be administered at camp without written parental consent, authorization of the prescribing practitioner, and delegation as required in rule section 2.418(E).

Rule 2.418.B. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 10, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 12, 2026.

The resident camp must have a fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label in the following areas: In tent areas, within seventy-five (75) feet of each tent or other plan approved by the applicable fire department.

Rule 2.427.A.3. CDEC’s category: General Fire Provisions. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 10, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 12, 2026.

The resident camp must identify hazards and high-risk areas accessible to campers and prevent unauthorized access to these hazards and high-risk areas. These areas must be monitored to reduce the possibility of injury and accidents.

Rule 2.424.B. CDEC’s category: Building/Indoor/Fire/Safety. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 10, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 12, 2026.

The Trails child abuse or neglect records request must be made on the state-prescribed form, accompanied by the required fee within the following required time frames: Child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-age child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt providers must meet the following: For all individuals whose activities involve the care or supervision of children or who have unsupervised access to children, requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to caring for children or allowing unsupervised access to children.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.122.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

Home remedies and homeopathic medications, must not be administered at camp without written parental consent, authorization of the prescribing practitioner, and delegation as required in rule section 2.418(E).

Rule 2.418.B. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

Medications must be kept in the original labeled bottle or container. Prescription medications must contain the original pharmacy label and must match the written medication authorization and health care plans.

Rule 2.418.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

All medications, except those medications specified in the Department’s approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and in an area inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the camps policies. Access to these medications must be limited (see section 12-22-318, C.R.S.).

Rule 2.418.G. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

Any hazardous items and materials including but not limited to tools and medications must be inaccessible to children.

Rule 2.615.K. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

Biking activity leaders must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and meet the following qualifications:

Rule 2.621.A.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Sep 23, 2026.

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026.

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026.

Within twenty-four (24) hours, excluding weekends and holidays, of the occurrence of a critical incident at the facility or within twenty-four (24) hours of a child’s return to the facility the licensee must report in writing to the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, Division of Early Learning, Licensing, and Administration the following critical incidents involving a child in the care of the facility or a staff member on duty: An injury to a child that requires medical attention by a health care professional or admission to a hospital, whether or not treatment was given. This report must be completed in the online injury system within 24 hours of an incident. If a provider is unable to access the online system, you must use the paper form, and submit the form to the Department within 24 hours of the incident.

Rule 2.124.A.1.b. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 30, 2026.

All medications, except those medications specified in the Department’s approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and in an area inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the camps policies. Access to these medications must be limited (see section 12-22-318, C.R.S.).

Rule 2.418.G. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 5, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 5, 2025.

Except as required per rule section 2.121(D)(3), any adult volunteer, working as a staff member to meet the required staff-child ratio or staff qualifications, who works fourteen (14) days (112 hours) or more in a calendar year shall complete the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. The results of the criminal record check must be maintained at the facility or agency and must be available for inspection by a Licensing Specialist. An employee operating as a volunteer to meet required staff-child ratio that does not have a completed background check on file must be supervised at all times by a qualified staff member who has successfully completed all background checks.

Rule 2.121.D.2. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

There must be at least three (3) references for each staff member and regular volunteers of the camp attesting to the individual’s character and suitability to work with children. The written references must be in the personnel file or there must be a record in the personnel file that three (3) references have been obtained.

Rule 2.410.H. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

Prior to working with campers all staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved standard precautions training. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.411.A. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

Prior to working with campers all staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse, how to report, where to report, and when to report suspected or known child abuse or neglect. This training must be renewed annually.

Rule 2.411.B. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

At no time may a camper be left without qualified supervision.

Rule 2.413.C. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

Home remedies and homeopathic medications, must not be administered at camp without written parental consent, authorization of the prescribing practitioner, and delegation as required in rule section 2.418(E).

Rule 2.418.B. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

All medications, except those medications specified in the Department’s approved medication administration training as emergency medications, must be locked and in an area inaccessible to children, but available to staff trained in administering medication. Controlled medications must be counted and safely secured, and specific policies regarding their handling require special attention in the camps policies. Access to these medications must be limited (see section 12-22-318, C.R.S.).

Rule 2.418.G. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

The resident camp must have a fire extinguisher in working condition with the minimum weight of five (5) pounds, and minimum rating of 2A-10-BC as listed on the fire extinguisher label in the following areas: On each floor of each building and/or structure on the resident camp grounds.

Rule 2.427.A.2. CDEC’s category: General Fire Provisions. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 29, 2025.

Prior to the original license being issued, following the renovation of the facility that would affect the licensing of the facility and at least every two (2) years thereafter, all child care facilities except family child care homes and Neighborhood Youth Organizations must be inspected and obtain an approving inspection report from the local department of health or the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and from the local fire department. These reports must be maintained at the facility and be available for review upon request by a Licensing Specialist.

Rule 2.122.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, school-age child care center, or children’s resident camp, the facility must post its most recent licensing inspection report or a notice as to where the report may be reviewed at the facility by the parent or legal guardian of a child or their designee.

Rule 2.127.B. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024.

At all times during the operating hours of a family child care home, child care center, preschool, school-age child care center, children’s resident camp and Neighborhood Youth Organization, the facility must post in a prominent and conspicuous location information regarding the procedures for filing a complaint with the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, including the telephone number and mailing address.

Rule 2.127.C. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024.

At no time may a camper be left without qualified supervision. Sleeping quarters of the counselors must be within sight or hearing distance of the sleeping quarters of the children whom they supervise. Children may sleep alone for specific program functions, such as solos or survival experiences, and then only when regularly monitored pursuant to the camp’s written program. The camp?s written program must include an audible mechanism for a camper to alert a staff member who is able to immediately respond.

Rule 2.412.B. CDEC’s category: Supervision/Guidance/Reporting. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024.

The camp must verify that all drivers meet minimum requirements, including: Drivers must complete a minimum of four (4) hours of driver training that includes at a minimum: behind the wheel training; participant transport attendance procedures including taking attendance at the destination; managing behavioral issues; loading and unloading procedures; daily vehicle inspection procedure; proper tire inflation; emergency equipment and how to use it; accident procedures; passenger illness procedures; procedures for backing up; and, if buses are used, evacuation procedures;

Rule 2.417.C.2.e. CDEC’s category: Meals/Food/Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024.

Substances which may be toxic to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled, including, but not limited to, poisons, drugs, medicines, insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides, bleaches, chemicals, and corrosive agents must be stored in a cabinet or enclosure located in an area not used by children, stored in the original container, and properly labeled.

Rule 2.424.N. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 27, 2024.

All staff members must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.711.22.D.. CDEC’s category: Personnel/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2023.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil- based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for children unless approved by the local fire department.

Rule 7.711.54.M.. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2023.

The climbing instructor or the rope leader shall: The same training as the climbing supervisor;

Rule 7.719.61.B2.a. CDEC’s category: Special Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Aug 2, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 13, 2023.

An operator of a licensed facility, guest child care facility as defined in Section 26-6-102 (16), C.R.S., or an exempt family child care home provider must submit a request to determine if an operator, applicant for employment or current employee has been found responsible for a confirmed report of child abuse or neglect in the State Department’s automated system (Trails).

Rule 7.701.32.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

Each applicant listed below must submit to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency or any third party vendor approved by CBI including county departments of human or social services that use fingerprint machines pursuant to Section 19-3-406(1)(C),(2), C.R.S., to obtain any fingerprint criminal history record held by the CBI and FBI. If a third party takes the individual?s fingerprints, the fingerprints may be electronically captured using CBI?s approved LiveScan equipment. Payment of the fee for the criminal record check is the responsibility of the individual being checked, identified as follows:

Rule 7.701.33.A.1. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

All staff members must complete a Department-approved Standard Precautions training prior to working with children. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.711.22.D.. CDEC’s category: Personnel/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

For every thirty (30) or fewer children in attendance, there must be at least one (1) staff member with each group of children who holds current Department-approved First Aid and CPR for all ages of children. At any camp more than thirty (30) minutes away from emergency medical services, there must be at least one (1) staff member with each group of children qualified with a minimum of Wilderness First Aid Training, Department-approved CPR and Medication Administration Training. Staff members with Medication Administration Training must have annual delegation as required at section 7.711.22.b.3.

Rule 7.711.22.E.. CDEC’s category: Personnel/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

If the camp has counselors-in-training who are not fully qualified, they must be directly accountable to a qualified counselor or specialized staff member and must be directly supervised by those individuals in their role when caring for children. The counselors-in-training who are less than eighteen (18) years old must not be counted as staff members in the maintenance of the staff ratio for supervision of children as found at Section 7.711.23.

Rule 7.711.22.G.. CDEC’s category: Personnel/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

Each special activity must be supervised by a staff member currently qualified in Department-approved First Aid and CPR training, and by the experience and training in that special activity as specified in Section 7.719, et seq.

Rule 7.711.23.C.. CDEC’s category: Supervision/Guidance/Reporting. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

All medication at the permanent camp site must be kept in a clean, locked container, except emergency medication such as epinephrine auto injectors or asthma inhalers. On excursions away from the camp, medication must be under the control of an adult and must be stored inaccessible to children.

Rule 7.711.31.J.3. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.

Volatile substances such as gasoline, kerosene, fuel oil, and oil- based paints, firearms, explosives, and other hazardous items must not be stored in any area of the building used for children unless approved by the local fire department.

Rule 7.711.54.M.. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 6, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 26, 2023.