Camps and clinics coordinators should be sure to complete the Youth Programs Checklist (PDF). The following manual concisely provides procedures and guidelines for conducting camps and clinics at UWM.
If camp or clinic attendee will be under the age of 18 while at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, it is camp policy to secure parental or guardian consent for medication distribution and for the use of medical devices. The medication or medical device can be self-administered or be administered by the Camp Health Supervisor.
All medications must be in a medicine bottle and labeled with the camper’s name, doctor’s name and phone number, medication name, and dosage. Parents or guardians must also complete the form below:
The following form should be completed by the parent or guardian of a camp or clinic participant in the event of an accident or injury:
The University of Wisconsin System Camps and Clinics Blanket Accident Insurance page provides a detailed explanation of procedures which campus coordinators should follow when using this program.
Child Abuse and Neglect Policy and Criminal Background Check Policy
In accordance with UWM’s Child Abuse and Neglect Policy and Executive Order #54, “Criminal background checks will be performed pursuant to UWM’s Criminal Background Check Policy (S-7-04), and must be conducted on employees, volunteers, and contractors who have regular contact with children in the course of performing duties or services for UWM or in connection with a UWM-sponsored activity.” This policy applies to those individuals affiliated with UWM camps and clinics.
Minor Protection and Adult Leadership Policy
The Minor Protection and Adult Leadership Policy (PDF) applies in all cases where minors are involved in activities at UWM or affiliated with UWM functions. This policy (PDF) is intended to protect the adults that are in contact with children. Contact the Risk Management Office at riskmgt@uwm.edu or 414-229-6339 for more information on this policy.
Youth Activity Emergency Response Plan
UW-System Administrative Policy 625, Youth Protection and Compliance, requires that all covered activities are required to document minimum emergency preparedness protocols based on the covered activity’s level of risk and as advised by UW-Milwaukee’s Risk Manager or other relevant stakeholders.