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Pre-Operational Inspection Activities Checklist
Pre-Operational Inspection Form
This checklist tool should be used to prepare for youth camp pre-operational inspections.
- Review .
- Download the Youth Camp Preoperational Inspection Form.
- Anticipate calls from camp operators requesting site visits; schedule accordingly.
- Prioritize newly operating camps as well as sites that have experienced a spotty compliance history.
- Use resources such as to map the proximity between site locations to save time and energy during visits.
- Provide on-site guidance during your pre-op and direct the camp operator to visit the website for all youth camp resources. If the , direct operators to contact youth.camps@doh.nj.gov with any questions or concerns.
- Direct operators to email the Youth Cammp Project for any information that cannot be found online.
- Conduct any follow-up and/or re-inspection activities prior to the camp's opening/start date.
- Email completed inspection forms to begin processing by the administrative staff assisting the Youth Camp Project.
- Contact the project coordinator with any questions or concerns.
NJDOH Inspector Guidance & Resources
Guidance on Inspection Responsibilities
- Youth Camp Safety Standard - Preoperational Inspection • Local Health Authority (LHA)
- Youth Camp Safety Standards - Operational Inspection • NJDOH - Youth Camp Safety Project
- Youth Camp Safety Standards - Outbreak Investigations • LHA/NJDOH - Communicable Disease Service (CDS)/NJDOH - Youth Camp Safety Project
- Youth Camp Safety Standards - Complaints/Water Quality • NJDOH - Youth Camp Safety Project/LHA (upon request)
- Retail Food Inspection (N.J.A.C. 8:24) & Public Recreational Bathing (N.J.A.C. 8:26) • LHA
- American Camp Association (ACA) • ACA/NJDOH - Youth Camp Safety Project/LHA