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Public Health and Food Protection Program

Danielle Clemons
Project Coordinator

Janelle-Marie Sonsiadek
Project Specialist

youth.camps@doh.nj.gov 

(609) 913-5281

 

Youth Camps

A Youth Camp is a high-risk program that meets all of the following criteria:

  1. Accommodates campers 17 years of age or younger
  2. At least five (5) campers per session
  3. Each session operates for two (2) days or more during the same week
  4. Camp activities include at least one high-risk activity

Children's programs that meet all of the above criteria are considered high-risk and therefore must apply for a Youth Camp Permit with the New Jersey Department of Health.

Youth Camp Safety Rules and Regulations
Search Active Permits
Report Unlicensed Camp
FAQ
Youth Camps Important Dates
April 16, 2025: Local health inspector training for youth camps and PRBRead More
May 1, 2025: Deadline for renewal application submission
May 2, 2025: Young Workers' Rights press releaseRead More
May 7, 2025: Training seminar for youth camp operatorsRead More
September 15, 2025: Deadline for annual accident report submissionRead More

Camp Operators

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Apply or Renew a Permit Learn the Rules
Submit your Annual Accident Report Recognized Certification Agency

 

Parents and Campers

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File a Complaint Health and Safety Considerations
NJCCIS & Subsidy Inquiries Report Abuse or Neglect

 

Regulators

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Local & State Inspections Youth Camp Safety Rule
Training Resources Outbreak Guidance

 

Infographic Resources

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Heat-Related Illness Air Quality
Infectious Disease Prevention Mandated Reporting

 

Recorded Webinars
Updates for Local Health Officials

Ramping Up for Summer (2024)

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Ahead of the Summer (2023)

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Camp Operator's Guide

N.J.A.C. 8:25 Youth Camp Safety Standards, Licensure and Compliance (2024)

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