Go West Camps

All staff and volunteers at the resident camp must demonstrate knowledgeable decision-making, judgment, and concern for the proper care and well-being of campers.

Rule 2.410.A. CDEC’s category: Personnel/Physical Care. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2026.

The resident camp must have an accurate system where staff members who are responsible for the supervision of campers must know where each camper is at all times.

Rule 2.413.B. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 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 22, 2026.

If a medication is out of date or left over, the medication must be returned to the parent(s)/guardian(s) or disposed of as required by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, 6 CCR 1010-7 rule section 7.10.4(B) (Jan. 14, 2016), herein incorporated by reference, no later editions or amendments incorporated These regulations are available from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at no cost at https://www.coloradosos.gov/CCR/Welcome.do. These regulations are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours..

Rule 2.418.J. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 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: Jul 22, 2026.

Every building, structure, tent, cabin, and resident camp premise must be kept in good repair and maintained in a safe condition.

Rule 2.426.A. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2026.

Power tools, explosives and special equipment involving unusual risk must be stored in a locked place inaccessible to campers, and must always be within the possession or direct supervision of authorized personnel when in use.

Rule 2.426.L. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2026.

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 campers unless approved by the local fire department.

Rule 2.426.M. CDEC’s category: General Building. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2026.

Each rider shall wear head protection specifically designed for the type of biking activity according to ASTM F1447-18 standards while riding as defined and explained by ASTM international at https://www.astm.org/f1447-18.html (June 25, 2018), herein incorporated by reference. No later editions or amendments are incorporated. These resources are available at no cost from ASTM International at ASTM.org. These resources are also available for public inspection and copying at the Colorado Department of Early Childhood, 710 S. Ash St., Denver, CO 80246, during regular business hours.

Rule 2.621.D. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 22, 2026.

The resident camp must have an accurate system where staff members who are responsible for the supervision of campers must know where each camper is at all times.

Rule 2.413.B. CDEC’s category: Supervision. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2026.

Guidance must be appropriate to the development of the camper and used as an opportunity to teach campers social-emotional skills, such as self-regulation, problem-solving, and empathy for others..

Rule 2.414.A. CDEC’s category: Guidance. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2026.

Power tools, explosives and special equipment involving unusual risk must be stored in a locked place inaccessible to campers, and must always be within the possession or direct supervision of authorized personnel when in use.

Rule 2.426.L. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2026.

In a seasonal outdoor adventure day camp, the ratio of camp counselor to campers must be maintained at all times as follows: 5 and 6-year-olds- ratio 7:1; 7 and older - ratio 10:1; Mixed age group 5 years and older - ratio 7:1

Rule 2.429.E.1. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 18, 2026.

Every five (5) years, all child abuse and neglect inquiry background checks must be renewed by resubmitting an inquiry form and current fee to the Department for processing. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the inquiry form must be obtained before five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.120.I. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 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: May 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 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: May 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2025.

Each seasonal outdoor adventure day camp must meet one of the following requirements: Consult with a Department-approved Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) who meets the following requirements: All Department-approved CCHCs must meet one (1) of the following requirements and have documentation available for review: All CCHCs must show evidence they have completed the Child Care and Preschool Immunization Course in the PDIS. This training is required annually.

Rule 2.429.F.2.b.4. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 2, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 21, 2025.

Every five (5) years, requests for FBI criminal record checks must be renewed by completing the fingerprint process at an approved vendor. An updated clearance letter or verification of the submission of the request must be obtained prior to five (5) years from the date reflected on the current clearance letter.

Rule 2.121.D.5. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024.

A child care facility must require each staff member of the facility to read and sign a statement clearly defining child abuse and neglect pursuant to state law and outlining the staff member’s personal responsibility to report all incidents of child abuse or neglect according to state law.

Rule 2.126.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024.

Prior to caring for children, all staff must complete a Department-approved training in emergency and disaster preparedness: Evacuation, Shelter in Place, Lockdown, and Active Shooter on Premises Plans for Children in Care. For seasonal children’s resident camp programs, operating no more than 90 days per calendar year, at least one on site director must be trained in the Department approved training.

Rule 2.133.A. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 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 2.507.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 2.507.L. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 8, 2024.

Criminal background check requests must be submitted and successfully completed prior to an individual caring for children or allowing the individual unsupervised access to children in child care centers (less than 24-hour care), school-aged child care facilities, family child care homes, and qualified exempt provider homes.

Rule 7.701.33.D.4.a.. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

Changes to a License Requiring Written Notification to the Department Prior to Department Approval - Changes in the physical facility or use of rooms for child care at a facility.

Rule 7.701.52.D.2.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

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 7.701.56.B.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in section 7.712.44.C must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained in a secure location.

Rule 7.712.41.D.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

All staff members and regular volunteers must complete a Department-approved training about child abuse prevention, including common symptoms and signs of child abuse within (30) calendar days of employment. This training must be renewed annually and may count towards ongoing training requirements.

Rule 7.712.41.M.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

The program director must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:Three years (5460 hours) of satisfactory and verifiable full-time or equivalent part-time, paid or volunteer, experience and one of the following qualifications: 40 clock hours of training in course work applicable to school-age children and the department-approved courses in injury prevention, and playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers within the first nine months of employment.

Rule 7.712.42.A.1.c.2.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

Each program leader must be at least 18 years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Must have at least three (3) months (460 hours) of full-time or equivalent part-time satisfactory and verifiable experience with school-age children.

Rule 7.712.42.B.3.. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

In a day camp, all staff members who are eighteen (18) years of age and older must have current Department-approved First Aid and CPR certificates. Uncertified staff members must work with another certified staff member.

Rule 7.712.42.G.2.. CDEC’s category: Personnel. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s) /guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of immunization status or exemption as required by Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Colorado law requires proof of immunization be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 7.712.52.A.1.b.. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 23, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 20, 2023.