Rec Ed Camps

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What is a recreational education campground?

A Rec Ed Camp is defined as a premises, including temporary and permanent structures, that is operated as an overnight living quarters where both food and lodging or facilities for food and lodging are provided for children or adults or both children and adults for a planned program of recreation or education, and that is offered free of charge or for payment of a fee by a person or by the state or a local unit of government.

When people think of rec-ed camps they generally associate them with the terms summer camp or youth camps where children are dropped off for a week or more at a time. While these types of operations are typical of rec-ed camps, they do not encompass all camp models.

Inspection Look Up

We license and inspect 4 recreational and educational camps in Sheboygan County to ensure that your child is safe while visiting these locations.

If you are interested in seeing past inspection reports of a particular camp, you can look up the health inspection report by clicking the link below.

Licensing Logistics

Licenses are valid each year from July 1 to June 30. Each license expires on June 30. Licenses issued after April 1 will be valid until June 30 of the following year.

Every year an annual routine inspection will be completed for all licensed establishments. These inspections are not usually scheduled, an inspector will complete the routine inspection during normal business hours.

A license is only good for the person and the location the license was issued to. LICENSES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE. This means that if you change ownership you will need to obtain a license under the new owner.

Example of a license, permit, or registration from Sheboygan County.

If you are trying to pay for renewals please click the button below for payment options. If you have questions or need help please email or call our office.

New Recreational Educational Campground | Change of Ownership | Adding Campsite

If you are thinking of opening a Recreational and Educational Camp in Sheboygan County, please take the time to review the following information about the licensing process and requirements.

It is against the law to operate a Recreational and Educational Camp without a license.

Campground plan approval is required prior to beginning the construction phase of the expansion of capacity in an existing campground.

YOU WILL NEED TO SUBMIT:
▢ Campground Plan Review application
▢ Map of the intended campground (is not required to be created by an architect or engineer)
▢ Send all required items to: environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com

To pay for your license please click the button below for payment options
If you have questions or need help please email or call our office.

Helpful Resources

Recreational & Educational Camp Application

FAQ-Communicable Diseases and Outbreaks in Summer Camps

Chapter ATCP 78 RECREATIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL CAMPS

Questions and Resources

Do you have questions about recreational education campground establishments in Sheboygan County?
Contact us at (920) 459-3207 or email at environmental.health@sheboygancounty.com.

12/2/2025

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