The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to reaching people of all ages inside and outside of the classroom. Our programs provide youth of all ages with transformative learning experiences in academic and recreational areas of interest. UW-Platteville is proud to offer these programs for youth to learn and grow.
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Please view the materials below to gain an understanding of the procedures and policies involved when minors visit UW-Platteville to participate in a covered activity.
UW-Platteville is thrilled to offer a wide variety of youth camps and clinics to surrounding communities in alignment with our mission to promote excellence through hands-on learning experiences. From computer programming to football footwork, we have learning experiences to offer younger generations. In offering youth programs, our top priority is the well-being, safety, and protection of all minors that wish to participate in covered activities through UW-Platteville.
The framework of our Youth Protection and Compliance Procedures comes from the UW System Administrative Policy 625 – Youth Protection and Compliance. UW System Administrative Policy 625 sets the minimum requirements to protect minors in youth programs through registration standards, screening and training standards, emergency preparedness standards, and more. Both UW-Platteville-sponsored and third-party programs using UW-Platteville facilities must comply with these standards. UW-Platteville also holds a recreational and educational camp license through the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture and Consumer Protection. It is the youth program coordinator’s role to implement this policy and equip departments with the tools needed to protect minors visiting UW-Platteville.
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If you are a third-party organization considering bringing minors to UW-Platteville, please refer to the Youth Protection policy requirements, the UW-Platteville Youth Protection and Compliance Procedures document, and the Third Party Youth Group/Team Facility Use Requirements. The Third Party Youth Group Requirements Checklist document provides a detailed list of steps and required components for bringing minors to the University of Wisconsin-Platteville campus
Important guidelines to note for third-party organizers:
- You MUST connect with the Youth Program Coordinator at youthprograms@uwplatt.edu a minimum of six (6) weeks in advance if you wish to bring minors to UW-Platteville for a covered third-party event. A Certificate of Insurance for your organization is due a minimum of one (1) calendar month ahead of the desired program start date. UW-Platteville cannot accommodate missed deadlines.
- You may connect with the youth program coordinator at YouthPrograms@uwplatt.edu at any time for guidance on bringing a youth program to UW-Platteville
- Reserving the space is important – visit the Event Services webpage for additional information on room spaces that are available. You may reach out to EventReservations@uwplatt.edu
- Be prepared to provide a Certificate of Insurance that meets the Vendor Certificates of Insurance requirements
- Identify who the adults supervising the youth will be far in advance for the Clery Contact List, adult-to-youth supervision ratios, and proper screening and training
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Please connect with the youth program coordinator at youthprograms@uwplatt.edu for step-by-step instructions on meeting compliance requirements to operate a youth program.
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What types of events are considered covered activities under UW System Administrative Policy 625?
- All academic staff, faculty, university staff, students, employees, student employees, graduate students, volunteers, contractors, consultants, affiliates, visitors, and third-party vendors supervising or interacting with minors at a university program, event, or activity.
- UW-Platteville activities held on or off campus that serve non-matriculated minors, including those held in other states, municipalities, and nations.
- Third party programs, events, or activities held on UW-Platteville property.
What types of events are not covered activities under this policy?
- A person under the age of 18 who is a matriculated student at the university
- Events open to the general public, and which minors attend at the sole discretion of their parent(s)/legal guardian(s) and where the university does not have custodial care of the minor
- Medical care provided to minors in an in-patient or out-patient setting
- Institution review board approved research
- Daycare and preschool services provided by a licensed health or daycare provider or employee or volunteer acting under the direction of a licensed health care provider
- Minors participating in pre-enrollment visitation or recruiting activities governed by the NCAA
- UW-Platteville faculty who are guest lecturing at an outside organization and have no oversight of minors
How far in advance should I start the process of requesting a youth program?
- Please connect with the Youth Program Coordinator four to six weeks in advance of your requested event date.
Do we utilize any other programs or software in the registration process?
- University Custodial Youth Programs will conduct participant registration through CampDoc. The youth program coordinator will set this up according to program needs.
- Third party groups are responsible for their own registration process
- University non-custodial programs/field trips may use other platforms, such as Qualtric