Fitness & RecreationIndustry Standard
CPR Requirements for Camp Counselor
Quick Answer
Yes. The American Camp Association requires that accredited camps have CPR and first aid trained staff. Many states also legally require this for licensed youth camps.
Certification Requirements
Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED
Legal RequirementRequired by many states for licensed camps. ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation standards also require CPR training for counselors.
Required by: State licensing (many states) + ACA accreditationRenew every 2 years
Frequently Asked Questions
Do camp counselors need CPR certification?
Yes. ACA-accredited camps require a minimum number of CPR and first aid certified staff to maintain accreditation. Many state youth camp licensing laws also require this as a legal condition of operation.
CPR Requirements for Camp Counselor by State
Select your state to see specific requirements, state overrides, and classes near you.
AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingDistrict of Columbia
At a Glance
- Requirement Level
- Industry Standard
- Certifications Needed
- CPR/AED
- First Aid
- Renewal Period
- Every 2 years
- Required By
- American Camp Association (ACA) / State youth camp licensing