Trust & Safety
Last updated: April 19, 2026
When a parent sees a camp on Kamp, they deserve to know exactly what we stand behind—and what we don’t. This page explains our verification framework in plain language.
What “Kamp Verified” means
A camp marked as “Kamp Verified” means we have confirmed the following through automated checks and/or human review.
Identity Verification
- The provider exists—confirmed via public records, Google Places, or provider self-registration.
- The provider operates camps or programs for kids, not an unrelated business.
- The website is active and the content mentions camps or youth programs.
- Contact information is present—at minimum, the website loads.
Program Verification
- Camp sessions exist with real dates (not just a “coming soon” placeholder).
- Pricing is stated or explicitly marked as “contact for pricing.”
- Age range is specified.
- The description on Kamp matches the provider’s own website.
Freshness Verification
- Data is current—scraped within the last 30 days during camp season, 90 days off-season.
- For platforms that expose availability, we show real open, waitlist, or closed status.
- Price changes are detected and updated automatically.
What we do NOT verify
This is the most important section on this page. A camp being listed on Kamp—even with a “Verified” badge—does not mean we have checked any of the following:
Staff background checks
We do not verify whether a camp conducts background checks on staff. This is the parent’s responsibility to confirm directly with the provider.
Safety record
We do not investigate accident history, safety violations, or insurance status. We do not review or score safety practices.
Licensing or accreditation
We do not verify state childcare licensing, ACA (American Camp Association) accreditation, or any other regulatory compliance. A camp being listed on Kamp does not imply it meets any specific licensing standard.
Staff qualifications
We do not verify instructor certifications, CPR/First Aid training, staff-to-child ratios, or any other staffing standards.
Facilities
We do not inspect facilities. Listing a camp does not imply we have evaluated the physical environment.
Financial viability
We do not verify that a camp will honor registrations, provide refunds, or continue operating through the season.
Endorsement
Listing on Kamp is not an endorsement or recommendation. We are a directory, not a recommendation engine. The presence of a camp on our platform does not constitute our approval.
Review authenticity
While we moderate reviews for policy violations, we do not independently verify the accuracy of parent reviews.
Your due diligence
No directory can substitute for a parent’s own judgment. Before registering your child for any camp, we recommend:
- Ask about background checks. Ask the provider directly whether they run background checks on all staff and volunteers.
- Check licensing. Oregon’s Office of Child Care maintains a searchable database of licensed child care providers.
- Look for ACA accreditation. The American Camp Association accredits camps that meet over 300 health, safety, and program quality standards.
- Visit the facility. If possible, tour the camp location before the session starts. Ask about emergency procedures, medical protocols, and supervision ratios.
- Read the cancellation policy. Understand the provider’s refund and cancellation terms before you pay.
- Talk to other parents. Reviews on Kamp are a starting point. Ask friends, school communities, and local parent groups for firsthand experiences.
Questions?
If you have questions about our verification process, believe a listing is inaccurate, or want to report a concern about a camp provider, contact us at hello@mybasekamp.com.