At this time, the following immunizations are required at all CTY sites, unless otherwise noted.

  • Two doses of MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) OR a titer showing immunity to all three diseases.
  • Two doses of varicella, or verification of immunity.
  • A tetanus booster within the last 10 years. This can be any immunization with tetanus—TT, Td, Tdap, or DTaP. 
  • Three to five doses of DTaP.
  • One additional dose of Tdap if child has completed 7th grade or above. Students in grades 7-12 attending sites in California must have had one dose of pertussis-containing vaccine after age 7.
  • Three or Four doses IPV/OPV (Polio), with one given after the child’s 4th birthday.
  • Three doses of Hep B, with last dose on or after 24 weeks of age.
  • One dose of meningococcal. Required only for students attending CTY sites in Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island who have completed 7th grade or above.
  • Two doses of Hep A, with first dose after first birthday. Required only for students attending CTY’s site in Rhode Island.
  • Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination recommended, but not required, for CTY participants at all sites.

Exceptions to Vaccine Requirements

Medical exceptions to vaccine requirements are permitted at all locations. Families must submit documentation from an appropriate healthcare provider at the time they complete their CampDoc health profile. The healthcare provider cannot be an immediate family member.

Religious exceptions to vaccine requirements are permitted at all locations except for those in New York. Families claiming a religious exception to one or more vaccine requirements must submit an attestation with their CampDoc health profile.

As long as the exception falls within our guidelines and appropriate documentation is provided, it is permitted. CTY staff will contact you only if there is a problem with the documentation (e.g., missing signature, religious exception submitted at location where they are not permitted).

Note: Students who, for any reason, have not received on or more vaccines may be subject to special provisions based on standards and guidance available at the time of the program.