Children’s Camps

State Sanitary Codes

Children's Camps
Chapter 1, Subpart 7-2. (Statutory Authority: Public Health Law, §225)
Effective September 29, 2004
NYSDOH Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
Download text of Code, Sections 7-2.1 thru 7-2.25 (PDF, 131K)
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Swimming Pools
Chapter 1, Subpart 6-1. (Statutory authority: Public Health Law, §225)
Effective November 7, 2007
NYSDOH Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
Download text of Code, Sections 6-1.1 thru 6-1.31
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Bathing Beaches
Chapter 1, Subpart 6-2. (Statutory authority: Public Health Law, §225)
Effective June 23, 2004
NYSDOH Bureau of Community Environmental Health and Food Protection
Download text of Code, Sections 6-2.1 thru 6-2.20
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Written Camp Safety Plan Guide:
Sections 7-2.4(c), 7-2.5(n), and 7-2.25 of Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code (SSC) require camp operators to develop a "written plan" which accurately reflects the camp's compliance with code requirements.

Your written plan should be tailored specifically to your camp's site and program(s), and reflect the camp's policies and procedures (i.e., “per code” is not enough detail!). It should be your framework for decision making, and your risk management tool.
Download Guide Booklet (PDF, 267K)

Safety Plan Addendum
Addendum2005 Safety Plan Addendum for Compliance with Amendments to Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code.

On September 29, 2004 amendments to Subpart 7-2 of the New York State Sanitary Code (Children’s Camps) became effective. As a result of the amendments, it may be necessary for camp operators to amend the written safety plan for their camp. Satisfactory completion of this document is considered acceptable to address the safety plan changes when a camp has a safety plan that was approved prior to the amendments.
Download Addendum Form (PDF 72K)

Swimming Pool Safety Plan
New York State Sanitary Code 6-1 requires that swimming pool operators develop, update and implement a written safety plan.  This plan must be submitted to your local health department for their review and approval.  The plan must include procedures for daily bather supervision, injury prevention, reacting to emergencies, injuries and other incidents, providing first aid and summoning help.

Please review, complete and submit the Pool Safety Plan document. Include any attachments (i.e. photos), as necessary.  Once completed, it will serve as your facility’s comprehensive written safety plan, which will meet the requirements of the State Sanitary Code (SSC).  This plan must meet the specific conditions of your facility and operations, as well as serve as a training and reference document for you and your staff.  Local rescue, police and fire personnel should be consulted when developing your pool safety plan.
Download Swimming Pool Safety Plan form (PDF, 84K)

Bathing Beach Safety Plan
New York State Sanitary Code 6-2 requires that beach operators develop, update and implement a written safety plan.  This plan must be submitted to your local health department for their review and approval.  The plan must include procedures for daily bather supervision, injury prevention, reacting to emergencies, injuries and other incidents, providing first aid and summoning help.

Please review, complete and submit the Beach Safety Plan document.  Include any attachments (i.e. photos), as necessary.  Once completed, it will serve as your facility’s comprehensive written safety plan, which will meet the requirements of the State Sanitary Code (SSC).  This plan must meet the specific conditions of your facility and operations, as well as serve as a training and reference document for you and your staff.  Local rescue, police and fire personnel should be consulted when developing your beach safety plan.
Download Bathing Beach Safety Plan form (PDF, 81K)

Poster: Required Reporting for Injury and Illness (DOH Form 3602)
Legal size (8-1/2 x 14.) Download PDF for printing (199K)

Brochure: Children’s Camps in NYS
DOH 3601 (3/05). Cover pictured at left.
Information for parents about state permitting requirements, staff qualifications, health & safety expectations, rights and responsibilities of the parent or guardian, the camp operator and the local health department.
Download legal-size, 2-sided brochure for printing (PDF, 91K)

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