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. For now, meetings are virtual. The meetings are open to the public.
The next meeting schedule and time is below. Agenda
Date: Thursday, April 11, 2024
Time: 10:00 am - 12 pm, Eastern Standard Time (New York, GMT-05:00)
Join by phone: (US) +1 530-683-2039 PIN: 725 133 231#
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We are in search of the following individuals to serve on the Youth Camp Safety Advisory Council, starting immediately to fill these vacancies.
- National Camp Organization - The individual shall be a camping leader with professional experience, but who is not a youth camp owner or manager. (2 positions available)
- Public - The individual shall be a member of the public.
- Camp Owner/Manager - The individual shall be actively engaged in the ownership or management of a nonprofit youth camp.
The 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.
The application to apply is also on the web page.
