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PDFSafety Standards
Camp Huntington considers your child’s safety to be of primary importance. As a member of the nation’s most comprehensive network of behavioral health programs for youth, Aspen Education Group, we proudly abide by the following safety guidelines:
- Program is permitted yearly by the New York State Health Department, including nursing, medical and healthcare regulations from the NY State Board of Education. Both agencies conduct yearly pre-operation and summer operation site inspections to ensure site and program safety.
- Accreditation by the American Camp Association (ACA).
- Medical needs are assessed for each child prior to admission, including seizure history, medication, and all medical or healthcare needs, requirements and exclusions.
- A consulting physician (MD) and Registered Nurse (RN) are involved with direct healthcare provisions, medication administration, participant screening upon admission and any medical needs during attendance.
- Special diets are assessed and most can be served at camp, including gluten-free, wheat-free, casein-free, and non-diary. Specific items we cannot acquire and that are FDA-approved can be provided by families.
- Yearly maintenance and fire inspections are conducted by licensed contractors and local officials.
- Staff receives training in fire evacuation and emergency procedures, such as lost camper or lost swimmer, lightning, flood and other natural disasters.
- Fire drills are conducted within 48 hours of participant arrival.
- Only approved drivers may transport your child while at camp. Background checks are conducted to ensure driver safety. Driver training precedes transportation assignment. Vehicles are stocked with safety equipment and communication systems for emergency management. Drivers and/or an assigned staff member is trained in CPR and Emergency First Aid through the American Red Cross.
- Yearly strategic planning evaluates program safety and identifies areas for improvement.
- All staff are interviewed and screened with background checks at local, state and national levels prior to being selected.
- Staff is carefully trained in all safety procedures and program goals. Weekly meetings provide performance reviews, coaching and in-service opportunities for continuing training and improvement.
- Program activities are designed for the highest level of safety. Staff training follows NY State Board of Education, Health Department and American Camp Association standards for leader training, student safety and classroom conduct.
- Certified instructors train activity leaders in aquatics, ropes course.
- Lessons are designed using evidence-based educational and clinical-therapeutic approaches to be fun and motivate progress with key social and life skills.
- Activity centers are equipped with fire extinguishers, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and fire exits. Some centers are air conditioned for heat relief.
-The attached NY State Children’s Camp Brochure lists requirements for operation.
