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MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR DAY CAMPS

Oklahoma City Municipal Code ch. 14, art. IV
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Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 14-70 Scope and compliance.

§ 14-70. - Scope and compliance. (a) The provisions of this Article shall apply to all day camps located within the corporate limits of the City. All applicants for a license under this Chapter shall comply with the provisions of this Article and all DHS standards and requirements, and no license shall be issued, continued or re-issued unless such compliance is shown. (b) Day camps shall be subject to on-site, unannounced inspections by the Director or designee. (Code 1980, § 14-70; Ord. No. 19107, § 4, 10-25-88; Ord. No. 27390, § 4, 8-1-23)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 14-71 Site standards.

§ 14-71. - Site standards. The site for a day camp shall meet the following requirements: (1) Annual notice shall be given to fire and law enforcement officials for the protection of the camp. A current approved Fire report shall be available if requested by the Department when permanent structures are used for a Camp. There shall be compliance with Current local Fire codes. (2) Shelter from inclement weather shall be available for all persons in the camp. (3) Adequate shade shall be provided. (4) The following camp site conditions shall be present prior to Camp opening, and shall be inspected for daily: a. Risks from hazards such as cliffs, pits, poisonous plants and animals, dead trees, abandoned buildings, low wires and cables shall be eliminated. b. Grounds shall be free of broken glass, nails and other dangerous objects. c. The site shall provide privacy and protection from intrusion. d. The address and phone number of the day camp and at least the following emergency numbers shall be prominently displayed beside all phones: police, fire, ambulance, poison control. (Code 1980, § 14-71; Ord. No. 19107, § 4, 10-25-88; Ord. No. 27390, § 4, 8-1-23)

Oklahoma City Municipal Code § 14-73 Safety standards.

§ 14-73. - Safety standards. A day camp shall have written policies and procedures for the protection of campers and staff. Such procedures shall include the following requirements: (1) All firearms, ammunition, and other weapons shall be stored in locked cabinets which are under the direct supervision of the day camp director or designee. (2) Gasoline, kerosene, explosives and flammable materials shall be: a. stored in covered, safe containers that are plainly labeled as to contents. b. handled only by persons trained or experienced in their safe use. (3) Hand and power tools shall be: a. equipped with all necessary safety devices, used according to manufacturer's instructions and maintained in good repair. b. used only by those trained and experienced in the safe operation of such tools. (4) All staff shall be provided with written disaster procedures, and with adequate training and review to assure that said procedures are known to staff prior to exercising responsibility over camp children or participants. (5) There shall be written search and rescue procedures for persons who become lost, missing or whom have left the Camp without permission, which procedures are reviewed and rehearsed by staff prior to their assumption of responsibility for camp children or participants. (6) In case of personal emergency, transportation for medical services shall be available at all times and provided by either the camp or by community emergency services with whom prior arrangements have been made in writing. (Code 1980, § 14-73; Ord. No. 19107, § 4, 10-25-88; Ord. No. 27390, § 4, 8-1-23)
Source: City of Oklahoma City, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ok/oklahoma_city/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=OKMUCO2020_CH14CHCACENUET_ARTIVMISTDACAFetched: 10/28/2026

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