State Camp Safety Advisory Council

The State Camp Safety Advisory Council was established in accordance with Public Health Law Article 13-A, Section 1390. The State Camp Safety Advisory Council consists of nine members representing New York State for profit camps, not-for-profit camps, municipal camps, consumer interests, and children's interests. The Council meets at least twice a year to advise and consult the Department of Health on policy matters relating to youth camp safety.

Upcoming Meetings

  • October 1, 2024: George Education Center Room 110A, Health Sciences Campus, UAlbany School of Public Health, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144
  • February 4, 2025: George Education Center Room 110A, Health Sciences Campus, UAlbany School of Public Health, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144

All meetings begin at 10:30 AM and generally last two to three hours.

Guidelines for Observers

Membership

Name Representing
Dawn Ewing, Chairperson Non-Profit Children's Camps
Eric Bacon, Vice-Chair Municipally Operated Children's Camps
Randy DeFrank Non-Profit Children's Camps
Jamie Sirkin For Profit Children's Camps
Thomas Welch, M.D. Children's Interests
Vacant Consumer Interests
Vacant For Profit Children's Camps
Vacant For Profit Children's Camps
Vacant Non-Profit Children's Camps

The New York State Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. This is a pivotal time at the Department, and we are reimagining a future that shapes our priorities and delivery systems to improve health access and outcomes for all New Yorkers. The Department values, and is committed to, diversity, equity and inclusion of its workforce including its Boards and Councils.

Council Meeting Minutes

For More Information

Please contact rec.section@health.ny.gov for questions or interest about being on the Council.