State Camp Safety Advisory Council

The State Camp Safety Advisory Council was established in accordance with Public Health Law Article 13-A, Section 1390. The State Camp Safety Advisory Council consists of nine members representing New York State for profit camps, not-for-profit camps, municipal camps, consumer interests, and children's interests. The Council meets at least twice a year to advise and consult the Department of Health on policy matters relating to youth camp safety.

Upcoming Meetings

  • February 4, 2025 (snow date Febuary 12): George Education Center Room 110A, Health Sciences Campus, UAlbany School of Public Health, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY 12144

All meetings begin at 10:30 AM and generally last two to three hours.

Guidelines for Observers

Membership

Member Name Representing County of Residence Appointing Authority Initial Appointment Term Expiration
Eric A. Bacon Municipally Operated Onondaga Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed 3/16/2010 1/1/2019
Randy DeFrank Not For Profit Monroe Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed 6/7/2021 1/1/2024
Dawn Ewing Not For Profit Sullivan Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed 3/19/2002 1/1/2024
Jamie Sirkin For Profit Westchester Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed 6/7/2021 1/1/2026
Dr. Thomas R. Welch Children's Interest Oswego Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed 6/18/2014 1/1/2021
Michael Clarke Not For Profit Dutchess Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed 5/23/2024 1/1/2026
Vacant
(in process)
Consumer Representative   Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed    
Vacant For Profit   Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed    
Vacant For Profit   Governor Nominated/ Senate Confirmed    

The New York State Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. This is a pivotal time at the Department, and we are reimagining a future that shapes our priorities and delivery systems to improve health access and outcomes for all New Yorkers. The Department values, and is committed to, diversity, equity and inclusion of its workforce including its Boards and Councils.

Council Meeting Minutes

For More Information

Please contact rec.section@health.ny.gov for questions or interest about being on the Council.