Most UMD Summer Camps have moved to a virtual environment. Please refer to:​ Best Practices for Virtual Programs for Minors at the University of Maryland Camps

The University of Maryland is committed to the safety of all individuals in its community. Procedures and guidelines have been established for those in the University community, including faculty, staff, appointees, students, student employees, graduate associates, and volunteers, who may work or interact with non-student individuals under 18 years of age, with the goal of promoting the safety and wellbeing of minors.  Information below provides templates and guidance for the Management of Minors on UMD. 

All Directors/Coaches of Camps or Youth Programs are required to register their program through The Office of Risk Management in order to initiate the process required of all employees or volunteers working with minors. Contact ESSR at youthprograms@umd.edu or x53960 if your program does not already have an Authorization Number for your program or if you cannot remember your Authorization Number.

Specific procedures, guidelines, and forms for camps are located throughout the Camps and Youth Programs Section.

These procedures and guidelines do not apply to general public events where parents/guardians retain care, custody and control of the minors and are expected to provide adequate supervision.  The University expects parents or guardians to provide supervision over minors on campus unless they are involved in an activity or program with minors.

UMD forms

• Youth Program Registration Form
• Waiver for field trips
• UMD Camper Profile & Consent to Treat
• Camper Use of UMD Facilities & Equipment-Parental Informed Consent
• UMD Emergency Contact & Authorized Pickup
• UMD Sunscreen Authorization
• Managing Minors on Campus – Athletic Camps & Other Third Party Camps

Fingerprinting Forms

• LiveScan Form
• Blue Card Template
• Purple Card Template
• Out-of-State Fingerprinting Instructions (for Blue & Purple Cards)
• Alternate Locations for Fingerprinting/Background Checks in Maryland
• 365 Day Form
• CPS Background Clearance Form FAQ
• Agency Privacy Requirments for Noncriminal Justice Applicants

MDH Forms

• State Youth Camp Certification Website
• Annual Report
• Application for Youth Camp
• Building Safety Form
• Camper Health History Form
• Child Protective Services Release Form – Camp Employee
• Emergency Procedures
• Health Program
• Health Supervision & Medication FAQ
• Injury/Illness Report Form
• Immunization Form
• Medication Administration Authorization Form
• Medication Administration Form
• Required Reports of Injury or Illness
• Staff Health History Form
• Supervision of Campers During Routine Activities Chart
• Transportation Safety Plan
• Most Requested Youth Camp Forms and Documents

Reporting suspected child sexual abuse and neglect

USM Policy on the Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse and Neglect

BCAC Protecting Youth Serving Organizations Video

Report Suspected Child Sexual Abuse or Neglect to the Department of Public Safety at 301-405-3333