DCF 252.44(2)(b)1.1. In this paragraph, “time-out period” means a break from the large group that a counselor offers a child to provide the child an opportunity to calm and regain composure while being supported by the counselor.
DCF 252.44(2)(b)2.2. A camp may use a time-out period to handle a child’s unacceptable behavior only if all of the following conditions are met:
DCF 252.44(2)(b)2.a.a. The counselor offers the child the time-out period in a non-humiliating manner.
DCF 252.44(2)(b)2.b.b. The time-out period does not exceed 3 minutes.
DCF 252.44(2)(b)2.c.c. The child is not isolated.
DCF 252.44(2)(b)2.d.d. The child is not removed from the group location.
DCF 252.44(2)(b)3.3. The procedures for a time-out period shall be included in the camp guidance policy under par. (a).
DCF 252.44(2)(c)(c) Actions that may be psychologically, emotionally or physically painful, discomforting, dangerous or potentially injurious are prohibited. Examples of prohibited actions include:
DCF 252.44(2)(c)1.1. Spanking, hitting, pinching, shaking, slapping, twisting, throwing or inflicting any other form of corporal punishment.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)2.2. Verbal abuse, threats or derogatory remarks about the child or the child’s family.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)3.3. Physical restraint, binding or tying to restrict movement or enclosing in a confined space such as a closet, locked room, box or similar cubicle.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)4.4. Withholding or forcing meals, snacks or naps.
DCF 252.44(2)(c)5.5. Actions that are aversive, cruel, frightening or humiliating.
DCF 252.44(2)(d)(d) Children shall not be punished for lapses in toilet training.
DCF 252.44(3)(3)Equipment and furnishings.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)(a) The camp shall provide program equipment and furnishings in a variety and quantity that allows staff to implement activities outlined in the written policy on program objectives and activities required under s. DCF 252.41 (1) (f) 5. and meets all of the following criteria:
DCF 252.44(3)(a)1.1. Provides for large muscle development.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)2.2. Provides construction activities and for the development of manipulative skills.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)3.3. Encourages social interaction.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)4.4. Provides intellectual stimulation.
DCF 252.44(3)(a)5.5. Encourages creative expression.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)(b) All equipment and furnishings, whether or not owned by the camp, shall be:
DCF 252.44(3)(b)1.1. Scaled to the developmental level, size and ability of the children.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)2.2. Safe, durable, of sturdy construction with no sharp, rough, loose, protruding, pinching or pointed edges, or areas of entrapment, in good operating condition, and anchored when necessary.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)3.3. Placed to avoid danger of accident and collision and to permit freedom of action.
DCF 252.44(3)(b)4.4. Used in accordance with all manufacturer’s instructions and any manufacturer’s recommendations that may affect the safety of children in care.
DCF 252.44(3)(c)(c) Equipment and materials which reflect an awareness of cultural and ethnic diversity shall be provided.
DCF 252.44(3)(d)(d) No trampolines or inflatable bounce surfaces on the premises may be accessible to children or used by children in care.
DCF 252.44(4)(4)Rest. When a session is more than 4 hours in length, there shall be a rest period or period of quiet activities of at least 30 minutes for all children under 5 years of age.