Environmental Health

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
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Youth Camps Important Dates
February 14, 2025: All renewal reminders have been mailed/emailed.
March 17, 2025: 2025 season applications accepted.Read More
March 26, 2025: Youth Camp DOH/DCF/DFD Joint Webinar.Read More
April 16, 2025: Local health inspector training for youth camps and PRB.
April 23, 2025: Training seminar for youth camp operators.
May 1, 2025: Deadline for renewal application submission.
September 15, 2025: Deadline for annual accident report submission.Read More

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Local & State Inspections Youth Camp Safety Rule
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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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Last Reviewed: 3/6/2025