GENERAL INFORMATION

Like many medical-needs camps and organizations, Camp Rainbow Gold had always leased land to operate our summer programs. We faced challenges such as capacity, accommodations for medical needs, a lack of long-term leases, infrastructure and capital improvements needs, and increased safety risks. We’ve always considered whether there was more we could do to face the hard reality of new childhood cancer diagnoses in Idaho and an increase in demand for our programs.

In 2019, Camp Rainbow Gold purchased 172 acres of land in Fairfield, Idaho, called Hidden Paradise Camp. With a permanent home for camp, we can provide a stable base for activities and learning experiences. With 172 acres, we can finally expand — more bunk houses, more activities, more grounds to explore. Imagine what it would be like to build a home that could welcome generation after generation of Idaho children and their families.

Having an Idaho-based medical camp presents an enormous opportunity for Camp Rainbow Gold, as well as other Idaho nonprofits with like-missions, to collaborate and serve a growing need in one of the most beautiful and therapeutic places on earth. Our vision is to create and maintain an Idaho Medical Camp, a welcoming space designed specifically for guests with medical needs to securely connect with nature and each other.

We’re excited for this vision to take shape. We are created A New Place Like Home, and we’re so thrilled to welcome you all Home this summer.

It’s all about the children. Love. Hope. Fun.

GENERAL INFORMATION

ACA ACCREDIDATION

The American Camp Association, or ACA, (formerly known as the American Camping Association) is a community of camp professionals who, for nearly 100 years, have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp programs. Because of the diverse 7,000 plus membership and exceptional programs, children and adults can learn powerful lessons in community, character-building, skill development, and healthy living—lessons that can be learned nowhere else. As a leading authority in child development, the ACA works to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience.

The main purpose of the ACA Accreditation program is to educate camp owners and directors in the administration of key aspects of camp operation, particularly those related to program quality and the health and safety of children and staff. The standards establish guidelines for needed policies, procedures, and practices. The camp, then, is responsible for ongoing implementation of these policies.

ACA Accreditation means that a thorough review of over nearly 300 standards is conducted by the ACA—from volunteer qualifications and training to emergency management. ACA collaborates with experts from the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Red Cross and other youth service agencies to assure that current practices at the camp reflect the most up-to-date, research-based standards in camp operation. A 4

partnership is formed that promotes summers of growth and fun in an environment committed to safety.

ACA helps all accredited camps provide: • Healthy, developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences • Discovery through experiential education • Caring, competent role models • Service to the community and the environment • Opportunities for leadership and personal growth

Camp Rainbow Gold became ACA accredited in 2002 and is re-visited every five years. Our goal is to attain and maintain accreditation through the ACA.

Every year we commit to: • Concurring with definition of camping as set forth by ACA • Confirming we are operating under applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations and that all required permits and licenses have been obtained by our host camp • Continuing to meet the standards verified by visitors on the day of the visit • Confirming the understanding that accreditation may be withdrawn if any ACA standards and safety guidelines and code of ethics are not being met • Relaying ACA Standards to our host site, transportation, and third-party providers to request their cooperation and compliance

In addition, we will conform to all guidelines as set by the Camp Rainbow Gold, Inc., including, but not limited to: • Use of camper and staff application wording, and parental consents as approved by the Board of Directors • Secure staffing according to the recommended staff/camper ratios • Implement and train all volunteers regarding the emergency and crisis management protocols • Utilize the medical practice and standing orders as well as standardized medical forms recommended as guidelines for camper and volunteer medical care • Use a NARHA accredited therapeutic horseback riding facility • Use risk management practices and contracts to define liability of third-party providers • Utilize the Board of Directors to analyze incident reports, request advice to reduce risk and make recommendations to modify procedures and policies to improve safety • Adhere to volunteer background check policies defined by the Board of Directors

INSURANCE COVERAGE

Camp Rainbow Gold will provide liability insurance coverage to include the following: • General liability coverage • Motor vehicle insurance on all owned, hired, or leased vehicles • Employer’s non-ownership liability insurance on all non-owned vehicles • Accident coverage for campers and volunteers with the understanding that the primary coverage lies with their personal insurance