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Hi All,

Our museum is in the process of reevaluating our insurance needs, and our
insurance company has introduced a new line for camp-ins.  While we have
run them for the past 7 years, we are now being asked to take out
additional (and pricey) insurance to protect us against potential sexual
abuse allegations (of which we have never had one).  I'm interested to
know whether other institutions have faced similar insurance and safety
costs and any suggestions you might have for alternatives.  Our camp-in
programs are mostly run for scouts, so we have our own staff as well as
scout parents present with campers for the night.  

Thanks a bunch,
Laura

Laura E. Farra
Assistant Director of Education, Museum Programs
Rochester Museum and Science Center
657 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
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