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Recreational camps for children

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

The amendments were filed with the Secretary of State and the publication and effective date is March 1, 2024. This version is not the official version of this regulation. The official version will be available from the Secretary of the Commonwealth's State Publications and Regulations Division, through the State Bookstore.

Amended 105 CMR 430.000: Minimum Standards for Recreational Camps for Children (clean version)
Christian's Law

EEE Resources

Open DOC file, 59.5 KB,  Mosquito Repellent Guidance for School Staff (English, DOC 59.5 KB)

Guidance for applying EPA-approved mosquito repellent to prevent EEE

Open PDF file, 70.71 KB,  Protect yourself from Mosquitoes! (English, PDF 70.71 KB)

Kid-Friendly Mosquito Repellent Poster in English

Open PDF file, 64.72 KB,  ¡Protégete de los Mosquitos! (English, PDF 64.72 KB)

Kid-Friendly Mosquito Repellent Poster in Spanish

Open PDF file, 70.35 KB,  Proteja-se dos Mosquitos! (English, PDF 70.35 KB)

Kid-Friendly Mosquito Repellent Poster in Portuguese

Open PDF file, 78.86 KB,  Protect children from Mosquito Bites! (English, PDF 78.86 KB)

Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster for Parents/Caregivers in English

Open PDF file, 80.78 KB,  ¡Proteja a los niños de las Picaduras de Mosquitos! (English, PDF 80.78 KB)

Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster for Parents/Caregivers in Spanish

Open PDF file, 80.25 KB,  Proteja as crianças das picadas de mosquitos! (English, PDF 80.25 KB)

Mosquito Bite Prevention Poster for Parents/Caregivers in Portuguese

Information for parents

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

Immunizations

Open PDF file, 123.31 KB,  Required Immunizations For Children Attending Camp and Camp Staff – 2026 (English, PDF 123.31 KB)
Meningococcal Disease and Camp Attendees: Commonly Asked Questions

Camp safety

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

Camp licensing applications, forms, and guidelines

Open PDF file, 288.23 KB,  Authorization to Administer Medications to Minors (English, PDF 288.23 KB)
Open PDF file, 307.34 KB,  Authorization to Administer Medications to Minors (Spanish) (Spanish, PDF 307.34 KB)
Open PDF file, 308.84 KB,  Authorization to Administer Medications to Minors – Medical Specialty Camps (English, PDF 308.84 KB)
Open PDF file, 342.09 KB,  Authorization to Administer Medications to Minors – Medical Specialty Camps (Spanish) (Spanish, PDF 342.09 KB)
Open DOCX file, 21.2 KB,  Health Care Consultant Agreement (English, DOCX 21.2 KB)
Open DOCX file, 75.34 KB,  Recreational Camp for Children Inspection Form – 2024 (English, DOCX 75.34 KB)
Open DOCX file, 61.91 KB,  Recreational Camp License Application (English, DOCX 61.91 KB)
Open DOCX file, 32.9 KB,  Recreational Camp Operator Check-List (English, DOCX 32.9 KB)
Open DOCX file, 20.62 KB,  Sample Daily Log for Medication Administration (English, DOCX 20.62 KB)
Open DOCX file, 25.35 KB,  Sample Health Care Consultant Acknowledgement of On-Site Medications (English, DOCX 25.35 KB)
Open DOCX file, 21.36 KB,  Unknown or Unauthorized Person Emergency Plan (English, DOCX 21.36 KB)
Recreational Camp Injury and Incident Report & Notification Form
Recreational Camps for Children Reporting Form

Health Care Training Documents

Open PDF file, 158.37 KB,  DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisor in Medication Administration – 2024 (English, PDF 158.37 KB)
Open DOCX file, 50.83 KB,  DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisor in Medication Administration – 2024 (English, DOCX 50.83 KB)
Open PDF file, 181.65 KB,  Administration of Prescription Medication Test of Competency Checklist – 2024 (English, PDF 181.65 KB)
Open DOCX file, 29.07 KB,  Administration of Prescription Medication Test of Competency Checklist – 2024 (English, DOCX 29.07 KB)
Open PDF file, 108.97 KB,  DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisor and Other Staff on Use of Epinephrine Auto- Injectors – 2024 (English, PDF 108.97 KB)
Open DOCX file, 43.58 KB,  DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisor and Other Staff on Use of Epinephrine Auto- Injectors – 2024 (English, DOCX 43.58 KB)
Open PDF file, 196.43 KB,  Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Test of Competency Checklist – 2024 (English, PDF 196.43 KB)
Open DOCX file, 22.43 KB,  Administration of Epinephrine Auto-Injectors Test of Competency Checklist – 2024 (English, DOCX 22.43 KB)
Open PDF file, 112.81 KB,  DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisors and Other Individuals Authorized to Administer Diabetes Medication at a Medical Specialty Camp – 2024 (English, PDF 112.81 KB)
Open DOCX file, 47 KB,  DPH Standards for Training Health Care Supervisors and Other Individuals Authorized to Administer Diabetes Medication at a Medical Specialty Camp – 2024 (English, DOCX 47 KB)
Open PDF file, 224.05 KB,  Administering Medication for Diabetes Care at Medical Specialty Camps Test of Competency Checklist – 2024 (English, PDF 224.05 KB)
Open DOCX file, 20.51 KB,  Administering Medication for Diabetes Care at Medical Specialty Camps Test of Competency Checklist – 2024 (English, DOCX 20.51 KB)

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
Open PDF file, 347.21 KB,  Heat Related Illness and Preventative Measured for Recreational Camps for Children (English, PDF 347.21 KB)
Open DOCX file, 56.19 KB,  Heat Related Illness and Preventative Measured for Recreational Camps for Children (English, DOCX 56.19 KB)

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