Environmental Health

Camper-to-Staff Ratios

CAMPER-TO-STAFF RATIOS

Campers’ supervision requirements are based on the camper-to-staff ratios. The ratios are based on the campers age group with the youngest campers requiring more staff members involved in direct care. Further, campers are expected to be assigned to reasonable groups according to their age. Camp Director cannot be included in the required staff ratio in camps serving over 50 campers.

 

5 TO 17 YEARS-OLD CAMPERS (1:10)

One adult assisted by a counselor to supervise each group of 20 campers during all onsite and offsite camp activities. If a group exceeds 20 campers, one additional counselor is required for every additional 10 campers.

 

2.5 TO 4 YEARS-OLD CAMPERS (1:7)

One adult assisted by a counselor to supervise each group of 14 campers during all onsite and offsite camp activities. If a group exceeds 14 campers, one additional counselor is required for every 7 campers.

 

LESS THAN 2.5 YEARS-OLD CAMPERS (1:4)

One adult assisted by a counselor to supervise each group of 8 campers during all onsite and offsite camp activities. If a group exceeds 8 campers, one additional counselor is required for every 4 campers.

 

 

Last Reviewed: 6/1/2021