Summer, Day, Overnight, Traveling or Municipal Camps for Children

All operators should review the NYC Health Code Article 48 and NYS Sanitary Code 7-2 to understand the rules for operating a summer camp and how to comply.

All new camp directors are required to attend a Camp Director's Orientation provided by the NYC Health Department. Registration is online only. Select "Group Child Care and Summer Camp Orientation Sessions" and register for a Camp Director’s Orientation. Sessions are 3 hours long and there is no fee to register. YOU CAN APPLY FOR THE CAMP PERMIT EVEN IF THE CAMP DIRECTOR HAS NOT YET ATTENDED AN ORIENTATION SESSION.

REGISTER FOR A NEW CAMP DIRECTOR ORIENTATION SESSION

Summer camps that will participate in aquatics activities, must have their new Aquatics Director attend an Aquatics Director's Orientation session. Registration is online only. Select "Group Child Care and Summer Camp Orientation Sessions" and register for an Aquatics Director’s Orientation. Sessions are 2 hours long and there is no fee to register.

REGISTER FOR A SUMMER CAMP AQUATICS DIRECTOR ORIENTATION

The following documents should be reviewed before hiring staff.

Staff Screening, References, Medicals, Applications and Certifications:

1. Sex Offender Registry by NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services

2. Letters of Reference from most recent employers

3. Staff physical examinations

4. Certifications (i.e. CPR-Pro, Advance First aid, Standard First Aid, Lifeguarding and Lifeguard Management)