(This important information pertains only to groups who are staying four or more nights continuously at Sabine Creek Ranch. Groups staying less than four nights are not subject to these new state regulations, however it is always preferable to reinforce the principles contained in this material with any group of camp leaders.) Child Abuse Prevention Training Course Materials The following documents comprise the Sabine Creek Ranch Child Abuse Prevention Training Curriculum, approved by the Department of State Health Services. The State of Texas now requires that any group attending or operating a camp at any licensed youth camp must train any volunteers and leaders who could come into contact with campers under the age of 18 under a Child Abuse Prevention Training program approved by the state, and each person taking the class must pass a 25 question test with a score of at least 70%. Each group which falls under these guidelines should plan to offer this training and submit the completed exam or certificate of completion to the Sabine Creek Ranch office at or prior to arrival. The new training requirements and other information can be found on the Department of State Health Services web site at http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/youthcamp/default.shtm. Please contact our office if you have questions about these requirements. (Files are in Microsoft Word Format.) Exam Key (Exam key is password protected. Email the Sabine Creek Ranch office for password.) |