(a) Day camps.  Day camps are programs that serve only school-age children and operate during regular school vacations for no more than 12 hours a day.

(b) Requirements.  Day camps are required to meet the rules contained in OAC 340:110-3-1 through 340:110-3-33, except as otherwise provided in this Section.

(c) Professional development.  Day camp employees are required to meet the rules contained in OAC 340:110-3-7.1(h) regarding professional development.  However, prior to working with children, all staff must complete the orientation and health and safety training described in OAC 340:110-3-7.1(h)(1)-(2).

(d) Supervision of children.  Day camps are required to meet the rules contained in OAC 340:110-3-9.1 pertaining to supervision of children, except as otherwise provided in (1) - (2) of this subsection.

• (1) In a day camp, children must be within sight and hearing of staff at all times.  However, when bathrooms or locations where medication is dispensed are located in areas away from children, the center must submit for approval a plan to the Department describing how they will monitor the whereabouts of children when they are out of sight and hearing of staff when going to those areas.
• (2) A staff-child ratio of 1:15 is maintained.

(e) Physical Facility.  Day camps are required to meet the rules contained in OAC 340:110?3-11 regarding the physical facility, except as otherwise provided in (1) - (3) of this subsection.

• (1) If the facility utilizes the out-of-doors as its major program component for six or more hours each day, there is either a minimum of ten square feet of indoor space per child available for children's use that is maintained between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit or a covered permanent structure.  If only a covered permanent structure is available, an alternate site must be designated for use during inclement weather. This does not include auxiliary spaces listed in OAC 340:110-3-11(b).
• (2) Sinks are not required if adequate running water, soap, and paper towels are available for hand-washing.  If another method of hand-washing is used, it must be approved by the health department.
• (3) Commercial portable toilets meeting all state guidelines for environmental inspections may be used in place of flushable toilets.

(f) Equipment.  Day camps are exempt from the equipment requirements contained in OAC 340:110-3-14(b).  The program must provide age-appropriate materials and equipment in amounts to avoid excessive competition between the children and to avoid long waits for the use of materials and equipment.  The materials and equipment must be from at least five of the categories listed in (1) - (10) of this subsection.

• (1) Large motor development.
• (2) Arts and crafts.
• (3) Manipulative toys.
• (4) Dramatic play.
• (5) Blocks with accessories.
• (6) Books or child-oriented magazines.
• (7) Science.
• (8) Music and rhythm.
• (9) Carpentry.
• (10) Sand and water play.

(g) Outdoor play space.  Day camps with an outdoor play space are required to meet the rules pertaining to outdoor space found in OAC 340:110-3-11(d)(2) and 340:110-3-22.

• (1) If outdoor space is not available at the camp, a city park or other public play area meeting the above requirements may be used.  A plan for the use of outdoor play space located away from the camp site must be submitted to the Department for approval.  
• (2) If the outdoor space is not fenced and hazards such as water or traffic are present, a plan to ensure the safety of children must be submitted to the Department for approval.