Counsellor/camper ratio

Resident camp

• Under 5 (1/5)
• 5 ,6 (1/6)
• 7,8 (1/7)
• 9 - 11 (1/8)
• 12 - 14 (1/9)
• 15 - 17 (1/10)

Day camp

• Under 5 (1/8)
• 5 ,6 (1/10)
• 7,8 (1/12)
• 9 - 11 (1/14)
• 12 - 17 (1/15)

Safety

• Ensure that safety is an ever-present concern in activities and associated equipment.
• Ensure that qualified individuals are always nearby in case of an emergency.

Personnel

• Provide resident camp personnel with a minimum of 60 hours of training, and day camp staff with 50 hours of training.
• Hire qualified lifeguards to oversee all swimming activities.

Programming

• Offer programs appropriate to participants’ ages and abilities that are fun, challenging, and encourage learning and success.

The location and environnent

• Monitor and control the quality of drinking water, as well as water in bathing/swimming areas.
• Offer healthful, well-balanced menus approved by a dietician.

Click here to download the latest version (April 2007) of the Association des camps du Québec Membership Policy and Certification Program— including the new counsellor/camper ratios for day camps (PDF Format: 1,258 K)