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(g) While on an expedition, the camp shall provide: (i) Personal hygiene supplies that are biodegradable; (ii) Means for a child to bathe or clean his or her body at least twice weekly; (iii) Females with hand sanitizing wipes or similar products as well as feminine products for feminine hygiene purposes; and (iv) A way to launder clothes or provide clean clothes at least weekly. (15) Hiking. (a) Hiking shall not exceed the physical capability of the weakest member of the group. (b) The weight of a backpack to be carried by each child shall be based upon the physical condition of the child. (c) Hiking shall be prohibited at excessive temperatures or weather conditions. (d) Staff shall carry thermometers which accurately display the current outside temperature. (e) If a child cannot or will not hike, the group shall not continue unless eminent danger exists. The reasons for refusal or inability to continue will be established and resolved before hiking continues. Program directors are responsible to train staff regarding this standard and to regularly monitor compliance. E. Services to Children. (1) Admissions. (a) Intake policies shall be clearly defined, and admission shall be in keeping with the intake policies and limited to those children who fall within the scope of the wilderness therapeutic camp’s purpose. (b) Assessment and decisions about admissions shall be based upon an intake study (completed prior to admission) of the total situation of the needs of the child and family. Emergency admissions shall not be made. (c) The intake study shall be prepared by the social service worker and shall be maintained in the child’s record. The study shall include a summary of at least the following information: (i) Current (within 1 year) evaluation by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist or mental health evaluation by a licensed physician; (ii) A description of family relationships and the circumstances that make the placement necessary; (iii) The child’s developmental history and ability of the child to communicate; (iv) The parents’ or placement agency’s expectation of placement; (v) The child’s understanding of placement; (vi) A description of the child’s personality, behavior, and interests; (vii) The child’s school history; (viii) History of previous placements; (ix) A statement about the child’s legal status; (x) A statement of the child’s room, board and watchful oversight needs; (xi) The immediate and long-range goals of placement; (xii) The name of the family member or the placement agency who will be responsible for the relationship with the wilderness therapeutic camp and the child; (xiii) Medical/dental history; (xiv) Religious preference; and (xv) List of friends or others that may be permitted to have contact with the child if approved by the facility (this shall include for legal reasons or special circumstances those individuals that must not have contact with the child as well).