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CAMP HOPE 2
A licensed youth camp in Morris, Connecticut, with its state inspection history from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC).
Program details
Program type: Licensed youth camp
Address: 11 WONPOSET PASSWAY, Morris, CT 06763
Phone: (864) 378-5087
OEC license number: YCYC.01536
View the official record on Connecticut's eLicense lookup (search license number YCYC.01536).
Inspection history
Last 3 years: November 12, 2023 to November 12, 2026, when the state's files were last updated
- 3 inspections
- 1 follow-up visit
- 46 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 5 visits in the state's files from July 22, 2022 to June 27, 2025, newest first, with 57 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.
June 27, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 3 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-2090
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.
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.
June 5, 2025 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 1 violation
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2025-2089
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.
August 8, 2024 · Follow-up visit · 11 violations
Case result (as published): Referred to Legal Division · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-2266
011-Camp's plans, policies & procedures implemented
Regulation: 19a-428-2(c)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp director shall be responsible for the implementation of the youth camp's plans, policies and procedures developed by the licensee. The licensee shall be responsible for developing all plans, policies and procedures required by the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
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.
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.
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.
051-Camper transport vehicles, MV laws
Regulation: 19a-428-4(r)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable motor vehicle laws when transporting staff and campers enrolled in the youth camp. For each camp vehicle used to transport campers or staff, the licensee shall maintain official verification of a motor vehicles safety inspection for the current year and shall register camp vehicles including, if necessary, for their specific use.
069-Policies & procedures for adm. of meds
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
If a youth camp permits the administration of medications of any kind by staff not licensed to administer medication, the youth camp shall have written policies and procedures at the youth camp.
074-Documented general med trained staff
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Prior to the administration of any medication other than nonprescription topical medications by staff members, the staff members responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer indicating that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A staff member trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has written orders to receive medication by an authorized prescriber is enrolled and present at the youth camp, and the youth camp permits the administration of medication by staff not licensed to administer medication. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented.
075-Documented oral, topical, inhalant, rectal, non premeasured injectable med trained staff
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(iii),(v) and (vi); 19a-428-6(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
In addition to training in the methods of administration of medications, before a staff member may administer oral, topical, inhalant, rectal medications or injectable medications other than by a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector, the staff member shall have successfully completed a training program within three years. Training approval documents and outline shall be maintained on site at the youth camp.
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.
080-MAR maintained
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(D)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Except for nonprescription topical medications, individual written medication administration records for each child shall be maintained, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the youth camp for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer enrolled in the youth camp.
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. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the youth camp which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
August 2, 2024 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 31 violations
Case result (as published): Referred to Legal Division · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2024-2266
006-Campers needs met, adequate/competent staff
Regulation: 19a-428-2(b)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall provide staff, programs and services to meet the needs of all campers. All staff shall have the personal qualities necessary to care for and work with children and relate to adults.
009-Arrangements for camp inspection
Regulation: 19a-428-2(c)(2)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp director or the youth camp director's designee shall make arrangements to escort the Office of Early Childhood inspector around the youth camp premises and to supply the Office inspector during an inspection or investigation with any information, documents or materials necessary to comply with the inspection or investigation. The youth camp director or in the absence of the youth camp director the assistant director, shall be familiar with all of the activities offered at the youth camp during the period of the youth camp's license, and have immediate access to all records and facilities utilized for all activities offered during the period of the youth camp's license.
010-Director responsible for health, comfort & safety
Regulation: 19a-428-2(c)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp director shall be responsible at all times for the health, comfort and safety of campers and staff.
011-Camp's plans, policies & procedures implemented
Regulation: 19a-428-2(c)(4)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp director shall be responsible for the implementation of the youth camp's plans, policies and procedures developed by the licensee. The licensee shall be responsible for developing all plans, policies and procedures required by the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
014-Small craft director(s), boat/scuba laws followed
Regulation: 19a-428-2(e), 19a-428-2(g) and 19a-428-2(l)
Rule cited (text as published)
The youth camp shall have a director of each small craft waterfront area, if such area is used by the youth camp for small craft activities at the camp or on excursions, who shall be at least twenty years of age, possess current certification in American Red Cross Lifeguard Training or its equivalent, as determined by the Office of Early Childhood, shall have successfully completed a boating safety course applicable to the type of small craft used at the youth camp and shall have experience and boating safety skills appropriate for the type of small craft used and body of water at the youth camp, verified and documented by the youth camp director. Each such director shall comply with the provisions of the applicable state statutes and regulations governing boating laws and scuba diving. The youth camp director shall not serve as the director of small craft activities.
015-Lifeguards certified
Regulation: 19a-428-2(f)
Rule cited (text as published)
Staff acting in a lifeguard capacity shall be certified in cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the American Heart Association, the American Red Cross or the American Safety and Health Institute.
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.
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.
038-Grounds
Regulation: 19a-428-4(g)
Rule cited (text as published)
Supervision and equipment sufficient to prevent littering of the grounds with rubbish, garbage or other refuse shall be provided and maintained. Fly tight depositories for such material shall be provided and conspicuously located. Each dwelling unit site within a youth camp shall be not more than a distance of two hundred feet of such depository. Such depositories shall not be permitted to become foul smelling or unsightly or a breeding place for flies.
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.
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.
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.
051-Camper transport vehicles, MV laws
Regulation: 19a-428-4(r)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable motor vehicle laws when transporting staff and campers enrolled in the youth camp. For each camp vehicle used to transport campers or staff, the licensee shall maintain official verification of a motor vehicles safety inspection for the current year and shall register camp vehicles including, if necessary, for their specific use.
053-Parent permission
Regulation: 19a-428-4(t)
Rule cited (text as published)
For each out of camp outing, signed parent permission for each camper participating shall be obtained prior to the outing. Such permission forms shall be maintained on-site at the youth camp for one (1) year along with documentation of the purpose of the trip, the exact destination, itinerary, and attendance for campers and staff.
055-Physician/APRN on call
Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
A physician or advanced practice registered nurse shall be on call and shall be responsible for all health care including first aid.
061-OTC stock meds
Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
Only nonprescription drugs shall be available in stock containers in youth camps.
063-Communicable disease control
Regulation: 19a-428-5(b)
Rule cited (text as published)
Communicable disease control shall meet the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
064-MOU with physician/APRN
Regulation: 19a-428-5(c)
Rule cited (text as published)
There shall be on file a memorandum of understanding with the on-call or resident physician or advanced practice registered nurse concerning the provision of medical care for emergencies and of routine care to be carried out at the youth camp, including standing orders for the nurse, if there is one, and instructions for the provision of first aid in lieu of a resident physician or nurse, for both day and residential youth camps.
065-Working telephone/posted #s
Regulation: 19a-428-5(d)
Rule cited (text as published)
There shall be a working telephone available to the first aid area for the use of the first aid staff, with posting of the telephone numbers of the youth camp physician or advanced practice registered nurse, youth camp director, youth camp nurse, nearest hospital, local director of health in whose jurisdiction the youth camp falls, local fire department in whose jurisdiction the youth camp falls, local police department in whose jurisdiction the youth camp falls, the poison control center, and ambulance services.
066-Abstract record
Regulation: 19a-428-5(e)
Rule cited (text as published)
An abstract record of all cases treated at the youth camp shall be kept in a manner that prevents alteration of the information contained in the record such as a bound volume. The abstract record shall include the date, time, circumstances that resulted in the case, the condition, treatment provided and persons responsible for the care. At least once a week these cases shall be reviewed by the youth camp physician or advanced practice registered nurse who shall sign and date the abstract record indicating the physician or advanced practice registered nurse's review of cases.
068-Reporting of fatalities/injuries
Regulation: 19a-428-5(g)
Rule cited (text as published)
Any fatality that occurs at the youth camp or results from camping activities or any injury that occurs at the youth camp or results from camping activities and that results in a diagnosed fracture, diagnosed second or third degree burn, diagnosed concussion or a camper being admitted to a hospital shall be reported in writing to the Office of Early Childhood by the next business day.
069-Policies & procedures for adm. of meds
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
If a youth camp permits the administration of medications of any kind by staff not licensed to administer medication, the youth camp shall have written policies and procedures at the youth camp.
074-Documented general med trained staff
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Prior to the administration of any medication other than nonprescription topical medications by staff members, the staff members responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer indicating that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A staff member trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has written orders to receive medication by an authorized prescriber is enrolled and present at the youth camp, and the youth camp permits the administration of medication by staff not licensed to administer medication. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented.
075-Documented oral, topical, inhalant, rectal, non premeasured injectable med trained staff
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(iii),(v) and (vi); 19a-428-6(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
In addition to training in the methods of administration of medications, before a staff member may administer oral, topical, inhalant, rectal medications or injectable medications other than by a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector, the staff member shall have successfully completed a training program within three years. Training approval documents and outline shall be maintained on site at the youth camp.
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.
080-MAR maintained
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(D)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Except for nonprescription topical medications, individual written medication administration records for each child shall be maintained, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the youth camp for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer enrolled in the youth camp.
081-Prescription meds storage and labeling
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(E)(i), (ii) and (iii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Except for nonprescription topical medications and emergency medications, medication shall be stored in a locked area or a locked container, in a refrigerator in keeping with the label or manufacturer's directions, away from food and inaccessible to children and unauthorized personnel. Emergency medications shall be stored in a safe manner, inaccessible to other children, to allow for quick access in an emergency.
083-Petition for special med authorization
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(F)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall petition and obtain approval from the Office of Early Childhood to administer medications to a child cared for at the youth camp by a modality that is not specifically permitted in the regulations.
084-Self administration of meds
Regulation: 19a-428-6(b)
Rule cited (text as published)
Children enrolled at youth camps may self-administer medications with documented permission from the parent(s) and authorized prescriber.
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. A file shall be kept on the licensed premises for each employee of the youth camp which shall include evidence that the necessary information and documentation specified by the Office of Early Childhood in order to conduct background checks has been submitted. The operator shall provide to the Office of Early Childhood any information obtained concerning substantiated child abuse or neglect records or criminal convictions upon request.
July 22, 2022 · Unannounced inspection (full) · 11 violations
Case result (as published): Corrective Action Plan · Case status: Closed · Inspection number X2022-2438
025-Staff records current/complete
Regulation: 19a-428-3(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
Records of staff shall be kept on file at the youth camp and shall include, but not be limited to, the name, age and address of the staff, the name, address and telephone numbers including the business telephone number of the parent or an adult next of kin who shall be notified in an emergency, the date of first attendance at the youth camp and the date of leaving the youth camp permanently in the case of residence youth camps, or the last date of attendance at the youth camp in the case of day camps, and a current physical examination or health status certification.
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.
036-Plumbing
Regulation: 19a-428-4(e)
Rule cited (text as published)
The plumbing systems in each youth camp shall conform with the requirements of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
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.
043-Hot water/space heaters
Regulation: 19a-428-4(j)(3)
Rule cited (text as published)
All hot water and space heaters shall be located and vented to prevent risk of fire or health hazard.
051-Camper transport vehicles, MV laws
Regulation: 19a-428-4(r)
Rule cited (text as published)
The licensee shall be responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable motor vehicle laws when transporting staff and campers enrolled in the youth camp. For each camp vehicle used to transport campers or staff, the licensee shall maintain official verification of a motor vehicles safety inspection for the current year and shall register camp vehicles including, if necessary, for their specific use.
061-OTC stock meds
Regulation: 19a-428-5(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
Only nonprescription drugs shall be available in stock containers in youth camps.
069-Policies & procedures for adm. of meds
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
If a youth camp permits the administration of medications of any kind by staff not licensed to administer medication, the youth camp shall have written policies and procedures at the youth camp.
074-Documented general med trained staff
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Prior to the administration of any medication other than nonprescription topical medications by staff members, the staff members responsible for administering the medications shall first be trained in the methods of administration of medications and shall receive written approval from the trainer indicating that the trainee has successfully completed a training program. A staff member trained and approved to administer medication shall be present whenever a child who has written orders to receive medication by an authorized prescriber is enrolled and present at the youth camp, and the youth camp permits the administration of medication by staff not licensed to administer medication. The training in the administration of medications shall be documented.
075-Documented oral, topical, inhalant, rectal, non premeasured injectable med trained staff
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(A)(iii),(v) and (vi); 19a-428-6(a)
Rule cited (text as published)
In addition to training in the methods of administration of medications, before a staff member may administer oral, topical, inhalant, rectal medications or injectable medications other than by a premeasured commercially prepared auto-injector, the staff member shall have successfully completed a training program within three years. Training approval documents and outline shall be maintained on site at the youth camp.
080-MAR maintained
Regulation: 19a-428-6(a)(2)(D)(i) and (ii)
Rule cited (text as published)
Except for nonprescription topical medications, individual written medication administration records for each child shall be maintained, reviewed prior to administering each dose of medication and kept on file at the youth camp for at least two (2) years after the child is no longer enrolled in the youth camp.
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- 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.