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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)
Contact Us
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Dave Williams
Senior Analyst
Email Dave WilliamsKerry Wagner
Environmental Health Inspector
Email Kerry WagnerMassachusetts Department of Public Health - Community Sanitation
- Is my operation a camp?
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View more information by reading Recreational Camp Licensing - Am I A Camp (PDF).
- How do I apply for a Recreational Camp License?
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Download and complete the provided documents for obtaining a Recreational Camp License.
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