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Registration for summer 2026 will open on Sunday, March 22, 2026 at 1PM EST.

Complete the online forms ahead of registration. Please note that the forms have been updated and may not have previous year's answers.

Please email EducationCamps@dec.ny.gov for assistance.

The HCPF and HIC are not required for registration.

  • The Health Care Provider Form (HCPF) and Health Insurance Card (HIC) upload feature will be turned on after registration opens.
  • They are required to attend camp and would be uploaded in the spring (strongly recommended) or brought to camp check-in.
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1. Information
1. Camper Handbook
2. NYSDEC Summer Camps Packing Information
3. Sponsorship Instructions
4. Hunter, Bow, and Trapper Education Class Information
2. Required to Register for Any DEC Camp
Custody and Emergency Contacts
This form is required to register.

Camper custody information and emergency contacts during camp session.

Medical History
This form is required to register.

Information about the camper's medical history.

Medical Permissions, Insurance & Provider Information
This form is required to register.

Grants or denies medically related permissions. Provides contact information for physicians and insurance.

Non-Medical Permissions & T-Shirt Size
This form is required to register.

Provide camper t-shirt size. To also give or deny permission for multiple items during the camp session.

Parent/Guardian Completion Acknowledgement
This form is required to register.

Only the parent/legal guardian of the child may complete the forms.

Refunds and Cancellations
This form is required to register.

Acknowledgment of the refund and cancellation dates, deadlines, and procedures.

3. Forms Required to Register for Specific Camp Locations and/or Sessions
Adventure Week Description & Acknowledgment
This form is required to register for the following sessions.

Pack Forest Week 4, July 19-24, 2026
Camp Colby Week 6, August 2-7, 2026

Camp DeBruce Notification Acknowledgments
This form is required to register for Camp DeBruce.

Camp DeBruce does not offer swimming and/or boating. Camp DeBruce has vaccination requirements mandated by the Sullivan County Dept. of Health.

Hunter Education
This form is required to register for hunter, bow, and trapper education classes.

If your camper will not be participating in a class, you do not need to fill this out.

4. Optional Forms for Registration
Cabin Mate Request
Optional: Request for your camper and one friend to be in the same cabin during their session.
Camper's Race/Ethnic Group
Optional: Self-identify camper’s race/ethnic group.
5. Health Documents - Bring to Camp Or Upload Here
2026 Health Care Provider Form. Use for any DEC Summer Camp.
Camper Health Insurance Card
6. Volunteer Application Forms
DEC Volunteer Application
DEC Volunteer Application *EXAMPLE*
DEC Volunteer Application Photo ID
Volunteer Cover Letter
Volunteer Guidebook