NEW YORK — New York legislation signed by Governor Kathy Hochul addresses the minimum age for lifeguards at children’s camps.
The bill will require lifeguards at kids’ camps to be at least 17 years of age, except that up to 50 percent of the required number of lifeguards on duty may be at least 15 years of age if under the supervision of a director of aquatic activities of the camp. Lifeguards required to swim in the wild must be at least 18 years of age.
“New Yorkers deserve the opportunity to safely enjoy our world-class beaches and campgrounds across the state,” said Governor Hochul. “This legislation will help address the lifeguard shortage, while ensuring our children and fellow New Yorkers are supervised and safe in the waters.”
To address the lifeguard shortage in New York State, legislation (S.6467-A/A.5821A) allows for the expansion of lifeguard qualifiers during overnight, summer day, and traveling summer camps for children.
