To comply with the state of Maryland’s Youth Camp Standards, the Department of Parks and Recreation requires certain information and forms from its participants. It is the parent/guardian’s responsibility to provide the answers to the below questions and deliver all completed forms to each program location by the June 1 deadline. Children may not attend any session without completed information and forms on site. NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have questions or need help before, during, or after registration please call the Customer Service Help Desk at 301-699-2255 or email us at CustomerService@pgparks.com

Required Summer Programs Participant Information

We require all Summer Program participants to provide us with answers to a few basic questions to protect their health and safety. Beginning February 15th, there will be an Activity Section available on the PARKS DIRECT registration system to collect this information. Simply register your child for the section titled “Summer Program Participant Information” (16600-300A) and answer the required questions. Children may not attend any session without completing this information. These include:

• Emergency Contact Name (other than parent/guardian)
  • Please provide the full name of the person to contact in case of an emergency.
• Emergency Contact Phone Number (other than parent/guardian)
  
  • Please provide the phone number of the emergency contact.
• Physician's Name
  • Please provide the name of your child's physician.
• Physician's Phone Number
  • Please provide the physician's phone number.
• Is the participant a swimmer/non-swimmer? 
  
  • Please indicate whether you want your child to take the Swim Test or be designated as a Non-Swimmer. (See page 4 of the camp brochure or online flip book.)
• Are there any health issues? 
  • Please answer Yes or No. Participants who have health issues such as allergies or other illness, take medication (prescription or over-the-counter), or use emergency medical devices such as inhalers or Epi-pens should answer Yes.
  • The Health-Medication Form will be printed with your Day Camp Confirmation Receipt at the end of the registration. This form must be completed and returned to staff prior to your child's participation in the day camp program. If you answer No, you will not need to complete any additional health forms.
• Has the participant been immunized?
  • Yes - student in a Maryland public or private school
    • If you answer Yes - and the student was in a Maryland public or private school, you will not need to complete a Maryland DHM Immunization Certificate.
  • Yes - student is home-schooled or was in a school other than in the state of Maryland school
  • No
    • If you answer No, or Yes, the student is home-schooled or was in a school other than the state of Maryland, then the Maryland DHM Immunization Certificate will print out with your Day Camp Confirmation receipt. This certificate must be completed and returned to staff prior to your child's participation in the day camp program.
• Does your camper need assistance with applying "SPRAY-ON" sunscreen during program hours or outdoor trip activities?
  • Please indicate whether your child will need assistance from staff when applying spray-on sunscreen during program hours or outdoor trip.

  When you've completed this information once, and if you want to register the child for additional camp sessions during the summer, these fields will automatically populate with your answers.

Questions
  If you have any questions or need any help before or during registration, please contact the Customer Service Help Desk.