A recreational camp is a camp for recreational, educational, social, cultural or religious activities that consists of one or more cabins, buildings or structures established or maintained as living quarters for temporary occupancy of 3 or more days, with or without charge, and includes a camping program, but does not include a tourist establishment as defined in the Tourism Industry Act.
Recreational Camps in Prince Edward Island are regulated through the Recreational Camps Regulations under the Public Health Act.
Recreational camps are inspected on an annual basis by Environmental Health Officers with the Chief Public Health Office. Inspections are completed in accordance with the Guideline for Recreational Camps and aid in the prevention of illness and injuries at recreational camps through consultation, education and, if necessary, enforcement.
Food Service
Recreational camps that provide food service are required to have a valid food premises license in accordance with the Food Premises Regulations and are routinely inspected by Environmental Health Officers.
Swimming Pools
Recreational camps the have a swimming pool or whirlpool are required to have a valid operating permit in accordance with the Swimming Pool and Waterslide Regulations and are routinely inspected by Environmental Health Officers.
Additional Resources
Guideline for Recreational Camps
Government of Canada: Extreme heat events: Health risks and who is at risk of extreme heat events
Government of Canada: Keep children cool! Protect your child from extreme heat
Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality
Sanitizers for Food Contact Surfaces
Sick Kids: Camps and Outdoor Education
WDG Public Health: Outdoor Air Quality