Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council Meeting
The Council meets 4 times a year, the first Thursday of February, April, October, and December from 10:00am to 12:00pm. The meetings are virtual and opened to the public.
The next scheduled meeting, time, and link are below. Agenda will be available prior to meeting.
Date: Thursday, October 8, 2026
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Telephone Number: (US) +1 414-909-7599 PIN: 445 582 015#
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Council Vacancies
The Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council assists and advises the Maryland Department of Health on the development and review of regulations for certifying youth camps. These regulations include standards for personnel screening procedures, medical services and safety procedures. The council also prepares an annual report to the Secretary on current issues affecting youth camps and children attending youth camps.
The council term is 3 years and may be renewed for a second term. All council members must submit an annual financial disclosure to the Maryland State Ethics Commission. All appointments to the council are done through the Governor's Appointments Office.
Below are open vacancies. Your immediate response to this request is appreciated. Information to apply is available at: https://govappointments.maryland.gov/.
National Camp Organization - The individual shall be actively a camping leader with professional experience, but who is not a youth camp owner or manager.
Representative - The individual shall be actively in a nationwide organization involved in camping (ie scouting, 4H).
Representative – The individual shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a youth camp operating for profit .