N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.12 - Solos (solitary activities)

(a) The facility shall ensure that children freely consent to do a solo, defined as a camping experience where a child is living away from direct supervision of staff members, and shall not coerce or force the children to do a solo.

(b) The facility shall:

1. Limit solos to a maximum of 72 hours;

2. Ensure that children know the boundaries of the solo activity; and

3. Advise children they are prohibited from making fires and from rock climbing.

(c) The facility shall ensure that the children receive the following equipment:

1. A whistle to signal for help;

2. Shelter such as a tent or tarpaulin;

3. Three liters of water a day;

4. Food sufficient for three meals a day;

5. A flashlight; and

6. At least one change of clothes appropriate for the weather.

(d) The facility shall ensure that staff members:

1. Communicate with the child at least twice a day by whistle, radio or other means to check on his or her safety and document all contacts in the shift log; and

2. Are available to provide face-to-face contact and care immediately if a child requests attention from staff members.

(e) The facility shall not allow children to do a solo in areas with bodies of water deeper than four feet or in areas having rivers or streams with a strong water current.

Notes

N.J. Admin. Code § 3A:55-9.12

Administrative Change, 49 N.J.R. 98a.