Go West Camps

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 30, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Aug 17, 2026.

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 16, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 22, 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: Jun 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

Only in the case of a children’s resident camp or school-age child care center, out-of-state persons employed in a temporary capacity for less than ninety (90) days are not required to be fingerprinted to obtain a criminal record check. Each person exempted from fingerprinting and being checked with the Department’s automated system must sign a statement which affirmatively states that she/he has not been convicted of any charge of child abuse or neglect, unlawful sexual offense, or any felony. Out-of-state employees operating under this exemption must be supervised at all times by a staff member who has successfully completed all background checks.

Rule 2.121.B. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

If a child requires medication while away from the resident camp, there must be at least one (1) staff member present with the group with current Department-approved medication administration training who has been delegated by a physician or registered nurse to administer medication.

Rule 2.411.D. CDEC’s category: Health/Medication. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 2026.

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: Jul 11, 2026. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 14, 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: Individuals who have obtained a successfully completed CBI or FBI record check may care for children, for no longer than ninety (90) calendar days, while waiting for all other required background checks to be completed. The individual must be supervised at all times by an individual who has successfully completed all required background checks.

Rule 2.120.C.1.a.1. CDEC’s category: General Requirements. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

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: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

There must be a letter of agreement with each regular volunteer or staff member which includes the person’s specific responsibilities, job description, and days or hours of employment.

Rule 2.410.G. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: May 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

Prior to working with campers, each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.404 must complete an annual self-reported health history. The health history must be maintained in a secured location at the resident camp.

Rule 2.410.I. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

Prior to working with campers each staff member and volunteer must sign a statement indicating that the individual has read and understands the rules applicable to their position in “Rules Regulating Children’s Resident Camps,” the “General Rules for Child Care Facilities,” and the “Rules Regulating Special Activities,” if applicable.

Rule 2.410.K. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

The camp must verify that all drivers meet minimum requirements, including: Drivers must complete a minimum of three (3) hours of driver training and a minimum of one (1) hour of behind the wheel training prior to transporting campers. The driver training curriculum may be developed and administered by the resident camp and must include at a minimum: participant transport attendance procedures, including taking attendance at the destination and when reloading for return to the resident camp; 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 2.416.C.2.d. CDEC’s category: Transportation. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Apr 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 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 28, 2025. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: May 27, 2025.

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 28, 2024.

Each staff member and regular volunteer as defined in rule section 2.510 must complete an annual health history. The health history must be maintained by the center in a secure location.

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

All staff must have at least one (1) hour of child development training within ninety (90) days of employment. This training must include the major domains (cognitive, social, emotional, physical development and approaches to learning). This training is required once and will count toward ongoing training requirements if taken after the date of hire.

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

Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in injury prevention;

Rule 2.508.B.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2024.

Program Leaders Each program leader must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, demonstrate ability to work with children, and must meet the following qualifications: Complete the Department-approved course in playground safety for School-Aged Child Care Centers. This requirement does not apply to day camps that do not regularly use a playground; and

Rule 2.508.B.2. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2024.

All employees caring for children, not required by rule to be certified in First Aid and CPR, must complete a Department-approved basic First Aid and CPR module within thirty (30) calendar days of employment and the module must be renewed every two (2) years.

Rule 2.508.G.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2024.

The center office must maintain a record for each staff member that includes the: Name, address, and phone number of the person(s) to be notified in the event of an emergency;

Rule 2.526.A.3. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 28, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 28, 2024.

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: Jun 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 17, 2024.

At the time of enrollment, the parent(s)/guardian(s) must provide for each child entering the center: Documentation of school-required immunization status or Certificate of Medical or Nonmedical Exemption, is required by the Colorado Board of Health. Up-to-date school-required immunizations must be documented as specified on the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Certificate of Immunization or on an “approved alternate” Certificate of Immunization, defined in Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment regulation at 6 CCR 1009-2:VI(A), (May 15, 2023), no later editions or amendments are 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. Colorado law requires proof of immunization status or exemption be provided prior to or on the first day of admission.

Rule 2.512.A.1.b. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 17, 2024.

The center must maintain and update annually a record on each child that includesA complete health history including communicable diseases, chronic illnesses or injuries, immunization history, known drug reactions or allergies, medication records, special diet needs, and health care plans as required in rule section 2.512;

Rule 2.525.A.7. CDEC’s category: Child Records. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 17, 2024. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 17, 2024.

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 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 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: Jun 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023.

The program director must have verifiable education or training in work with school-age children in such areas as recreation, education, scouting or 4-H; and the program director must have completed at least one of the following qualifications:

Rule 7.712.42.A.1. CDEC’s category: Staff Files. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 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 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023.

The archery supervisor shall have certification, documented training or experience from a recognized organization or certifying body for the type of activities offered.

Rule 7.719.31.A. CDEC’s category: Special Activities. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jun 21, 2023. Cleared, as CDEC recorded it: Jul 10, 2023.

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 7.701.34.A.. CDEC’s category: General Rules. Correction due, as CDEC set it: Jul 7, 2023.