Are good health practices observed in the camp kitchens and dining areas?
The Health Department also inspects the camps at least twice a season to assure that all physical facilities are properly operated and maintained, and that adequate supervision exists to provide a healthy and safe environment in accordance with the New York State Sanitary Code. It also investigates reports of serious incidents of injury, illness and all allegations of abuse or maltreatment and, when requested, provides parents or guardians of prospective campers an opportunity to review inspection reports and required plans. Each year the Nassau County Department of Health oversees the issuance of permits for approximately 150 camps, which will host in excess of 32,000 children. A summer day camp needs a permit to operate if it is occupied by children less than 16 years of age between June 1st and September 15th and is primarily for the purpose of outdoor organized group activities. For information about summer day camps, call the Nassau County Department of Health, Office of Recreatio
