New York State Camp Directors Association - Nyscda

07/20/2021

After many (many) years of lobbying, NYSCDA has been successful in ensuring that children can now get the mental health help they need at summer camps!

It takes effect in the 2022 camp season.

05/20/2021

We will be having a members only meeting on Friday May 21st to review the New York State Guidelines that were released yesterday. If you are not a member, consider becoming one today and support our advocacy work in Albany! www.nyscda.org

The New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) represents the children's camp industry in New York State by monitoring and responding to all legislation and regulation that might impact children's camps.

02/17/2021

Moments ago, Governor Cuomo announced New York sleepaway camps can open on schedule. Thank you to our camps and lobbyists who made this happen!

Indoor spots can open starting March 26, while the outdoor parks can open April.9. 

01/20/2021

Don't miss our next general meeting on January 25th to learn about our strategies to ensure a safe reopening for New York camps. If you're not a member, join us today to support the vital work that NYSCDA is doing!

a. The New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) represents the children's camp industry in New York State by monitoring and responding to all legislation and regulation that might impact children's camps.

11/17/2020

If you are member of NYSCDA and were unable to attend our General Meeting today we will be sending out a recording of it this week! Contact us for more details or to become a member today!

10/14/2020

We are hosting a General Meeting in November to discuss what is happening with summer camps in New York. Become a member today to join this meeting!

a. The New York State Camp Directors Association (NYSCDA) represents the children's camp industry in New York State by monitoring and responding to all legislation and regulation that might impact children's camps.

06/03/2020

New York day camps are allowed to open June 29th per Governor's press conference yesterday. More to come as we determine guidelines and phases.

04/13/2020

NYSCDA Members: Join us for a Virtual Town Hall today at 3pm to discuss what is currently happening in New York State. If you did not receive the link, please contact us!

03/04/2020

Great information from the American Camp Association

ACA is actively monitoring the coronavirus outbreak and the impact it might have on camps. Please visit the Centers for Disease Control site for current coronavirus information. Learn more about Coronavirus ACA will be adding resources and updates as they become available.

02/26/2020

We are so proud that this legislation is moving forward. Now it is time for the Assembly to act! Thank you to our NYSCDA members who participated in Lobby Day yesterday!

Albany, NY…Today the State Senate unanimously passed Senator Metzger’s bill (S3834) that would permit children’s summer camps—including camps for children with developmental disabilities and for children who have experienced emotional trauma—to hire licensed social workers, physical therap...

01/13/2020

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Annual Meeting. And thank you to Pierce Country Day Camp for hosting! For our members, we will be sending out our newsletter in the next week. For those of you who would like to become members or renew, you can do so here: www.nyscda.org