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Camp Trip Swimming Program Safety Certifications for NYS Children’s Camps Fact Sheet – May 2020 (Go to www.health.ny.gov to view the most current certification list) When swimming is conducted during a camp trip to an aquatics facility that is supervised by qualified lifeguard(s), the camp must supply one additional lifeguard or a staff member possessing training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety for each 75 campers at the swimming activity (See Aquatic Certifications Fact Sheet for a list of qualified lifeguard certifications). A camp supplied lifeguard or staff trained in swimming safety is not required for aquatic amusement park activities that allow only one or two patrons in the water at a time and the activity water depth does not exceed chest deep for non-swimmers. The following courses have been accepted by the Department as meeting or exceeding course standards for training in Children’s Camp Swimming Program Safety specified in Section 7-2.11(a)(4)(iv)(a) of the State Sanitary Code: Provider Certification Title* American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguard Management (LGM) certifications: − LGM is only offered online. In-person testing is required and obtained through ARC Lifeguarding Instructors that are ARC Authorized Providers. − Certification expiration date is based on the LGM certificate, not the in-person testing certificate date. Certifications without an expiration date are not valid. ➢ Lifeguard Management – certifications must be accompanied by a separate certification indicating in-person testing session. ➢ Lifeguarding Instructor ➢ Waterfront Lifeguarding Instructor American Red Cross on Long Island ➢ Pool Activity Leader Boy Scouts of America ➢ Aquatics Supervision YMCA ➢ Lifeguard Supervisor * Certifications are valid for the time period specified by the certifying agency but may not exceed a consecutive three-year period from course completion.