This is an overview of the requirements for UMN programs primarily intended for minors. Please read Administrative Policy: Safety of Minors for details.
University Programs with Safety of Minors Requirements
A program designed to serve minors where...
Registration
Background Checks
Education/ Training
Health Safety
Examples
Minors stay overnight (applies to staff who stay overnight)
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Resident camps
Minors attend the program but are not accompanied by a parent or adult caregiver
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Kids University, Bell Museum summer camps
Minors attend program with parent or adult caregiver, or as part of a group with teachers/chaperones from minors’ school or organization
Yes
No
No
Yes
Weisman tours, school field trips
University staff deliver program off campus where minors are supervised by teachers/chaperones from minors’ school/organization
Yes
No
No
Yes: Regarding staff and participant interactions only
Raptor Center presentation at a school or after school program
Non-University Organizations Using University Facilities
A program designed to serve minors where...
Registration
Background Checks
Education/ Training
Health Safety
Examples
Non-U of M Programs when minor attends overnight or without an accompanying adult:
No (addendum to Facility Use Agreement is required)
Yes: Organization provides training, background checks equivalent to U of M requirements
Yes: Organization provides training, background checks equivalent to U of M requirements
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