2013 Summer Camp Instructions and Application Package (PDF)
New Beverage Nutrition Rules for Summer Camps (PDF)
Director’s Information and Forms for applying for a summer camp permit
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene's Bureau of Child Care (BCC) recently assumed administrative responsibility for the permitting and regulatory oversight of summer camps in New York City. After submission of your application and permit fee, the application will be assigned to the BCC borough office for processing and issuance of the permit. Camps should not operate until the permit application requirements are met and the permit is approved.
Health Codes governing Children’s Camps
Orientation for Directors and Aquatics Workshop
The New York City Health Code requires that new camp directors attend an orientation session provided by the Department. In addition, the camp director or aquatics director must attend an aquatics workshop if the camp will participate in aquatics activities. To register, please contact the BCC borough office in which your program will operate. Advanced registration is required
Obtain a Permit to Operate a Summer Camp
Permit Application
Submit the non-refundable permit application fee or proof of 501(3)(c) charity organization status and a completed Summer Camp Application and Site Inspection Form (PDF) to the BCC Administration office at:
NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene
Bureau of Child Care
Att: Fee Processing Unit
125 Worth Street, Suite 908, Box 68
New York, NY 10013
Complete and submit the following forms to your respective BCC Borough Office for processing:
Health and Safety Forms and Other Information
Injury and Illness Reporting Forms - NYS DOH
