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(i) Waterproof mattresses and pillow coverings shall be provided as needed. (j) The wilderness program shall use bedding that is adequate for protection and comfort in cold weather. (k) Bedding provided by the wilderness therapeutic camp shall be clean and sanitary. All bedding shall be laundered, at minimum, between assignments to different children. (l ) Linens shall be changed as often as required for cleanliness and sanitation, but not less frequently than once a week. (9) Bathroom Facilities. (a) Bathroom Facilities in Permanent Buildings. (i) There shall be indoor bathrooms with at least one lavatory for every six children, a tub or shower and one indoor flush toilet for every eight children. Multiple toilets in one area shall be in separate compartments. (ii) The wilderness therapeutic camp shall maintain all toilet and personal hygiene areas in a sanitary manner to eliminate health or pollution hazards. (iii) Hot and cold water must be available. Water temperature for hot water must be limited to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or below. (iv) Separate bathroom facilities shall be provided for girls and boys. (v) Ventilation shall be provided with either an open screened window or functioning exhaust fan. (vi) Mirrors or non breakable reflective surfaces shall be provided in the bathrooms at levels easily accessible to children. (b) Privies at Campsites. (i) There shall be at least two sanitary type privies at each campsite. (ii) The wilderness therapeutic camp shall locate privies no closer than 65 feet but within a reasonable distance from a sleeping area. (iii) Privies shall be cleaned regularly and maintained so as to prevent access of flies and animals to the contents therein, to prevent fly breeding and to prevent contamination of water supply. (10) Staff Facilities. Staff who reside on-site shall be provided with sleeping and bathroom facilities separate from the children, with the exception of campsite privies. (11) Personal Effects. (a) Personal effects, towels, wash cloths, toothbrushes, combs and other toilet articles shall be supplied for each child’s use and an appropriate and clean location for storage of such items shall be provided. (b) Each child shall have a place separate from that of other children to keep his/her own personal effects (toys, books, pictures, etc.) as well as his/her clothing. (c) Each child shall be permitted to bring safe and appropriate personal possessions with him/her and to acquire belongings of his/her own. (d) A clothes washing machine and clothes dryer must be available. (12) Activities. (a) Provision shall be made for space and suitable equipment for both indoor and outdoor recreation activities. (i) Equipment shall be age appropriate, in good working condition, and well maintained. (ii) Stationary equipment such as swings and slides shall be securely anchored and located to avoid accidents. (b) Children shall be provided with opportunities for interaction in the community through age and developmentally appropriate activities that are educational, recreational, cultural, and social in nature.