overnight and recreation

Boy Scout Resident Camps
Choose from week long camps for Boy Scouts, Cubs, and Webelos with a focus on the outdoors, sports and leadership (or day camps for Cub Scouts). Twin Rivers Council offers an exciting, fun-filled and educational experience in the great outdoors. Residential camp programs are planned by Scouts and counselors and include Nature Hikes, Swimming, Rope course, Mountain biking, Camp-wide Games, Ecology, and much more!

Camp Wakpominee Boy Scout Resident Camp
And Rotary Scout Reservation Camp
Week long camps for Boy Scouts offering archery, aquatics, fishing, handicrafts, marksmanship, first year camper program, mountain biking, ropes course, scoutcraft, ecology, conservation and over 40 Merit Badges.

Camp Boyhaven
Boyhaven was built with the younger Scout in mind. Lean-to cabins and indoor plumbing make the transition to overnight camping easier for our Cub Scouts and Webelos. Program areas and facilities have also been developed with Cubs and Webelos in mind. Archery ranges, a vertical climbing wall, water slide, and movie night all appeal to our younger Scouts who are spending their first nights away from home. This year’s theme is “Lost in Space.”

Contact: (518) 869-6436, extension 59
Location: Middle Grove
Dates: 4 three day camps running from July 9-July 22; 3 four day camps running from July 24 – August 6
Deadline: July 1
Ages: 7-10 (grades 2-5) for registered Cubs and Webelos
Cost: $160-$195
Camperships/scholarships available for those who qualify
http://www.campboyhaven.org/

Camp Little Notch
Sponsored by the Girl Scouts and Hudson Valley Council, this Camp offers horseback riding, sailing, kayaking, rock climbing, biking, and more.

Contact: (518) 489-8110
Location: Fort Ann
Dates: Several camps of varying length offered from June 25-August 11
Deadline: Health forms need to be in on May 22, 2006

Circle of Life Camp
The Circle of Life Camp is a not-for-profit, coed camp for children with diabetes, at Camp Scully on Snyder’s Lake in North Greenbush, NY. The camp helps to provide age-appropriate diabetes education and social support for youngsters with diabetes. The campers experience a unique opportunity to interact in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere, which fosters understanding and acceptance of their condition. They are able to share knowledge, experience, and concerns as well as to participate in educational sessions and recreational camping activities. The camp focuses on fun: playing sports, swimming, crafts, hiking, bonfires, and canoeing.

Contact: (518) 459-3622
Location: Loudonville
Dates: Session 1: August 18-21 and Session 2: August 25-27
Deadline: First come, first-served
Ages: Session 1, ages 12-15 and Session 2, ages 8-11
Cost: Session 1: $300 and Session 2: $250 (Scholarships/financial aid available)
Scholarships: Call for information
http://www.circleoflifecamp.org/

Clover Patch Camp
Clover Patch is a summer camp for individuals with disabilities where each camper is encouraged to reach his or her fullest potential. The camp maintains a 2:1 camper-staff ratio, 24 hour nursing and fully accessible swimming pool. Clover Patch Camp is home to the Hugh Farley Recreation Center with a fully accessible, heated pool, and Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructor. A variety of structured activities are offered, to enhance the camping experience including Arts & Crafts, Music & Drama, Sports, Swimming and Campfires. Outreach Programs such as the Junior Museum, Mad Science, Pet Therapy, clowns, magicians, DJ’s and musicians are planned weekly to enhance the camper’s experience.

Contact: (518) 384-3080
Location: Glenville
Dates: June 18- August 4 (7- one week sessions, including two weeks of day camps)
Deadline: None
Ages: 5-21
Cost: $425 for Day Camps /$925-$1025 for Overnight Camps
Scholarships available for students if they reside at home with their parents
http://www.cloverpatchcamp.org/

State Department of Environmental Conservation Education
Summer Camps
An enjoyable blend of learning and recreation, these week long residential camps heighten the camper’s environmental awareness. Activities-such as sampling streams for aquatic life, hiking in the dark or quietly listening to the sounds of the forest-bring conservation concepts to life. The program offers fishing, hunter safety training, archery, hiking, canoeing and birding are some of the outdoor recreation activities that stimulate the camper’s interest in natural resources. Campers also enjoy traditional camp activities such as swimming, volleyball and evening campfires. (Week long camps for children between the ages of 12 and 14, (Colby, DeBruce, and Rushford) or 15-17 years for Pack Forest Teen Ecology Workshop.

Contact: (518) 402-8014
Location: Sites in different locations in NY State
Dates: Many week long camps running from June 25-August 19
Deadline: None but apply early (First come, first-served)
Ages: 12-17
Cost: $250 a week
Camperships offered for income eligible children
http://www.dec.state.ny.us/website/education/edcamps.html

Arbor Hill Community Center, Inc. Summer Camp
This day camp program offers swimming, field trips, cultural events, creative small and large group play, theatrics, arts and crafts, recreational and education time on computers and team sport opportunities.

Contact: (518) 463-1516, extension 13
Location: Albany
Dates: July 11-August 19
Deadline: Enrollment begins May 3, limited to 40 children
Ages: 5-12
Cost: FREE

Camp Is-Sho-Da
Sponsored by the Girl Scouts, Hudson Valley Council, activities include swimming, hiking, games, and arts and craft with the opportunity to stay overnight once a week.

Contact: (518) 489-8110, extension 109
Location: East Greenbush
Dates: 7 one week sessions from June 26-August 11
Deadline: None
Ages: 6 and older
Cost: $156-$231
Scholarships: Call for information
http://www.girlscoutshvgsc.org/isd.html

CCC Summer Fling
Daily field trips, outdoor activities, games, and arts and crafts are features of this day camp.

Contact: (518) 457-3210
Location: Albany
Dates: Week long camps running from June 26-August 25
Deadline: Rolling, but register early
Ages: Kindergarten through 8th grade
Cost: $155 per week
Accepts Department of Social Services subsidies

The Center Camps of the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish
Community Center
Off-site camps are offered for second-graders and older participants, while younger
campers remain at the JCC, with overnight options and early and late extended days.
SAAJCC offers a variety of programs. These programs include: Aquatics, Early
Childhood Learning Center, Arts and Crafts, Nature, Music, and Sports themes:
Metrostars, Hoop Camp, Harlem Globetrotters, and British Soccer. Teen camp at Lake
George introduces teens to Aquatic Sports such as kayaking, water skiing, and sailing.

Contact: (518) 438-6651, extension 110
Location: Albany and off site camps
Dates: 8 one week camps running from June 26-August 18
Deadline: June 9
Ages: 3-16
Cost: Varies from $53 - $360
Scholarships: Call for information
http://www.saajcc.org/centercamps.shtml

Dunigan Dayz Kidz Kamp
A co-ed camps that travels three days per week to parks, museums and more.

Contact: (518) 447-9663
Location: Albany
Dates: June 26-August 31
Deadline: Rolling
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $160-170 a week

15Love Program
The nationally recognized Capital Region Youth Tennis Foundation offers free tennis lessons (one and a half hours long for ages 7 and up; half hour long for ages 4-6) during the summer at Lincoln Park, Arbor Hill Park, Hoffman Park, and Ridgefield Park in Albany and also at sites in Schenectady, Troy, and Rensselaer. The 15Love Program also provides off-court activities that focus upon education, good health, family preservation, multi-cultural relationships, good sportsmanship, mentoring, and tutoring.

Contact: (518) 438-2039
Location: Albany, Schenectady, Troy, and Rensselaer
Dates: June 26-August 10
Deadline: N/A
Ages: 4 and up
Cost: FREE
http://www.15love.org/
4-H Summer Scene Day Camps
These park based programs at Ridgefield and Swinburne City Parks offer fun, informal, educational day programs that stress hands-on activities in nutrition, recreation, health, safety, community and nature awareness.

Contact: (518) 765-3500
Location: Albany
Dates: July 10-August 18
Deadline: Rolling
Ages: 7-12 and students who have completed first grade
Cost: FREE
http://www.albanycounty.com/departments/cce/programs_services.asp?id=995

Fowler Day Camp at the First Church in Albany
This one week day camp features games, music, arts and crafts, nature study, storytelling and worship.

Contact: (518) 463-4449
Location: Albany
Dates: June 26-June 30
Deadline: Spaces still available
Ages: 8-12 (third through eighth grade)
Cost: $10 per child or $20 per family

Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region
Albany Summer Fun
The Albany Summer Fun Program offers girls a number of exciting activities. Girls take part in a variety of experiences that will weave together the themes of fitness and nutrition, sports and games, arts and culture, and exploring history of the Capital Region. Four two week sessions. Session 1: Girls Inc. Explores Theater Arts, July 3-July 14
Session 2: Girls Inc. Ventures into the Capital Region, July 17-July 28
Session 3: Girls Inc. Cooks with the Media, July 31-August 11
Session 4: Girls Inc. “Gets started” with Basketball Camp, August 14-August 18

Contact: (518) 374-9800 or 436-9964
Location: Albany
Dates: July 3-August 18 (4 sessions)
Deadline: Registration begins and March and continues until filled
Ages: 5-12 (grades 1-7)
Cost: $180 per two week session
Scholarships are available
http://www.girlsinccapitalregion.org/

Girls Incorporated of the Greater Capital Region
Camp Brookledge
Day camp in Galway for girls offering swimming, sports, science, crafts and bike riding. This year a special adventure week will be offered that provides physical challenges for girls entering 3rd through 8th grades.

Contact: (518) 374-9800
Location: Galway with transportation from Albany
Dates: July 3-August 18 (two-week sessions)
Deadline: June 9
Ages: 5-12 (grades 1-7)
Cost: $180 for a two week session
Scholarships are available
http://www.girlsinccapitalregion.org/

Greenbush Child Caring, Camp K.I.D.S.
Eight-week traveling day camp offering swimming, field trips, and a variety of other activities.

Contact: (518) 477-4125
Location: East Greenbush
Dates: June 26-August 18
Deadline: None. Enrollment begins April 3
Ages: 5-13 (grades K-8)
Cost: $155 a week
Offers a tuition assistance program

JMU4Kids Day Camp
This day camp offers a variety of daily activities including: arts & crafts, music & dance, karate, computer training, golf and tennis instruction, story time with our guest readers/speakers, outdoor and indoor sports and recreation, reading, fitness, a “free play” arcade, and indoor swimming.

Contact: (518) 376-6668
Location: Albany
Dates: Week long camps running June 12-September 1
Deadline: N/A
Ages: 4-12
Cost $180/week ($160 for Doane Stuart and St. Catherine of Siena students)
Scholarships: Call for information on scholarships and financial aid
http://www.jmu4kids.com

Ohav Shalom Summer Camp
These two week camps involve songs, games, craft projects, water activities, and more! Camp runs Monday-Thursday from 9.30 am– 1.00 pm, with extended days running from 8.30 am – 4.00 pm. Enrichment classes from 1-2 such as science, cooking, and mudpies are available as well.

Contact: (518) 489-4894, extension 16
Location: Albany
Dates: Session 1: Cooking and Red, White and Blue, June 19-June29
Session 2: Down by the station and Story Tellers, July 10-July 20
Session 3: Planes, Jets and Rocket Ships and Water, Water, Everywhere, July 24 –August 3
Session 4: Creepy Crawlies and Art Experience, August 7- August17th
Deadline: Rolling
Ages: 18 months to 5 years
Cost: $190 per two weeks

Skidmore College Camp Northwoods
Skidmore College offers a number of programs for students of varied interests. At Camp Northwoods the objective is to provide fun, variety, choice and happy challenges to the imagination, the intellect and the body. Campers take swim lessons and enjoy a free swim as well as participate in activities such as arts and crafts, ceramics, games and hiking. Additionally, Camp Northwoods offers an exciting program of sports, cultural arts, nature study and relaxed play for children.

Skidmore also offers a Summer Sports Camp. Some of the sports offered by this program are: lacrosse, rowing, swimming, field hockey, volleyball, soccer, and basketball, and each child learns the concept of teamwork while acquiring the necessary skills for his or her sport of choice.

Contact: (518) 580-5590
Location: Saratoga Springs
Dates: Session 1: June 26- July 7, Session 2: July 10-21, Session 3: July 24-August 4 and Session 4: August 7-11
Deadline: Rolling until program is full, but register as early as possible starting in February
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $325 a session for Skidmore community and $355 a session for the local community for Sessions 1-3. $175 a session for the Skidmore community and $190 a session for the local community for Session 4.
http://www.skidmore.edu/administration/osp/summer_camp_northwoods/index.htm

St. Matthew Lutheran School
A day camp featuring field trips, games and academic enrichment tailored to each child. Big kid programs are available at separate facilities.

Contact: (518) 463-6495
Location: Albany
Dates: July-September
Deadline: June 30
Ages: 3-12
Cost: Varies (Accepts Department of Social Services subsidies, but parents should call for more information)
http://www.stmatthewlutheranschool.org/summer.htm

Summer at RPI (Samaritan-Rensselaer Children’s Center)
Summer at RPI is offering a ten-week-long summer program for children who are graduates of kindergarten through 12 year olds. There are options for 5, 3, or 2 day a week enrollment. The program will be based on the RPI campus and features a variety of activities including: Arts & Crafts, Swimming, nature Walks, Sports, Drama, and Field Trips.

Twin Rivers Council Day Camp for Cub Scouts
Camps are five day programs with activities for registered Cub Scouts. Nature walks, sports, crafts, and games!

Contact: (518) 869-6436
Location: Six locations, including Colonie Town Park
Dates: Several five day camps running Monday – Friday from July 10-August 11
Deadline: July 1
Ages: grades 2-5
Cost: $85 early bird before May 15, $100 regular fee
Camperships are available
http://www.eventurestudio.com/eventureSites/167/catalog/full.cfm?ID=1139&category=Summer%20Camps