Organized Camp Program
Organized camps offer creative, recreational and educational opportunities by providing programs and facilities to overnight campers. In San Diego County we have approximately 35 organized camps serving an estimated 250,000 people each year. The Department of Environmental Health and Quality's Organized Camp Inspection Program aims to ensure the physical camp settings are maintained and operated safely.
Environmental Health Specialists inspect overnight organized camps annually, pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code for:
- Review of the food facility (kitchen and food preparation area)
- Review of the swimming pool(s) or other natural bathing place
- Review of infirmary records
- Inspection of the water system
- Inspection of housing accommodations
- Review of emergency evacuation plans
- Inspection of
plumbing facilities
- Review and discussion regarding potential vector concerns
Publications:
Intent to Operate an Organized
Camp
Organized Camp Self Inspection Checklist
Emergency Procedures Plan
Template Fillable Document | Non-Fillable Document
Presentation: How to Prepare for a Camp Inspection
Laws and Regulations Relating to Organized Camps
(California Health and Safety Code)
CDPH Organized Camp Program Website
Foodborne Illness (Food Poisoning) fillable
form
Food
Handler Program
(858) 505-6900
(858) 999-8920
Food & Housing