A Message from the Rehoboth Board of Health:

It may be cold right now, but the 2019 Recreational Camps for Children Season is quickly approaching. We would like to remind everyone that recreational camps for children in Massachusetts require a license from the Board of Health prior to operation. Any program or person that promotes or advertises as a camp, even if it does not meet the specific criteria for a Recreational Camp as listed in MA 105 CMR 430.020, must be licensed as a recreational camp for children prior to operating. Furthermore, a camp is defined as any program serving 5 or more children operating between June 1 and September 30.

Additionally, camps that conduct specialized high risk activities including but not limited to scuba diving, rock climbing, firearms, aquatic activities, archery, challenge courses/ climbing walls, and horseback riding should have appropriately licensed personnel conducting these activities. Specifically, horseback riding instructors should be licensed in accordance with M.G.L. c. 128, § 2A. Inspections of recreational camps are conducted prior to camp operation to ensure that the camp provides a safe and healthy environment. The licensing process for a new camp with preparation of all required documents and hiring of appropriate staff could take several months. For more information please visit: https://www.mass.gov/lists/recreational-camps-for-children-community-sanitation

Please contact Jaime Conlon, RN Town of Rehoboth Public Health Nurse jconlon@town.rehoboth.ma.us 508-252-5947 x3127 with any questions or concerns.