Before a children's camp can operate in New York, its personnel, activities and facilities must be reviewed and approved by the Department of Health. The following checklist includes several of the most important questions health officials ask in the course of conducting camp inspections. In order to be prepared for illness and injury, all camps must have written medical plans as well as medical staff available to children at all camp operating hours. Swimming Because of careful supervision by qualified personnel, serious water-related injuries in New York camps have been virtually eliminated in recent years. Not all camps offer water activities, but those that do must do so safely.
Many camps offer day trips off the camp grounds.
Such excursions require counselors with the experience and maturity to handle emergencies on their own. The camp operator is required to develop a written plan to include maintenance of facilities, campsite hazards, emergency procedures and drills, safety procedures and equipment for program activities. Send us your comments and suggestions for adding useful information to this site. Weekdays 8am to 8pm.