Accomplishments

A look back…

For over half a century, NYSCDA has been confronted with a wide range of issues coming out of Albany that have affected camps.

The NY State Children’s Safety Group – Was established in 1991 by NYSCDA and the AM Skier Agency to reduce the costs of Workers Compensation premiums of its members. Through discounts and dividends, and by promoting and practicing high standards for health and safety, NYSCDA members have literally saved several millions of dollars since its inception
SUTA – For decades, camps were paying state unemployment taxes on high school & college students that were not eligible to receive unemployment benefits! NYSCDA waged a hard fought battle to correct this unfair practice on behalf of the state and WON! The savings to NY’s camps has been and remains substantial to say the least! Every camp in NY State saves hundreds/thousands of dollars annually due to this huge victory by NYSCDA.
NYCAMP – Our political Action Committee (PAC) was formed to effectively provide us with another layer of access to key state legislations and regulatory issues.

Single Purpose Camps Bill
Real Property Tax Bill
Licensed Professionals Bill
Meal Lodging Allowance
Day Care Staff Screening
Mandated Law NY Abuse Reporter
Summer Camp Safety
Child Protection Improvements Act 2014 Key Messages
Public Funds
Inflatables
Subpart 7-2 Sanitary Code statewide amendments
Staff Fingerprints & Background checks
Minimum wage and Overtime laws
School bus issues – 19A, CDL and more…
Wilderness swimming standards of assessment
NFP Camps property tax issues
Petting Zoo guidance
Food service regulations
Swimming pool filtration, Buddy check systems and Lifeguard certifications/ requirements
17 year old resident camp counselors being restricted from working after 9pm or before 7am
Recreational Aquatic Spray-grounds
Medical & Camp Aquatic Director requirements
Immunization/Vaccinations & Health care issues
Bunk Bed Guardrails
Private water wells – disinfection issues
Written Camp Safety Plans
Travel Programs
Out of state trips by camps
Bats, Raccoons & Rabies
Camper & Counselor illness/incidents & reporting
Year round school calendars