Minors On Campus Program

Updates for Summer 2026:

• Excessive Heat and Wildfire Smoke: As a reminder, the health impacts of excessive summer heat and poor air quality from wildfire smoke can escalate quickly for children. The Minors on Campus Program has established guidelines for outdoor activities during times of excessive heat or poor air quality due to wildfire smoke. For questions or help preparing your camp or activity for excessive heat or smoke, contact the Minors on Campus Program Coordinator at protectionofminors@boisestate.edu.
  
  As summer heat escalates, make sure your program staff is aware of the warning signs of heat stroke and exhaustion, and have a plan in place to move programs and activities indoors during high temperatures and heat waves. Information on local resources and how to prepare can be found on The Resilience Institute website at Boise State.
  
  During periods of wildfire smoke, outdoor programs involving minors should be suspended or moved indoors when the air quality index (AQI) is greater than 100. Third-party programs hosted on university property are required to follow these guidelines and have a plan in place to protect children during smoky conditions. Current air quality information can be found on IQAir and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality website.
• Background checks to be re-run every 3 years: Due to the sensitive nature of working with minors, any individual interacting with or participating with minors in a University program must now have a background check on file, which was completed within the last 3 years. Individuals whose background check is older than 3 years will be sent an email from NoReply@HireRight.com to complete a new background check.
• Youth Protection training in Fall of 2026: We look forward to offering a full-day, in-person training session containing topics such as staff hiring practices, working with neurodivergent kids/teens, and emergency planning. We are partnering with Praesidium and the Higher Education Protection Network, industry leaders in minor abuse prevention training, and key individuals across campus to deliver the session content. The training will be free for Boise State University employees. To receive more information and to be notified when registration opens, please complete this form.