New programs
You must registered all youth activities, pre-collegiate programs, and camps, including online and virtual programs. The appropriate department chair/unit director and dean or vice president must authorize and approve the program before activities can begin. Review the Youth Activities, Pre-Collegiate Programs and Camps policy for more information.
All youth program registrations should be submitted through Cy Check and University Event Authorization at least four weeks prior to the start of the program.
Previously-offered programs
All youth program registrations must be submitted annually through Cy Check and reviewed by Risk Management to identify changes in staffing, activities and other program details.
Program types
Sponsored program
A youth program offered by an Iowa State University department or unit for recruitment, outreach, or education specific to department/unit mission or operations. The university is the sole or primary sponsor with ultimate responsibility for operation, participant supervision, and control of the camp, program, or activity.
Third-party program
A youth program supported or promoted by an Iowa State University department/unit and sponsored or co-sponsored by another entity that provides primary operational control, participant supervision, and management of the program. These programs have ties to the university's mission and affiliation with a university department or unit, but the university is not the primary sponsor. University facility use and services are permitted by contract.
Endorsed program (athletic program/camp)
A youth program actively supported or promoted by an Iowa State University department/unit and sponsored or co-sponsored by another entity that provides the primary operational control, participant supervision, and management for the program. These programs have ties to the university’s mission and affiliation with an Iowa State department or unit, but the university is not the primary sponsor. University facility use and services are permitted by contract.