San Quinte (Sankey) camp tells Board of Health it will add bunkhouse to meet spacing rules

The Board of Health received an operational update from camp operator Dave Hinman on plans to comply with the town’s spacing requirements for overnight bunks.

Hinman said last summer’s variance request related to the 4.5‑foot required spacing between bunks in the bunkhouses. He reported the camp moved bunks in three existing huts to achieve the 4.5‑foot separation so those buildings are ready for use, and has started construction on a fourth bunkhouse to be completed by April. Hinman said the changes will not change program enrollment: the camp will continue to serve the same total number of campers, redistributed across four huts, with a total of 54 campers plus six counselors.

Board members thanked the club for addressing the issues promptly and for working with health staff. Staff said no additional variances had been requested.