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Youth camp · Haddam, CT
TIDAL RIVER CHRISTIAN CAMP
A licensed youth camp in Haddam, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed youth camp
Address: 124 CAMP BETHEL RD, CAMP BETHEL, Haddam, CT 06438
Phone: (860) 345-2290
OEC license number: YCYC.00289
View the official record on Connecticut's eLicense lookup (search license number YCYC.00289).
Inspection history
Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated
- 3 inspections
- 6 violations cited on these visits
A violation means an inspector found a licensing rule wasn't met at the time of the visit. Programs are expected to fix what was cited, and the state often asks for a written corrective action plan. Read the official record for details.
Below are all 16 visits in the state's files from July 2, 2014 to July 10, 2026, newest first, with 32 violations in all. A follow-up visit checks on violations cited earlier. Each violation shows OEC's short title for it and the regulation cited. The rule text shows which regulation was cited, not what the inspector saw; ask the program or OEC for details. A case result of "Corrective Action Plan" means the state asked the program for a written plan to fix what was cited, and "Closed" means the state lists the case as closed. Case results and status are shown as the state published them.
July 10, 2026 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2026-2540
024-Emergency plan
Regulation: 19a-428-2(r)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall develop, in consultation with the local emergency management director, a written emergency management plan for matters that include, but are not limited to, fire, a medical incident, a weather related incident, a man-made disaster, natural disasters or acts of terrorism. The plan shall address the assignment of staff responsibilities, identification of means of egress, identification of evacuation sites that will provide safe temporary care for children, transportation, plans for shelter in place if evacuation is not feasible, lock-down procedures, and accommodations for children with disabilities and chronic medical conditions that have been developed in consultation with the child's parent(s). All staff shall be trained on the details of the plan and a copy shall be maintained on-site and available to all staff.
July 1, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-2472
029-Non-public water supply/sufficient quality and quantity
Regulation: 19a-428-4(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
The water supply shall be provided from (1) a public water system that is regulated by the Department of Public Health and complies with all applicable sections of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, or (2) a source that is of sufficient quality and quantity to satisfy the requirements of the maximum number of persons served by the youth camp at any time and that conforms with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
040-Swimming pools & bathing facilities
Regulation: 19a-428-4(i)
Rule cited (text as published)
Swimming pools and bathing facilities, when provided, shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
042-Buildings safe & sanitary
Regulation: 19a-428-4(j)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
Buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. When the Office of Early Childhood or the local director of health so directs, a certificate of approval shall be obtained from the local or state fire marshal.
July 1, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-2333
039-Food service
Regulation: 19a-428-4(h)
Rule cited (text as published)
Youth camps that dispense foods or beverages shall meet requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies. Day camps shall collect and store potentially hazardous food in accordance with the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
040-Swimming pools & bathing facilities
Regulation: 19a-428-4(i)
Rule cited (text as published)
Swimming pools and bathing facilities, when provided, shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
July 14, 2023 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2023-1793
024b-Background checks
Regulation: 19a-428-2t(1)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall comply with the requirements pertaining to staff comprehensive background checks.
July 15, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-1730
045-Fields
Regulation: 19a-428-4(l)
Rule cited (text as published)
Fields intended for athletic activities or use shall be maintained free of hazards.
July 12, 2019 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2019-2092
July 3, 2018 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 6 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed October 3, 2018 · Inspection number X2018-2815
027-Individual care plan(s)
Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
The record for each camper shall include information regarding disabilities or special health care needs and an individual plan of care for a camper with special health care needs or disabilities, developed with the child's parent(s) and health care provider and updated, as necessary.
033-Toilets clean/sanitary, signage, number
Regulation: 19a-428-4(c)
Rule cited (text as published)
Chemical toilets, fly tight privy pits or water flushed toilets shall be provided and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Separate toilets for males and females shall be provided. In a residential youth camp, at least one toilet seat for each fifteen persons or fraction thereof shall be provided. At least one toilet seat for each twenty persons or fraction thereof shall be provided in each day camp. Urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half of the total requirement of toilet seats for male persons. The location of all toilets shall be plainly indicated by signs.
041-Camp site owned or written lease, drainage
Regulation: 19a-428-4(j) and 19a-428-4(j)(l)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp site shall be owned by the licensee or the licensee shall have a written lease to use the site as a youth camp. The location of the youth camp shall be such as to supply adequate drainage of all areas occupied by campers, the food preparation and service area and other activity areas.
042-Buildings safe & sanitary
Regulation: 19a-428-4(j)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
Buildings shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. When the Office of Early Childhood or the local director of health so directs, a certificate of approval shall be obtained from the local or state fire marshal.
077-Written authorized prescriber permission
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(C)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Except for nonprescription topical medications, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written order of an authorized prescriber which shall be on file at the youth camp.
078-Written parent permission
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(C)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Except for nonprescription topical medications described, no medication, prescription or nonprescription, shall be administered to a child without the written permission of the child's parent which shall be on file at the youth camp.
July 14, 2017 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed August 2, 2017 · Inspection number X2017-3119
002 -Sanitary water supply-Test acceptable
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
A water supply of sanitary quality shall be provided for each youth camp in ample quantity to meet a requirements of the maximum number of persons using such a camp at any time.
003 -Non-public water supply-safe sanitary quality
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
Whenever water is obtained from other than an approved public water supply, it shall be of safe sanitary quality approved by the state department of health.
June 29, 2016 · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case result (as published): Closed No Violations · Case status: Closed, closed June 29, 2016 · Inspection number X2016-2757
June 30, 2015 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 15, 2015 · Inspection number X2015-2015
075 -Written lease for youth camp site or owned by operator
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(q)
Rule cited (text as published)
The camp site shall be owned by the operator or the operator shall have a written lease giving permission to use the site for a youth camp.
July 2, 2014 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 2 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed, closed July 9, 2014 · Inspection number X2014-1626
083 -DCF 136 report forms available to staff
Regulation: -
Rule cited (text as published)
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094 -Original containers with adequate labeling
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall contain specific information on the container or packaging.
Visit date not published · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2008-558309
009 -Toilets provided - clean/sanitary
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(c)
Rule cited (text as published)
Chemical toilets, fly tight privy pits or water flushed toilets shall be provided and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition.
026 -Swimming area conforms to 19-13-B33b, 19-13-B34, and 19-13-B36
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(i)
Rule cited (text as published)
Swimming and bathing facilities when provided shall comply with the provisions of sections 19-13-B33a, 19-13-B34 and 19-13-B36.
024 -Food service conforms to 19-13-B42
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(h)
Rule cited (text as published)
Facilities for dispensing foods or beverages shall meet regulatory requirements.
Visit date not published · Unannounced inspection (full) · 5 violations
Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2007-556235
114 -Signed agreement with parent to maintain equipment
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp licensee shall obtain a signed agreement from the child's parent that the parent agrees to check and maintain the child's equipment for finger stick glucose monitoring in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, restock supplies, and remove material to be discarded from the facility.
007 -Drinking fountains sanitary per 19-13-B35
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(b)
Rule cited (text as published)
Drinking fountains shall be sanitary.
092 -Campers who self-administer have documented parent and MD permission
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
Children enrolled at youth camps may self administer medications only when there is documented parental and authorized prescriber's permission.
094 -Original containers with adequate labeling
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
Nonprescription Topical Medications shall be stored in the original container and shall contain specific information on the container or packaging.
111 -Written authorization from MD, PA or APRN, & parent for self-administration
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
Only upon the written authorization of the child's physician, physician assistant or advanced practice registered nurse, and the child's parent, may a child self administer the finger stick blood glucose test under the direct supervision of the designated staff member who has met the training requirements.
Visit date not published · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2006-554056
024 -Food service conforms to 19-13-B42
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(h)
Rule cited (text as published)
Facilities for dispensing foods or beverages shall meet regulatory requirements.
Visit date not published · Unannounced inspection (full) · No violations listed
Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2005-551759
Visit date not published · Unannounced inspection (full) · 4 violations
Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2004-550580
090 -Written policy and procedure for admin of meds by unlicensed staff on file
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
If a youth camp permits the administration of medications of any kind by unlicensed program staff, the youth camp shall have a written policy and procedures at the youth camp governing the administration of medications
035 -OTC stock meds (for Lic. Nurse staffed camp only)
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(j)
Rule cited (text as published)
Only nonprescription drugs shall be available in stock containers in camps with licensed nurse.
029 -Physician signed and dated Instructions w/in 1 year for First Aider
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(j)
Rule cited (text as published)
Annually the physician shall sign and date instructions to be carried out in his absence by a person over age twenty-one having American Red Cross Standard First Aid and Personal Safety Training certification, or the equivalent.
109 -Written policy and procedure for admin of finger stick blood glucose tests
Regulation: 19-13-B27a(v)
Rule cited (text as published)
All youth camps at which designated program staff members will be administering finger stick blood glucose tests shall have written policies and procedures governing the administration of finger stick blood glucose tests to children diagnosed with diabetes mellitus.
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Sources
- Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Program Data: program details.
- Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Inspections: visit dates, types and case results.
- Child Care & Youth Camp Licensing Violations: violations and regulation text.
All three are published by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood on data.ct.gov as Public Domain. State files updated November 12, 2026. We show the state's text as published; a few visit dates in the files fall far in the future, and we list those as not published. Program details last checked November 12, 2026.