Summer Camp allows children to learn and play in a healthy, secure, and friendly environment. Some of the questions a parent should ask when looking for a camp that has been permitted by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene are:

• Is summer camp what I really want for my child?
• Do I want it to be close to home or work?
• Do the hours fit my schedule?
• Would I feel comfortable leaving my child there?
• Can I afford it?

Parents will answer these questions differently according to their situation and the needs of their child. However, there are some basics things that all parents should look for in a camp. The following document, prepared by the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Food Safety and Community Sanitation, tells you what some of those things are and suggests how you can find them.