105 CMR 430.091
Orientation and Training
(A) The operator shall provide orientation and training for all counselors, junior counselors, and
other applicable camp staff and volunteers. The operator shall describe, in writing, the camp's
plan for orientation including at a minimum the camp's organization, policies and procedures.
Training shall include anynecessarytraining specific to overseeing certain camp activities or any
specialized training to meet the needs of campers with unique physical or behavioral needs, as
applicable. The operator shall provide each staff member and volunteer a copy of the health care
policy and shall train staff and volunteers in the program's infection control procedures and
implementation of the policy during orientation.
(B) As part of the orientation, all counselors, junior counselors, and other staff and volunteers
shall complete one annual online head injury safety training program, such as the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention's "Heads-Up" training, National Federation of State High School
Associations Concussion in Sports, or an equivalent training approved in writing by the
Department.
(C) The operator shall not assign any person to be responsible for a group of children nor utilize
any staff or volunteer to supervise others until such person has received the minimum orientation
described in 105 CMR 430.091.
(D) The operator shall maintain documentation of specific training components and attendance
records for such trainings in accordance with 105 CMR 430.145.