Massachusetts Camp Laws & Regulations

MCA maintains the most comprehensive and up-to-date links to legislation and regulations applicable to operating a camp in Massachusetts. We hope you find this resource to be a valuable reason to maintain your membership in and support of MCA. Please email us any additional or updated links you would like to contribute (info@masscamping.org). Thank you!

• MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR RECREATIONAL CAMPS FOR CHILDREN (STATE SANITARY CODE, CHAPTER IV)
• Updated Vaccination Requirements Including MenACWY (Formerly MCV4) Meningitis Vaccine (2022)

Challenge Course and Climbing Wall Information

• Amusement Device and Challenge Course Regulations
• Amusement Device and Challenge Course Forms and Applications Homepage

Challenge Course Forms

• License to Operate Challenge Course
• Inspection Report Summary
• Attestation Personnel Training
• Maintenance Repair Log

Climbing Wall Forms

• License to Operate Climbing Wall
• Facility Maintenance Repair Log
• Attestation Personnel Training
• Facility Maintenance Inspection Summary

CORI Information

• CORI Homepage
• CORI Forms
• iCORI Login

SORI Information

• SORI
• SORI Online Request Form

Department of Public Health – Recreational Camps

• Department of Public Health – Recreational Camps
• Meningitis Form
• Other Applicable Camp Forms From Mass.Gov

The following table includes applications, forms, memos to the local boards of health, and guidelines on recreational camps.