Camp Information

Regulations & Standards

• 105 CMR 430.000 Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV) (PDF)
• Important Amendments to Regulations 105 CMR 430.000 - Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (PDF)
• Christian's Law Webpage Information

Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) Resources

• Reducing Risk of Mosquito-Borne Illness While Outdoors - Guidance for School Staff (PDF) - Applying EPA-Approved Mosquito Repellent to Prevent EEE
• Protect Yourself from Mosquitoes! (PDF)
• Protect Children from Mosquito Bites! (PDF)

Information for Parents

• Important Webpage Links Regarding Recreational Camps for Children (PDF)
• Information About Recreational Camps for Children in Massachusetts - Questions and Answers for Parents and Guardians (PDF)
• Recreational Camps Pamphlet (PDF)

Immunizations

• Required Immunization for Children Attending Camp and Camp Staff (PDF)
• Meningococcal Disease and Camp Attendees - Commonly Asked Questions (PDF)

Camp Safety

• Department of Criminal Justice Information Service page
• Policy Statement Regarding Background Information Checks for Staff and Volunteers at Recreational Camps for Children
• Request for Sex Offender Information (SORI) page
• Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI)
• Recreational Camp Emergency Plans for Incidents and Natural Disasters (PDF)

Camp Licensing Applications, Forms, & Guidelines

• Authorization to Administer Medication to a Camper - Completed by Parent-Guardian (PDF)
• Recreational Camp Injury Report Form (PDF)
• Sample Health Care Consultant Acknowledgement of On-Site Medications (PDF)
• DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisors and Other Employees in Medication Administration (PDF)
• DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisors and Other Employees on the Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (PDF)
• Health Care Consultant Agreement (PDF)
• Medication Administration Competency Skill Checklist (PDF)
• Sample Daily Log for Medication Administration (Complete for Each Medication) (PDF)
• Advisory Guidance on Medication Storage and Administration for Recreational Camps (PDF)
• Advisory Regarding the Parent-Guardian Authorization to Administer Medication to a Camper (PDF)
• Recreational Camp for Children Inspection Form (PDF)
• Recreational Camp Operator Check-List (PDF)
• Recreational Camp Emergency Plans for Unrecognized Person at Camp Policy (PDF)
• Guidance on Watercraft Safety Alternative Training Certification (PDF)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI) First Aid Kit Summary (PDF)
• Recreational Camp License Application (Viewpoint)
• Retail/Food Service Permit (Viewpoint)