Council approval is requested for an Ordinance adopting the Standards of Care for all Town of Addison Parks and Recreation Department youth programs for children ages 5 through 13 including, but not limited to, the Summer Camp Program and the Spring Break Program at the Addison Athletic Club. Annual adoption of the Standards of Care by Ordinance after a public hearing is required per Section 42.041 (b)(14) of the Texas Human Resources Code.
The document provides minimum standards for operating youth programs which include guidelines for hiring of program staff, enrollment guidelines, discipline, health, safety and more. The document also addresses programing and providing activities that promote emotional, social, and mental growth. The Town not only complies with the minimum standards in the Ordinance, but exceeds some of the established standards. Examples include:
- Cleaning and sanitation
- Video monitoring throughout the facility and in all child care areas
- Day camp restroom policy requires campers to use the individual changing rooms. This prevents campers from utilizing the locker rooms. This policy also requires campers changing into swim suits to use the individual changing rooms or outdoor pool restrooms prior to the outdoor pool being open to the general public.
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