University Hall and the M trail on a sunny day from the Oval on the 勛圖厙 Campus in Missoula, MT.

Youth Safety and Compliance

Youth Program Tiers & Requirements 

Tier II and III Youth Programs must be approved and registered with the Youth Safety & Compliance Office at least 45 calendar days prior to the program start date. Tier I Youth Programs must be registered with the Youth Safety & Compliance Office at least 30 calendar days prior to the program start date. Late requests will still be considered on a case-by-case basis for all tiers. 

Requirements for all Tiered Youth Programs vary based on the program's classification. Tier definitions and specific registration requirements are outlined in the chart below.

Exempt Programs (no registration required): Non-residential, single-occurrence events, conferences, or other uses of University facilities in which youth may be present, but is not a program offered primarily for youth participants and  for which responsibility for the supervision and welfare of those youth rests with parents, guardians, schools, or external organizations. Examples include spectator events, admissions tours, etc. 

 
tier definitions and examples

Tier Definitions

Examples

Tier I Youth Programs (External entity utilizing University facilities) 

A youth program conducted and managed by an external entity utilizing University facilities, which may include overnight use. The external organization retains full responsibility for the supervision, welfare, and compliance obligations regarding youth participants. The University's role is limited to providing access to facilities. The University does not conduct, host, or sponsor the program or activity. 
  • Classic Swim Competition 
  • For the Strength of Youth 
  • Sam McCracken Youth Project Summit 

Tier II Youth Programs (Non-Residential, Low Physical Activity)  

A non-residential, low physical activity program for non-matriculated youth, conducted, hosted, or sponsored by a University academic or administrative unit, on or off University property. In such programs, an authorized adult other than a parent or legal guardian assumes custodial care and responsibility for participants from drop-off (check-in) through release (check-out). 
  • Day camps with low-level physical activity
  • Clinics, workshops
  • Outreach programs 

Tier III Youth Programs (Residential, Non-Residential High Physical Activity)

A residential or non-residential high physical activity program for non-matriculated youth, conducted, hosted, or sponsored by a University academic or administrative unit, on or off University property. In such programs, an authorized adult other than a parent or legal guardian assumes custodial care and responsibility for participants from drop-off (check-in) through release (check-out). 
  • Residential programs
  • Day camps with high-level physical activity
  • Laboratory activities
  • Internships or mentorships