Register a Youth Program
To promote the safety and well-being of Minor participants in University programs, events, and activities, all Youth Programs must comply with certain requirements determined by OIE and set forth in the Youth Protection Procedures Manual. A Youth Program includes any University program, event, or activity occurring on or off campus in which Minors are under the supervision of Notre Dame employees, volunteers, or students.
All Youth Programs must comply with the following Basic Operational Requirements:
- Register with Office of Institutional Equity
- Reporting
- Screening
- Liability Waivers
- Online Youth Protection Training
- Restrictions for One-on-One Interactions
- Transportation
- Conduct Requirements
- Document Retention
Youth Programs that have the following characteristics must comply with the Advanced Operational Requirements: (1) a moderate level of physical activity, (2) food is provided to youth participants, (3) use of equipment by youth participants, (4) activities in labs, (5) overnight stays, or (6) other characteristics determined by the Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) to warrant the additional operational requirements. The Advanced Operational Requirements for these Youth Programs are:
- Supervision Ratios
- Health/Medical Consent to Treat Forms
- Youth Participant Conduct Expectations
- Pre-Program Planning Meeting
- Youth Program Personnel Identification
- Emergency Preparedness Plan
- Check-in/Check-out Procedures
- Medication Management
- Health/Medical Protocols
Certain Youth Programs are also subject to Program-Specific Operational Requirements:
- Youth Programs that take places in laboratories
- International Youth Programs
- Virtual Youth Programs
- Overnight Youth Programs
- Youth Programs run by recognized student groups
- Youth Programs involving research
The Responsible Party should reach out to the OIE with any questions regarding which requirements apply to a specific Youth Program.