CCD CCD Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance 2

Question 1

What is 'negligence' in the context of camp operations?

Accepted Answer

Failure to exercise reasonable care that results in harm

Answer

Negligence is the failure to exercise reasonable care, resulting in harm that a reasonably prudent person would have anticipated and prevented.

Question 2

Which document should a camp have to establish behavioral expectations for both staff and campers?

Accepted Answer

Code of conduct policy

Answer

A code of conduct policy establishes clear behavioral standards and expectations for all members of the camp community.

Question 3

Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which camp workers are typically exempt from overtime pay requirements?

Accepted Answer

Bona fide counselors at residential camps meeting specific FLSA exemptions

Answer

The FLSA includes a specific exemption for bona fide counselors at residential camps who meet the defined criteria for that exemption.

Question 4

Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs receiving federal financial assistance. At camp, this most directly applies to:

Accepted Answer

Program access and equal participation opportunities

Answer

Title IX requires equal access to program participation opportunities regardless of sex at any camp receiving federal financial assistance.

Question 5

What should a camp director do FIRST upon learning of a potential legal claim against the camp?

Accepted Answer

Notify the camp's legal counsel and insurance carrier promptly

Answer

The first step when facing a potential legal claim is to notify legal counsel and the insurance carrier to protect the camp's legal and financial interests.

(CCD) Certified Camp Director Practice Test

(CCD) Certified Camp Director Practice Test

CCD CCD Legal, Ethical & Regulatory Compliance 2