We also have similar forms for our day camp program, and we also have
liability insurance against injuries. But as of two years ago, we were
required to purchase a special rider to protect our organization in the
event a staff person was accused of improper conduct with a minor.
Sadly, this insurance does not protect the child - it protects the
organization from financial ruin in the event of a lawsuit.
We do practice "two deep leadership" - there must always be two adults
when there is one child present. It is also acceptable to have two
children and one adult, but not as "safe" - legally speaking. All staff
and volunteers are instructed that except in case of emergency, there
should never be one adult and one child together in an isolated
situation.
What that would mean for the original poster, is that if a child had to
go to the bathroom in the middle of the night, he or she could not be
escorted by just one adult.
Sometimes I feel so sad at our "modern" world.
Cindy Boyer
Director of Museums and Education
The Landmark Society of Western New York
Rochester, NY
(585) 546-7029 x12
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-----Original Message-----
From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Laurie Brintle Hayes
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:06 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: Re: [MUSEUM-L] sleepover program
Heather,
I conducted summer camps for a museum several years ago. Parents dropped
off the students for a total of four hours a day. Each parent had to
fill-out a registration form which asked information such as: Who is the
legal guardian? Who will be picking up the student? Who will be dropping
of the student? Does the student have any allergies or take any
medications? We had about a 1:5 ratio.
We also went on mini-field trips, which were off the museum grounds, and
parents were asked to sign a release form/permission form. We were
advised by our attorney to do this. The museum that I work for now has
general liability insurance which covers injuries on museum grounds.
Laurie Hayes
Wilkes Heritage Museum
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From: Museum discussion list [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On
Behalf Of Heather Iannucci
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2007 12:41 PM
To: [log in to unmask]
Subject: [MUSEUM-L] sleepover program
The educator at our historic site has proposed a new program for this
summer. She has suggested a sleepover program where individual children
(not groups) are dropped off at the site, parents not included. The
museum staff would act as chaperones. Target audience would be
children 8-12 years old. We would provide a bedtime snack, breakfast,
and activities for the evening.
I have scoured the archives for any information on this type of program,
but can only find examples of sleepovers/camp-in programs where parents,
teachers, or group leaders are included and functioning as chaperones.
Has anyone had experience with the type of program proposed above?
Some of my immediate concerns include ratio of staff to kids, liability,
potential special licensing from state/local authorities, vaccination
records, gender related issues, what info would be need on release
forms...
Any thoughts or guidance would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Heather Iannucci
Interim Historic Site Manager
John Jay Homestead State Historic Site
914-232-5651
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