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title: 850 Camping Services
description: "## Camping Services (850) ##### Service Code Definition: A regional center shall classify a vendor as a provider of camping services if the vendor has staff that possesses demonstrated competence to supervise safety of camp activities and is: (A) A…"
url: "https://completeguidetosdp.org/docs/850-camping-services/"
updated: "2026-07-07"
category: Traditional Service Codes
tags:
  - Traditional Services
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# 850 Camping Services

## Camping Services (850)

##### Service Code Definition:

A regional center shall classify a vendor as a provider of camping services if the vendor has staff that possesses demonstrated competence to supervise safety of camp activities and is:

(A) A day camp which:

1. Provides a creative experience in outdoor living for a limited period of hours per day and days per year; and

2. Contributes to the individual's mental, physical, and social growth by using the resources of the natural surroundings;

(B) A residential camp which:

1. Possesses a valid fire clearance issued by the California State Fire Marshal, city fire department, or local fire district;

2. Complies with the requirements of Title 17, Sections 30700 through 30753;

3. Has a registered nurse on staff at all hours of operation; or

4. Has received a waiver issued by the appropriate agency if any of the requirements specified in 1. through 3. above are not met; and

5. Provides:

a. A creative experience in outdoor living on a 24-hour per day basis for a limited period of time;

b. Services which use the resources of the natural surroundings to contribute to the individual's mental, physical, and social growth; and

c. Other consistent services; or

(C) A traveling camp which provides camping or vacation experiences by traveling to various campgrounds or other tourist areas.