# Recreational Program > Recreational Program means a non-residential scheme for children, adhering to safety standards, and hosted by a [organization] **Term:** Recreational Program **Last updated:** 2026-07-29 ## Definition ## What Recreational Program Means in a Contract A Recreational Program, as a contractual term, refers to a structured, non-residential activity scheme offered to children, typically involving sport, arts, education, or general leisure pursuits, that is hosted by an identified organization such as a school, charity, local authority, or private provider. The contract clause defining this term establishes the boundaries of what activities fall within scope, distinguishing them from unrelated services the organization might also offer. Because the program involves children, contracts almost always tie the definition to compliance with recognized safety standards. This might reference statutory child protection requirements, safeguarding policies, or industry-recognized best practices, all measured against the law governing the contract. The definition therefore does double duty: it describes the activity and it signals the baseline of care the operator has committed to provide. Understanding this term correctly matters because many other clauses, such as liability, insurance, and termination, are drafted by reference to it. If the Recreational Program is narrowly or broadly defined, the practical effect ripples through the rest of the agreement. ## How Recreational Program Is Defined or Measured Most agreements measure a Recreational Program by three variables: its non-residential character, its target age group, and its adherence to specified safety benchmarks. Non-residential status is significant because it usually removes overnight care obligations, which carry heavier regulatory and insurance burdens than day-based activities. Safety adherence is frequently measured against a combination of internal policies and external requirements. Contracts commonly cross-reference a