We provide guidance to summer camp operators on health and safety issues and our Environmental Health staff:
- Permit and inspect Children's Summer Camps
- Review safety plans, lifeguard credentials as applicable, water quality reports as applicable
- Observe lifeguard and safety drills during inspections
- Conduct food service inspections
- Provide guidance to operators related to health and safety issues
Inspection Results
Contact our office by emailing the Madison County Public Health or calling 315-366-2526.
Apply for a Permit or Renewal
Contact our office by emailing the Madison County Public Health or calling 315-366-2526.
What is Considered a Regulated Children's Summer Camp
- A property used any time between June 1 and September 15 by children under 16 years of age, under general supervision, involving two or more group activities of which at least one is a nonpassive recreational activity, with significant risk of injury.
- A regulated children's overnight camp is occupied by persons under 18 years of age.
- A regulated traveling summer day camp regularly operates between May 15 and September 15, and regularly transports children under 16 years of age on a regular schedule to a facility, site or property primarily for organized group activity.
Swimming Pool or Bathing Beach
If your camp utilizes a swimming pool or bathing beach, go to permitted beaches and pools.
Meals Provide
If meals are provided at the camp, go to permitted food service operations.