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Apply to Operate a Camp

Apply to Operate a Camp

Apply to Operate a Camp

This page is intended for individuals or organizations that have not been licensed in the last year. Determine the camp license appropriate for your organization by reviewing the definitions below. License issuance is contingent upon fire safety and environmental health certifications.

Camp Types

  • Adult Foster Care Camp

    An adult foster care facility with the approved capacity to receive more than 4 adults who shall be provided foster care. An adult foster care camp is a facility located in a natural or rural environment.

    The Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), Adult Foster Care Division regulates Adult Camps. For information, visit Adult Camp Licensing.

  • Campsite

    An outdoor setting that has natural or man-made features available for outdoor living or activities and is located where a camp is operated.

  • Children's Camp

    A residential, day, troop, or travel camp that provides care and supervision and is conducted in a natural environment for more than 4 children, apart from the children’s parents, relatives, or legal guardians, for 5 or more days in a 14-day period.

  • Day Camp

    A camp that provides care more than 4 but less than 24 hours a day.

  • Residential Camp

    A camp that provides care on a 24-hr basis at a regulated campsite.

  • Travel

    A camp that provides care on a 24-hour basis that is not stationed at a specific campsite.

  • Troop

    A camp sponsored by the Scouting America or the Girl Scouts of the USA that provides care on a 24-hour basis and is not stationed at a specific campsite.

Camp License Applications

  • Camp PROGRAM Original License

    Applicants for a camp PROGRAM Original license (Children’s Residential Camp, Day Camp, Travel Camp, Troop Camp, or Adult Foster Care Camp) should follow the application instructions below.

    The original camp PROGRAM license is issued for six months. A renewal application must be submitted prior to the end of the six-month period for continued license status.

    NOTE: All Residential, Day, and Adult Foster Care camps need to operate at a licensed camp SITE.

    Camp Program Application Instructions

  • Camp SITE Original License

    Applicants for a camp SITE Original license (Residential or Day Site) should follow the instructions below.

    The Original camp SITE license is issued for six months. A renewal application must be submitted prior to the end of the six-month period for continued license status.

    Camp Site Application Instructions

Resources

Camping Industry Organizations