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, for the establishment of minimum standards required by the State of Texas for Youth Recreation Programs conducted by the Town.

Council approval is requested of an ordinance to adopt the Standards of Care for all 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. The Standards of Care attached as Exhibit A, covers guidelines for operating youth programs by the Town of Addison Parks and Recreation Department.

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 Addison Athletic Club not only complies with the minimum standards required in the ordinance, but exceeds some of the established standards. Some examples include:
 

• Cleaning and sanitation.
• Video monitoring throughout the facility and in all child care areas.
• Day camp restroom policy which requires campers to use the single use child care restroom or upstairs single use restrooms. This prevents campers from utilizing the locker rooms. This policy also requires campers changing into swim suits to use the outdoor pool restrooms prior to the outdoor pool being open to he general public.