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Information About Children's Camps Children's camps are fun, and it provides a great learning experience. The Clinton County Health Department wants to make sure that children can enjoy themselves at a camp, while being in a healthy and safe environment. In New York State, summer camps must have a state, city or county health department permit to operate legally. These permits are issued only if the camp is in compliance with the state's health regulations. The permit to operate must be displayed in a conspicuous place on the premises. The camp must be inspected twice yearly by a Clinton County health Department representative. At least one inspection must be made during the time the camp is in operation. Each camp is checked to make sure that the physical facilities are safe and that supervision is adequate. |
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Responsibilities of Local Health Departments To issue a permit to operate when the
required plans and inspection results are satisfactory. To inspect camps to assure that: (1) all physical facilities are properly operated and maintained; and (2) adequate supervision exists to provide a healthy and safe environment in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code. To investigate reports of serious incidents of injury, illness and all allegations of abuse or maltreatment. When requested, to provide parents or
guardians of prospective campers an opportunity to review inspection reports
and required plans.
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Information For Parents Your first responsibility as a parent is to make sure that the particular camp that you are looking at sending your child to, meets the definition of a children's camp and is permitted by Clinton County. The key to picking the right camp for your child to attend is making sure that the camp fills the needs of your child. Each child has their own specific needs and to match the child with the correct camp is the parent's responsibility. NY State has developed guidelines for Camp Directors to follow (NY Sanitary Code Subpart 7-2). Each camp are also required to develop a Children's Camp Safety Plan which outlines how the camp will operate when your child is attending, and is under their supervision. Here is a summary list of public health hazards listed in the NYS Sanitary Code which are considered a condition which would be expected to be responsible for injury, illness or death at a children's camp:
Parents feel free to ask questions of your
camp directors to make sure how all these areas of concern of being
addressed at their specific camp. An informed parent should be able to make
the right choice for their child, therefore, making the child's experience a
memorable event in their life. |
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