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Applications, forms, memos to the local boards of health, and guidelines on recreational camps.

Please Note:

  • The amendments to Recreational Camp regulations were promulgated on 3/23/18. The official version was updated on 4/20/18. The footer of 105 CMR 430.000 document below denotes the date for clarification.
  • Local boards of health are required to notify DPH annually of licensed recreational camps for children pursuant to 105 CMR 430.632.
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Recreational Day Camps and Programs Reopening Guidance

Massachusetts Child and Youth Serving Programs Reopen Approach Minimum Requirements for Health and Safety (PDF 656.69 KB)

Requirements set forth in the Massachusetts Child and Youth Serving Programs Reopen Approach. Dated July 20, 2020.

Recreational Day Camps and Programs Health and Safety Checklist for Reopening (DOCX 59.07 KB)

August 21, 2020

Regulations

105 CMR 430.00: State sanitary code chapter IV: Sanitation standards for camps 
Christian's Law 
Important amendments to regulation 105 CMR 430.000: Minimum standards for recreational camps for children 

EEE Resources

Mosquito Repellent Guidance for School Staff (DOC 46.5 KB)

Guidance for applying EPA-approved mosquito repellent to prevent EEE

Protect yourself from Mosquitoes! (PDF 70.71 KB)

Kid-Friendly Mosquito Repellent Poster in English

¡Protégete de los Mosquitos! (PDF 64.72 KB)

Kid-Friendly Mosquito Repellent Poster in Spanish

Proteja-se dos Mosquitos! (PDF 70.35 KB)

Kid-Friendly Mosquito Repellent Poster in Portuguese

Protect children from Mosquito Bites! (PDF 78.86 KB)

Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster for Parents/Caregivers in English

¡Proteja a los niños de las Picaduras de Mosquitos! (PDF 80.78 KB)

Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster for Parents/Caregivers in Spanish

Proteja as crianças das picadas de mosquitos! (PDF 80.25 KB)

Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster for Parents/Caregivers in Portuguese

Information for parents

Important Webpage Links regarding Recreational Camps for Children (DOCX 77.95 KB)
Information About Recreational Camps for Children in Massachusetts: Questions and Answers for Parents and Guardians (DOCX 308.64 KB)
Recreational Camps Pamphlet (DOC 196.5 KB)

Immunizations

Required Immunizations for Children Attending Camp (DOCX 55.55 KB)
Meningococcal Disease and Camp Attendees: Commonly Asked Questions (DOCX 24 KB)

Camp safety

Department of Criminal Justice Information Services 
Recreational Camp Emergency Plans for Incidents and Natural Disasters (DOCX 47.18 KB)
Request sex offender registry information (SORI) 

Camp licensing applications, forms, and guidelines

Authorization to Administer Medication to a Camper (DOCX 28.74 KB)
Boards of Health Reporting Form for Recreational Camps for Children 2020 (PDF 37.64 KB)
Boards of Health Reporting Form for Recreational Camps for Children 2020 (DOCX 21.65 KB)
Camper Injury Report (DOCX 38.89 KB)
DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisor in Medication Administration (DOCX 53.2 KB)
DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisor and Other Employees on Use of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors (DOCX 46.11 KB)
Health Care Consultant Agreement (DOCX 21.2 KB)
Medication Administration Competency Skill Checklist (DOCX 32.38 KB)
Recreational camp for children inspection form (DOCX 57.25 KB)
Recreational camp license application (DOCX 78.73 KB)
Recreational Camp Operator Check-List (DOCX 32.57 KB)
Sample Daily Log for Medication Administration (DOCX 20.62 KB)
Sample Health Care Consultant Acknowledgement of On-Site Medications (DOCX 20.51 KB)
Unknown or Unauthorized Person Emergency Plan (DOCX 21.36 KB)
Guidance on Watercraft Safety Alternative Training Certifications 

Memos and advisories

Memorandum to Massachusetts Local Boards of Health regarding recreational camp reporting requirement - August 17 2020 
Advisory regarding clarification of recreational camp licensing exemption for programs 
Advisory regarding guidance on medication storage and administration for recreational camps 
Advisory regarding the parent/guardian authorization to administer medication to a camper 
Policy statement regarding background information checks for staff and volunteers at recreational camps for children 
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