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01/29/2026
DPH Seminars: Camps, Pools, Beaches - April 1, 14, 15
Registration now open!
This is a refresher series on camps, pools, and bathing beaches to help local public health staff prepare for their spring and summer months. One in-person and two virtual options are available. Each option offers the same program.
Learning Objectives
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Describe how to comply with beach regulations regarding water quality thresholds, proper signage, and reporting requirements
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Explain how to report beach closures to MDPH through the online beach data portal
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Describe recreational camp requirements and data findings in the past year
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Explain the Minimum Standards for Swimming Pools per 105 CMR 435.00 and what to expect with the pending regulation updates.
Program Agenda
Wednesday, April 1st - In-person at Devens Deadline: Friday, March 20th
| 8:30am - 9:00am | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 9:00am to 9:50am | Beaches/Toxicology Program |
| 9:50am - 10:50am | Pools |
| 10:50am -11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am to 12:30pm | Camps |
| 12:30pm | Lunch |
Tuesday, April 14th, 9am to 12:30pm - Virtual
| 9:00am to 9:50am | Beaches/Toxicology Program |
| 9:50am - 10:50am | Pools |
| 10:50am -11:00am | Break |
| 11:00am to 12:30pm | Camps |
Wednesday, April 15th, 1pm to 4:30pm - Virtual
| 1pm to 1:50pm | Pools |
| 1:50pm - 2:50pm | Beaches/Toxicology Program |
| 2:50pm - 3:00pm | Break |
| 3:00pm to 4:30pm | Camps |
