Staff Supervision Ratio
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The below table and information provides the staff supervision ratios as recommended by the American Camp Association.
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Recommended Staff Supervision Ratios |
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Participant Age |
Number of Staff |
Day-Only Participants |
Overnight Participants |
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</= 5 years |
1 |
6 |
5 |
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6-8 years |
1 |
8 |
6 |
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9-14 years |
1 |
10 |
8 |
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15-18 years |
1 |
12 |
10 |
- At least 80 percent of the program staff should be 18 years of age or older. If the program is primarily for minors with special needs, 100 percent of the staff should be adults.
- All of the program staff should be at least 16 years of age and at least two years older than the minors with whom they will be working.
- When considering the above ratios, program staff should not include individuals whose primary responsibility is administrative, food service or maintenance.
Know the Requirements for Reporting Child Abuse
- Anyone age 18 or older is required by Indiana law to report any suspected or witnessed abuse or neglect of a minor.
- Reports must be made to the local police or child protective services and may be made anonymously. Call 911 in an emergency.