Section R. 400.11411 - Aquatic proceduresRule 411.
(1) A camp shall classify each camper according to aquatic ability before the camper engages in an aquatic activity. All campers and staff are considered non-swimmers unless tested.(2) A camp shall not permit a camper to participate in an aquatic activity that requires higher skills than the camper's swimming classification, except during formal instruction.(3) A camp shall establish and enforce an accounting system, such as the buddy system, for supervising campers involved in an aquatic activity. The system used shall include all of the following:(a) Procedures for camper check-in.(b) Procedures for camper check-out.(c) The periodic accounting for the whereabouts of each camper by a member of the aquatic staff. Aquatic staff shall conduct checks account for campers at least once every 10 minutes.(4) A camp shall establish and follow a written aquatic emergency plan for each aquatic activity. The plan shall cover all of the following areas: (a) Rescue procedures and frequency of drills.(b) Camper accountability.(d) Notification of outside emergency services.(5) A camp shall use an accounting system as defined in subrule (3) of this rule for supervising camper swimming at sites other than a permanent camp waterfront. One aquatic observer shall assist an aquatic supervisor for every 10 campers or fraction thereof in the water. Aquatic staff shall account for campers at least once every 5 minutes.(6) A camp shall not conduct swimming programs during the hours of darkness. This subrule does not prohibit the use of swimming pools that have underwater and deck lighting that provides unrestricted vision.(7) A camp shall allow headfirst diving in designated areas only.(8) A camp shall not allow headfirst diving in water that is less than 5 feet deep. Aquatic staff shall use the following table to determine minimum diving area depths and distances from the end of the board or platform: | Diving Condition | Water depth | Distance |
| Competitive swimming and swimming classes | 5 feet | 10 feet |
| Platform less than 2 feet above the water | 8 feet | 10 feet |
| Board 2 feet or less above the water | 10 feet | 15 feet |
| Board more than 2 feet above the water | 15 feet | 20 feet |
Mich. Admin. Code R. 400.11411