Recreational and Educational Camp
A recreational and educational camp (rec-ed camp) is defined as a premise, 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.
Obtaining Licenses
Follow these steps to work towards obtaining a recreation license:
- Review the Recreational and Educational Camps licensing packet links, to the left.
- Contact the following:
- TOWN: Contact the Township, Village, or City for any local requirements regarding conditional use or zoning permits that may be required.
- COUNTY ZONING: Contact Rusk County Land Conservation & Development at 715-532-2156 to determine if a land use permit must be submitted.
- WELL/WATER TESTING: If a private well is present, the well must be constructed, maintained and operated according to NR812. The water must also be tested annually for coliform and nitrates. (This will be evaluated during your annual health inspection.)
- Complete the Lodging Application, including Recreational and Educational Camps, which can be found on our Lodging and Recreation page.
- Submit your completed application with the required license fee(s) to our office.
- Contact our Environmental Health Specialist, at (715) 532-2299 to schedule an onsite inspection based on the scope of rules in DATCP 78. Provide a copy of your water sample results, the completed lodging license application and pay the required license fees, if not done previously.
License Duration
- Licenses are valid from July 1st of one year to June 30th the following year.
- Licenses granted on or after April 1st will extend to June 30th of the following year (rather than expiring on June 30th of the year the license was issued).
- Licenses expire June 30th of each year.
- Renewal fees for existing establishments shall be submitted to Public Health before June 30 each year.
- Licenses are non-transferrable. If ownership changes, a new license must be attained.