Top Leadership Summer Camps and Summer Leadership Programs for Kids & Teens in New York

Best New York Leadership Camps Summer 2026 Directory

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Over 83 New York Leadership Summer Camps Listed Below with In-Depth Camp Info, including: Videos, Photos, Maps & Detailed Descriptions

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Camp Lantern Creek
Montgomery, Texas
936-597-8225

Ages: 7 - 17 . All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: While summer might look a little different this year, Camp Lantern Creek promises it will continue to bring the Creeker spirit to our campers and families this summer! CLC Unique, our virtual camp option, will begin on June 22, and will consist of week-long sessions that will offer one-of-a-kind programs unique to each session. Through our virtual programming, we will create memories with our new and seasoned Creekers, virtually.

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French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts

Hancock, NY

Visit Our French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Website
954-345-7455
845-887-5600
607-637-8400

admin[AT]frenchwoods.com
199 Bouchoux Brook Rd
Hancock, NY 13783

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WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1879 University Drive Coral Springs, FL 33071 954-346-7455

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts Video

CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Four 3-week sessions and One 1-week session

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: French Woods offers summer camp programs in dance, theater, music, circus, magic, visual arts, film and video, sports, tennis, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock and roll and horseback riding. We cater to children from 7-17 years old. Younger campers have more guidance and supervision, while older campers are able to take on some responsibility and have a chance to work in the areas of their interest. Each camper designs his or her own unique summer experience. We feature world-class programs coached by diverse, multi-national and talented counselor and adult staff members.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, and more. Stagecraft, Circus, Skatebaording, Rock & Roll, Magic, Tech Theater, Costumes, Lighting, Sound, Make-up, Jazz Band & Symphony, Horseback Riding.

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French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Hancock New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Soccer, Adventure, Science and more. French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 7 - 17.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are about 2.5 hrs from New York City on a private 80 acre lake in the Catskill mountains, camp takes up about 150 acres of developed land, with 1000's of acres of wilderness surrounding us.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have the best facilities in camping, 5 theaters, great dance studios, a music hall, sports fields, indoor basketball tennis and other sports, indoor horseback riding ring, miles of trails, huge indoor circus facility, indoor skatepark with bowl, street course, 10' half-pipe, beginner area, rock arena, magic theater, huge costume shop and stage craft facilities, 16 art studios, dedicated video center, computer lab with 100 machines, lake and pool, etc. see our website for more

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: French Woods offers summer camp programs in dance, theater, music, circus, magic, visual arts, film and video, sports, tennis, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock and roll and horseback riding. We cater to children from 7-17 years old. Younger campers have more guidance and supervision, while older campers are able to take on some responsibility and have a chance to work in the areas of their interest. Each camper designs his or her own unique summer experience.

We feature world-class programs coached by diverse, multi-national and talented counselor and adult staff members. Campers are able to focus on one particular area of interest, or they may choose to select a variety of our activities. Although we are a dance camp, theater camp, music camp, circus camp, magic camp, visual arts camp, film and video camp, sports camp, tennis camp, fitness camp, waterfront camp, skate board camp, rock and roll camp and horseback riding camp, we are also a camp that offers all the traditional camp activities that can be chosen a-la-carte.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: 3 stage CIT leadership program starting at 15 years old.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
5 sessions from June-September, see Our Camp Website Link: www.frenchwoods.com for details

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire counselors and specialists in a wide variety of areas, most live in bunks and also teach in a specialty area, some work with children all day and do not teach in a specialty area, some only teach in specialty areas.

We're always looking for medical staff, tech theater, musicians, magicians, technology teachers, woodworkers, circus artists... see our website for details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.frenchwoods.com.

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Destination Science

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Destination Science Website
888-909-2822
info[AT]destinationscience.org
20+ Multiple LA County Locations
Pasadena, CA 91104

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
NY, WA, TX, CA

CAMPER AGES: 5 - 11

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Mon - Fri 9am -3pm, Optional Extend Care at certain locations

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Voted the best Summer Science Day Camps where campers explore the wonders of science while building & experimenting in physics, chemistry, engineering, robotics, life science, rocketry, space science, structures, air pressure. All projects are "make & take"!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. What Is S.T.E.M.? STEM Stands For Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math. For Over 15 Years, Destination Science Has Proudly Focused On STEM Learning Through Science-based Activities To Enhance What Is Taught In The Classroom. Our Camp Is A Great Place To Experience Fun, Hands-on Science During The Summer To Encourage Year-round Learning.

CAMP LOCATION: Destination Science is proud to partner with other community based organizations to house our program. Our camps are found in New York, California, Washington & Texas. See our website for complete info: Our Camp Website Link: destinationscience.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Destination Science Summer Camp has the best locations conveniently held at neighborhood schools, colleges, parks, churches in Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Dallas, Seattle, Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, Los Angeles & Orange.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Destination Science is an exciting hands-on summer science day camp for curious kids ages 5 to 11. We run 4 unique camp themes covering all of the vital science concepts. Our activities include group collaboration as well as individual projects. We believe that summer science day camp provides the ideal structure to foster friendships, curiosity, problem solving, leadership, grit and above all FUN! Our dedicated staff are selected for their commitment to science, education, youth development & fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT- Leaders In Training is available to rising 7th graders through rising 10th graders.

Our Camp Website Link: destinationscience.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship applications are found at
Our Camp Website Link: destinationscience.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For sessions, dates & fees visit destinationscience.org

PLAYSPACE ENGINEERING & SPY-TECH CAMP - Construct a solar powered playground & use Science Detective skills to solve a mystery.

GALACTIC SPACE TRAINING CAMP - Create your own Millenium Starship and motorized Droid to complete space challenges.

ROBOT ISLAND & MOVIE MAKERS CAMP - Make motorized Bots to conquer challenges & uncover the science behind making animated movies.

STEAM INVENTORS & ANTI-GRAVITY RACERS CAMP - Invent using a S.T.E.A.M. machine & explore physics with your own Anti-Gravity Racer.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Destination Science offers competitive wages for summer science day camp teachers, all curriculum, materials & training are provided.  We also have summer employment opportunities for college students.

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Leadership Camps in NY
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Camp Cherith of Western New York

Hunt , NY

Visit Our Camp Cherith of Western New York Website
585-468-3850 410-346-6177
info[AT]campcherithwny.org
9534 Short Tract Rd
Hunt , NY 14846

MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2026 camp info.

CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. overnight camp for 5 weeks, day camp for one week,3 weeks of girls only and 2 weeks of boy/girl parallel camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Campers In Leadership Training, Archery, NRA Rifle, Canoeing, Outdoor Adventure Camp

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 3 miles from Letchworth state park in Hunt, NY-45 minutes SW of Rochester NY and 1 hour SE of Buffalo, NY. We have over 100 beautiful acres of wooded and open fields, with a stream and pond on the property.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a pool, pond for boating and fishing, horses and many skilled based activities, trails for hiking, 4 traditional cabins, 3 log cabins, 2 building with 3 living units in each. See website for more info.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our skill based activity programs helps campers to grow individually.

Campers can earn awards from Red cross swimming, NRA rifle, USA archery as well as a certificate in any activity area they choose. We have a broad range to cover many interests from crafts to creative arts to outdoor skills to target sport and horseback riding.

We have a one week outdoor adventure for girls-sleeping out in tents on our wooded property, cooking over the campfire while still being able to enjoy some activities in main camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers in Leadership training.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are accredited by ACA and a member of CCCA. We are the camping ministry of Pioneer clubs. We have a low staff to camper ratio of 1:3 and every camper is important to us. We have small group Bible studies that are age appropriate and a campfire each evening.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions are for one week or 2 weeks beginning on July 7 and ending August 10th 2013. A basic week long (6 nights) session is $295.

Please see full information on our website Our Camp Website Link: www.campcherithwny.org

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Steve Tasker's Self-Leadership Camp

Buffalo, New York

Visit Our Steve Tasker's Self-Leadership Camp Website
716-888-8490
cpdinfo[AT]canisius.edu
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14208

CAMPER AGES: 14-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 3 days, 9am-3pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Steve Tasker's Self-Leadership Experience is a program for high school students focusing on team building, public speaking, ethical decision making, networking, and goal setting. Steve Tasker will describe his professional experiences to help motivate students. Pete Herr, a published author, speaker, and award-winning teacher, will serve as the head leadership coach.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, and more. Team Building, Public Speaking, Leadership, Ethical Decision Making, Networking, Effective Writing, Goal Setting

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Self-leadership training and decision making.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Steve Tasker's Self-Leadership Camp, July 26-28th, 2016 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cost: $295

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Surprise Lake Camp

Cold Spring, New York

Visit Our Surprise Lake Camp Website
Winter: 212-924-3131 Summer: 845-265-3616
info[AT]surpriselake.org
382 Lake Surprise Road
Cold Spring, New York 10516

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
307 7Th Avenue Suite 900 New York NY 10001

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Surprise Lake Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 6 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. ACA, UJA Federation, Foundation For Jewish Camps

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Surprise Lake Camp boasts one of the most beautiful sites in the country, one of the most reputable programs, and a large, well-trained, caring staff. Many facilities, like our theater, heated pool, and gymnasium, are among the finest that you will find anywhere. But Surprise Lake Camp does not try to be like an exotic theme park, full of bright lights and glitter. We don't emphasize material things because we believe that the true magic of camping is rooted in intangibles like the beauty of nature, the forming of lifelong friendships, the guidance of a highly trained staff helping children to grow into well-rounded adults. Camp is a supportive, caring community with an upbeat Jewish flavor. We sing a lot and we cheer a lot, and we make the most of the unique opportunity camp affords to create a model of the world as it should be—joyous and at peace, achieving the human potential for successful group living.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Leadership, 2 Week Program, 5 Day Program.

CAMP LOCATION: In the picturesque mountains of Cold Spring, NY. Located only 60 miles from New York City, what an oasis!

CAMP FACILITIES: Surprise Lake Camp is blessed with incredible natural beauty. Our camp sits on 500 beautiful wooded acres surrounded by an enormous expanse of undeveloped state parkland. Our sparkling, 30-acre lake is nestled between two rugged mountain ridges. It creates a vision of rustic beauty that dances in the heads of visitors years after they've been to camp. Additionally, we have miles and miles of gorgeous hiking trails with breathtaking views of the Hudson River, and beautiful campsites for cookouts and overnights. You won't believe how inspiring and exciting our woods activities are!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Surprise Lake Camp has a rich history. It was founded in 1902 by the Educational Alliance to provide a summer vacation for Jewish boys from Main Building - 1920 the tenements of Manhattan's Lower East Side. In its first season, it had six tents for 25 campers and five counselors. One of the first campers was Eddie Cantor, who, upon achieving success as an entertainer, became one of the camp's most ardent supporters. Since then Surprise Lake Camp has served thousands of young people, many of whom have achieved prominence, among them, entertainer Neil Diamond, talk show host Larry King, actor Jerry Stiller, and former New York Attorney General Robert Abrams.

In 1911, the 92nd Street Y became partners in running the camp, and the camp office was located at the Y for many years. In 1917, when the Federation of Jewish Philanthropies was created, Surprise Lake Camp was one of the initial member agencies. The camp then became incorporated as a New York not-for-profit in 1920, eventually leading to complete independence from its founding agencies. Over the years, Surprise Lake Camp has been substantially rebuilt three times. In addition, its clientele and program have evolved as the Jewish community has changed. Originally established to provide summer vacations in the country for poor boys from the lower East Side, the camp has also gone through periods when it was dedicated to feeding undernourished boys, operated as a year-round camp which included formal education during the winter, committed to the personal development of children using a social group work model, and run as a general co-ed summer camp with special emphasis on scholarships.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance available

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Labor Day Weekend Family Camp.

Get Your Feet Wet 5 Day Program for younger campers.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Passover.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Surprise Lake Camp boasts one of the most beautiful sites in the country, one of the most reputable programs, and a large, well-trained, caring staff. Many facilities, like our theater and gymnasium, are among the finest that you will find anywhere. But Surprise Lake Camp does not try to be like an exotic theme park, full of bright lights and glitter. We don't emphasize material things because we believe that the true magic of camping is rooted in intangibles like the beauty of nature, the guidance of a highly trained staff, and helping children to grow into well-rounded adults. Camp is a supportive, caring community with an upbeat Jewish flavor. We sing a lot and we cheer a lot, and we make the most of the unique opportunity camp affords to create a model of the world as it should be�joyous and at peace, achieving the human potential for successful group living.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for details. Our Camp Website Link: www.surpriselake.org

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Future Stars Summer Camps

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Future Stars Summer Camps Website
+19142738500
admin[AT]fscamps.com
735 Anderson Hill Rd
Purchase, New York 10577

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735
223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury NY 11568
1370A Majors Path, Southampton, NY 11968
121 Speonk Riverhead Road, Riverhead, NY 11901
25 Howell Lane, Westhampton Beach, NY 11978
1001 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
2 Long Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937
One Education Drive in Garden City, NY 11530
109 Oregon Ave, Medford, NY 11763
102 3rd St, Greenport, NY 11944

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Future Stars Summer Camps Video

CAMPER AGES: 2,5-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Weekdays, Daily: 8am - 4pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Adventure, and more. Diving, Field Hockey, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Multi-Sports, Softball, Chess, Circus, Magic, Multimedia

CAMP LOCATION: Purchase College is easily accessible from Westchester, Rockland, Fairfield and Manhattan via all major highways. The Campus is about 20 miles north of Manhattan.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our SUNY Purchase College location is a sprawling 500-acre campus located in the heart of beautiful Westchester County. It offers endless acres of playing fields, training areas, and 2 new floodlit turf, football, and baseball fields. As many as six full soccer fields, 12 short-sided fields, and NCAA regulation baseball and softball diamonds are expertly maintained for daily use. Facilities also include 14 newly-surfaced deco tennis courts (6 lighted), 3 full indoor, and 3 outdoor basketball courts.

Campers will also utilize 3 air-conditioned indoor gymnasiums, racquetball and squash courts, training rooms, an Olympic-size indoor swimming pool, a newly-renovated performance center, and a video analysis room.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Youth Leadership Program (YLP) combines the fun of being a participant with important life skills such as leadership, personal development, teamwork, and communication, all under the watchful eyes of our experienced educators and coaches.

Working with guidance from our camp and program director(s), YLP participants will observe and assist in all aspects of the camp program and daily activities, while receiving performance feedback in a constructive environment, helping to build self-confidence and interpersonal skills.

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Staten Island Day Camp, Inc.

Staten Island, New York

Visit Our Staten Island Day Camp, Inc. Website
800.301.2267
sidaycamp[AT]aol.com
College of Staten Island: 2800 Victory Blvd.
Sports & Recreation Bldg. 1R
Staten Island, New York 10314

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 70159
Staten Island, NY 10307

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 5 to 13

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 9:00-4:00; free extended hrs. 7:30-5:30

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Technology, Academics, and more. Literacy & Math Enrichment, Weekly On-site Professional Entertainment, Daily Theme Activities, Track & Field Events, & Softball.

CAMP LOCATION: Staten Island Day Camp is located on the campus of the College of Staten Island. We have 60 acres of outdoor fields and a 61,000 sq.ft. fully air-conditioned facility with an on-site Olympic pool.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a 61,000 sq.ft. fully air-conditioned recreation facility with a 24,000 sq. ft. main arena and a 12,000 sq.ft. auxiliary gymnasium. The Main Arena has seating for all campers, counselors and parents. We have an on-site indoor Olympic Pool, classrooms, computer lab, arts and crafts section, Drama & Cheer areas, sports courts, Atrium Game area, movie room and private dining room, and camp office.

We have 60 acres of outdoor fields, all weather track, three NCAA fields (soccer, baseball and softball), special field for early childhood campers, and outdoor courts.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: At Staten Island Day Camp we offer a three day program and programs from four weeks to eight weeks. We have free door to transportation for all five day programs and free extended hours. We have a full sport and recreation program, all adult counselors and an on-site American Red Cross swim program. We have optional clinics in soccer, basketball, digital and computer technology, cheer, drama and literacy and math enrichment. We are celebrating our thirty-fifth year with the same Owner/Director.

We accept personal checks, Master Card, Visa and Discover. Payment plans available. All programs are on-site. We have a low counselor to camper ratio

Our senior staff includes a retired superintendent of schools and principal, school psychologist and teachers. All senior staff are on-site all day every day. We have specialty coaches and specialists for our clinics.

At Staten Island Day Camp "You know where your children are at all times."

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT/Director Aides must be in high school and selected from our camp enrollment based on criteria set forth by the executive director

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Friends & Family Day Open House, February 8 & March 22, 10:00 -2:00

Annual Charity Carnival, August 8, 1:00 -3:00

OTHER CAMP INFO:

We have weekly nationally acclaimed professional entertainment, weekly theme-based activities and events. We have swimming four times a week. Swim activities are supervised by two American Red Cross swim instructors and seven lifeguards. All counselors are in the water with their campers. Our adult to camper ratio in the pool is 4:1.
We have a spirit week with special activities every day an on-site Charity Carnival and a "Color War" that takes place the last week of camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 30 to August 22 (no camp on July 4)

Enrollment information and fees are available on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.statenislanddaycamp.com where you can also take a virtual tour, see our 2014 camp video and daily calendar as well as a great deal of other information about our camp.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer jobs will be available for counselors and specialists and will be posted on our website. Counselors and specialists must be of college age.

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The Handwork Studio

New York Location(s)

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40 Locations Along the East Coast
35 N Narberth Ave.
Narberth, Pennsylvania 19072

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Connecticut
DC - District of Columbia
Delaware
Florida
Maryland
Maine
New Jersey
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Handwork Studio is a kids' needle arts, machine sewing and fashion camp operating in 11 states with over 40 locations. The program is a unique, creative, fun and educational way for children to learn the tradition of needle arts, machine sewing and fashion in a positive and nurturing environment.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO:
The Handwork Studio LLC is a kids' needle arts and fashion studio and camp. Our purpose is to pass down the tradition of teaching practical arts such as knitting, crocheting, hand and machine sewing, embroidery, quilting, fashion and crafts in a fun and relaxed environment.

Our staff is comprised of professional artists, instructors and skilled teachers, dedicated to making each student feel special. Our teaching philosophy is one that focuses on the students’ accomplishments. We will never criticize the student's work, but praise his or her efforts.

The Handwork Studio is designed to…
nurture its students
in a positive social environment
with a "Can Do" attitude
that fosters creativity
while learning lifetime skills.

The Result:
Making really cool projects with new friends while having Fun! Fun! Fun!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our CIT Leadership Program started Summer 2016! Learn more here Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you believe a job is to inspire and create, smiles are a part of the uniform and don't mind occasionally getting tangled in thread we need to talk! The Handwork Studio is on the search for that ‘needle in a haystack’ to help us forge ahead on our mission to educate children in the needle-arts.

Qualified Candidates Must:
-- Be passionate, warm, caring and ultimately a happy person that will bring excitement to the classroom
-- Be high energy; able to sit on the floor and/or stand for an extended period of time
-- Enjoy crafting in one or more of the following skills: knitting, crocheting, machine and hand sewing, embroidery, etc. You do not need to be an expert. We will train you on our methods.
-- Enjoy working with children between the ages of 5-16 years
-- Possess infinite patience
-- Be neat and organized
-- Be willing to work generally Monday-Fridays (approx. 8:30-3:30) during the months of June, July and August. This schedule can vary slightly based on program and geographic location.

To be considered, interested applicants MUST complete an online application at Our Camp Website Link: www.thehandworkstudio.com. Here you will find more details about our counselor positions and their applications.

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Timber Lake Camp

Shandaken, New York

Visit Our Timber Lake Camp Website
845-688-2266 (summer)
516-656-4200 (winter)

info[AT]timberlakecamp.com
Catskill Mountains
354 Timber Lake Road
Shandaken, New York 12480

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
85 Crescent Beach Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Timber Lake Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 7-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At Timber Lake we foster values of sharing, integrity, responsibility, and respect in a friendly, safe environment of fun. We teach children the skills of making and keeping friends, while building their self-esteem, self-confidence and resilience. We are a traditional, 7 week, co-ed camp.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Timber Lake Camp sits one-half mile high on a mountaintop nestled by 500 privately owned acres in New York's Catskill Mountains, just 2 1/2 hours from New York City.

CAMP FACILITIES: A traditional, co-ed camp, completely secluded and features two private spring-fed lakes and an outstanding array of top notch facilities on magnificently manicured grounds.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The court is our classroom - we focus on good sportsmanship, quality instruction, fun and safety! Our athletic program features top-quality instruction by experienced varsity & college coaches on outstanding facilities. The right balance between competition and just having fun allows every camper to be comfortable joining in, while promoting TEAMWORK AND SPIRIT. Winning is great, but our goal is that every camper walks off the field or court with more friends, more confidence, and higher self-esteem.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers entering the 11th grade are eligible to participate in our Leadership Training Program (LPT).

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We host several reunions in various age groups throughout the year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Timber Lake is a full session camp, beginning on June 25th and ending on August 14th.

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New York Leadership Camps Offer Scholarships & Financial Aid

Some New York Leadership Camps offer Camperships, Scholarships, and other forms of full or partial financial assistance to deserving campers.

Be sure to check each camp's description under "CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE" for complete information, including exactly how to apply.


North Shore Day Camp

Glen Cove, NY

Visit Our North Shore Day Camp Website
516 676-0904
info[AT]northshoredaycamp.com
85 Crescent Beach Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 3 - 14

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: ~ Three year old mini day
~ Athletes and Artists in Residence - Camp Within a Camp Program
~ State of the Art Adventure Course

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Adventure, Travel, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on a 14 acre Gold Coast estate on the North Shore or Long Island. Please visit our website for videos and photos of our site.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include 4 swimming pool, playgrounds, a play village, a high ropes adventure course, a miniature golf course and driving cages, tennis courts, basketball courts, hockey courts and fields for softball, baseball, soccer and lacrosse.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Ours is a balanced program with offerings in sports and creative areas. As our campers grow we offer electives, league sports and out of camp trips. Our mature staff is the best in the camping industry. For more information please go to the staff section of our website.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Campers entering the 10th grade may participate in our Camper In Training (CIT) program which offers interested campers an opportunity to work besides our staff in a group our specialty area.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer flexible scheduling from 3 - 8 weeks during the June 29, 2015 to August 21, 2015 camp season. Session dates and rates are posted on our website.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are currently hiring college aged and adult staff members. If you are interested you can complete an application at Our Camp Website Link: www.northshoredaycamp.com.

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Debate Camp

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Debate Camp Website
1-888-512-8154
info[AT]debatecamp.com
Several Locations including
72 Spring St
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
101 St Theresa Ave, West Roxbury, MA, 02132
216 Hope St., Providence, RI, 02906
360 Spring St., Portland, ME, 04102
200 North Maple Ave., Greenwich, CT, 06830
45 East 75th St., New York, NY, 10021
Canada

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
16 Lincoln St., Brunswick, ME, 04011

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 10 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Daily 8:30am - 4:00pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Debate Camp has provided summer programming in debate, public speaking and Model United Nations simulation since 2002. Built by experienced educators, we believe in providing an academic enrichment opportunity to youth across Canada and the Northeastern United States via a set of exceptionally well-organized, safe and accredited summer camps. At Debate Camp, we provide a fun and inspiring space for youth to develop some timelessly-important skills; to hear opposing views and to confidently articulate their ideas well in the company of others.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, and more. Public Speaking & Debate

CAMP LOCATION: Debate Camp sets up in academic spaces that allow for a healthy mix of indoor and outdoor activity. Camps are located at independent schools / universities throughout Northeastern US and across Canada - full view at:
Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com
Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Day Camps operate at independent schools; indoor-outdoor programming, safe accredited, inspected and well-supervised spaces. OVERNIGHT CAMP 2022 is 7 day / 6 night traditional camp experience in the beautiful Niagara Peninsula region of Ontario; Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Debate Camp creates a learning experience that is safe, welcoming, fun, and intellectually-engaging. Our program is meant to appeal to all ability levels, from the reluctant speaker to the already-accomplished debater.

We believe that learning is best served by engaging students in an academic experience, while at the same time ensuring they feel empowered to take risks.

We believe that "camp" creates a novel and secure learning environment in which campers feel safe to try new skills, think on their feet, see the opposing view, and to trust their teammates. Campers repeatedly inform us of how successful their academic experiences are - after Debate Camp, largely because they felt emboldened and confident in their ability to engage in discourse on subjects they felt unsure about only weeks previous. " I learned so much" is the most consistent feedback we get.

We feel that debating is not an elite skill for competition purposes only. Nor is it something that should be oversold / overcharged for the purpose of enhancing the college application process. We believe that to have advocacy skills, an ability with rhetoric, an ability to effectively organize one's thoughts, an ability to listen and be heard and to honour one's opponents with effective points and counter-points, are skills that all kids should develop.

As such, we annually review our fee scale to ensure we remain within reach of as many families as possible. We continue to work on funding and recruitment structures so that we may continue to remove barriers to enrichment education.

Moreover, we remain about training in the area of verbal advocacy; to stand, speak and be heard - an area requiring continued attention at a time when digital means provide so many alternatives to this. In the generation of the smart phone, of potentially less human-to-human conversation over substantial matters, what we teach is even more coveted...

Education has forever operated on a belief in the skills, ability and good intention of the future generation. Debate Camp is honoured to be invested in this work.

AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION

Debate Camp successfully completed the ACA 18 month accreditation process in 2021. This process included a thorough documentation and policy review of Debate Camp's Operation Manual and training materials. In 2021, an ACA site visitor visited in-person camp locations to observe camp operations and ensure the highest of facility standards at two of our American Debate Camp locations (as exemplars of our program in all regions)


CANADIAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION

Debate Camp in 2020 was awarded with accreditation status from the provincial division of the CCA - Camping Association of Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island [CANSPEI] . This 24 month process, ensured that all operating standards, including overnight camps in Canada are compliant with the highest operating standards; inclusive of an audit of our mission and values.

Highlights
• grades 5 - 10
• multi-level instruction
• suits all ability levels
• teaching ratio 1:8
• 3 debate rounds daily
• feedback and fun!
• all resources provided.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Debate Camp's intern program is popular among former campers that want to gain camp experience before they are staff age. The intern program is paid and provides interns with the necessary training and great leadership experience for college applications.

INTERN PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Debate Camp offers a select number of program staff internships each summer.

Interns must have completed Grade 10 or 11

experience working with youth

competitive debate and/or public speaking experience or experience with Model UN simulations

strong team player

willingness to learn how to design and deliver educational workshops

Internships are available at all in-person day camps and overnight camps as well as online camps.

Full details on: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Debate Camp Online; alongside all of our year-round enrichment programming is available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.enrichment.camp

OTHER CAMP INFO: All 2022 Health & Safety Practices as well as our Compliance standards for the states and provinces in which we operate are available on: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com and Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full details on our 2022 dates and locations are available on:
UNITED STATES: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com
CANADA: Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
STAFF PROFILE: Debate Camp hires individuals who are both experienced with public speaking and debate, as well as being creative thinkers, reliable team players, and good role models for young people. Our staff teams demonstrate a high level of commitment to ensuring that camp is a safe and positive learning environment. Each staff team is supported by experienced program leaders and camp directors, who assist in the overall planning and preparation for a successful week; full details on:
Our Camp Website Link: www.debatecamp.com

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Summer 2026 Leadership Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Leadership Camps will be hosting Summer Reunions for their previous campers, and Summer Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.

Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for July, 2026.

YMCA Camp Weona

Gainesville, New York

Visit Our YMCA Camp Weona Website
716-565-6008
aferreira[AT]ymcabn.org
jczochara[AT]ymcabn.org
4025 Poplar Tree Road
Gainesville, New York 14066

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
301 Cayuga Road Buffalo, NY 14225

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our YMCA Camp Weona Video

CAMPER AGES: 7 to 16 years

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): YMCA Summer Camp (Accredited by the American Camp Association)

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: At YMCA Camp Weona, campers have the opportunity to make friends, master new skills and gain independence.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Skill Tracks Include: • Kayaking/Canoeing • Archery • Rock Climbing • Mountain Biking • Fishing • Arts & Crafts • Culinary Arts • Field Sports • Drama • Horseback Riding Cabin Activities Include: • Swimming • Kayaking/Canoeing • Archery • Rock Climbing • Fishing • Arts & Crafts • Field Sports • Outdoor Climbing Tower • Indoor Climbing Wall • Camp Outs • Campfires • Skits, Plays & Dances • Games

CAMP LOCATION: Located just 45 minute from both Buffalo and Rochester NY in Wyoming County, NY (Western/Upstate NY) - Please visit our web site at Our Camp Website Link: www.campweona.org and click on directions for specific summer and a different winter directions.

CAMP FACILITIES: Come spend the summer at resident YMCA Camp Weona and discover what dreams are made of in a place “where only good prevails.” With over a century of camping experience, and built on the Christian heritage of the YMCA, we value honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. YMCA Camp Weona offers both traditional and high adventure activities. Horseback riding through the forest, kayaking under the blue sky, making new friends, singing by the campfire, jumping into the refreshing pool, learning how to set up a campsite, fishing at the lake; each day is full of adventure. YMCA Camp Weona serves children 7 to 17 years old with exciting summer camp options for one, or two or more week stays. All campers live in one of 18 rustic bunk style cabins with shared restrooms facilities. Campers return home with increased self esteem, friendship building skills, and the ability to make good decisions on their own. You’ll find that your child will become better at meeting and getting to know people and will learn to take positive risks at learning new things.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We pride ourselves in selecting staff that are role models of honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility. As a result, the YMCA Camp Weona culture and setting are safe, fun, and enriching physically, emotionally, intellectually, and spiritually. We recruit from local high schools and colleges, as well as all over the country and around the world. All staff participate in an intensive week-long residential training that includes safety management, working with children in group settings, leading activities, camp policies and procedures, and child abuse prevention. Necessary staff members are lifeguard, CPR, and first aid certified as well as other nationally-recognized certifications. YMCA Camp Weona takes the health and safety of our campers very seriously.

We have a 6:1 camper-to-leader ratio which assures close supervision of all activities. During the summer session a fulltime health officer lives on site and a physician is on call 24 hours a day. Also, YMCA Camp Weona is certified by the New York State Health Department and has periodic inspections throughout the summer. YMCA Camp Weona is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA is a non-profit organization that member camps join voluntarily. For nearly two decades, YMCA Camp Weona has been a member of this organization and on a semi-annual basis is visited by ACA, which verifies that we are maintaining over 300 standards of operation in camping. These are industry standards and recognized by the government.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Building on the tradition of “super” leadership, the YMCA believes in growing our future leaders as well as enhancing our teen population’s skill base. Leaders in Training (LIT) is geared toward teens who are ready to test their leadership skills while working with younger campers. All LITs must demonstrate the YMCA’s core values, have a service mentality, and strong desire to learn and grow leadership skills. Participating as an LIT may count toward high school community service hours for graduation. Sessions for 15 year olds and older begin with two weeks; 15 year olds two weeks; 16-17 year olds with three weeks. Visit our LIT dates and rates on our web site Our Camp Website Link: www.campweona.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: At YMCA Camp Weona, we believe that every child should have the chance to experience camp. The YMCA Strong Kids Campaign provides financial assistance to families within our community who are in need of financial support and may not have the ability to pay the full fee. Financial assistance is determined based on a thorough review of an application and a personal interview with the applicant. Assistance will be granted on the basis of financial need resulting from low income, emergency expenses or other circumstances that inhibit an individual’s ability to pay a prescribed fee. As part of our mission, we teach campers responsibility with an opportunity to Earn Their Way to Camp. Campers may choose to pay for part or all of their camp fees through the annual YMCA Camp Candy Sale which runs from January through July.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Redefine Family Time - We have something for every one - Whether you’re age two or 92, there’s something for you at YMCA Camp Weona! We have the perfect atmosphere to spend quality time relaxing and enjoying the outdoors together. Nestled in Wyoming County, camp offers nearly 1,000 acres of picturesque forests, lakes, hiking trails, babbling brooks, and rolling hills. Outdoor activities are planned throughout the day for the whole family to enjoy. We offer three family camps to choose from: • President’s Day Camp • Memorial Day Camp • Labor Day Camp

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: At YMCA Camp Weona, campers have the opportunity to make friends, master new skills, gain independence, all while being led by great cabin leaders who are outgoing, creative, positive role models on nearly 1000 acres of woods, trails and adventure while having a safe and FUN time “where only good prevails!”

OTHER CAMP INFO: YMCA Camp Weona is a “Group Work” Camp. At YMCA Camp Weona, our rustic cabins provide a home for small groups of no more than 12 campers who live together and attend daily activities as a group. Cabin groups are made up of either boys or girls entering similar grades and registered for the same camp program. Groups of 8-12 campers of similar gender and age attend daily activities together as a cabin with their leaders. The intention is to foster a “family-like” atmosphere within the group. Menu - Our back-to-basics menu is prepared each day in the dining hall. The YMCA offers items that children enjoy in their daily life that help sustain the additional energy needed during long days at camp. Our food service staff prides themselves on the fact that there are no trans fats in our meals. Special consideration is given for children who have allergies or prefer a vegetarian option.

Cabin/Bunk Mates - Campers may request a bunk mate within one school grade of each other, are of the same gender, and are registered for the same program. A bunk mate request is included in the parent pack and must be returned three weeks prior to attendance. Requests made after the three-week deadline may not be honored. In order to promote inclusion within each cabin, only one bunk mate request per child will be honored. (Bunk mates must be reciprocal – ex. John picks Tim and Tim must pick John.) Groups of four or more may be split to promote new camper inclusion.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session's vary in length with First Experience Camps (just four nights for first timers) as well as Sunday through Saturday Traditional Camps; Weekends Stayover Camps for those older campers (11 and up) who wish to stay for longer periods of time. The choice is yours to best fit your family's summer plans. Visit our web site for dates and rates at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campweona.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Cabin Leaders and Activity Leader positions available for those 18 years and older.

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Vanderkamp

Cleveland, New York

Visit Our Vanderkamp Website
315-675-3651
james[AT]vk.org
vkcenter[AT]vk.org
337 Martin Road
Cleveland, New York 13042

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 45 minutes from Syracuse, Utica, and Rome - about a mile north of Oneida Lake. We are on 850 acres, with a private 45 acre lake. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.vk.org for more pictures of our facility and our summer camp program.

CAMP FACILITIES: Kids stay in our 100 year old estate lodges. These buildings, equipped with bathrooms, kitchens, and comfortable bedding, allow kids to be away from home and challenge themselves without being worried about a raccoon climbing into their sleeping bag at night time.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Vanderkamp Center runs a summer camp program that is radically different from any you'll find anywhere else. Just ask the folks at campingcoasttocoast .com, who called it a "one of a kind, magical place." These consultants loved our philosophy so much that they dropped everything to work here this summer, in 2014!

What makes Vanderkamp so different is that it treats children as true equals - getting rid of rules designed for adult convenience, and focusing on helping children to love themselves for exactly who they are. By helping children employ wise freedom, the growth seen by kids at Vanderkamp is really unlike anywhere else. While rules designed for adult convenience are discarded, Vanderkamp takes physical and emotional intimidation incredibly seriously, and it has fostered an environment where this sort of bullying is nearly non-existent.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have Leader in Training programs available for summer campers ages 15-18. This 2 year program teaches young people how to be Christian leaders in a world that tempts them to be anything but.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available on an as-needed basis.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We hold programmed retreats for youth, and also allow for groups to come and rent our facilities for their own programming.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.vk.org for more details on our summer camp program.

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North Country Camps - Lincoln & Whippoorwill

Keeseville, NY

Visit Our North Country Camps - Lincoln & Whippoorwill Website
802-363-8952 (winter) 518-834-5152 (summer)
directors[AT]northcountrycamps.com
395 Frontage Road
Keeseville, NY 12944

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CAMPER AGES: 8 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Resident overnight.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The North Country Camps - Lincoln for boys and Whippoorwill for girls – are full season summer camps in New York’s Adirondack Mountains with over 100 years of tradition. Our traditional sleepaway summer camp offers education, adventure, and community for kids, ages 8-15.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Wilderness Trip Emphasis - Many Hiking, Canoe, & Sailing Trips In The Adirondack Mountains & Lakes In Addition To Our Extensive Activity Program In Camp. Ropes Course, Ultimate Frisbee, Softball, Archery, Paddleboarding, Windsurfing, Kayaking, Canoeing In Addition To Activities Listed Above.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on Augur Lake, in the beautiful Adirondack region of New York State. Camp Lincoln for boys, and Camp Whippoorwill for girls, have their own dining halls, waterfronts, ball fields, tennis courts, yet get together regularly for activities as well.

CAMP FACILITIES: Children live in wood-framed and screened cabins by age group, yet choose activities and wilderness trips individually. We have a wide range of activities in camp, and an extensive wilderness program - hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing throughout the Adirondack region.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The North Country Camps - Camp Lincoln for Boys and Camp Whippoorwill for Girls - are adventurous and fun full-season resident camps located in the Adirondack region of NY State. We offer a program that emphasizes individual choice, and we offer a wide range of activities in camp including horseback riding, sailing, canoeing, swimming, windsurfing, kayaking, bicycling, soccer, baseball, softball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, tennis, archery, art, drama, dance, and woodshop.

We also offer an extensive Wilderness Trip program. The trips -day trips, overnights, and 3, 4, 5 day trips - include hiking, backpacking, canoeing, bicycling, riding, and sailing. Campers live in cabin groups of five or six campers with one counselor. Overall camper:counselor ratio is 3:1. The majority of campers attend for the full 7 1/2 week season, and we also have a 5 week option. First-time campers may enroll for 3 weeks with the option to stay.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership training programs

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: The Gucker Campership Fund can be applied to for financial assistance.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see the parent page of our website for current information about dates and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.northcountrycamps.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We tend to appeal to staff who are caring, fun-loving, independent, and idealistic about our ability to live and work well within a supportive community. If you are interested in being a counselor or kitchen staff please contact our Directors to get more information or to request a link to our staff application. Email: directors[AT]northcountrycamps.com

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Science Adventure Kids

New York, New York

Visit Our Science Adventure Kids Website
646-374-1721
sarah[AT]scienceteachersarah.com
112 W 14th Street
Suite 3W Buzzer 5
New York, New York 10011

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
112 W 14th St
Suite 3W, Buzzer 5
New York, NY 10011

CAMPER AGES: K- 5th grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 9- 3 on weekdays. Early drop off and Late pick up available by request for additional fees. Camp runs through the summer and most school vacations and days off.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Our camp is conveniently located on 14th Street between 6th and 7th Ave, accessible by many subway lines.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a beautiful open classroom filled with tools, machines and models of science, always ready for our next hands on project or demonstration.

Our classroom is home to a growing array of intriguing specimens, including a large selection of giant geodes and crystals and an extensive children's science library.

Our shortwave cave is one of our most popular features that gives students a visual, tactile and experiential way to discover shortwave and ultraviolet light. This is a prime example of the effortless and fun way that our teaching philosophy encourages children's inquiry and unlimited potential for learning.

We have a riveting menagerie of animals that our friendly team shows you how to care for respectfully, learning about their unique features and their original habitats.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Although we are a science camp first, we incorporate so much from the world around us that it would be hard to say what we do not cover. Our amazing classroom hosts many hands on science tools, an animal menagerie, a short wave cave and our own outdoor space.

We spend a lot of time experimenting here. When we are not in the classroom we are taking field adventures in and around the city from urban farms to giant robots to vinyl pressing to behind the scenes ice cream shop. In a typical week we go on 3 field trips and have 2 in class days.

We are a hands on, project based program. We focus on doing, exploring, investigating and learning.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer a Jr. Assistant program for pre teens. There is an interview process and the program is half price of our regular rate. Jr. Assistants are invited to participate in all activities and field trips as well as their assistant duties.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Science Adventure Kids offers camp during the summer, but also on most school vacations and days off.

Science Adventure Kids is run by Science Teacher Sarah who offer special events on specified weekends throughout the year, afterschool classes and birthday parties.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We run camp all summer and most school vacations and days off.

Please see our website for a full calendar of events and brochures. Contact us for the most current fees and offerings at: Our Camp Website Link: www.scienceteachersarah.com, or call 646-374-1721.

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Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp Massachusetts

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp Massachusetts Website
415-710-7351
info[AT]yeacamp.org
Nature's Classroom
73 Pumpkin Lane
Charlton, Massachusetts 01507

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
YEA Camp New York - 7/17-7/24 2016 High Falls, NY
YEA Camp California - 8/6-8/13 2016 Pescadero, CA

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2150 Allston Way 
Ste 460
Berkeley, CA 94704

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Youth Empowered Action (YEA) Camp Massachusetts Video

CAMPER AGES: 12-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 1 week session

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YEA Camp is a life-changing camp for worldnchanging teens. Our week long overnight camps are for 12-17 year olds who want to make the world a better place.

Founded in 2009, on the belief that kids are naturally compassionate and want to make a difference in the world. Whether they care about climate change, bulleying, homelessness, animal cruelty, gay rights, all of the above, or another important issue, Campers learn to take action to bring about the change they wish to see in the world.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, and more. Leadership Camp Dedicated To Educating Teenagers On How To Make A Difference In The World.

CAMP LOCATION: YEA Camp Massachusetts is located at beautiful Nature's Classroom, in Charlton, MA - about an hour and a half west of Boston and 3 hours from Manhattan. This beautiful facility is 500 acres on the shore of Prindle Pond and has stunning hiking trails.

CAMP FACILITIES: We stay in really nice modern buildings and dorm style rooms, each with two bunk beds. Each room has its own private bathroom with sink and shower. There is electricity, hot water, and all the basics.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YEA Camp is a unique and inspiring leadership summer camp for youth 12-17 who care about community service, activism and social justice. A week-long sleep-away program in a beautiful camp location, YEA is designed to be a fun and transformative experience that builds life-long friendships between youth with similar interests. Our program also provides a meaningful opportunity for campers to learn more about some of the issues facing our planet and to get inspired and empowered to take action on those issues.

Campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, animal rights) and at YEA they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue long after camp is over. Youth who have participated in our programs report that the camp was one of the most fun, rewarding and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's community support, have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize community clean-ups, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
When: July 2 - July 9 2016
Where: Charlton, MA
Cost: $1400
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.yeacamp.org for more information or to register
Contact: info[AT]yeacamp.org or 415-710-7351

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Camp Kaufmann

Holmes, New York

Visit Our Camp Kaufmann Website
212-645-4000
81 Camp Rd
Holmes, New York 12531

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
43 West 23rd St.
6th Floor
New York, NY 10010

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 5-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Mom and Me Weekends

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Girl Scouts.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Archery, High & Low Ropes Course, Environmental Leadership Programs.

CAMP LOCATION: 70 miles north of NYC. 425 Wooded Acres.

CAMP FACILITIES: Swimming Pool, Frog Pond, Butterfly Garden, Greenhouse, Lake, Rowboarting, Fishing, High/Low ropes course, basketball court, archery range, seasonal and winterized accomodations that can sleep 300 during the summer at 100 during the winter.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Troop Camping
Troop leaders may take their girls camping for a weekend to Camp Kaufmann from September- May. Troop camping is a weekend event up to 72 hours in duration, planned and carried out by a troop at camp. The troop leaders reserve the housing and plan for meals and activities.

For any camping trip, the troop must have on certified first-aid and cpr certified adult for each group up to 44 campers. Each house or unit must have its own first aid/cpr certified adult. If you plan to use a fireplace, fire ring or seasonal unit, you need a camp certified adult (see training section). If you are staying in a lake house and do not plan on using a fire place or pit, then you will only need an adult who has taken the Overnight Adventures and Beyond training. Transportation is not provided for these weekends.

Outdoor Classrooms for Troop Camping
Troops can choose to enhance their experience by hiring one of our experienced counselors to run a specific activity for them. You will notice that there are different classrooms based on the season and they include different prices and lengths. New this year, we are introducing program patches for each of these classrooms. If this is your first time participating in these programs you will want to purchase a base patch for each of your girls. They are available at our camp trading post for $8.50 each. They will receive a free patch at the end of each of their outdoor classrooms, which can velcro onto the base patch!

“Do-It-Yourself” Programs in a Box for Troop Camping
Troops can choose to enhance their experience by renting a program in a box for the weekend. Each season features different boxes. These boxes include all of the programs you will need for the weekend including earned badges for the group.

Special Events
These events are open to all ages. We provide the troop with all of the activities, food and supplies for the weekend. The food and menu will be provided for each troop. The troop will prepare their meal and will be responsible for cleaning up after themselves. We always include a SWAP making station and actual swapping time, so girls can get to know girls from other troops during these weekends. Transportation is not provided for these events.

Girl-Only Weekends
This is an independent experience for older girls. Girls come without their leaders or moms and meet girls from other troops. The girls are provided everything including: programming, transportation, food, experienced counselors and more. Girls work towards specific badges and Journeys.

Day Trips
Girls can enjoy these trips with their moms or with their whole troop (sometimes even their families). These programs are great way for girls to enjoy camp for the first time! All of the programming, supplies and food are provided. Transportation is not.

Summer Weekends
Spend summer weekends swimming, fishing, boating, and having a great time. Come prepared to meet new people and have amazing experiences.

Mini Sleep-Away
If you’re between the ages of 9 and 17, come away with us to sleep-away camp where we’ll help you learn to climb a tree and build your confidence. Sleep-Away Adventure Camp offers girls the chance to experience a world of adventure and discovery. Girls will spend their days learning leadership skills, making friends, and sharing the excitement of going away with other girls.

Encampments
Camping events organized and operated by Troop Camp-certified adult volunteers from a geographic subdivision of the council (i.e. a borough or service unit) in which several troops participate. The program is planned and implemented by volunteers; some of the planning and scheduling may be done by the individual troops.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor in Training and Teen Green Corp programs available.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid available during the summer.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Fun Sundays during the summer!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Available for rent all year long. We serve the Girl Scouts of Greater New York (5 boroughs)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Year Long. Please see our website for complete details.

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ESF Summer Camps

New York Location(s)

Visit Our ESF Summer Camps Website
800-529-CAMP
emocarski[AT]esfcamps.com
Locations in CT, NY, NJ, PA, & MD

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
750 E Haverford Rd
Bryn Mawr, PA
19020

CAMPER AGES:

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: ESF Camps offer a variety of Day, Sports, Technology, and Specialty summer programs with 60+ activities for girls & boys ages 3-16. Cutting-edge, award-winning programs with time-honored camp traditions coupled with an experienced and dynamic staff. Full and half day options available along with 1-9 week sessions.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

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CAMP LOCATION: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
Tinton Falls, NJ at Ranney School
Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

If you are interested in traveling to any of the locations listed below, ESF will provide hotel accommodations, mileage reimbursement, and a food stipend: Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
Tinton Falls, NJ at Ranney School
Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp location has indoor facilities (gym, classrooms, auditorium), a pool, sports fields. Some have tennis courts and more.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: MINI CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGE 3
A fun-filled first camp experience
for 3 year-old campers!

DAY CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 4-8
Pure fun! Activities include: swimming, art, sports, science, music/drama and more!

SPORTS CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
The finest multi-sports experience featuring baseball, soccer, basketball, hockey, lacrosse and more!

SENIOR CAMP
For Boys & Girls
AGES 9-15
For campers interested in new challenges and adventures!

MAJOR CAMPS
For Boys & Girls
Gr K-10
Unique specialty camps in Science, Technology, Design, Business and the Arts.

TENNIS CAMPS
Single-Sport Camps 1-9 weeks
For Boys & Girls
AGES 6-14
Designed for beginner, intermediate and advanced players.
Full and half day options.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy
Haverford, PA at The Haverford School
Chestnut Hill, PA at Norwood-Fontbonne Academy
Montgomery Springs, PA at Montgomery School
Newtown Square, PA at Episcopal Academy
Tinton Falls, NJ at Ranney School
Lawrenceville, NJ at The Lawrenceville School
Baltimore, MD at The Gilman School
North Bethesda, MD at The Georgetown Prep School Bronx, NY at The Riverdale Country School
Greenwich, CT at Greenwich Academy

LEADERSHIP EXPLORATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (LEaD)
Young Adults, Age 15-17

OVERVIEW
Join the Leadership Exploration and Development Program (LEaD) and prepare to be a part of the next generation of ESF Leaders. Discover your unique leadership abilities and gain rewarding experience that will help you to develop the skills to be a future ESF counselor or coach, as well as a productive member of your home and school communities. Through immersive leadership workshops, hands-on mentoring and apprentice opportunities, team building initiatives and philanthropic service learning experiences, the LEaD Program will prepare you for the very valuable job of making a difference in the lives of children.

Highlights include:
- CPR and First Aid training
- An adventure-based field trip
- Service learning credit hours
- Exposure to ESF experts and talented activity specialists
- Recreational activities & sports
- Swimming

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 13 - August 18 (dates may vary at different locations)

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At ESF, we hire only the best of the best and we take great pride in the fact that our team members aspire to positions of leadership and responsibility. In recognition of the individual strengths and talents of our team members, we actively support both personal and professional development every summer and provide the tools and guidance necessary for advancement.

Our team of counselors, coaches and lifeguards/swim instructors consists of teachers as well as undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in a variety of fields including but not limited to Education, Kinesiology, Psychology, Social Work and Family Science.

Our training and leadership development programs propel ESF to the forefront of the camp industry. Additionally, a high percentage of team members return to our ESF family each year to create amazing life experiences for our campers.

For complete jobs info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.esfjobs.com.

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StarChild Camps

Forest Hills, NY

Visit Our StarChild Camps Website
347-965-9261
starchildcamps[AT]gmail.com
60 Greenway Terrace
Forest Hills, NY 11375

CAMPER AGES: 4 to 12

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Our hours are 8AM to 7PM with extended hours available.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: StarChild Camps Summer Program is geared up for 9 weeks of fun!!! Arts and crafts in the morning (around the world Barbies and international model cars) and swimming and field trips in the afternoon. Daily sports with a different sport highlighted each week! For campers in grades 4 to 7, prepare to create your own 3D animation movie!!! Sure to be the BEST summer ever!!!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Computers, Technology, Adventure, Travel, and more. Visual & Media Arts & 3D Animation

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in Forest Hills, Queens.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facility is adjacent to several parks and other cultural attractions. We take full advantage of our immediate surroundings as well as trips into Manhattan and Long Island. We swim at least twice weekly at a local outdoor pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Campers engage in a daily sports, dance once a week, swimming twice weekly, and a number of exciting weekly field trips in and around NYC. Campers also create a 3D animated movie of their camp experience. Field trips include Yankee Stadium, a Broadway Show, Botanical Gardens, Central Park Zoo, Long Island Aquarium, and more!!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have four positions for CIT. Contact 347.965.9261 for more information

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer Spring Break Camp April 25 thru April 29 and After-School Program. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.starchildcamps.com or email us at
starchildcamps[AT]gmail.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our counselors are all CPR and First Aid Certified. Our child/counselor ratio is 6/1.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 5 thru September 2. Our hours are 8AM to 7PM. Summer camp cost is $375 per week. Register before April 15 and price is $300 per week. Register after April 15 but before May 15 and cost is $325 per week. After May 15 cost is $375. Pricing includes breakfast, snack and lunch twice a week. Some trips are extra fees.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Looking for an aquatics director as well as summer camp counselors

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Youth Empowered Action Camp - New York

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Youth Empowered Action Camp - New York Website
415-710-7351
info[AT]yeacamp.org
Woodstock Farm Sanctuary
8 Epworth Lane
High Falls, New York 12440

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
YEA CAMP Massachusetts: July 2-July 9 2016 Charlton,MA
YEA CAMP California: Aug. 6-Aug. 13 2016 Pescadero, CA

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2150 Alston Way
Ste 460
Berkeley, CA 94704

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 12-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 1 Week Session

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YEA Camp is a life changing camp for world changing teens. Our week long overnight camps are for 12-17 year olds who want to make a difference in the world.

Founded in 2009, YEA believes that kids are naturally compassionate and want to make the world a better place. Whether they care about climate change, bulleying, homelessness, animale cruelty, gay rights, all of the above, or another important issue, Campers learn to take action to bring about the change they wish to see in the world.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Academics, and more. Leadership Camp, Teaching Teenagers How To Make A Difference In The World.

CAMP LOCATION: YEA Camp New York is held at the renowned Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, in its new location---150 acres of woods, water and meeting facilities, about 90 minutes from New York City.

CAMP FACILITIES: We stay in modern, comfortable cabins with rooms and bunk beds for 6-8 campers. Each room has its own bathroom with sinks and showers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YEA is a unique and inspiring leadership summer camp for youth 12-17 who care about community service, activism and social justice. This week-long sleep-away program is designed to be a fun and transforming experience that builds life-long friendships between youth with similar interests. YEA Camp New York will have two concurrent sessions! One session for teens with a variety of causes, and for the first time ever, a separate session for teens interested in animal activism (and what better location than a Farm Animal Sanctuary!).

Our program also provides a meaningful opportunity for campers to learn more about some of the issues facing our planet and to get inspired and empowered to take action on those issues. Campers choose an issue of importance to them (for example, some have chosen climate change, racism, homophobia, homelessness, animal rights) and at YEA they build the knowledge, skills, confidence, and community to take action on that issue long after camp is over. Youth who have participated in our programs report that the camp was one of the most fun, rewarding and life-changing experiences they have had, and, with YEA's community support, have gone on to start school clubs, plan fundraisers for nonprofits, organize community clean-ups, and attend hearings to comment about important community issues.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships and financial aid available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
When: July 17-24 2016
Where: Woodstock Farm Sanctuary, High Falls, NY
Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.yeacamp.org
Contact: info[AT]yeacamp.org
Phone: 415-710-7351

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Merrick Woods

Merrick, NY

Visit Our Merrick Woods Website
(516) 483-7272
fun[AT]merrickwoods.com
1075 Merrick Ave.
Merrick, NY 11566

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: Ages 3 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Since 1956, generations of Long Island families have discovered a unique, beautifully landscaped and wooded oasis located in the heart of their suburban community. They find that the size is just right, large enough to offer a tremendous range of activities-small enough for their children to feel comfortable in a warm and friendly environment.

CAMP FACILITIES: Merrick Woods offers huge, sprawling ball fields and quaint, plenty of playgrounds, and rustic craft shops carved out of the woods. We also have three heated pools basking in the sunshine, and the shaded paths and coves where cool breezes provide comfort from the summer heat.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Merrick Woods offers a full range of activities. Swimming is the heart of a Merrick Woods summer. Our American Red Cross certified instructors make sure your child's swim experience is the best! Some of our athletics include baseball, basketball, tennis, volleyball, gymnastics, soccer, and gaga.

We have numerous arts and crafts as well as a challenge course, zip line, and elective activities for older campers. Our program also includes travel for some of our older campers.

5th and 6th graders in our Tween Explorer program travel twice a week and our Top Notch Teens (grades 7-9) travel each day. With a program that grows with your child, you'll see why your family grows up at Merrick Woods

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp 2013 runs from June 27 - August 22. Please see our website for session information. Click the "Forms and Resources" tab to see session options and fees on our application. You can even register online!

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TADA! Youth Theater Week-Long Musical Theater Camps

New York, New York

Visit Our TADA! Youth Theater Week-Long Musical Theater Camps Website
(212)-252-1619
education[AT]tadatheater.com
15 W 28th St
New York, New York 10001

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
15 W 28th Street
2nd & 3rd Floors
New York, NY 10001

CAMPER AGES: 5-11

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday through Friday, 10AM – 5PM

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: TADA! Youth Theater presents in-person week-long musical theater summer camps where children create and perform a brand new musical every week, all summer long! Summer camps take place from July 11th through August 26th for children, ages 5-11, Monday through Friday, 10AM – 5PM, at TADA! Youth Theater, 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan. Children will be divided into groups by their ages.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Musical Theater, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Youth Theater is located on 15 West 28th Street in Manhattan. For more information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: tadatheater.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A unique Drama Desk award-winning nonprofit youth theater, TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training and a positive youth development program for its RYET Members (ages 8-18); musical theater classes/camps for the public; as well as musical theater residencies in NYC schools and community centers. Through high-quality work, young people develop advanced skills in leadership, communication, responsibility, collaboration, and problem-solving- skills that help with growing up and are essential to their success both in school and in life.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Financial assistance and full-tuition sponsorships are available. For more information, please visit Our Camp Website Link: tadatheater.com

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: TADA! offers a free, year-round, pre-professional training and a positive youth development program for its RYET Members (ages 8-18).

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: tadatheater.com

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Tanager Lodge

Merrill, New York

Visit Our Tanager Lodge Website
Summer: 518-425-3368
Off-Season: 607-339-0264

tanagerlodge[AT]gmail.com
85 Youngs Road
Merrill, New York 12955

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1297 Ellis Hollow Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

CAMPER AGES: 7 to 14

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Tanager Lodge is a small and unique 4 week nature based camp experience for 46 girls and boys, ages 7 to 14, in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains of New York State. Far removed from technology, campers at Tanager immerse themselves in the natural world and develop skills in a wide range of fun and challenging outdoor activities. For details please visit our web site: Our Camp Website Link: www.tanagerlodge.com

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Rowing, Canoeing, Kayaking, Archery, Rock Climbing, Camping, Mountain Climbing, Wood Carving, Stone Carving, Wide Range Of Nature Crafts & Activities

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 6 hours drive north of New York City in New York State's Adirondack Park on over one hundred wild and beautiful acres on a pristine lake.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers reach Tanager by a three mile motor boat ride and sleep in tents by the lake shore and eat on open porches. We spend most of our days outdoors, while also enjoying activities in well-kept buildings and leantos built in traditional Adirondack style.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1925 Tanager Lodge has remained small and personal. With no road access or electricity and set apart from the technological world, the setting is ideal for fostering children's appreciation of nature and their connection to it. Life in Tanager's diverse, close-knit interdependent community gives campers and staff a special opportunity to be a valued part of something greater than themselves, which in turn encourages personal growth. The high camper to staff ratio (nearly 2:1) allows girls and boys to develop lifelong outdoor skills. The children achieve their individualized goals in a supportive, noncompetitive environment.

We invite qualified individuals to contact us about positions on staff.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT positions available for 16-year-olds.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited tuition reductions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For current dates and tuition for the 4 week camp, please visit our web site at Our Camp Website Link: www.tanagerlodge.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you're interested in learning more about counselor or CIT job positions, please feel welcome to email us at tanagerlodge[AT]gmail.com.

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Camp Ramah in the Berkshires

Wingdale, New York

Visit Our Camp Ramah in the Berkshires Website
845-832-6622
info[AT]ramahberkshires.org
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
91 Ramah Road
Wingdale, New York 12594

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Camp Ramah in the Berkshires
25 Rockwood Place, Suite 345
Englewood, NJ 07631

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 9-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Ramah balances structure and creativity, competition and teamwork, organized specialties and optional activities — all within a safe, nurturing, Jewish environment. The rich and varied programs offer campers the opportunity to grow, learn, develop skills, and make new friends as they connect to their Jewish heritage. All of this happens in a bucolic camp environment on over two hundred acres in lower Dutchess County.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 70 miles north of New York City on over 200 beautiful acres. Please visit our website for amazing camp photos and videos.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The athletic program includes team sports and individual challenges. From basketball, softball, soccer and Frisbee to tennis, archery, biking and yoga, Ramah offers activities for all interests and skill levels. Older campers have the option to compete against other camps in varsity and junior varsity programs. They can improve their skill by learning from experts in our "Coaches-in-Residence" program. Yom Sport provides everyone with a day of friendly competition at all skill levels. We also offer a four day intensive sports clinic.

Ramah Berkshires campers enjoy swimming, boating and water play on beautiful Lake Ellis. The Red Cross certified waterfront staff instructs and guards our daily instructional swim periods, as well as free swim times. For older campers, we offer a lifeguard training certification. Our water trampoline, slide, "blob" and "Summit" add to the fun on the waterfront. Campers enjoy learning to kayak, canoe, and sail on the lake. Older campers have opportunities to participate in overnight boating adventures, as well.

Summer camp is about the great outdoors, and there's plenty of that at Ramah! Our Al Hagova specialists are trained to teach environmental values to campers through overnights and nature walks. Older campers experience multi-day bike trips and hiking trips. Campers of all ages look forward to "flying" through the air on our zip-line, or mastering climbing skills on our rock wall. Groups of campers learn to bond and cooperate while on our ropes course or hiking up Ramah Mountain. Our in-camp mountain bike trail is used by campers of all ages.

Jewish music and dance are keys to our program! Campers learn classic Israeli dances and songs, as well as modern pop tunes. Among the highlights of the summer are the Zimriyah (camp–wide song festival) and Rikudiah (dance festival). Drama specialists offer workshops in dramatic techniques and skills. Many camper edot (divisions) perform a musical play in Hebrew. Interested campers can opt for drama workshops. Those campers who love to sing can be part of our a cappella groups. Our staff and older camper a capella group performs each Friday evening, setting the mood as Camp ushers in Shabbat.

Experienced artists and art teachers transmit their love of arts and crafts and fine art throughout the summer. From painting, sculpting and papier mache to jewelry-making, woodworking and tallit-making, campers are introduced to a wide-range of activities and have the opportunity to hone their skills in areas of special interest. At various times during the summer, visiting artists share their specialties with our campers.

The multi-media center enables campers to explore photography, radio and film-making. Interested campers can improve their photography skills as they document the summer in pictures. They can anchor their own radio show on Camp's radio station, Kol Ramah (Voice of Ramah), that broadcasts throughout Camp. They can even film, direct, edit and produce movies under the guidance of our videography staff.

Interwoven into all aspects of camp life are Conservative Jewish values and Ahavat Yisrael, love of Israel. Campers participate in age-appropriate and meaningful daily prayer. Jewish learning factors into all aspects of the daily schedule, from sportsmanship to the Jewish view of saving the environment.
Integral to the Ramah community is the Mishlachat, educators and support staff from Israel who work in all aspects of camp life. They provide campers with a taste of Israel, exposure to Hebrew language, and an understanding of current events in the Middle East.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our oldest campers, entering eleventh grade in our Gesher division learn important leadership skills, spending time as counselors in training (CIT) by helping our youngest campers with their daily activities. These campers receive specialized training from the Ramah Staff, as well as on-going instruction from visiting specialists during the summer. This last year, Gesher—meaning bridge—allows these campers to envision themselves as models and leaders to younger campers.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We are committed to ensuring that no eligible camper is turned away due to financial hardship and to providing a Ramah experience for any camper who might not otherwise have been able to become part of our Ramah family. Camp Ramah offers financial assistance to campers and serves the Jewish community in cooperation with local synagogues and schools. The financial assistance process is strictly confidential. It begins with parents contacting their synagogue rabbi, educational director or other synagogue leaders. Please read about the process in our online application. Rabbi Resnick, our camp director, is available to assist parents in making the appropriate contacts.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Ramah in the Berkshires is the ideal location for your group to spend time together in a Jewish environment. Come experience the magic of “Ramah Shabbat” with your school, synagogue, or organization. Ramah Retreats also hosts B’nai Mitzvah, weddings, reunions and more. Our facility, only 70 miles from New York City, includes private "hotel-style" housing for adults to stay in the comfort of our newer facilities. All amenities can be tailored to meet your needs, and an onsite Ramah liaison is provided for every group to ensure the highest quality service during your stay.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For entering third graders, Ta’am Ramah (Taste of Ramah) gives first time campers an eight day “taste” of the Ramah experience, guided by nurturing, experienced staff for this first time sleep-away camp experience. Campers learn why so many children return to Ramah summer after summer and return home talking about next summer.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp has two sessions. The first session is approximately four weeks, while the second session is approximately three weeks. Campers entering 4th grade may only come for one session. Campers entering 5th through 8th grades may come for either one session or the entire summer. Campers entering 9th through 11th grades must attend for the entire summer.

Please refer to our website for Sessions, Dates & Fees.

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Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp

Southold, New York

Visit Our Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp Website
(631) 852-8629
al2258[AT]cornell.edu
peconicdunes[AT]cornell.edu
6375 Soundview Ave
Southold, New York 11942

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CAMPER AGES: 6-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend Trips, Sailing, Counselor-In-Training Program

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): 4-H

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Adventure, Trail, Archery, Art & Design, Backcountry, Cooking, Backyard Games, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Canoe, ECO: Garden Science, ECO: Great Pond, ECO: Long Island Sound, ECO: Woodland/Wetland, Fishing, Kayak, Leadership, Music, Outdoor Skills, Photography, Snorkeling, Soccer, Theatre, Videography

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 90 miles east of Manhattan, on Long Island's North Fork. Peconic Dunes sits on 60 beautiful acres between the Long Island Sound and Great Pond, a 30-acre fresh water lake. Not many camps have one natural waterfront...we have two! There's also sand dunes, natural woods, and several species of flora and fauna that are globally rare (orchids, purple loose strife, hog nose snake, etc). Take a virtual tour here: Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com

CAMP FACILITIES: We have 14 rustic cabins and 2 large modern cabins, 1-mile of Long Island Sound beachfront, a 30-acre fresh water kettle lake, outdoor basketball court, beach volleyball court, soccer field, fishing dock, and lots of outdoor space for cooking, archery, exploring, singing and dancing, campfires, and more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Peconic Dunes 4-H Camp has been named the Dan's Papers Reader's Choice Best of the Best Long Island summer camps for the past 6 straight years. Our staff come from around the world, from Long Island to Australia, Poland, the United Kingdom, South Africa, and more. As a 4-H Camp our philosophy is simple, "learning by doing."

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For information on our CIT program, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: ccesuffolk.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info on dates and fees, go to our programs page: Our Camp Website Link: ccesuffolk.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
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Moonlit Wings Performing Arts Summer Camp

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Moonlit Wings Performing Arts Summer Camp Website
202.567.7469
info[AT]moonlitwings.org
5 Locations in Northern Virginia - Springfield, McLean, Falls Church, Herndon, and Loudoun
Virginia

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Virginia, DC and New York City

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: Young Performers Ages 7-14 (Older Teen Programs, too)

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. 2-weeks, daily 9-4pm, new show every session!

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Sessions in Fairfax County RECenters are produced in collaboration with Fairfax County Park Authority.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Young theater enthusiasts ages 7-14 star in a brand-new play written especially for our two-week Performing Arts Summer Camp!

Campers at Moonlit Wings dive into the "Broadway biz" for a world of imagination and hands-on lessons with creative scripts and performance challenges.

Rock out at rehearsal and explore acting activities, hilarious improv, character creation, learn about movie-making, set design and more. All levels welcome! Our program is instructed by DC & NYC acting pro's and features several opportunities so every young performer shines.

Every two-week session features a brand-new script and events leading to a big finale on the final day: campers All-Star Cast Party and premiere performance for family/friends!

Some sessions even include afternoon swim breaks for actors fitness and a chance to cool off and have fun.

Our programs have limited spots to insure every child receives quality attention from our experienced instructors. We provide a supportive and safe environment for kids to express themselves, build character and make new friends.

Moonlit Wings Performing Arts Camps are #ParentApproved and celebrated in VA, DC, NYC and beyond.

Too old for this camp? Teens 14-17 learn about our behind-the-scenes program, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.moonlitwings.org or email info[AT]moonlitwings.org.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Accommodations available upon request.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, and more.

Moonlit Wings Performing Arts Summer Camp is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in  New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Musical Theater, Theater, Dance and more. Moonlit Wings Performing Arts Summer Camp is a top Leadership Camp for ages: Young Performers Ages 7-14 (Older Teen Programs, too).
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CAMP LOCATION: We are at five fabulous locations outside the Greater DC area. Locations are in Northern Virginia: Springfield, Falls Church, McLean, Herndon and Loudoun.

Additional location available in New York City.

CAMP FACILITIES: Performance area, swimming pool, and more via studio space and community centers.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The Best Performing Arts Programs in the National Capital Area! Founded in 2008, all programs directed by DC & NYC acting pros.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Ages 14-17 ask about our Teens "Behind-the-Scenes" program.

College internships available.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For more information regarding Scholarships or Financial Aid please email statement of need to info[AT]moonlitwings.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family and friends are invited to watch a performance on the final day of camp!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Short Play Festival
Variety Shows
Talent Competitions
Community Play/Musical
Year-Round Acting Classes
Spring Break Camp
Summer Camp
Winter Break Camp
Special Events during Holiday Weekends

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Various dates and locations are available June through August. Don't get stuck on the wait-list, register today and get in the summer spotlight!

Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.moonlitwings.org for details.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Learn about working for Moonlit Wings at Our Camp Website Link: www.moonlitwings.org.

Teaching Artists interested in instructing at Performing Arts Camp in the summer or year-round programs can send resumes to info[AT]moonlitwings.org.

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Bristol Hills Music Camp

Canandaigua, New York

Visit Our Bristol Hills Music Camp Website
607-738-9951
kelley[AT]bristolhills-musiccamp.com
4437 Kear Road
Canandaigua, New York 14424

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2442 Sandy Brook Lane
Midlothian VA 23112

CAMPER AGES: 11-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Bristol Hills Music Camp is celebrating 60 years offering a quality-intensive music program to passionate 7th-12th grade band, orchestra and vocal musicians that ensures musical growth and appreciation, all while enjoying the beauty of nature in an outdoor camp environment and fostering lifelong friendships. Our faculty consists of seasoned NYS music teachers/performers and our counselors are all talented college musicians.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Academics, and more. Daily Electives Are Offered In Photography/multi-media, Theater/drama, Jazz Improvisation, Guitar, Fitness, Swimming, & Others.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the beautiful Bristol Hills of Canandaigua, in upstate New York. We combine the beauty of music and nature at NY State's only outdoor music camp, where everyone lives in cabins.

CAMP FACILITIES: Bristol Hills Music Campers live in cabins, rehearse in the dining hall, practice outside (weather permitting) while enjoying nature, have recreation time playing ultimate frisbee, soccer, football, basketball, or swimming. We have 3 brand new bathroom/shower facilities and a huge campfire area. Located in the Bristol Hills, we have the best setting to view spectacular nightly sunsets!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This is the 60th Anniversary of Bristol Hills Music Camp. We accept band, orchestra and vocal musicians in grades 7-12 who have a passion for music and want to share it with others like them. We offer a Junior and Senior High Concert Band and Jazz Ensembles, a Junior String Ensemble and full Symphony Orchestra, a Vocal Ensemble, a Junior and Senior High All Camp Chorus, daily music electives, numerous small group ensembles, private lessons, including guitar. We offer recitals each evening with performances from staff, counselors, campers and ensembles. We culminate our week with a concert performance of all major ensembles for parents and friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Bristol Hills Music Camp offers a wonderful CIT program to those entering 12th grade and have attended our camp for at least 1 year. CITs are campers given opportunities to mentor with veteran counselors with the chance to demonstrate and hone their leadership skills.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: New York State students may check the NYSSSA website for scholarship information and eligibility.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Bristol Hills Music Camp is a very friendly and accepting camp. Our campers return year after year to experience the magic of Bristol - the great music, memories and friendships that are made.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We are a 1-week camp - August 14-20, 2022
Please find tuition and registration information on our website.

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4-H Camp Shankitunk

Delhi, New York

Visit Our 4-H Camp Shankitunk Website
(607) 746-2004
(607) 865-6531

css19[AT]cornell.edu
2420 Arbor Hill Road
Delhi, New York 13753

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
34570 State Highway 10
Suite 2
Hamden, NY 13782

CAMPER AGES: 6-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): 4-H

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: 4-H Camp Shankitunk offers five fun weeks of the traditional camping experience in the Catskills for boys and girls ages 6-16. Make friends, take classes, or learn skills in the great outdoors.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer. We are inclusive and try to be as accommodating as we can; but don't have the staffing for one on one programming. Contact us directly to discuss your camper's needs.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Rocketry, Archery, Drama, Fishing, Counselor In Training (CIT), & Much More!

4-H Camp Shankitunk is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Delhi New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Theater, Waterfront/Aquatics, Video/Filmmaking/Photography and more. 4-H Camp Shankitunk is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 6-16.
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CAMP LOCATION: Camp Shankitunk is located on 145 beautiful acres in the Catskills of upstate New York. We have been nestled in the woods of Delhi, NY since 1927.

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers attending Shankitunk for a week of summer fun will be assigned to one of our 15 rustic wooden cabins along the meadows edge. We have an outdoor swimming pool, low ropes course, basketball court, volleyball court, dining hall, craft hall, recreation pavilion, soccer field, archery range, Science Center, bathhouse with hot water and showers, maintenance shop, hiking trails, and river access for nature exploration.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 4-H Camp Shankitunk is the oldest continuously operating 4-H camp in New York State. We first opened in 1927 as a vacation getaway for farm children in Delaware County, and have been providing a memorable experience for campers from all over the state and even other states ever since.

Our program has many rich traditions that have inspired grown campers to send their children back and even their grandchildren. Our chicken BBQ dinner, visit from the Delaware County Dairy Princess, closing candle ceremony, songs, class options, friendships, and flag salute are just a few. We hire a staff of approximately 40 each year, many of whom have been with us since they were old enough to attend Shankitunk themselves, but we love to welcome new faces into our camp family too. Imagine the fun you could have with us at Shankitunk this summer!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Shankitunk does offer a CIT program for campers age 14 and older who are interested in becoming future counselors. Campers complete level one in team-building, level two in communication and self reflection, and then attend a two week program where they devote all of their class time the first week to becoming a counselor and spend the second week shadowing a counselor to apply what they have learned. For more details on our CIT Program, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campshankitunk.org.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships are available to all Delaware County 4-Hers and children who live on a Bonafide farm.

Additional camperships may be available to provide some assistance. Check with our main office (Cornell Cooperative Extension of Delaware County) at 607-865-6531 or your own county 4-H educators for more information.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Shankitunk hosts many other events for children and adults throughout the year, including a STEM Camp, A forestry weekend, a 4C adult camp, and is available for rental as well for field days, etc.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Shankitunk sometimes hosts 4-H related events including Fun Day, annual meetings, a dog agility course, etc., but for the most part is closed outside of the summer camping season.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Shankitunk hosts many other events for children and adults throughout the year, including a STEM Camp, A forestry weekend, a 4C adult camp, and is available for rental as well as for field days, etc.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For the latest information about this years weeks and fees, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campshankitunk.org or find us on facebook.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We entertain applications yearly for waterfront staff, Nurses, Camp Cook, Kitchen Staff, Counselors, and other positions.  To download our application visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campshankitunk.org, or contact Cathy Scofield at the CCE Delaware office at (607) 865-6531.

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Camp Henry Day Camp

New York, NY

Visit Our Camp Henry Day Camp Website
212-254-3100
info[AT]henrystreet.org
301 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002

CAMPER AGES: 4.5-13

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): We are a fully accredited Summer Camp through the American Camp Association and in 2012 we were voted NYC Coolest Camp through Red Tricycle. Henry Str

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Henry Day Camp offers a wide range of co-educational and recreational enrichment activities. And, it's fun! Daily activities include arts & crafts, music, drama, sports, trips to amusement park and more! Camp Henry is licensed by the NYC Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. In 2012 we were a Red Tricycle Coolest Camp winner.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. Environmental Programming, Exploring NYC Cultural Institutions.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, easily accessible by train or bus. Campers gather at our Community Center at 301 Henry Street and we take advantage of neighboring parks and recreation areas, local sites of interest and other opportunities in our neighborhood including our pool location, maintained by NYC Parks and Recreation.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Henry Day Camp functions out of 301 Henry Street, a community center with multiple multi-function rooms including a state of the art computer lab, a gym and a kitchen. We also access the surrounding athletic fields and courts for our athletic activities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Henry Day Camp offers a wide range of co-educational and recreational enrichment activities. And, it's fun! Daily activities include arts & crafts, music, drama, sports, trips to amusement park and more! Camp Henry is licensed by the NYC Department of Health and accredited by the American Camp Association. In 2012 we were a Red Tricycle Coolest Camp winner.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our oldest group, the 11 - 13 year olds receive a great deal of team building and leadership training around youth development.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There is financial aid, sibling discounts, returning camper discounts.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Our Camp and After-School Services runs during the school year for 10 months at 6 after-school sites. We are in 4 schools and 2 community centers with a full compliment of sports and recreation, visual and performing arts programming, bully prevention programs and Homework Help.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tentative dates: July 7th - August 15 Fees: $1,400 - includes all trips, etc. $180 one time fee for those desiring early drop off and late pick up.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL $1,250 - April 25, 2014. Please check our website for updates.

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Day Camp In The Park

New City, New York

Visit Our Day Camp In The Park Website
845-638-2515
dcitp1979[AT]gmail.com
6 Kendall Drive
New City, New York 10956

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 4 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Monday-Friday, pickup 8am, dropoff 4:45pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A Camper's Paradise in Rockland County on 4-mile Lake Tiorati. Red Cross Swim Instruction, over 200 activities and sports, certified teacher leads every group. Door-to-door transportation included in Manhattan, Rockland County, Bergen County, Westchester County, and Orange County. 2016 dates are from June 27, 2016 through August 19, 2016.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Daily Swim Instruction For Every Camper With Red Cross Certified Water Safety Instructors.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located 30 minutes from the George Washington Bridge, off Exit 16 of the Palisades Interstate Parkway in Rockland County, NY. Our camp is on a magnificent 500+ acre nature preserve complete with our own 4 mile lake for boating, swimming, etc. We also have an in-ground heated pool and 30 indoor cabins.

CAMP FACILITIES: 30 cabins - including massive dining hall, extremely diverse program including daily Swim Instruction, nature, theater arts, skateboarding, tennis, archery, gymnastics, arts & crafts, ceramics, woodworking, fishing, karate, gaga, basketball, and dodgeball. Magnificent fields for soccer, softball, lacrosse, kickball, and football. An amazing waterpark and boating center makes our day camp better than most sleepaway programs!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our Executive Director Ken Glotzer has been directing the camp since it was founded in 1979, and wrote the first Master's program for camp leadership with the American Camp Association and Tuoro University. He also wrote a book titled "There Is No Place Like Camp", a guide for parents choosing a camp for the first time for their children.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program. We have a special program for 9th and 10th graders (CIT program) to help them prepare to be a counselor in the future.

OTHER CAMP INFO: No day camp offers the diverse range of activities that Day Camp In The Park does. No day camp has the amount of certified teachers for each camper that we do. Door to door transportation is included in Manhattan and all of Rockland County, Bergen County, Westchester County & Orange County.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer a 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 week program. Please go to Our Camp Website Link: www.daycampinthepark.com and click on application for fees and schedules of camp or e-mail for information at dcitp1979[AT]gmail.com, or call 845-638-2515.

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Rocky Brook

Eastchester, NY

Visit Our Rocky Brook Website
mbsullivan[AT]girlscoutshh.org
119 Highland Ave
Eastchester, NY 10709

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2 Great Oak Lane
Pleasantville, NY 10570

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: K-9th grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Girl Scouts.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Rocky Brook Day Camp is a place to explore, experiment, and experience while enjoying the benefits of an all-girl program. Every day at Rocky Brook will find you involved in traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature. Each session will also go on several field trips.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Girl Scouts, Leadership.

CAMP LOCATION: Rocky Brook Day Camp combines the best of both worlds - a shady island in an urban sea. Rocky Brook is one of Westchester's best-kept secrets.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our mission at Rocky Brook is to foster independence and leadership while providing a physically and socially safe environment for every girl. Our camp is a place to explore, experiment, and experience while enjoying the benefits of an all-girl program. Included in the fee are full days of stimulating activities, daily snacks and a camp t-shirt.Every day at Rocky Brook will find you involved in traditional camp activities such as arts and crafts, games, sports, and nature.

Every session will include exciting trips as well as boating, swimming and hiking. Trips and overnights vary by sessions and may include a hike on the Appalachian Trail or a trip to the Medieval Times. Special leadership overnights for girls in 4th grade and above. Rocky Brook is ACA-Accredited and all staff must participate in extensive training prior to the first day of camp.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available for girls ages 15 and 16

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camperships are available both full and partial. Applications can be found on our website. They are due March 15th, 2017.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our camp brochure for themes, session, dates, and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.girlscoutshh.org

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Park Explorers Summer Day Camp

Brooklyn , NY

Visit Our Park Explorers Summer Day Camp Website
718-788-3620
parkexplorers[AT]gmail.com
601-611 8th Ave
Brooklyn , NY 11215

MOST RECENT UPDATE:
More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2026 camp info.

CAMPER AGES: 3 - 14

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Team Sports, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in the heart of Park Slope Brooklyn, one block from Prospect Park. We offer a traditional day camp experience with lots of activities, sports, arts, swimming, trips, special events, with no two days a like. A camp that grows with your child from preschool until high school. Four divisions, each with their own staff trained for their particular age group and interests.

CAMP FACILITIES: Located in a large church basement and courtyard, we are near to all NYC has to offer. One block walk to Prospect Park. Certified school buses take us to local pools and on trips.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: For over 25 years Park Explorers has been taking campers to explore the wonders of nature in Prospect Park. Trips to karate studios, gymnastics, pools, Parks and Nature Centers, tennis, beaches, and trips to amusement parks and fun places children love.

Add on lots of daily activities from basketball, soccer, field games, (all kinds of sports) to arts and crafts and performing arts so the children are active and busy all summer long.

Park Explorers is a traditional day camp with all the wonderful activities you can fit in a summer. Sports, arts & crafts, swimming, performing arts, gymnastics, karate, hiking, nature, trips, and special events allows for no two days alike.

Second grade and older have choices within the day to help tailor the program to fit each individuals need.

Weekly sessions; Extended hours; Shuttle bus pickups.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 27th through August 31st
Mondays through Fridays.
For fees and information go to Our Camp Website Link: www.parkexplorers.com

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Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks

Corinth, New York

Visit Our Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks Website
518-608-6800
rory[AT]campcedarbrook.net
office[AT]campcedarbrook.net
59 Davignon Road
Corinth, New York 12822

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Our winter address:
Camp Cedarbrook
37 East Shore Road
Lake Hopatcong, NJ
07849

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CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Away from the distractions of everyday life, God uses the special community of Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks to equip girls of all ages to lead God-centered lives. Set on its own private lake in the Adirondack Mountains, this non-denominational Christian camp for girls is a warm and accepting environment where girls make new friends, try new activities, explore the wonders of nature, and gain the spiritual grounding to become confident, godly women. The faith, friendships, and fun of Camp Cedarbrook—an experience that will last a lifetime.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Cedarbrook is located in the beautiful Adirondacks of upstate New York. About four hours from NYC and one hour from Albany, Camp Cedarbrook is a convenient "home away from home.". Our spacious wooded property includes a private 45 acre lake and a vast network of hiking trails. To learn our camp history, visit out website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campcedarbrook.net

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities bring a little rustic charm to the camping experience. We embrace our location in the Adirondacks, and cherish the beauty if the outdoors in all that we do. Our campers stay in cabins until grade 8 and in platform tents through high school. We have a fabulous lake for swimming, boating and enjoying our water trampoline and slide. Campers who want to try new activities can have a try at our 30 ft high rock wall, our trapeze, or our zip line.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: One of the greatest programs at Camp Cedarbrook is our wilderness adventure trips, where campers can hike or canoe the great spacious outdoors the Adirondacks have to offer. Our trip programs challenge girls to push the limits of their physical abilities and have a great time doing it. Girls in high school can also take part in our Leadership Education and Development (LEAD)program or our Camper in Leadership Training (CILT) program. Over a span of two summers, girls will learn to lead and guide young campers. The program is an opportunity for teens to learn responsibility, leadership and hard work.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership and Education Development (LEAD) and CILT (Campers in Leadership Training) are both a one summer leadership development program for high school girls. LEAD is first and for those wanting more training they can continue with CILT. There is an emphasis on supervised leadership training in a camp setting. It includes class sessions, Bible study, a wilderness trip, and lots of hands-on experience in leading girls. This program is for those interested in serving God and others through a leadership role.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer scholarships for those that apply.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have parent daughter weekends that run in June for moms and daughters and for dads and daughters. These weekends allow girls to spend individual time with their Mom and Dad doing fun new things and learning to grow together in their spiritual walk with the Lord.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our camp runs weekly programs, and campers can choose to stay one week or the whole summer! As a non-profit camp, our fee for a week of camp does not cover the full expense. The fee for one week of camp is $600. For more information on camp pricing visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campcedarbrook.net

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counseling Positions:
We are always looking for counselors to add to our fabulous staff. The responsibilities include caring for the needs of and supervising campers in your cabin/tent and assigned activities. Report to the division director regularly. Assist camp director in other areas of camp organization as requested.

Health Service Director:
Responsibilities include caring for the physical needs of staff and campers and maintaining a clean and healthy medical facility. Report to the support staff team leader regularly. Assist camp director in other areas of camp organization as requested.

Health Service Assistant:
The responsibilities include working cooperatively with health service director in caring for the physical needs of staff and campers and maintaining a clean and healthy medical facility. Report to the health service director regularly. Assist camp director in other areas of camp organization as requested.

Maintenance Director:
Responsibility include working cooperatively with maintenance staff in all areas involving maintenance, repair, and improving the property, equipment and physical facilities of the camp.

Many other positions are available, including Food Service Manager, Maintenance Assistant and more.  If you are interested, please contact:
rory[AT]campcedarbrook.net 

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Kings Bay YM-YWHA

Brooklyn , New York

Visit Our Kings Bay YM-YWHA Website
708-648-7703 ext 210 
kmccord[AT]kingsbayy.org
3495 Nostrand Ave
Brooklyn , New York 11229

CAMPER AGES: 5-14

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of summer camp while learning important social and life skills. We use our daily activities to encourage them to build solid foundations for personal growth and independence. Kochavim campers will participate in a variety of activities modified to meet each child’s needs, under the supervision of experienced staff, with a high camper-to-counselor ratio. Program eligibility is determined by an interview and screening process.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We strongly believe that when every member of our community feels a sense of belonging, they are able to explore who they are and who they want to be, try new things, and venture outside their comfort zone. Kochavim is made up of individuals who are similar, but also unique. It is our hope that together we can ensure that Kochavim encourages meaningful participation and creates a warm sense of community for all of us.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Computers, Science, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are in the heart of Sheepshead Bay on Nostrand Ave between Ave U & Ave V. We are Blocks away from Marine Park, Gerritsen Beach, and service other areas such as Bergen Beach and Mill Basin,

CAMP FACILITIES: We are 70% in doors and utilize our building that is equipped with a large auditorium, indoor swimming pool, play yard, large gymnasium with 16 foot rock wall and adaptive rock wall for rock climbing, computer lab, teen lounge that includes computers, gaming systems, tv screen and a pool table, 6.5 classrooms and we utilize all field space in the near by areas as well as go on trips once week.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Dimes best of Brooklyn2 years in a row, certified trained staff, 4:1 ratio, specialist taught activities, trips, shows, and more!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We have both CIT and LIT programs. For CITs our goal is to give them experience on the field and off the field while giving them time to have fun as teens. We integrate them into groups of kids from our younger divisions to get camp experience, we hold workshops for them to learn different skills, and integrate them into our teen division as campers to have some fun. For our LITs, we have adopted the CDOS (Continual Development of Skills) system, where every week a new skill will be introduced. Our leaders will need to practice the skill the whole week. This program is intended for our leaders to grow skills and practice them while working. These programs are designed to help our staff grow within our program and for our staff to learn vital skills which they can use outside of the camp world.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Self direction, Financial Scholarships, OPWDD, Medicaid Waivers

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: After school general and inclusion, swim programs, jewish sunday programs, tennis

OTHER CAMP INFO: Sensory based activities and mindfulness activities. trips once a week.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full Session: June 28 – August 19, 2022
Session 1: June 28 – July 22, 2022
Session 2: July 25 – August 19, 2022
Rates as of March 1st:
$750 week
$2,500 1/2 session
$4,000 Full summer
$750 for Extended camp

Bring a Friend: $100 off Full Session, $50 off 4-7 Weeks, $10 off 1-3 Weeks
Sibling Discount: $100 off for the Second Child for 4+ Weeks
Loyalty Discount (For returning campers at any time in addition to other discounts): $100 off Full Session, $50 off 4-

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
hr[AT]kingsbayy.org

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YMCA of Greater Bergen County

New York Location(s)

Visit Our YMCA of Greater Bergen County Website
2014876600
mrichards[AT]ymcagbc.org
360 Main Street
Hackensack, New Jersey 07601

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Sloatsburg, NY

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 5-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Transportation provided from the YMCA facility in Hackensack, NJ

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): YMCA. ACA.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: All of our ACA (American Camp Association) accredited summer camps are located on Lake Kanawauke, in the beautiful and scenic woods of Harriman State Park which provides a beautiful natural setting with access to hiking trails and a number of lakes. The camps are 45 minutes from Hackensack and campers are bused to camp from the YMCA.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Academics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Challenge Course, Rock Climbing, Ultimate Frisbee, Yoga

YMCA of Greater Bergen County is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Hackensack New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Baseball, Weightloss, Basketball and more. YMCA of Greater Bergen County is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 5-16.
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CAMP LOCATION: All of our ACA (American Camp Association) accredited summer camps are located on Lake Kanawauke, in the beautiful and scenic woods of Harriman State Park which provides a beautiful natural setting with access to hiking trails and a number of lakes. The camps are 45 minutes from Hackensack and campers are bused to camp from the YMCA.

CAMP FACILITIES: Each camp has its own waterfront with a fleet of canoes, kayaks, rowboats, and paddle boats that offers a wide variety of waterfront activities. Athletic facilities include a blacktop area, 2 sports fields, an archery range, rock climbing wall (real rock!), and challenge course. For indoor activities, each camp has a recreation hall and an arts and crafts cabin.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our summer camps are accredited by the American Camp Association(ACA). What does this mean? It shows that we have undergone a thorough review of our operation to maintain accreditation. ACA camps must meet up to 300 standards for health, safety and program quality. These benchmarks are recognized as standards of the camp community. Accreditation is voluntary; our accreditation reflects our commitment to maintaining industry standards. For more information about ACA visit their website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.acacamps.org

With a variety of day camp programs for 5-16 yr olds and sleep-away camp programs for 8-17 yr olds, the YMCA truly offers something for everyone.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please see our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): For family camp info, please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete info, please see our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcagbc.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Hiring for Summer Camp 2018 has begun!  The YMCA of Greater Bergen County operates summer day and resident camps in Harriman State Park, NY every summer. For Day Camp employment enquiries contact Mary Sullivan, Day Camp Director at msullivan[AT]ymcagbc.org or 201-487-6600 x205. For Resident Camp employment enquiries contact Martin Richards, Resident Camp Director at mrichards[AT]ymcagbc.org or 201-487-6600 x220.

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The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps

Glen Spey, New York

Visit Our The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps Website
516-764-2112 or 631-321-1703 winter
845-557-6661 summer

info[AT]brookwoodcamps.com
574 Proctor Rd
Glen Spey, New York 12737

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
3242 Judith Lane Oceanside, NY 11572

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6-17

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Weekly Specialized Sports Programs, Rookie Camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps combines the best of sports camps with the best of a traditional camp into one comprehensive experience. Utilizing their more than 75 years of combined experience as owners and operators of both traditional summer camps and sports camps, the Fiedler Family has created a summer program which gives children of varying interests and abilities a chance to thrive at their own pace within a secure, fun-filled, family atmosphere.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Wrestling, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Technology, and more. SPORTS BROADCASTING, Cheerleading/tumbling, Lacrosse, Softball & Track & Field.

The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Glen Spey New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Cheerleading, Martial Arts, Volleyball and more. The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 6-17.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located just 90 miles from NYC in Glen Spey, NY. We have 160 acres of beautiful park like land to go along with our athletic facilities. Please visit our website for lots of camp photos, an interactive map and camp videos.

CAMP FACILITIES: Brookwood Camps established in 1938, stands on the 160-acre former Proctor estate. The park like grounds provides a pristine setting for our campers and staff. There is virtually no end to the availability of fields, courts, trails and buildings. Boys and girls campus is separated by our 6 acre Brookwood park. The facilities are equal for boys and girls as well as uniquely positioned for easy access.

The waterfronts reflect golden sunshine on the nearby bunks. Dining is a convenient walk from both boy's and girl's campus. A secured long camp road shelters us from unauthorized access. Our Facilities include: - Acres of horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking trails - Amphitheater in the park - Archery range - Arts and Crafts/ceramics studio - Canteen with video arcade, pool table, ping-pong, snack bar and more - 3300 square foot Dance/aerobic/yoga studio - Fine arts studio - Ga Ga pits - Golf Center - Gymnastics pavilion - Health center brand new with all state of the art medical equipment - 10,000 square foot indoor arena, complete with 2 basketball courts and indoor cheerleading center with spring floors, tumble track, and mats. - Aquatics Center complete with 5000 square foot heated swimming pool and 80 ft water slides. - 4-mile spring-fed lake with separate boys and girls water fronts, complete with state of the art fiberglass docks and water parks - 9 hole mini-golf course Movie theater with 92f big screen, surround sound, and stadium seating.

Newly renovated bunks with new bathrooms, windows, paneling and much more! Also, Physical fitness center with nautilus machines, stairmasters, and treadmills - Roller hockey rink, complete with lights and scoreboard - Waterfront program with kayaks, canoes, windsurfers, sailboats, surf bikes, rowboats and more! - 6 baseball/softball fields including our stadium field, complete with home run fence, left field monster, dugouts, press box, bullpen, and batting cage - 9 all-weather basketball courts, complete with lights - 7 all-weather tennis courts, complete with lights - 5 full-sized fields in our soccer/football/lacrosse complex - 5 volleyball courts; 1 sand beach court and 4 all-weather courts - Nature shack, dining halls, photography studio and much more! NEW FOR 2018 5000 square foot fitness center, broadcast studio and movie theater all in one building.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: THERE’S A NEW REVOLUTION IN THE SUMMER CAMP INDUSTRY: With over 75 years of combined experience as owners/operators of both traditional summer camps and sports camps, the Fiedler Family is now revolutionizing the industry by offering the best of both types of camps in one comprehensive experience your child will remember for a lifetime. This new concept will provide boys and girls with the family atmosphere, broad based programming, security and structure of a traditional camp experience while offering access to the top sports instructors in the world in a variety of sports and activities.

Campers will have the choice of participating in fully immersed weekly programs in various sports and activities led by professional level instructors who have reached the pinnacle of their field, or they can choose to maintain a broad based program in all activities while still receiving access to the instructors at their own pace. We want our all of our campers to elevate their athletic skills by learning new techniques and improving upon fundamental basics in their favorite sports and activities.

We also want our campers to enjoy and learn from experiences off of the ball field. Our goal is to have The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps provide a well rounded experience that will help our campers grow athletically, socially, and emotionally. World Class Instructors will teach Brookwood campers in the following sports: - Soccer - Football - Basketball - Lacrosse - Baseball for boys - Softball for girls - Track and Field - Golf - Tennis - Cheerleading/Tumbling - Gymnastics - Swimming. In addition to the sports, we will also offer a sports broadcasting program for those campers interested in announcing and covering sports.

THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTORS ARE ALREADY COMMITTED FOR 2018: - Jay Fiedler--Former NFL Quarterback will run the football program and direct the Sports Academy - Scott Brunner—former NY Giants Quarterback - Sam Madison—former Miami Dolphins and NY Giant All-Pro cornerback - Leo Mazzone—former MLB Pitching Coach (his players earned 6 Cy Young Awards) - Steve Levy—ESPN anchor since 1993 will instruct in our sports broadcasting program - Tim Capstraw—former Division 1 Basketball Coach and current radio analyst for Brooklyn Nets - Danielle Gallagher—All-American in women’s lacrosse, competed in 4 World Cup Tournaments - Manchester United's Gary Lewis for soccer, Ron Claiborne of ABC's good morning America for our broadcast program. To learn more about our Sports Academy and summer camp experience, contact us anytime!!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We offer CIT and Waiter/Waitress programs

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We offer flexible dates at affordable prices. Come for as little as 2 weeks or as long as 6. Check our website for complete information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: FIT 4 LIFE program new for 2018 for athletes, active campers or as an alternative to weight loss camp.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer flexible dates at affordable prices. Come for as little as 2 weeks or as long as 6. Check our website for complete information. Or do a one week academy program.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
A camp is only as good as its committed staff. The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps is proud of its counselors, for their selected special skills, imagination, exceptional leadership and a natural sensitivity for children. At The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps we are always looking for superior people to fill our summer camp positions. We go to great lengths to secure world class athletic instructors in a variety of sports and compliment them with a professional educator led staff that oversees the daily program. Their insight, expertise and warmth are visible as the campers freely take advantage of this great source of knowledge and kindness.

The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps combines the best of Sports Camps and Traditional Camps into one comprehensive experience. In 2014 we introduced this new concept to the camp industry and the reviews and feedback have been amazing. World Class professional instructors such as Leo Mazzone (former MLB pitching coach), Gary Lewis and Eric Lorandini (Manchester United Soccer Developmental Program instructors), Adam Schefter and Rich Ackerman (nationally recognized sports broadcasters), Tim Capstraw and Mark Coffman (former Division 1 college basketball coaches), and Scott Brunner and Chris Chambers (former NFL standouts) all spent time teaching our campers this past summer in weekly developmental programs. They have committed to return next summer along with many more instructors we have recruited to be a part of our incredible camp, including Ms. Erica (former professional dancer and lead dance instructor for a top studio in NJ) to teach our dance program for girls.

The Sports Academy experience at Brookwood Camps is one where children will develop new skills, learn to live with others, and have fun. This is accomplished each summer in a safe, nurturing & caring environment where each child is made to feel special. The results are children that leave camp with a good self- image, high confidence level and friendships to last a lifetime.

WE are looking for senior female staff, lifeguards, specialty counselors, drivers and support staff.

Please come and explore the website, at Our Camp Website Link: brookwoodcamps.com. We look forward to speaking with you shortly and hope you will be interested in working at The Sports Academy at Brookwood Camps. If you are interested please fill out the application at Our Camp Website Link: brookwoodcamps.com.

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Camp Yomawha

New York, New York

Visit Our Camp Yomawha Website
212-569-6200
info[AT]ywashhts.org
54 Nagle Avenue
New York, New York 10040

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: graduating kindergarten-8th grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Day

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We have a fully inclusive program with a dedicated special needs director and dedicated special needs staff.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Located at the Henry Kaufmann campgrounds in Pearl River, NY, only 17 miles from the Y.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Yomawha features beautiful woodlands, a mountain stream, a lake for boating, private swimming pool, climbing wall, state-of-the-art playground and various athletic fields. In this country-like setting, campers ages 5 to 15 enjoy use of the swimming pool and private lockers dedicated to the Y, with instruction in the morning and free swim in the afternoon.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We offer campers a wide variety of challenging, enjoyable and stimulating activities in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. Activities include sports, arts & crafts, nature study, boating, climbing wall, hiking, music, drama, and more! Throughout the summer, camp is filled with entertainers and special days to add to the fun. Our expert activity specialists, fully trained counselors and professional supervisory staff are all there to ensure your child has a safe, nurturing and fun summer.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The CIT Program at Camp Yomawha is a summer-long leadership training workshop where young adults will learn the importance of being strong leaders and positive role models. This program includes skill building trips outside of camp, hands-on work with younger campers and community service components. Being a part of this program is not just about building better counselors, it’s about building stronger leaders.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Many different session options! See our website for more information.

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Camp Harbor

St. James, New York

Visit Our Camp Harbor Website
631-584-5555 x 132
631-584-5555 x 104

abier[AT]hcdsny.org
CampDirector[AT]hcdsny.org
17 Three Sisters Road
St. James, New York 11780

CAMPER AGES: 3 years through 16 years old

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Camp Harbor affiliated with Harbor Country Day School, an independent school in St.James.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Each of our camp groups is headed up by a State certified teacher with classroom experience. With these professionals at the helm, our groups welcome campers of all kinds, with many different kinds of needs. We do our best to accommodate any camper that wants to spend the summer learning and having fun!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Our Workshop Program Includes Courses In Robotics, Computer Programming, Nature, Marine Biology, & Much, Much More!

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in St.James, just north of Main Street Smithtown. Easily accessible from 25A.

CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on the grounds of an old mansion turned independent school in St.James, NY. Our campus includes over 11 acres of fields and playgrounds, a pool, and outdoor classroom pond center. Our building includes many air conditioned classrooms used for activities and classes throughout the day.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Please visit our website at WWW.CAMPHARBOR.ORG for more information about all the Camp Harbor has to offer!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The majority of our camp staff is chosen from graduates of our two year CIT program for students entering 9th and 10th grades. 9th Graders are placed in groups and learn how to manage the campers, the schedule, and the various trials and tribulations of any job. They also take a weekly class with our CIT coordinator. Those CIT's entering 10th grade enjoy added responsibility and leadership opportunities and have a weekly class with the Director of Summer Programs, during which they learn job skills such as resume building, interview skills, and public speaking.

All CIT's receive certifications in CPR, First Aid, and Babysitting through the Red Cross.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer a variety of discounts including Leap Frog (previous year's prices if registered/paid before Feb. 1st), Early Bird (registered/paid before April 24th), and Sibling (off of each additional child enrolled after the first camper for each week they are enrolled together).

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have several activities for the families as well as for our campers. We have a large camp BBQ at the end of the season that includes food, music, a talent show, and presentations from the the various activities that the campers enjoy everyday (Music, Nature, Soccer, etc.). We also have three "Date Nights", Friday nights during the summer where parents can drop off the kids for the evening and enjoy discounts at local restaurants!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are an educationally based camp serving campers for over 20 years. Our daily schedule includes:

2 Swim Session (Instructional and Recreational)
Music
Arts & Crafts
Nature
Games
Soccer
Basketball
Lacrosse
Tennis
Weekly Field Days
Weekly Contests
A multi-faceted Workshop Program
& Much More!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our 2014 season runs the 7 weeks between June 30th and August 15th (closed Friday, July 4th). Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campharbor.org for more information about sessions, dates, and fees!

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JBFC Camp

Pleasantville, New York

Visit Our JBFC Camp Website
914.773.7663 ex. 8
registrar[AT]burnsfilmcenter.org
405 Manville Road
Jacob Burns Film Center - Media Arts Lab
Pleasantville, New York 10570

CAMPER AGES: Entering Gr. 5-12

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily, 9am-4pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our exciting new camp offers a fresh approach to summertime creating. With two alternating weeklong programs—Viewing & Doing and On the Set—kids will enjoy rich opportunities to learn about media from the inside out and make a short film…and they’ll enjoy every minute!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Science, Technology, and more.

JBFC Camp is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Pleasantville New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Science, Theater, Technology and more. JBFC Camp is a top Leadership Camp for ages: Entering Gr. 5-12.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located in quaint Pleasantville, New York, just one block from the Metro North train station and a 5-minute walk from a park suitable for afternoon play (weather permitting).

Cross Streets: Grant Street & Manville Road

Nearest Public Transportation: Metro-North Harlem Line train to Pleasantville, or Westchester County Beeline buses #6 and #19.

CAMP FACILITIES: Founded in 2001, the JBFC shows hundreds of films each year in our five-screen art house theater and pioneers a unique, hands-on approach to media literacy at our Media Arts Lab across the street. Play, make, and explore with a range of cutting-edge technology in our state-of-the-art production spaces, including a sound stage, recording studio, screening room, editing suites, computer labs, and numerous shooting and production spaces. All sessions are held at the Media Arts Lab with occasional visits to the JBFC Theater just down the street, or into the village with supervision.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our exciting new camp offers a fresh approach to summertime creating for campers in Grades 5-12. With two alternating weeklong programs—Viewing & Doing and On the Set—kids will enjoy rich opportunities to learn about media from the inside out and make a short film…and they’ll enjoy every minute! For complete details, visit our website for more info.

Viewing and Doing
Learn about media from the inside out through the JBFC’s Viewing & Doing program! Learn to watch feature films the way a director does (and write reviews!) and explore a different type of media—including animation, film, sound, and gaming—each day. In addition, you’ll participate in film-related challenges and activities as you work together in groups.
Dates: June 29–July 3, July 20–24, Aug. 3–7

On the Set
Time to make a movie! Campers write, direct, film, and edit a short collaborative film in a professional environment. Working in a group, you’ll learn to pitch and develop ideas, storyboard, design light and sound, and edit with Adobe Premiere Pro CC. This filmmaking immersion is an opportunity to see a short project through from concept to completion.
Dates: July 6–10, July 27–31, Aug. 10-14

Price per week
$425 (members) $475 (nonmembers)
A $20 registration fee will be added to all purchases.

Sibling Discount
Take 10% off each additional registration!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Summer at the Lab regularly employs CITs and Junior Counselors, who often return year after year to continue helping children explore the possibilities of Media Arts.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Need-based scholarships are available for every session, and we encourage all families to apply for the financial support that will make their child’s participation in Summer at the Lab possible. Questions? Contact our Registrar at registrar[AT]burnsfilmcenter.org, or by calling 914.773.7663, ex. 8.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The JBFC also offers courses for kids, teens, and adults through our Courses at the Lab in the fall and spring semesters. For more information and to register, please visit Our Camp Website Link: burnsfilmcenter.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Viewing and Doing: June 29–July 3, July 20–24, Aug. 3–7
On the Set: July 6–10, July 27–31, Aug. 10-14

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please check our website for up-to-date hiring information and summer staff openings at Our Camp Website Link: burnsfilmcenter.org.

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Camp Jeanne d'Arc

Merrill, New York

Visit Our Camp Jeanne d'Arc Website
Sandy Abbott, Director/Owner: 704-936-7459
randy[AT]campjeannedarc.com
info[AT]campjeannedarc.com
154 Gadway Road
Merrill, New York 12955

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
16946 Belle Isle Drive
Cornelius, NC 28031

CAMPER AGES: 7 - 16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Weekly Catholic Mass, Bible Study and non-denominational services weekly.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp JDA is an authentic summer camp located in the Adirondack Mountains on Chateaugay Lake. Girls ages 7-16 from all over the world come to our camp for a fun summer adventure filled with friends, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, archery, riflery, hiking, camping out and lots more! Buses are available from the NY Metro area.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Basketball, Soccer, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

Camp Jeanne d Arc is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Merrill New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Golf, Wilderness/Nature, Swimming and more. Camp Jeanne d Arc is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 7 - 16.
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CAMP LOCATION: We are located 50 miles North of Lake Placid, NY and 60 miles Southwest of Montreal, QC, Canada on 150 acres of beautiful fields and woods on Upper Chateaugay Lake. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campjeannedarc.com for a tour of our camp.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our campers enjoy our Swiss Chalet-style cabins with large screened in windows and indoor bathrooms, daily swims in crystal clear Chateaugay Lake, basketball courts, tennis courts, large fields for soccer and field hockey, and dining in the "Hearth."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Jeanne d’Arc offers a unique sleepaway summer camp experience where girls from around the world come together to form friendships, enjoy group living in a small camp community, get a little closer to nature, and challenge themselves in a host of activities. Our focus is on camp spirit and the talents that each camper, counselor and staff member brings to and shares with our camp group each summer. ACA certified

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership training programs every summer, please call for more information.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: 10% Alumnae Discount, 50% Active Military Discount, Payment plans, scholarships and other special circumstance discounts available by request.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for dates and rates.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
At Jeanne d’Arc, being a camp counselor means more than just a summer job, you join a family of friends as soon as you walk through our gate. You will be given a unique opportunity to work with incredible people from the U.S. and around the world in a magnificent setting, the Adirondack Mountains.

More than 40 counselors and staff members assist the director in the day-to-day operations of the camp. The camper-counselor staff ratio averages 3:1. As a staff member, you will be entrusted with someone’s most important possession, their child. We look for counselors who exhibit the maturity necessary to succeed in this role.

Please go to the Staff page on our website for more information.

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Queens College Summer Camp

Queens, New York

Visit Our Queens College Summer Camp Website
718-997-2777
QC.Summercamp[AT]qc.cuny.edu
65-30 Kissena Blvd.
Queens, New York 11367-1597

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CAMPER AGES: 5 - 14

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: New! QC Sports Club is a program for campers ages 9 to 14 who just want to play ball: Basketball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball, Soccer and Swim...All Day Long! QC Sports Club includes instruction, drills, skills and fun. Each sport will be explored to engage the young athlete.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Musical Theater, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. STEM Academy For A Hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering & Math. Challenge The Young Student In Problem Solving, Critical Thinking & Design Process Analysis With Fun In The Classroom.

Queens College Summer Camp is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Queens New York offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Dance, Science, Technology and more. Queens College Summer Camp is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 5 - 14.
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CAMP LOCATION: Located only 6.7 miles from the Nassau county border or 10 miles east from mid-town Manhattan on the Long Island Expressway. Queens College is located at the corner of the Long Island Expressway and Kissena Boulevard (Exit 24) in Flushing.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Queens College is a beautiful landscaped 79-acre campus with out-door and in-door tennis courts and playing fields for soccer, softball and lacrosse. The Fitzgerald Gym is 40,000+ sq ft. basketball and volleyball courts and an 25 yard length pool.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: EDUCATION AND SPORTS PROGRAM: ages 5 -14 This program provides enrichment for youngsters who wish to develop talents and interests outside their regular schools. Faculty members have been selected for their ability to communicate the joy of learning to young students and to promote invention, creativity, and self-expression. All indoor classes are in air-conditioned classrooms. For the 5 & 6 year old we offer Kindergarten Academy or First Grade Academy which has small groups supervised by caring counselors. This program is combined with a half day of Sports activities, taught by experienced instructors who encourage the love of physical fitness, sports and good sportsmanship.

NEW QC Sports Club: Ages 9-14
Queens College facilities are among the best in the City. The spacious Fitzgerald Gym houses an Olympic-standard pool and basketball courts. Outdoor facilities include tennis courts, softball fields and soccer fields. Children ages 9 to 14 can choose a major/minor program that allows them to experience a number of different sports.

THEATER PRODUCTION: ages 9-14
Do you enjoy acting? Do you like to dance? Are you artistic—can you create scenery and costumes? Or would you rather go behind the scenes and become a stage manager? This program will teach campers the many different aspects to creating a successful musical play. The Theater Production will stimulate your child’s imagination while equipping them with valuable traits such as self-esteem and confidence. Join the fun as we put together a musical for parents and peers to see! Past musicals have included The Little Mermaid, Jungle Book, Oliver, Mary Poppins, and others!

LITTLE THEATER: ages 5 - 8
We will work on our dancing, singing and acting in the mornings then go have fun in the gym and fields in the afternoon along with instructional swim time. This year we're looking forward a production of Lion King and 101 Dalmatians. It's adorable!

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Counselor-in-Training Leadership Program for teenagers 15 and 16 focus on developing strong leaders. It helps prepare young adults for the next phases in their lives - college and the workplace. Gain job skills through training, discussion, observation & practical experiences. 8, 6 or 4 weeks programs. 8 week fee $2600.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: SPRING BREAK Sports Clinics: ages 6 to 13. April 10 to April 14, 9 to 3 $295. Children will concentrate on one specific sport in the morning and then practice with the Strength, Speed and Agility Team in the afternoon to pull it all together for a fun week. Sports to be offered: Choose: Basketball, Baseball, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Softball, Volleyball, Fencing (ages 9-13) OR Swim (level 5+)

Queens College Athletic Department also offer Swimming and Tennis Lessons on weekends year round. Children ages 4 to 16. visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.QueensKnights.com or Our Camp Website Link: www.QCTennis.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp hours: 9 am to 4 pm. Additional early drop off hours available for 8am start and/or late pick up to 5pm for additional fee.
Lunch, "Grab-n-go" breakfast and mid-day snack is provided.
Bus service for all points Queens and Western Nassau County available for additional fee.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Sessions Dates and Program Dates:
Full Summer 8 weeks: July 3 to August 24, 2017
2,4,6 or 8 week programs available.
The Education with Sports program dates are: July 3, (4,6 or 8 weeks) July 31 (2 or 4 weeks) or August 14 (final 2 weeks).

2 week session dates:
1st A session: July 3- July 14
2nd B session: July 17- July 28
3rd C session: July 31 - Aug 11
4th D session: August 14 - August 24

4 week session dates:
1st 4 weeks: July 3 – July 28
2nd 4 weeks: July 31 – Aug 24

Price Tuition / Sibling discount 10% off
2 weeks: $ 1190 / Sibling $1070
4 weeks: $ 2115 / Sibling $1900
6 weeks: $ 2890 / Sibling $2600
8 weeks: $ 3640 / Sibling $3280

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Counselor Jobs available for Summer Camp
Job applications available at: Our Camp Website Link: www.queensknights.com

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-High School graduate
- Experience in working with children (babysitting, school field work assisting in classroom, etc)
-Strong desire to work with children
- Enthusiasm, patience and self-control

July 3rd to August 24, 2017
Hours: 8:30am -4:30pm
Monday to Friday approximately $300 per week.
Must attend mandatory orientation day in June.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY
Supervise group to children attending to their needs, keeping them on schedule and assisting teachers at all classes
-Keep daily attendance records for group
-Help with lunch for all children
-Supervise safe transport of children from activity to activity
-Tend to all personal needs of children
-Assist teachers in their needs in conducting classes
-Accompany children to bathroom and water breaks.

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Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts

Wheatley Heights, NY

Visit Our Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts Website
631-643-7900 212-772-6060
185 Colonial Springs Road
Wheatley Heights, NY 11798

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: A renowned Long Island summer arts day camp attended by children from New York City and throughout the Tri-State Area, with more than 40 programs in music, dance, theater, visual arts, creative writing, nature and ecology and chess. NEW FOR 2015: Lego Design, Yoga, Quidditch, Hip Hop, Aftercare (at no extra charge, for busy and working parents). Flexible 3, 4 and 7-week seasons.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Swimming, Science, Technology, Academics, and more. Nature & Ecology, Organic Gardening & Simple Food, & Chess.

CAMP LOCATION: Usdan Center is situated on a pristine 200-acre woodland campus in Huntington, Long Island. Each day, 1,600 students, ages 6 -18, travel to Usdan on air-conditioned buses that depart from neighborhoods throughout the New York metropolitan area.

CAMP FACILITIES: The Center�s Long Island campus houses 70 studios and theaters, many of which have won international architectural awards. These include Usdan�s campus center, The McKinley Amphitheater, a 1,000-seat state- of- the-art theater that houses the Festival Concerts. Usdan Center is a beneficiary agency of UJA-Federation of New York.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts (www.usdan.com) is the nation�s preeminent not-for- profit summer school of the arts. Now entering its 48th season, Usdan has introduced the arts to more than 60,000 young people, many of them on scholarship. No audition is needed for most courses, just an interest.

Usdan Center has been declared a �Best Of� camp by TimeOutNY/Kids, and by NY Metro Parents, and the Center has been profiled in feature articles in The New York Times and in Time Magazine. Usdan�s mission is to provide children with the arts as a lifetime companion. This mission is realized through the inspiration of a world-class faculty, and by the camaraderie of fellow students whose bond is their love of the arts.

The Center offers 40 programs of study, including Orchestra, Band, Chorus, Jazz Studies, Guitar, Chamber Music, and Piano in the Music Department; Ballet, Modern, Jazz, and Tap Dance in the Dance Department; Musical Theater and Drama in the Theater Arts Department; Painting, Ceramics, Sculpture, Photography, Jewelry, Cartooning, Animation, and Fashion Design in the Art Department; Nature and Ecology, and Organic Gardening in the Nature Department; and additional programs in creative writing, and in chess.

A special feature of the season are the daily Festival Concerts, special educational performances by often world-famous artists, in the on-site McKinley Ampitheater.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There are various financial aid programs. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.usdan.com.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Once a season, there is "Usdan University," a one-day arts experience for adults. Many parents participate.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: There are frequent off-site events, including student art exhibits on Manhattan and Long Island.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Although Usdan is open to all, its unique stimulation has caused many students to go on to professional careers, and alumni include Natalie Portman, Mariah Carey, jazz star Jane Monheit, and members of major music and dance ensembles.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 29th - August 14, 2015 Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM.

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Rolling River Day Camp

East Rockaway, NY

Visit Our Rolling River Day Camp Website
(516) 593-2267
camp[AT]rollingriver.com
477 Ocean Avenue
East Rockaway, NY 11518

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CAMPER AGES: 3 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Day Camp

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: Located along the shores of scenic Mill River in East Rockaway, N.Y and less than 25 miles from New York City, Rolling River is the only private day camp in the Southwest corner of Nassau that is owned/operated by a local family. The combination of intimate, secure, meticulous grounds, as well as their caring, attentive, and energetic staff, enables campers to reach their potential in a safe and friendly setting.

CAMP FACILITIES: RRDC offers every sports/arts activity imaginable, including Red Cross swim instruction and unique riverside boating.The brand new, fully enclosed junior pool highlights this state-of-the-art facility featuring three heated outdoor pools.

Campers also participate in a variety of other on-site and off-site activities including soccer, basketball, softball, gymnastics, hockey, roller skating, dance, yoga, karate, and tennis, just to name a few.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Counselor in Training Program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Fall Festival and Holiday Camps connect families with RRDC and reinforce the value of camp year-round.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.rollingriver.com to learn more about our exciting summer programs!

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Camp Chateaugay

Merrill, New York

Visit Our Camp Chateaugay Website
518-425-6888 - summer
860-350-8822 - winter

campchateaugayonlake[AT]gmail.com
233 Gadway Road
Merrill, New York 12955

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 202
Roxbury, CT 06783

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-16

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Chateaugay is a traditional co-ed 3.5 or 7 week camp with an amazing geographic mix of kids. Mature staff provide a safe, nurturing environment. Land-sports, creative arts, water-sports, riding, etc. Let your child explore the excitement of new activities, new friends, learning a sense of independence. Camp is a wonderful gift you can give your child.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Sports - Tennis, Soccer, Baseball, Lacrosse, Basketball

Adventure - Mountain Biking, Climbing, High Ropes, Hiking, Backpacking & Canoe Trips

Arts - Glassblowing, Woodworking, Ceramics, Theater,

Water - Waterskiing, Sailing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing

CAMP LOCATION: Camp is located 50 miles north of Lake Placid in the beautiful Adirondacks. Camp Chateaugay's 250 acres is located on pristine Chateaugay Lake. Camp backs up on 80,000 acres of undeveloped land in the beautiful Adirondack State Park.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Chateaugay is a children’s summer residence camp the New York State’s beautiful Adirondack Mountains. It is an incredible collection of activities and facilities that makes this Adirondack children's summer camp truly unique. But then the journey continues as we challenge our campers with traditional outdoor experiences that they never forget.

Camp has a wide variety of activities for your child to choose from. Camper's schedule are a mix of choice and assigned activities. This program provides the time for cabin unity and allows for individual development. Our evenings bring camp together.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: For information on CIT programs, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.chateaugay.com.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.chateaugay.com.

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Oliver Hazard Perry - Adventure at Sea Summer Camps for Teens

New York Location(s)

Visit Our Oliver Hazard Perry - Adventure at Sea Summer Camps for Teens Website
(401) 841-0080
info[AT]ohpri.org
Newport, Rhode Island 02840

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Block Island, RI
Vinyard Haven, MA
Provincetown, MA
Newport, RI
Nantucket, MA
Boston, MA
Portsmouth NH
Greenport, NY
Nova Scocia, Canada
Portland ME, and more!

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
11A Bridge Street
Newport, RI 02840

CAMPER AGES: 12-14, 15-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Sail the coast of New England and beyond this summer on America's newest Tall Ship! The Oliver Hazard Perry is Rhode Island's official sailing education vessel, and is the first of it's kind to be built in America in over 100 years! At 200 feet in length, the SSV Perry is a fabulous platform for adventure, teamwork, exploration and fun! Sail with a professional crew who will teach you the ropes. Learn to steer the ship, set the sails, and work as part of a team. See the beauty of the ocean from an unforgettable perspective - call us today, or check out Our Camp Website Link: www.ohpri.org for more information!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Math, Science, Technology, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Maritime History, Marine Biology, Maritime Literature

CAMP LOCATION: Our office is located in downtown Newport, RI. This ship will move throughout New England, visiting the ports of Newport, Block Island and Providence RI, Boston, Nantucket, and Provincetown MA, Portsmouth NH, Portland ME, and many more destinations. Check Our Camp Website Link: www.ohpri.org for specific itineraries.

CAMP FACILITIES: At 200 feet, the Oliver Hazard Perry is the first ocean-going full-rigged ship to be built in the U.S. in over 100 years. It is the largest civilian sail training vessel in America. She has berths for 49 people overnight, and with 17 crew, a low camper to crew ratio creates a safe and fun environment. The ship is equipped with a steel hull, 3 masts, with square sails on all three masts, 20 sails totaling 14,000 square feet, and 7 miles of rope and wire. The engines run on a bio-diesel blend, and the ship is equipped with a modern galley (on-board kitchen), central air, an on-deck science lab, a library and wheel-chair accessibility above and below decks.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: With 17 professional crew and a capacity for 30-34 campers, our program promotes a dynamic and safe learning environment with a 2:1 ratio of campers to instructors. Campers will feel the thrill of steering a 500-ton ship, and learn to work the yards and sails while exploring the beautiful coasts of New England. They will learn safety at sea and perform important safety drills while acquiring skills in navigation, seamanship, sail handling, knots, and the language of the boat. Campers will explore the underwater world through snorkeling. They will understand wind, waves, tides and the ecology of sandy and rocky seashores. Sunsets, sunrises and the night sky will serve as the backdrop for this incredible experience, in addition to marine phosphorescence, dolphins and whales. Teamwork is an integral part of success onboard the boat, and in addition to learning about themselves, and achieving things they never imagined, they will make friendships to last a lifetime.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: In addition to witnessing the natural magic of the ocean and its inhabitants, each student crew will make friendships to last a lifetime. Campers will take responsibility for themselves and their fellow shipmates, learning to work as a team with others as they hoist and brace the yards on the ship's 130-foot tall rig and apply acquired navigational skills to guide the ship's course on a voyage of discovery.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: As a non-profit organization we are committed to making this amazing experience available to everyone. Because we are new, an endowment for scholarships is still being developed, however the first 10 sign ups will receive a 10% discount! Please contact us for group discounts. Scholarships will be made available in the near future.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Perry will sail year-round, offering experiences for high school and college age students, as well as adult sail-training and team building. The ship will spend the Summers in New England and the Winters in Florida, the Bahamas and the Caribbean.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Mission:

Sailing School Vessel Oliver Hazard Perry is Rhode Island’s official sailing education vessel and flagship non-profit maritime campus, offering experience-based, core learning opportunities to a diverse student population, including those with disabilities, aboard a magnificent 196-foot, three-masted, square-rigged tall ship.

We achieve our mission in collaboration with Rhode Island educational institutions and the marine industry with a sustainable plan that promotes our sea-faring heritage with programs that serve as symbols for our stewardship of the Ocean State’s maritime environment.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp price for six days/nights is $1,600 (10% discount early bird special for the first 10 campers to sign up!), which includes all meals and seamanship/sailing instruction.

Our tentative schedule can be found at Our Camp Website Link: www.ohpri.org. Please e-mail info[AT]ohpri.org to sign up, or call the office at (401) 841-0080

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Summer Art Camps and Workshops

Online Camp

Fremont, California

Visit Our Summer Art Camps and Workshops Website
510-353-0860 or 925-353-2877
jessica[AT]ichenartacademy.com
43319 Mission Blvd
Fremont, California 94539

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Ichen Art Academy, Fremont School
43319 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Ichen Art Academy, Pleasanton School
4430 Willow Road, Suite I
Pleasanton CA 94588

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: Art Camps (5-8), Digital Illustration(9+), Workshops(11+)

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Online. Weekly summer art camps and workshops and weekend art classes

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Both online and in-person art camps for ages 5-9.
Digital Illustration online camps for ages 9+;
Art workshops for ages 11+.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: 4430 Willow Road, Suite I
Pleasanton, CA 94588

We also have over 100+ online summer art camps and workshops for K-12 students.

Please visit our Facebook webpage Our Camp Website Link: Facebook.com for camp photos for the past five years. You will be amazed by the high quality of our students artworks.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

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Teen Theater Summer Camp

New York, New York

Visit Our Teen Theater Summer Camp Website
(646) 395-4322
Ashley_Thaxton[AT]14streety.org
artists[AT]14streety.org
344 East 14th Street
New York, New York 10003

CAMPER AGES: 11-18

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.

SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We will work with parents to accomodate the individual needs of all our students.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: The 14th Street Y joins with top downtown theater talent to offer a unique teen theater experience in the heart of New York’s East Village.

The 14th Street Y is the home of a state of the art black box theater and LABA, a non-religious, artistic platform for the study of Jewish texts. Also a home for innovative Off Broadway and experimental theater companies, the 14th Street Y is joining with some of our community partners to bring the downtown theater experience to New York teens.

CAMP FACILITIES: Camp takes place in our state of the art black box theater and rehearsal spaces.

Teens will also have access to our fitness center, basketball gym, pool and various classes in the different fitness studios.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Participants will study with theater experts from a variety of fields and disciplines. Artists from Amas Musical Theatre, MCC Theater, and Red Fern Theatre Company provide specific instruction in the areas of musical theater, acting, Shakespeare, and playwriting. The 14th Street Y will teach various master classes in a safe, nurturing, non-competitive space.

Throughout camp, teens will work with theater professionals, including actors, talent agents, stage managers, and directors, providing
mentorship, tips, and educational opportunities.

This is the only summer program in NYC where teens experience instruction from award-winning
theater companies; feel empowered by creating their own theater and receive high quality
training for auditions, all in one place.

Camp culminates in a performance of work teens create under the guidance of our teaching artist staff.

Amas Musical Theatre Intensive
Add on Week! July 21-25th

New this year! In addition to working with young people, Amas (which means "you love" in Latin) has cultivated new and diverse voices in American musical theatre, including over 60 professional productions. 
In this week-long program, teens gain expertise in acting, dancing, and singing techniques, with emphasis on how these skills all come together to create a musical theatre performance. The week will conclude in a showcase of skills learned for family and friends.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Teens who have completed 9th-12th grades and have previous theater experience are
welcome into our CIT program. CITs work as assistant teaching artists, group leaders, and develop their skills as directors.

In the afternoons, CITs have their own acting class, focused on advanced acting technique and take part in the final performance.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited scholarships available upon request.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Our Guiding Principles
CREATE
Teens will develop their skills as performers through technical training with our professional teaching artist staff and find their unique voice through the creation of their own work.

PERFORM
Teens will take the stage in a public performance of the skills they have acquired and the theater that they have developed.

INSPIRE
Teens will learn how to use theater to change the world, focusing on the issues that matter most to them.

LEAD
Teens in our Counselor-In-Training (CIT)
program will gain teaching, directing, and theatre
management experience that will enable them to be leaders in their theaters, schools, and communities.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration Info
(Early Bird Prices) if paid in full by April 1st.

Full 3 Weeks July 7-25
Incoming 6th-9th
Non Y-Member $1,250 ($1,150)
Y Member/Alumni $1,150 ($1,100)
Incoming 10th-1st year HS grads
Non Y-Member $1,050 ($1,000)
Y Member/Alumni $1,000 ($950)

Teen Theater Summer Camp July 7-18
Incoming 6th-9th
Non Y-Member $900 ($850)
Y Member/Alumni $850 ($800)
Incoming 10th-1st year HS grads
Non Y-Member $650 ($600)
Y Member/Alumni $600 ($550)

Amas Musical Theatre Intensive July 21-25
All grades
Non Y-Member $550 ($500)
Y Member/Alumni $500 ($450)

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92Y Musical Theater Workshop

New York, NY

Visit Our 92Y Musical Theater Workshop Website
212.415.5552
1395 Lexington Ave.
New York, NY 10128

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More than 6 months ago. Contact camp for the latest 2026 camp info.

CAMPER AGES: 12 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Gymnastics, Academics, and more. Art Day Camp Intensives, Fantastic Gymnastics Camp, Passport NYC

CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan at 92nd and Lexington Avenue.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Do you have a teen that loves to be in the spotlight?

They can learn alongside top Broadway talent, see private rehearsals, attend a Broadway show and much more during our summer Musical Theater workshop. Teens learn Broadway repertoire and receive instruction in dance, acting and singing. End summer on a high note!

At least one year singing, acting, dance or theater experience strongly suggested. For further information and a complete schedule, call 212.415.5553.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Program Aid, CIT, and Jr. Counselor programs.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-round performing arts programs, too.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.92Y.org for complete details on all of our camp offerings and summer programming!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Mon-Fri, Aug 19-23 & Mon-Thu, Aug 26-29, 9 am-4:30 pm

$950 / $900 if paid in full by Jun 15
$450 deposit due by Jun 15

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Theater Arts Center at SYJCC - TACSY

Commack, New York

Visit Our Theater Arts Center at SYJCC - TACSY Website
631-462-9800
rseskin[AT]syjcc.org
74 Hauppauge Road
Commack, New York 11725

CAMPER AGES: 1st - 9th grade

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. Christian.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The TACSY Summer Theater Program is run by seasoned theater professionals. We produce 2 full main stage productions, go to 2 Broadway Shows and have a full day of performing arts electives including Stage Make Up, Play Writing Lab, Vocal Jazz, Show Choir, Broadway Jazz, Hip Hop, Improv, Stage Crafts and many more. We also have daily swim and indoor and outdoor workshops.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Basketball, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are located in western Suffolk County on about 15 acres.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a beautiful 600 seat theater, an Olympic sized swimming pool, outdoor tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts and much more.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We hire 10th grade CITs (counselors in training) who get to be involved in activities as a camper while learning how to be a leader through directing, choreographing and running activities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We run a youth theater company year round. The Junior Company for 1st - 6th grade and the Senior Company for 7th - 12th grade.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete camp info, please refer to camp[AT]syjcc.org.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire 10th grade CITs (counselors in training) who get to be involved in activities as a camper while learning how to be a leader through directing, choreographing and running activities. 

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Camp Addisone Boyce

Tomkins Cove, NY

Visit Our Camp Addisone Boyce Website
rpollack[AT]girlscoutshh.org
Tomkins Cove, NY 10986

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
2 Great Oak Lane
Pleasantville, NY 10570

CAMPER AGES: 5 - 15

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Occasional overnight.

CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Girl Scouts.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Leadership, Nature.

CAMP LOCATION: Camp Addisone Boyce is located in Tomkins Cove in Rockland County, NY and is situated on 350 beautiful acres bordering the Harriman State Park System.

CAMP FACILITIES: Large swimming pool, outdoor fireplaces, arts & craft shelter, low-ropes course, archery, and lake for boating and fishing.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Addisone Boyce (CAB) provides experiences that will build lasting relationships and memories. Embark on a journey that will guide you towards a greater sense of self-esteem, courage, confidence, and character. All camp programs are based on progression with additional challenges and age-appropriate experiences added to the program for each grade. Optional overnights are scheduled for girls in 4th-10th grade who are registered for a two-week session.

To keep the camp experience fresh and new, each session will offer new activities, skills, special events, and unique experiences. Each session's program includes all the traditional camp activities such as: daily swim lessons and free swims in the pool, arts and crafts, boating, hiking, cook-outs, camping skills, campfire sing-a-longs, games, environmental exploration, archery, and the ropes challenge course.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our camp brochure for sessions, themes, dates, and fees at: Our Camp Website Link: www.girlscoutshh.org available Dec 18, 2015.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Addisone Boyce offers many different positions on staff:
- Junior Counselor = 16 years of age
- Junior Lifeguard = 16 years of age
- Unit Counselor = 17 years of age plus
- Unit Leader = 18 years of age plus
- Lifeguard = 17 years of age plus
- Specialty Managers (Arts and Crafts, Fishing, Nature, Boating, Archery and Ropes) = 18 years of age plus 

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