NC State Law & Summer Camp Safety: Ensuring Kids’ Protection

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The Raleigh Little Theatre and iLead Kids Camp in North Carolina are providing summer programs for local children. Both organizations have safety measures in place, with staff members trained in First Aid and CPR. Despite the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services stating that summer day camps are exempt from licensing if they operate for fewer than four continuous months, both the Raleigh Little Theatre and iLead Kids Camp have sought voluntary licensing to assure parents of their commitment to safety.

Raleigh Little Theatre Invites Local Kids to Summer Camp

This summer, the Raleigh Little Theatre stage may inspire dreams for local children. From June until August, the theatre provides its one- and two-week camp programs for kids ranging from age four to ninth grade. They also offer a teens on-stage and backstage program.

According to Marketing Manager Megan Farrell, it’s not mandatory for teachers and assistants to undergo safety training. However, all staff at the theatre are CPR and First Aid certified. iLead Kids Summer Camp in Raleigh follows similar safety measures.

“All our staff members are CPR and First Aid Certified,” says iLead Kids Camp Owner Yashida Vinson. This year marks the fifth summer camp for Vinson.

At iLead, the emphasis is on leadership as well as STEM – science, technology, engineering, and math. They also incorporate entrepreneurship into their curriculum. Vinson’s 10-week camp averages about 70 students and they take safety a step further by conducting criminal history background checks on employees.

Presently, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services highlights that, “Summer Day Camps are exempt from being licensed because they operate as a recreational program for fewer than four consecutive months.” Some camps, however, obtain state licenses to access funding through the Subsidized Child Care Program.

Both Raleigh Little Theatre and iLead Kids Camp take extra safety steps to ensure peace of mind for parents. “We want parents to be at ease knowing their children are with trained people,” shares Vinson.

Experts advise parents to ask relevant questions before enrolling their kids in summer camps. More information about summer camps and licensing requirements can be found on the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services’ website.

For detailed North Carolina summer camp guidelines, click here.

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