Suggestions for youth and summer camps

Updated June 9, 2020As some communities in the United States begin to convene youth camps, CDC offers the following considerations for ways in which camp administrators can help protect campers, staff, and communities, and slow the spread of COVID-19. Camp administrators can determine, in collaboration with state and local health officials, whether and how to implement these considerations, making adjustments to meet the unique needs and circumstances of the local community. Implementation should be guided by what is feasible, practical, acceptable, and tailored to the needs of each community. These considerations are meant to supplement\u2014not replace\u2014any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules, and regulations with which camps must comply.Guiding Principles to Keep in Mind -- Promoting Behaviors that Reduce Spread -- Maintaining Healthy Environments -- Maintaining Healthy Operations -- Preparing for When Someone Gets Sick -- Special Considerations for Overnight Camps -- Other Resources.2020779