Children's day and overnight camps are regulated by the Ulster County Department of Health according to the State Sanitary Code Subpart 7-2.
The Ulster County Department of Health strives to help children have a rewarding, fun experience at camp while in a safe and healthy environment. Permits are required and camps are inspected at least twice a year.
There are about 30 day and 30 overnight camps in Ulster County serving thousands of children each year.
Important 2019 Measles Information:
NYSDOH Measles Response Playbook
UCDOH Commissioner's Letter to Children's Camp Operators and Orders Requiring Attendees and Staff to be Vaccinated against Measles
Mandatory 2019 Digital Camp Director's Meeting
Digital 2017 Camp Director's Meeting (for reference)
American Red Cross courses offered at the Kingston YMCA
Ellis & Associates Lifeguarding/CPR Courses can be found at https://www.jellis.com/classes/local-lifeguard-training
CDC and NYSDOH Information on Preventing Concussions and Traumatic Brain Injury
Aquatic Director Fact Sheet 2018
Camp Trip Swimming Fact Sheet 2018
Children's Camp Operator Letter 2019
Level 3 and 4 CPR Fact Sheet 2018
Swimming Pool Operator Fact Sheet 2018
Progressive Swimming Instructor Fact Sheet 2018
Level 3 for Instructional Activity Fact Sheet 2018
Aquatic Director Requirement Effective 2012
Buddy Board System for Swimming Areas
DOH 61b - Illness outbreak Report
DOH 61e - Epinephrine Admin Report
DOH 61h - Multiple Victim Injury Report Form
Fact Sheet for Bat Habitat Inspection
Fight the Bite - Insect Repellants
General Guidelines for Management of Bats
General Safety Tips for PaintBall
How to Obtain a Permit to Operate a Children's Camp
Lyme Disease - How to Remove the Tick
NYS Camp Information for Facility Operators
Citywide Immunization Registry Access
NYS Immunization Information System Camp Access User Training
Sample Camp Operator Letter for NYSIIS and CIR Access
Information Required for Children's Camps to Access NYSIIS
NYS Fecal Incident Response In Pools Fact Sheet
NYS Vomit & Blood Contamination In Pools Fact Sheet
Prospective Camp Director Statement
Rabies - What to do Fact Sheet
Region 3 - Forest Ranger and USGS
Requirements for a Permit to Operate a Children's Camp
- Aquatic Spray Grounds
- Archery
- Boating
- Camp Trips
- Camp Trip Swimming
- General Activity
- Horseback Riding
- Rope and Challenge Course
- Sports
- Swimming
Sample Buddy Check Clip Board Sheets
Sex Offender/NYS Registration Procedures to Protect Children
Univeral Application Form - Application for Permit to Operate
Vaccine Preventable Disease Camp Operator Letter 2018
Vaccine Preventable Disease Camp Procedure 2012
Vaccine Preventable Disease Letter Attachment 2012
Swimming Pool Operation Sheets
Bathing Beach Operation Sheets
Drinking Water Operation Sheets
For other important public health information, including information on the Zika Virus, click here..
For further information about any of these programs and services, please call Environmental Health Services
