Maine State Resources
State Rules for Licensed Maine Summer Camps
- CAMP LICENSING RULES: Department of Health and Human Services, Maine Center for Disease Control, and Prevention rules relating to youth camps, primitive, and trip camping. (See also Admin Rules Chapter 201 below)
- DHHS ADMINISTRATIVE RULES CHAPTER 201 FOR ALL STATE LICENSEES, INCLUDING SUMMER CAMPS. REQUIRES A CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. Revised Oct 10, 2018
- Reportable/Notifiable Incident Report (submit via email to Lisa Silva or Becky Walsh) HHE-627 NEW Spring 2023
- Youth Camp Inspection Checklist 2019
- State of Maine Food Code: Camps with food service must comply with the Food Code
- State Camp Inspection Report – Forms state health inspectors use to rate licensed camps on their compliance with licensing rules.
- Waiver for Day Camp Health Supervisor – These rules are administered by the Health Inspection Program of the Environmental Health Division with DHHS. Contact for Camp Inspections is Lisa Silva, Program Manager, Health Inspection Program: Lisa.Silva@maine.gov, (207) 287-5691
- A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is Required for Camp Kitchens as of January 18, 2012 – Click here for a list of state approved providers of CFPM trainings.
- Swimming Pool & Spa Regulations – Sept. 1, 2010
- American Disabilities Act requirements for Pool Entry:Exit 2010
Child Abuse Prevention Resources
- 2023 Maine Mandated Reporter Resources
- Child Abuse & Neglect “Out of Home” Inspections (in youth camp, child care and other DHHS-licensed settings)
- An Act To Require Training of Mandated Reporters
- Mandated Reporting Amendment information for Camps 2016
- Maine Sexual Violence Service Providers
State Health Recommendations for Licensed Maine Summer Camps
- Youth Camp Record Form for Partially Immunized or Unimmunized Campers 5.19.23
- Epinephrine Auto-injector Training and Certification
- Emergency Medication Sample Permission Forms
- Health Records Retention for Campers & Staff
- Federal Health Privacy Act Rules HIPAA – What does it mean for camps?
- American Camp Association Articles re: HIPAA
- H1N1 & Influenza Recommendations from Maine Center for Disease Control
- Immunization Recommendations for Camps
- Measles Update Summer 2011
- Marijuana in Maine after Citizens’ Initiative – January 30, 2017
- Maine Law regarding Medical Use of Marijuana
Board of Nursing
Maine Medical Practice Act
Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Rules
Contact: Mary Ann Foye, maryann.foye@maine.gov; (207) 287-3614
Camp Trip Leader Requirement – A person 18 years or older with a Trip Leader permit is required to lead overnight trips of 2 nights or more.
- Trip Leader Rules
- Camp Trip Leader Exception Law
- Camp Trip Leader Permit Law
- Camp Trip Leader Program PowerPoint
Tax Issues & Maine Revenue Services
Labor & Employment Issues and Department of Labor
- 2023 MSC Member Bulletin
- 2016 MSC Members Bulletin
- Maine’s Minimum Wage
- Minimum Wage Exemptions in Camps
- Rest Breaks for Hourly Wage Earners
- Pay Period Requirement & Counselor Exception
- The state of Maine camp licensing rules clearly state the expectation that a criminal background check should be conducted on each staff member. 6.A.3.b. Prior to hiring any employee, or selecting any volunteer, the youth camp should; (1) review the employment application, (2) check references, (3) interview the applicant, and (4) review the National Sex Offender Public Registry of the US Department of Justice or other relevant available public record information.
- Define your Season- Unemployment Compensation – Labor Dept Form FX-25
- Unemployment Rules – for Students
- International Support Staff Pay Rules
- International Staff – Federal Rules (J1 Visa)
- U.S. Tax Guide for Aliens
- Staff Applications – Elements to Consider
Fire & Life Safety
Concealed Weapons Law
Other Rules & Information