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Many of our New York Sleepaway Camps offer Fall Sleepaway Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in September, 2025.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Sleepaway Camp you're interested in a call to check on Fall dates, times and availability.
Many of our Sleepaway Camps will be hosting Fall Reunions for their previous campers, and Fall 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 September, 2025.
Many of our Best New York Summer Sleepaway Camps also offer Year Round Sleepaway Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Sleepaway Programs, too.
Searching for New York Sleepaway Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Sleepaway Camps are now listing their 2025-26 Fall Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Fall Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL NY Camps with Fall Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED SLEEPAWAY CAMP
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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FEATURED SLEEPAWAY CAMP
iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18
Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
888-709-8324
Ages: 6 - 18 . Coed Campers. All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day Options.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
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Visit Our SOCAPA, School of Creative and Performing Arts Website
1-800-718-2787
(646) 828-3558
101 Johnson Street
Brooklyn, New York 11201
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Los Angeles, CA
Burlington, VT
Brooklyn & Manhattan, NY
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
SOCAPA Admissions
228 Park Ave S #92832
New York, NY 10003-1502
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our SOCAPA, School of Creative and Performing Arts Video
CAMPER AGES: 13-15; 16-19
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: SOCAPA, the School of Creative and Performing Arts, offers summer intensives in filmmaking, photography, acting, dance, and music. Programs range in length from one to six weeks, at campuses in New York, California and Vermont. Join the next generation of visual and performing artists at SOCAPA this summer!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Technology, and more. Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance, Acting For Film, & Singer/Songwriting.
CAMP LOCATION: Our programs in New York City are located in Downtown Brooklyn and in Manhattan's Financial District, at either side of the Brooklyn Bridge. Our Los Angeles programs are hosted at Occidental College, located in the Eagle Rock neighborhood in Northeast Los Angeles, across Griffith Park from Studio City. SOCAPA Vermont is hosted in downtown Burlington, Vt - overlooking Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. Campus is just a 5 minute walk from the main art, cultural, and commercial center of the city - Church Street, a pedestrian market place. Please visit our website for details about our various campuses.
CAMP FACILITIES: SOCAPA hosts its programs at NYU-Poly in Downtown Brooklyn and at Pace University in lower Manhattan, at Occidental College in Los Angeles, and at Champlain College in Burlington, VT. We have state of the art classrooms and facilities at each campus. The accommodations range from modern suite living in New York City to more traditional dorms in Los Angeles and Vermont. The dining experience at each campus offer variety and accommodates students with dietary restrictions. Please visit our site for more details about each campus.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Filmmaking: Students write, direct, and edit one film per week of attendance in our core filmmaking program. Our 3 week Advanced Program provides students more time to produce two longer projects and our Advanced Projects intensive dedicates the entire time to one project. Screenwriting, pre-production, producing, directing, camera techniques, and editing (Adobe Premiere) skills are all taught. Our Cinematography program delves into lighting, shot composition and offers hands-on experience with professional equipment. The Film Production Lab gives students the chance to be part of making a film from scratch without the pressure of doing it all - either 2 or 3 weeks are dedicated to writing, producing, and editing one film as a group.
Acting for Film: Students are introduced to the Method and Meisner techniques and able to immediately put their new skills to work in student films. Actors work with photographers in the studio to get their head shots; work on monologue and audition techniques; scene study; and an acting reel (3 week program only).
Dance: HipHop and Contemporary: Technique, conditioning, choreography, costuming, and performance! Students learn and perform one piece of choreography in the two week program. They film a dance video as well as perform live at the end of the session. Three week students do two pieces - both dance videos and live performances. Advanced dancers can join for our 3 week Dance Conservatory program and focus the last week on choreographing a solo which will be shot and edited - great for auditions or applications!
Photography: Digital and traditional 35mm programs offered: History of photography, Aesthetics, camera techniques, Photoshop, Lightroom, studio and natural lighting, night photo, portraits, street photography, commercial photography, portfolio development, photo safaris and more!
Music: Singer/Songwriter program: With coaching in melody, harmony, arranging, lyric writing, and stage presence, students refine an original song per week of attendance, which they record at a professional recording studio. Students work with the film students for a music video (3 week program).
Screenwriting: Hone your skills in an intensive screenwriting course over one, two, or three weeks. Work closely with other writers and benefit from regular feedback and critique from your peers and instructor as you work on the first act of a feature or the script for a short film. Students spend time analyzing what works in existing films and will come away from the program with a stronger voice and new tools to use in future projects.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: There is limited financial assistance available. Please contact the main office for more information.
OTHER CAMP INFO: SOCAPA appreciates each of our unique locations and works hard to take advantage of their offerings. We take trips around town almost nightly and enjoy concerts in the park, attend shows, spend time at the beach, join a street fair and much more! We also put together camp activities on campus. We hope you'll perform in the talent show, enjoy a movie with friends, and ask insightful questions at a Q&A with a guest artist.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2020 Dates
New York City, Manhattan 2020:
Session 1: 2wk: June 14 - June 27;
Session 1: 5wk: June 14-July 18
Session 2: 3wk: June 28 - July 18;
Session 2: 6wk: June 28-August 8
Session 3: 3wk: July 19 - Aug 8
New York City, Brooklyn 2020:
Session 1: 2wk: June 28 - July 11
Session 2: 1wk: July 12 - July 18;
Session 2: 3wk: July 12-August 1
Session 3: 2wk: July 19- August 1
Session 4: 1wk: August 2-August 8
Los Angeles, CA 2020:
Session 1: 2wk: June 14 - June 27;
Session 1: 5wk: June 14-July 18
Session 2: 3wk: June 28 - July 18
Session 3: 1wk: July 19-July 25;
Session 3: 3wk: July 19 - August 8
Session 4: 1wk: July 26- August 8
Burlington, VT 2020:
Session 1: 1wk: June 21 - June 27;
Session 1: 3wk: June 21 - July 11;
Session 1: 4wk: June 21 - July 18
Session 2: 2wk: June 28 - July 11;
Session 2: 3wk: June 28- July 18
Session 3: 1wk: July 12-July 28;
Session 3: 3wk: July 12 - August 1
Session 4: 2wk: July 19 - Aug 1
Visit our site for more information at: Our Camp Website Link: www.socapa.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For job information, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.socapa.org.
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SOCAPA School of Creative and Performing Arts
Please note that our list of 2025 New York Sleepaway Camps also includes information on New York Sleepaway Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
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
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.
College Audition Prep
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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French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts
Some New York Sleepaway Camps offer Day Camp Programs, too. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours of any day camping options.
If day camping is offered, some New York Camps will also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Website
1-888-709-8324
info[AT]iDTech.com
Held at 150+ prestigious campuses nationwide
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VA, VT, WA, WI
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 6-18 Video
CAMPER AGES: 6 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Half-Day & Full-Day, Overnight, and Weekend programs available.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU. Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camps are located at prestigious campuses nationwide. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.idtech.com to find a location near you.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camps are held on university and school campuses. Most overnight campers stay in dorms and get the "college experience".
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: iD Tech is the world leader in summer STEM education, with 400,000 alumni since 1999, and 150 prestigious campus locations including Stanford, Caltech, and NYU.
Students ages 7-19 learn to code, design video games and Fortnite-inspired levels, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, model and print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, and more! Weeklong, day and overnight summer programs that instill in-demand skills and embolden students to shape the future.
Just 5-10 students per instructor (maximum 10) so students can e¬njoy personalized learning at their pace.
The top universities on the planet—Stanford, NYU, Caltech—have trusted and hosted our programs for over 15 years, inspiring students to dream BIG.
Want to learn from an energetic Stanford computer science major? A virtual reality guru from NYU? A game developer who wants to share her lifelong passion? We’ve bet our reputation on recruiting the top instructors in the country. Our 8:1 student-to-instructor guarantee ensures customized learning with the smallest class sizes, leading to “a-ha moments” and awesome outcomes. iD Tech summer courses are inclusive of every skill level and learning style.
Today, every career—from art to engineering to social work—requires a strong foundation in tech. With a focus on skills like problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration, our courses pave the way for bright futures in any field. Whether your child dreams of working at Facebook or Google, launching their own startup, or founding a nonprofit, their long-term skill development pathway starts here.
iD Tech also offers early-education STEM programs, all-girls tech camps, teen-only academies, and an online learning platform.
Get started today at Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com or call (888) 709-8324 and join iD Tech as they inspire the makers of tomorrow.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.iDTech.com for the most up to date information on sessions, dates, and fees.
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iD Tech Summer Programs for Ages 618
Visit Our University of Rochester Soccer Camps Website
585-276-5105
jburgasser[AT]sports.rochester.edu
UR Men's Soccer
500 Joseph C. Wilson Blvd.
Rochester, New York 14627
CAMPER AGES: 7-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Soccer, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the University of Rochester River Campus, located along the scenic Genesee River near downtown Rochester.
▌Read More about University of Rochester Soccer Camps
CAMP FACILITIES: The University of Rochester provides an outstanding environment for soccer. Campers will have access to Fauver Stadium (an outdoor FieldTurf stadium), indoor fieldhouse and grass fields.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: RESIDENTIAL CAMPS:
The Residential Camp is designed for high school age players. The camp combines individual skills with advanced team tactics to enhance the development of each player. Campers will be exposed to challenging training sessions to improve decision-making and speed of play. Competitive evening matches will also enhance development and provide players the opportunity to showcase their ability and potential to perform at the collegiate level. At the end of the camp each player will receive a written evaluation to guide them with their training and development after camp. The UR Residential Camp combines outstanding facilities, exceptional coaches and high-level competition to be the premier soccer camp in upstate New York.
OTHER CAMP INFO: DAY CAMPS:
The Rochester Soccer Camp believes that the “game” is the best teacher and that philosophy is evident at our camp. Daily activities include individual ball skills, small-sided games, group tactics and learning through playing. Emphasis will be placed on individual player development, gaining a better understanding of the game and most importantly having fun! Players will be placed on teams according to age, gender and ability to ensure that campers are comfortable within their group. This also creates a healthy, challenging learning environment for each player. Campers will have the opportunity to learn from some of the best college soccer coaches and players in the region. The sessions are serious and intense, but we never lose sight of the fact that soccer is a game and the player’s enjoyment is the number one priority.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to the camp website at Our Camp Website Link: www.ursoccercamps.com
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University of Rochester Soccer Camps
Visit Our Five Star Cross Country Camp Website
1-800-645-3226
running[AT]ussportscamps.com
66 Bowers Road
Rock Hill, New York 12775
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Five Star Cross Country Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Become part of something great! Founded by Steve Lurie, Five Star has been running for nearly 35 years and we are honored to carry on and add to the legacy that is Five Star.
Runners of all ability levels are welcome at Five Star. Each day your coach leads you on country roads and campers will have the opportunity to train at a nearby state park with awesome running trails. Back in camp you'll enjoy hearty breakfasts and guest speakers. Group activities include ultimate frisbee, beach volleyball, talent shows, and the annual swim challenge.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Weightloss, and more. Running, Cross Country.
▌Read More about Five Star Cross Country Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit the camp webpage for additional information
Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com
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Five Star Cross Country Camp
Visit Our FLS International Website
818-220-6825
veronica[AT]fls.net
Suffolk University
73 Tremont Street Boston
Boston, Massachusetts 02108
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
California
New York
Massachusetts
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
680 E Colorado Blvd
Suite 180
Pasadena, CA 91101
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: 2 week camps offering -
*SAT Prep.
* Acting
* Cinema
* Script Writing
* STEM Camp
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: In Boston, we will operate on the campus of Suffolk University and for the STEM camp at Harvard University.
▌Read More about FLS International
CAMP FACILITIES: We will be using the dorms at Suffolk University
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FLS International
Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)
webmaster[AT]ussportscamps.com
Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, CANADA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.
CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
▌Read More about US Sports/Nike Camps
CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!
During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.
Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.
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US SportsNike Camps
Visit Our Camp Pontiac Website
(518) 329-6555 (summer)
(516) 626-7668 (winter)
info[AT]camppontiac.com
2044 County Road 7
Copake, New York 12516
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
68 Linden Lane
Upper Brookville, NY 11545
CAMPER AGES: 6-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Pontiac is a traditional seven-week co-ed sleepaway camp that offers your child a safe and nurturing environment and a mature and sensitive staff who loves children. Equally, we offer a broad range of activities on our extensive facilities that affords our campers the opportunity to enjoy their existing interests and the chance to experience new ones. Our program is structured yet relaxed; as a general rule, the older the camper, the more flexible the program.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Martial Arts, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. Cross-country, Hockey, Fishing, Water Park, Cooking, Woodshop, Archery, Models, Spin, Yoga, Aerobics, Outdoor Adventure (including Rock Climbing, Ropes Course, Ziplining, Bouldering & Team-building)
CAMP LOCATION: Situated on 150 picturesque acres and a beautiful 65 acre spring-fed lake, Camp Pontiac is located in the foothills of the Berkshire Mountains only 100 miles north of New York City and 150 miles west of Boston.
CAMP FACILITIES: Our camper living facilities are beautiful modern cabins, all of which have wood flooring, pine walls, windows, air-conditioning and ceiling and attic fans. Modern updated bathrooms, replete with private shower and toilet stalls, are housed within the cabins. The bunks are spacious with separate rooms to store our camper's clothing. The cabins are air-conditioned and have state of the art sprinkler systems, metal-encased electrical conduit, ARC-fault breakers, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and new hot water heaters.
Our facilities, most of which are lit for night play, include 8 basketball courts (3 indoor with new flooring), 7 baseball/softball fields, 3 hockey rinks, LED-lit turf football/lacrosse/soccer field, 2 grass lacrosse/football fields, 8 grass soccer fields, indoor gymnastics pavilion, 10 tennis hardcourts, volleyball courts (sand, grass and hard), 4 heated swimming pools, extensive water park and lake toys, cardio and weight rooms, Outdoor Adventure facilities (3 rock walls, 3 ropes courses, 2 ziplines), models and woodworking shops, 2 arts & crafts halls, 2 cooking centers, darkroom & digital photo studio, spin studio, archery range, 280 seat movie theater, ice cream parlor, canteen, arcade, 850 person Playhouse (for all-camp events and shows), separate boys and girls health centers and six dining halls.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1922, Camp Pontiac is led by medical doctors and identical twins Kenny & Ricky Etra and their children, all of whom are parents themselves. In addition to our in-bunk counselor staff, Pontiac's directors, head counselors, group leaders and 80 adult staff are always available to provide a sense of parental security for our campers. Pontiac is a safe, spirited and fun-filled environment where both our campers and their parents are part of our family.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Camp Pontiac's important dates and tuition information, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: www.camppontiac.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
The relationships that our counselors develop with their campers and fellow staff members make each summer simply unforgettable. We maintain a better than 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Our counselors hail from almost every US state as well as from Canada, the UK, Australia and New Zealand. We look forward to the opportunity to meet responsible and interesting prospective staff members so please reach out to us at staff[AT]camppontiac.com or fill out a staff application at:
For more job info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: pontiac.campintouch.com.
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Camp Pontiac
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:
Watch Our Vanderkamp Video
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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Vanderkamp
Visit Our Summer Jazz Studies Website
585.274.1400
800.246.4706
community[AT]esm.rochester.edu
summer[AT]esm.rochester.edu
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, New York 14604
CAMPER AGES: 14-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. includes weekends
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: July 2-14, 2017. Harold Danko, Jeff Campbell, directors. Eastman Summer Jazz Studies, a rigorous two-week program, provides an intensive, performance-based experience for highly motivated students currently in grades 9–12 and is ideally suited for those considering jazz studies at the collegiate level. Students work directly with the renowned Eastman School of Music jazz faculty in a program designed to enhance improvisational and ensemble skills.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located in downtown Rochester, NY on the campus of Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We use all of the facilities, residence halls and classrooms of the Eastman School of Music including recital halls.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Faculty: Doug Stone, saxophone; Bill Tiberio, saxophone; Clay Jenkins, trumpet; Mike Kaupa, trumpet; Mark Kellogg, trombone; Bob Sneider, guitar; Harold Danko, piano; Dariusz Terefenko, piano; Paul Hofmann, piano; John Nyerges, piano; Jeff Campbell, bass; Rich Thompson, drums; TBA, vibes; Dave Rivello, composition
This rigorous two-week program provides an intensive, performance-based experience for highly motivated students currently in grades 9–12 and is ideally suited for those considering jazz studies at the collegiate level. Students work directly with the renowned Eastman School of Music jazz faculty in a program designed to enhance improvisational and ensemble skills.
Instrumental Master Classes:
•Jazz Performance Workshops
•Jazz Theory
•Large Jazz Ensembles including: Big Bands, Saxology, Guitar Ensemble
•Jazz Forum
•Jazz Composition
•Evening Jam Sessions
•Final large and small ensemble performances are held in acoustically magnificent Kilbourn Hall. Performances will be recorded, and each student will have access to the recordings online.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Partial merit scholarships are awarded based on the student's performance on the audition. Students must request a scholarship.
OTHER CAMP INFO:
Audition CD/DVD/mp3 requirements:
•5–7 minutes maximum
•Three contrasting pieces, i.e. bebop tune, standard, ballad
•Recorded examples to include improvised solos
•Accompanying skills: walking bass, comping, etc.
•Drums: Four recorded examples, including medium tempo swing with trading fours; ballad with brushes; up-tempo swing; Latin How to Apply: A complete Application includes 4-page application/medical form plus: •A musical resume including recent solo and ensemble music, honors, awards
•A recommendation from your current ensemble director or private teacher
•An audition CD/DVD/mp3
•Application fee: $50 nonrefundable if complete application is postmarked (or emailed) by April 1
• $100 nonrefundable if complete application is postmarked (or emailed) after April 1 and before April 30.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 2-July 14 / Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. and 7 p.m.–9 p.m.
Arrival/Departure:
Arrive (dorm): Sunday, July 2, 1–5 p.m.
Orientation: Sunday, July 2 at 7 p.m. in ESM Room 120
Depart (dorm): Friday evening, July 14
Concerts:
Small Ensembles: Thursday, July 13 at 3 p.m. in Hatch Recital Hall
Large Ensembles: Friday, July 14 at 3 p.m. in Kodak Hall
Tuition:
$1,290 Tuition only CRN 17304
$900 Housing and meals CRN 17310
$2,190 Total tuition, housing & meals
Rolling acceptances begin February 1; applications will be reviewed every 2 weeks beginning February 1.
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Visit Our World Scholars Academy Website
+1(877) 680-9775
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1188 Bishop Street, Suite 1509
Honolulu, HI
96813
CAMPER AGES: 12-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Online.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: World Scholars Academy offers elite summer courses and internships taught by world-leading professional scholars and accompanied by exceptional peers from around the world. Learn advanced study skills and deep conceptual understanding of your subject from the world's most accomplished educators.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, and more.
Business, Medicine, Law, Engineering, International Relations, Creative Writing
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CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for up-to-date information.
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World Scholars Academy
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!
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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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Surprise Lake Camp
Visit Our Eagle Island Camp Website
518-323-9422
kdearden[AT]eagleisland.org
442 Gilpin Bay Road
Saranac Lake, New York 12983
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 309
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
CAMPER AGES: 8-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Eagle Island Camp is located on an Adirondack Great Camp on an island in Upper Saranac Lake. Here campers can swim, sail, participate in nature programming, craft, and experience the island through unstructured camper-led play.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Sailing, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Eagle Island is located on Upper Saranac Lake in the northern Adirondack park of New York State. Our island is about 30 acres with a mile in circumference and includes a National Historic Landmark as well as forests and trails along the water.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Eagle Island Camp consists of historic great camp buildings, cabins and platform tents. Campers stay in either the historic guest house on bunk beds, in one of our rustic cabins, or in a platform tent.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In everything we do, we believe in inspiring and empowering young people to be confident, collaborative, and courageous. We offer a variety of programs run by trained staff. Each program offering provides campers with life skills and memorable experiences. Learn more at eagleisland.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available for youth camp programs. We believe that every child should be able to experience camp. We ask that every family reflect on what they are able to contribute to their camper's experience. You can learn more about our financial assistance at eagleisland.org
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Families will be able to explore Eagle Island through nature, crafting, sailing, swimming, Adirondack trips, and more. Families will stay in one of our historic great camp buildings, rustic cabins, or platform tents.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
All-Gender Day Camp for youth entering grades 3-6, $375/week. -Two sessions, June 29-July 3 and July 6-July 10
Girls' Overnight Camp for youth entering grades 5-8, $850/week,
-Two sessions, July 12-July 17 and July 19-July 24
Family Camp, $750/week
-Two session, July 26-August 1 and August 2-August 8
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Eagle Island Camp is hiring for multiple positions. Come live, work, and play on an island in middle of the Adirondack mountains of New York. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.eagleisland.org to learn more and apply.
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Eagle Island Camp
Visit Our DunkFit Kids Website
1-877-DUNK-NOW (1-877-486-5669)
info[AT]dunkfitkids.com
314 91st Street
New York City, New York 10024
CAMPER AGES: 6 yrs - 18 yrs
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. June 16-20, 2015; June 22-26, 2015 (8 am - 2 pm)
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: DunkFIT Kids is a dynamic day training camp for youth featuring slam dunk history; jump & dunk theory and training; plyometrics; and nutrition planning from highly accomplished world class athletes and specialists.
A joint venture between the National Dunking Association of America (NDAA) and IDEAL School & Academy (NYC), the weeklong dunking specialty camp is currently being piloted in New York City. It the first sports camp of its kind, dedicated to jump and dunk theory and designed especially for young elite athletes, 6-18 years old.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located at the IDEAL School of Manhattan located 314 91ST ST NEW YORK, NY 10024
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
More information at Our Camp Website Link: dunkfitkids.com
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DunkFit Kids
Visit Our DunkFit Kids Website
585 454-3260 (ext. 10)
Tina[AT]garthfagandance.org
Garth Fagan Dance
50 Chestnut Street
Rochester, New York 14604
CAMPER AGES: Ages 12+
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The program invites all levels of dancers to take part in this three-week intensive workshop, the only place the Fagan Technique is taught! In addition to studying the Fagan Technique and learning repertory by Garth Fagan, students will have the opportunity to learn the art of movement invention through dance composition.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, and more.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Students will take four classes a day, five days a week. Additional classes include video talks, lectures, nutrition, and music appreciation. Students, besides being taught and mentored by company members on a daily basis, will have the opportunity to perform for a live audience at the end of this intensive. Along with the many classes offered, the students will take field trips throughout the intensive to other art institutions in the city of Rochester.
REGISTER NOW! Enrollment is Limited / Financial Aid Available.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For Registration, Accommodation & Financial Aid forms,
please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.garthfagandance.org, or email Tina[AT]garthfagandance.org.
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Garth Fagan Dance 2016 Summer Movement Institute
Visit Our Rita Litton Summer Intensives Website
917-647-1399
info[AT]ritalitton.com
134 West 29th Street,
2nd floor
New York, New York 10001
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Rita Litton Summer Intensives Video
CAMPER AGES: Ages 14-20+
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Fall, Winter, Spring, and four summer intensives. Private coaching.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): No religious affliation
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Since 1978 Rita Litton has taught teens (ages 13-20) film acting based on the discipline of the theater. Dedicated professionals teach fourteen electives to train the working or aspiring teen actor. Formerly called "ACTeen" Rita's grads have starred on Broadway, in film and television, and been accepted into the most competitive theater/performing arts conservatories and universities. Take your talent to the next level.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Academics, and more. Voiceovers, Meisner Technique, Improvisation, Monologues, Audition Technique, & Competitive Industry Showcases.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in the Chelsea area of New York City steps from NY Penn Station and the Fashion Institute of Technology, and convenient to all public transportation. Visit our site for more info!
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CAMP FACILITIES: We utilize several air conditioned theater and camera studios in an Equity approved rehearsal/audition space with lounges.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Rita Litton is an award winning acting teacher and coach. She is the proud recipient of three Backstage Magazine Reader's Choice Awards ("Favorite Acting Courses for Teens,") and a frequent choice in 'Best Summer Acting Programs for Teens." Professional film and television acting courses (involving the intimacy of the camera) combine with theater technique and discipline.
Four Summer Intensives (Weeks A, B, C, D) offer a concentration of Foundations work (Technique, tools, acting process) or Advanced On Camera work on acting for Television and Film, along with concentrated Audition Technique.
Rita's distinguished ACTeen graduates (see her main page video with actor Jon Seda of "Chicago Justice") appear in TV series(15 were principals in series last season), films, on Broadway and in the most competitive theater universities and conservatories. Various press in Seventeen, Cosmo Girl, New York Magazine, NY Post, The Princeton Review, Dramatics Magazine, Backstage, and publications such as "How to Be A Working Actor" by Mari Lyn Henry (former Head of Casting for ABC-TV) and "Acting for Young Actors" by Emmy award winning director Mary Lou Belli.
Rigorous training and industry showcases. Intimate class sizes (8-12 students max ) provide individualized instruction and career guidance. Seven week semesters run Fall, Winter, and Spring, followed by four summer week long intensives.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Past scholarships have been awarded through the Wishbone Organization.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Five to six week Fall, Winter, and Spring Programs, with classes held on weekends or after school.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Our instructors are working adult professionals from acting, directing and casting backgrounds, most of whom also teach in the best adult acting conservatories or universities. They understand the business because they are in the business. See our facebook site at Our Camp Website Link: www.facebook.com for working alum news or our web site for full information.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer Intensives
Week A: July 10-July 14, 2017-- FOUNDATIONS
Week B: July 17-July 21, 2017-- Advanced On Camera
Week C: July 31-August 4, 2017- FOUNDATIONS
Week D: August 7-August 11, 2017--Adv On Camera
Fees: $850 per week before May 1 ($950 after May 1)
Discounts for early registration, and for taking both Foundations and On Camera weeks (two or more weeks) No off- site supervision available.
REGISTER: Our Camp Website Link: www.ritalitton.com
Apply early for summer discounts!
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Rita Litton Summer Intensives
Visit Our Summer Institute for the Gifted Website
203-399-5000
diane[AT]go.giftedstudy.org
Various Campus Locations
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Connecticut, New Jersey, Massachusetts, California, Florida, New York, Maryland, Virginia, Georgia
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1 High Ridge Park, Stamford, CT 06905
CAMPER AGES: 5-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG), a Non-Profit academic program for gifted, academically talented, and creative students, ages 5 to 17, offers summer day, commuter, and residential programs. The 3-week programs combine academics with social, cultural, and recreational opportunities for a truly engaging summer, enriching minds where creativity thrives. Choose from prestigious campuses including Yale, Princeton, Emory, and UCLA, among others. Come see what is exciting and new at GiftedStudy.org! Explore your summer. Expand your mind.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Weightloss, Swimming, Tennis, Martial Arts, Computers, Math, Science, Technology, Academics, and more.
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Summer Institute for the Gifted
Visit Our Luzerne Music Center Website
518-696-2771
info[AT]luzernemusic.org
203 Lake Tour Rd.
PO Box 39
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Luzerne Music Center Video
CAMPER AGES: 9 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Located in New York's Adirondack Park, Luzerne Music Center is an international summer music camp for passionate instrumentalists ages 9-18. The program is focused around intensive music studies, small and large ensemble training, weekly private lessons, and performance opportunities balanced with recreational activities that promote social growth.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Luzerne Music Center sits on a 20-acre wooded campus in the heart of New York's famed Adirondack Park, and overlooks picturesque Lake Luzerne. The campus is 1.4 miles off of Route 9N in the Town of Lake Luzerne, and can be easily reached by car via the Adirondack Northway (1-87), about 50 miles north of Albany.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Students live in wooden cabins equipped with bunks, electricity, and limited storage space. Students are housed four to six per cabin (8:1; Counselor:Camper). The campus includes a charming performance lodge, outdoor Shed stage, practice building, and several rehearsal cabins and practice spaces. The campus includes a private lakefront natural sand beach with canoes, paddle boards, and kayaks. Indoor plumbing and modern shower and bathing facilities are adjacent to the cabins. Luzerne Music Center's grounds also include a softball field, full basketball court, volleyball court, dining hall, and administrative building.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Founded in 1980 by Philadelphia Orchestra cellist Bert Phillips and Steinway pianist Toby Blumenthal, Luzerne Music Center aims to provide world-class music instruction for passionate young people in a summer camp environment regardless of their financial circumstance. Musicians ages 9 to 18 come from all over the world to train at LMC's campus located in the foothills of New York’s Adirondack Park.
Since inception, LMC has maintained strong relations with musicians of the Philadelphia Orchestra and New York City Ballet. Both Junior and Senior session campers regularly visit the Saratoga Performing Arts Center to enjoy world-class performances by these ensembles, among others. Each August, LMC invites several Philadelphia Orchestra musicians to campus for a one-week residency, which includes a side-by-side orchestral reading, masterclasses, and sectionals.
At LMC, campers study music theory and rhythm, train in small and large ensembles, receive daily chamber music coaching, and weekly private lessons. Our campers perform on- and off-campus throughout the summer, and train in a nurturing environment balanced by hard work and enriching group activities.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Luzerne Music Center aims to provide world-class music instruction for passionate young people in a summer camp environment regardless of their financial circumstance.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.getacceptd.com to begin your application.
Deadlines:
January 1 (Early application submissions, Live Audition)
April 1 (Late application submissions, Video Audition)
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit, Our Camp Website Link: www.luzernemusic.org for all information.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Those individuals seeking seasonal summer counselor and leadership positions should contact Manager of Camp and Student Services, Emily Brown at ebrown[AT]luzernemusic.org.
Hiring:
Counselors
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Luzerne Music Center
Visit Our Campus Kids Minisink Website
888-621-2267
info[AT]campuskids.com
Glen Spey, NY 12737
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
School year contact information: Campus Kids Minisink PO Box 224 Bethel, CT 06801 888-621-2267
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Campus Kids Minisink Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Monday through Friday sleep-away camp
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Monday to Friday sleep-away camp, home on the weekends with the family. Daily choice program. Small, caring camp community. 2, 4, 6 & 8 weeks sessions, co-ed, ages 7 to 16. Great staff! Transportation provided from designated pickup areas in the NJ, NY, CT area. ACA accredited.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. High Ropes, Hiking, Nature Exploration, Individual & Team Sports, Lakefront.
CAMP LOCATION: 80 miles from New York City, near Delaware river on NY, NJ, PA border. Beautiful 600 acre property with private 70 acre lake. Transportation provided from convenient pickup spots.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Six camper villages with cabins, lake for boating & swimming, athletic fields, volleyball & basketball courts, archery range, high ropes course, water trampoline, program buildings for fine and performing arts, dining pavilion, hiking trails.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camper choose activities daily with the guidance of counselors. Small, caring camp community that appreciates the uniqueness of each camper. Please visit website for details. 2, 4, 6 or 8 week sessions. Transportation provided from designated locations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Monday to Friday sleep-away camp and home on the weekends for family time!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Two year CIT program campers entering 11 and 12 grades.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Flexible payment schedules are offered.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camper weeks from June 27 to August 19, 2016. Please visit website for specific dates and tuition and lots of information and photos!
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Please visit the staff link on our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.campuskids.com.
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Campus Kids Minisink
Visit Our Southwoods Website
(914)214-8780 (518)532-7717
info[AT]southwoods.com
532 NYS Route 74
Paradox, NY 12858
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 201 Granite Springs, NY 10527
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Southwoods Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Southwoods is a four week, co-ed, sleepaway camp located in the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate, New York. Situated on pristine, spring fed Paradox Lake, where the majestic mountains of the Adirondack Park slope to our water’s edge. Children feel safe to explore and grow in our interactive and exciting four week summer camp experience. They are immersed in a wonderful variety of outdoor, waterfront, arts and sports programs. Our cabins and activities are facilitated by a handpicked, mature and motivated staff who teach, inspire, comfort and foster life-long memories and friendships. Our unique combination of extreme fun, child-centered philosophy, and physical location set in the heart of the Adirondack Park, makes the Traditional Sleepaway Summer Camp Experience at Southwoods one not to be missed.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Wrestling, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Traditional, Sports, Fine Crafts, Creative Arts
CAMP LOCATION: Southwoods is just...4 hours North of New York City, 1 1/2 hours North of Albany, 2 hours South of Montreal. Located in the heart of the beautiful and picturesque Adirondack Mountains.
CAMP FACILITIES: 25 cabins,Indoor sports pavilion,3 Full size basketball courts, plus 1 Jr. court,Multi-purpose sports fields, Baseball field with 90/60 foot bases, Soccer field with 400 meter running track, Roller-hockey arena, 5 Tennis courts - clay courts, Gymnastics pavilion with spring floor, Indoor Theater, multi-channel mixing board and video, Arts and Crafts, Ceramics and, Woodworking facilities, 50 foot, 12 route climbing tower, 50 foot rappel tower, 10 Element high ropes course, 20 Element low ropes course, Zip Line, Giant Swing, 15 Mountain bikes and riding trails, Access to miles of hiking/walking trails, Beach lakefront swimming, 6 Ski Nautiques boats, Fishing boats, 10 Sunfish, 2 Feva sailboats, 16 Canoes, 15 Kayaks, Gaga Stadium.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Southwoods is the premier four-week summer camp in the country and is considered a community where children can grow, discover, build confidence and form lifelong friendships. We build our camp experiences around people. Southwoods is a recognized leader in the youth development field. Campers continue to take their invaluable summer camp experiences from Southwoods with them into adulthood. They then return as staff to help create those same experiences for the next generation of campers. Southwoods is an institution families trust!
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leader In Training program.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Reunion, Winter Weekends
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1- Sunday June 26, 2016-Thursday July 21, 2016 $7,100 Session 2- Sunday July 24, 2016-Thursday August 18, 2016 $7,100 Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.southwoods.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
General Counselor
Activity Specialists
Nurses
Please Contact Lauren at Lauren[AT]southwoods.com
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Visit Our Eden Village Camp Website
1 (877) 397-3336
yoni[AT]edenvillagecamp.org
welcome[AT]edenvillagecamp.org
392 Dennytown Rd
Putnam Valley, New York 10579
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 3rd to 11th grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Eden Village is a non-profit overnight camp that brings an innovative focus on farming, food, and wilderness to the best of traditional camp. Our 3rd — 11th grade campers + apprentices enjoy organic farming, outstanding organic Kosher food, animal care, wilderness adventure, natural science, a pool & lake, music, arts, sports, service projects, exceptional staff in a 3:1 staff:camper ratio… all in a vibrant, kind Jewish community!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Farm Education, Farm-to-table Cooking
CAMP LOCATION: Our beautiful 248-acre camp is bordered on three sides by the wooded hills of Clarence Fahnestock State Park in the Hudson Valley. We are 50 miles north of New York City, and six miles from Cold Spring, NY, which has a MetroNorth train station.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our bunks and dorms accommodate 200 people. In addition, our site includes a pool, sports fields and courts, theater, dining hall, a farm and gardens, hiking trails, cob oven, a 2-acre farm, multiple gardens, orchard, low ropes course, herbology center, science center, goat pen, sweat lodge woods, and plenty of space to play. All our buildings and residences are equipped with electricity, hot & cold water, and plumbing. Our 8-acre lake, safely contained by fence and natural barriers, is equipped with boathouse, docks, canoes, rowboats, kayaks, and sailboats.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Rooted in the Jewish vision of creating a more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually connected world, Eden Village is dedicated to providing campers with an incredible summer camp experience while empowering them to promote a vibrant future for themselves, their communities, and our planet.
Yoni Stadlin, camp director, is a passionate and talented educator, activist and community builder, founded Eden Village Camp in 2008 with his wife, Vivian Lehrer Stadlin. In 2010, the Jewish Week recognized Yoni and Vivian as two of the “36 under 36” (the 36 most influential Jewish leaders under the age of 36). Yoni holds an M.A. in Informal Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, and directed the 92nd Street Y’s science and nature day camp for two years, where he garnered rave reviews from campers, parents and staff. He is a veteran educator for the Teva Learning Center, the country’s leading Jewish environmental education program.
Eden Village Camp was featured on the Today Show, and in the NY Times for it's "Culture of Kindness" guidelines on body talk.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer generous scholarships! Please contact Eden Village Camp for more information at: Our Camp Website Link: edenvillagecamp.org.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Check out our website for information on our year round programs at: Our Camp Website Link: edenvillagecamp.org.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website for more information on dates, sessions and fees! Scholarships are available.
www.edenvillagecamp.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in working at Eden Village Camp? Check out our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.edenvillagecamp.org or contact Simone at simone[AT]edenvillagecamp.org for more information.
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Visit Our Euro Soccer Camp US Website
(888) 991-5001
EuropaSoccerCamp[AT]gmail.com
2166 W Broadway
Santa Ana, California 92704
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Santa Barbara, CA Long Beach, CA, Santa Cruz, CA, Irvine, CA
Pawling, New York, Long Island, New York, Lawrenceville, New York, Emmitsburg, MD
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: “Euro Soccer Camps in US” uses COACHES AND TRAINING METHODS from the best SOCCER ACADEMIES IN THE WORLD. Manchester United, Barcelona, AJAX and PSG (Paris). These EUROPEAN CLUBS HAVE THE BEST YOUTH SOCCER ACADEMIES IN THE WORLD and our staff members worked there and will bring those training methods to our camps this summer. Our training sessions are dynamic, taught in realistic technical skill sequences in ball control, passing, dribbling and striking with their correct tactical applications. European professionals provide realistic game-like demonstrations.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Soccer, and more.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Typically we use College Campus and Elite Private School Campus
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: EURO SOCCER CAMPS IN US – YOUTH COACHES FROM BARCELONA, MANCHESTER UNITED, AJAX (Holland), PSG (Paris Saint Germain)
We have broken down the most sophisticated technical skills with clear step-by-step demonstrations.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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Euro Soccer Camp US
Visit Our Christodora Website
212-371-52251
admissions[AT]christodora.org
Manice Education Center
68 Savoy Road
Florida, Massachusetts 01247
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
NY
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
1 East 53rd Street, New York, NY 10022
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 6th - 12th grade New York City students
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Manice Education Center is an exciting 1-3 week environmental leadership program, for students who are interested in canoeing, backpacking & nature exploration.
6th - 12th grade New York City students are welcomed!
Spaces fill fast, so call today for more info.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Canoe, Backpacking.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Manice Education Center is an opportunity for campers to explore the environment while growing as leaders. During their 1-3 week experience, students will go on a backpacking and/or canoeing trip focused on learning about ecosystems and themselves. By taking risks and challenging themselves physically and mentally, students leave feeling confident and more connected to their natural surroundings. They will have the chance to swim daily and participate in low ropes course challenges and team building activities.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: It's free to apply, and we provide scholarships to make camp affordable for any family!
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Exploratory Course (6th and 7th Grade)
If you are new to camping or just want to play and learn outside, join us for 7 days at camp. Backpack or canoe into a nearby state park for your first overnight in the forest. See parts of nature you never knew were there. Get away from it all and relax with new friends!
Foundation Course (7th and 8th Grade)
Join us for a 2 week adventure where you will go on 3-day backpacking and canoeing trips to learn survival skills such as identifying wild foods you can eat and building a fire. See how team work makes it all possible!
Advanced Course (8th and 9th Grade)
In this 18-day session, you will paddle down a river from Vermont to New York for 3 days, and hike the Appalachian Trail to the top of Massachusetts’ highest mountain. You will also begin to discover your personal leadership abilities and how to protect the wilderness you’re enjoying
High School Leadership Training Course
(9th -‐ 12th Grade)
During this 11-day course, you will co-lead your friends as you spend 5 days hiking or canoeing together. The Manice staff are ready to support you through these exciting challenges that prepare you to use your leadership skills both in the outdoors and in your daily life!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For the updated information, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.christodora.org.
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Christodora
Visit Our Teen Treks Website
716-566-7908
biketrips[AT]teentreks.com
396 Porter Ave
Buffalo, New York 14201
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, New Hampshire, New York
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 11-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Teen Treks gives teenagers the chance to discover the excitement and fun of bike touring with a bunch of like-minded people, seeing beautiful natural landscapes and world-class cities while gaining independence and travel skills.
Teenagers from all 50 states, plus Canada, Europe, and Asia join our trips – and everyone gets a lot of say in what the group does each day, from planning the details of the route to picking out what’s for dinner. If everyone wants to bike hard and get to the beach faster, you can do that. If you want to spend a little more time taking pictures at a breathtaking waterfall or a picturesque waterfront, you can do that.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Teen Bike Treks
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Teen Treks has been a leader in bike touring summer programs for 18 years. At Teen Treks we offer fun and not competitive biking experiences. Our Moderate rated trips are geared towards first time bicyclists, appropriate for most 14-18 year olds in average or better physical health. Our Easy treks are extremely easy in terms of daily mileage and terrain and will attract slower riders. For our Challenging treks you need to be in good shape and enjoy bicycling. We have had many first time riders do challenging treks and this is for those eager for a challenge.
Any teenager can enjoy one of our summer bike trips. We love a good challenge and we encourage teens to be ambitious, but we keep things fun, too – there’s always time to stop for ice cream, enjoy the scenery, or check out an awesome local restaurant or historical site.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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Visit Our Passport NYC at 92Y Website
212-415-5641
passportnyc[AT]92y.org
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
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CAMPER AGES: 13-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. (3 weeks, 21 days)
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Jewish. YMHA/JCC
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Travel, and more. Culinary Arts, Music Industry, Musical Theater, Film, Fashion, Community Service.
CAMP LOCATION: Our camp program is housed at 92Y on the beautiful Upper East Side of Manhattan (Lexington Avenue between 91st and 92nd Streets). All teens are housed in single sex, air-conditioned dorm rooms in rooms of 2 or 4 based on age and mixed up by specialty. Classes and site visits take place throughout NYC daily.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We occupy 2 floors of dorm rooms, one floor for male participants and staff and one floor for female participants and staff. All rooms are air conditioned, shared bathroom space on the floors, shared kitchen space on each floor stocked with kosher healthy snacks and beverages at all times.
State of the art gym available at designated times within the building. Elevator access. 24/7 on-site security.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Passport NYC is the most unique and extraordinary residential, Jewish, specialty summer camp program available to teens entering 9th through 12th grades in the heart of NYC.
Follow your passion in one of five specialty camp programs; Fashion, Film, Culinary Arts, the Music Industry or Musical Theater.
Participate in pre-professional classes in the morning with high level instructors and visit with industry execs in the afternoon to gain a 360 degree experience in your industry of interest. Earn up to 30 hours of community service credit while participating in our Service Learning programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: One Happy Camper Incentive grants available, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.onehappycamper.org. Scholarships available contact BTeitelman[AT]92Y.org for a scholarship application.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Space is limited. 5:1 ratio of teens to staff. Jewish values focus on community, building personal identity, giving back to the community around us, acceptance and self-discovery.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 29-July 20, 2014
Session 2: July 27-August 17, 2017
Tuition: $5000 before Dec. 1, 2013, $5200 post Dec. 1 which includes room, board (3 Kosher meals a day), transportation around NYC, all camp program expenses.
One Happy Camper Incentive grants available, visit Our Camp Website Link: www.onehappycamper.org to see if your teen is eligible for a $1000 incentive.
Scholarships available contact 212.415.5699 for additional scholarship information.
Register now- Our Camp Website Link: www.92y.org
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Visit Our Backpacks and Binoculars Website
(855) 687-6923
info[AT]backpacksandbinoculars.com
36 Saint Felix Street
Brooklyn, NY 11217
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Boerum Hill
P.S. 261 | 314 Pacific St. Brooklyn, NY
Prospect Heights
P.S. 9 | 80 Underhill Ave. Brooklyn, NY
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CAMPER AGES: 2 - 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Daily 8am-6pm and overnight camping trips.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Backpacks and Binoculars is driven by a team of educators, artists, parents, adventurers and explorers dedicated to enhancing the lives of children and families through first-hand experiences, enrichment activities and a creative curriculum. Understanding that the world is our playground, our focus is encouraging global citizenship. We achieve this through our exemplary camps, afterschool programs and individualized programs for groups, organizations, and families. Our programs and services are designed to enlighten, enrich, and encourage our youngest citizens as we explore our amazing world. At Backpacks and Binoculars, our mission is to explore!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Science, Technology, Academics, Adventure, Travel, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
Writing Camp
Visual Arts Week
Dramatic Arts Week
Cooking Week
Architecture Week
Fashion Week
Pokemon Week
Jump Start To School Weeks
CAMP LOCATION: Our summer adventure camp is housed is in downtown Brooklyn. This is where our morning begins, but after breakfast and a pre-trip activity, our campers hop the bus and venture out to various excursions in and around our beautiful city.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Backpacks and Binoculars teaches children how to explore the world - the one around them and the world at large. We partner with parents to develop healthy, well-rounded children who become excited about serving their community and learning about the world. Throughout the year, our explorers experience different cultures while learning important insights and skills that prepare them to be caring, responsible citizens of a global community. Our explorers learn to value both the similarities and differences between themselves and others. They also participate in many exciting excursions carefully crafted to engage, excite, and explore.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early Bird Specials from December 1-31st!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Backpacks and Binoculars also hosts an Afterschool program and School Break Camps for school aged and preschool students!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For more information on our exciting camp schedule and tuition, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.explorerkids.us
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Backpacks and Binoculars is always accepting applications for Summer Camp counselors, Afterschool counselors, and School Break Camp counselors. Applications can be sent to info[AT]backpacksandbinoculars.com
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Visit Our Timber Lake West Camp Website
845-439-4440 (Summer: June 15th - August 31st)
516-656-4211 (Winter: September 1st - June 14th)
Jennifer[AT]camptlc.com
info[AT]timberlakewest.com
76 Timber Lake Road
Roscoe, New York 12776
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
85 Crescent Beach Road
Glen Cove, NY 11542
CAMPER AGES: 8-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): ACA
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Music/Band, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Technology, and more. Go-Carting, High & Low Ropes Course, Archery, & Skate Boarding.
CAMP LOCATION: Timber Lake West is a traditional, co-ed four-week summer camp. We power-pack eight weeks of fun into an exciting four-week experience for every one of our campers. Located in New York's Catskill Mountains, Timber Lake West is just over 2 hours northwest of New York City and 3 hours from Philadelphia. Set on a mountaintop, its 380 secluded acres features its own private spring-fed lake and an outstanding array of facilities.
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CAMP FACILITIES: At Timber Lake West, Campers live in modern, paneled cabins called bunks. Each bunk is equipped with full bathrooms and storage space for each camper's belongings. Three to four counselors and eight to ten campers make up each bunk.
Campers make their beds, care for their own belongings and practice good personal hygiene. Our professional housekeeping staff maintains and sanitizes the bathrooms daily. A complete packing list and Parents' Manual make the process of preparing for camp as easy and convenient as possible.
The cabin or bunk is where campers learn to live together as a group, to share and to respect each other. We see bunk living as the core of the camp experience - central to our mission of teaching children the skills of making and keeping friends.
Other Facilities: Four regulation lighted Basketball Courts, Regulation Hockey Rink, Regulation Baseball Field, Two regulation lighted Softball Fields, Lighted Soccer Field, Outdoor Amphitheatre, Regulation Lacrosse Field, Beach Volleyball Court, Two Volleyball Courts, Two heated swimming pools, Two Ga-Ga Courts, Social Hall, Dining Room, Planet West Canteen, Art Barn, Skate Park, Indoor Basketball Court, Movie Theatre, Dance studio, Rock-climbing Wall/Ropes Course, Gymnastics Center, and a Fitness Center.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Timber Lake West's unique four-week summer camp program offers children a place to make new friends, try new activities and grow as a person. We believe that camp has to be safe and it has to be fun. That's what Timber Lake West is all about. We take all the fun, spirit, excitement and tradition of a full season camp experience and power pack it into four weeks.
Our athletic program includes clinics, instruction, inter-camp tournaments, and plenty of games played just for fun. We create the right balance between competition and good sportsmanship, allowing every camper to be comfortable joining in, while also promoting teamwork and spirit. At Timber Lake West, winning is great but our goal is that every camper walks off the field or court with more friends and feeling better about him or herself.
Including: Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Golf, Tennis, Volleyball, Ga-Ga, Inter-Camp Games, Leagues, and Tournaments.
HARDCORE ATHLETICS:
Hardcore Sports is designed to provide extra instruction and drills in various sports for those campers who elect to work with extra intensity on their skills. The work-out sessions are held during an elective or swim period for those campers yearning to improve their skills, practice for upcoming tournaments or play at a higher level of competition. These campers get a chance to work on their mechanics through drills, practicing game situations, improving their mental preparation, building self-esteem and getting into or staying in great physical shape.
Two periods each day are devoted to swimming and water sports. Our emphasis is on safety, instruction and fun. Our experienced Red Cross certified waterfront staff provides special attention to improving swim skills with the main emphasis, of course, on safety. Timber Lake West's two heated pools set us apart from others. Our Olympic size pool makes free swim a favorite activity while our completely private spring-fed lake, right in the heart of camp, provides the thrill of water-skiing and an extensive boating program, featuring instruction in canoeing, kayaking, row boating, surf bikes, paddle bikes, banana boating and water skiing.
Adventure at Timber Lake West comes alive when our campers challenge themselves to try activities they have never done before. Whether it’s hiking in the mountains, scaling our 35 foot climbing wall or soaring down our zip line, camp is meant to be an adventure.
Our low ropes course gives campers the opportunity to work together toward a common goal while building friendships, self-esteem and self-confidence.
As part of our program each bunk meets with our trained and experienced staff on our low ropes/team building course and on overnight camp outs. As a cohesive unit, the campers work together to accomplish the goals that they set for themselves at the beginning of the four week session.
Each day campers select two activities from a wide variety of athletic, adventure oriented, and performing or creative arts electives. Combined with our scheduled sports and waterfront activities, the Elective periods allow campers to customize their summer program. With over thirty activities to choose from, our extensive electives feature experienced teachers and coaches to ensure that campers get the highest quality of instruction in the areas of their greatest interest:
SPORTS: Advanced Soccer, Basketball Clinics, Hockey Clinics, Tennis Lessons, Gymnastics
FITNESS: Aerobics, Cheerleading, Dance, Martial Arts, Rollerblading, Skatepark, Spin/Cycling, Weight Lifting
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE: Zip Line, Climbing Wall, Fishing, Adventure Ropes, Hiking & Pioneering, Mountain Biking, Nature, Archery
FINE ARTS: Candlemaking, Ceramics, Macrame, Pine Car Derby, Modelmaking, Painting, Rocketry, Shirt Factory, Stained Glass, Woodshop, Tie Dye, Pillow Making, Stamp Art, Mask Making
WATERFRONT: Canoeing, Kayaking, Waterskiing, Kneeboarding
CREATIVE ARTS: Digital Photography, Web Design, Theater Arts, Culinary Arts, Rock band
WEDNESDAY SPECIAL EVENT ACTIVITIES:
Every Wednesday is uniquely programmed for our entire campus. After a well-deserved later wake-up and breakfast on our campus, campers head out to a special morning of electives. The afternoon is a scheduled activity! Dinner is our famed barbecue and then a special evening activity finishes out the day. INCLUDING: Carnival, Battle of the Sexes, Olympics, Wacky Water Day, College Confrontation, Guiness Book of Records Day, Wild and Wacky Water Day, Big Sister-Little Sister, Big Brother-Little Brother, WWF Chocolate Pudding Wrestling, All-Star Athletic Clinics, Laser Tag, Professional Magic Show and Magic Clinics, and Girls' Day Out and Boys' Day Out
EVENING ACTIVITIES:
Each evening is filled with a fun activity. Whether it's a “Broadway” production in our theatre, a campfire, masquerade social, outdoor games, contests or a late-night league game on one of our lighted courts, evening activities are among the best times of the day at Timber Lake West. Before bedtime, campers stop with friends at our Planet West Canteen, complete with snacks, Pop-a-Shot, ping pong, pool tables and air hockey.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Our Teen programs are strong and we’re proud that we continue to attract returning older campers year after year. In spite of all of the other choices that high school-aged children have in today’s world, the large majority of our campers choose to return to Timber Lake West all the way through the end of their Teen summers.
The Timber Lake West Teen Program begins with diverse programming, more day trips out of camp, more choice and flexibility daily, a later wake-up (they ARE teenagers, after all), many community service opportunities and strong staff and supervision. Our Teens alternate between a two-day Whitewater Rafting trip or a two-day trip to Hershey/Dorney Parks.
Our Teens are also part of our apprenticeship program in camp, through which they choose a specialty area and an age group with which they think they might like to work. For several hours each week, they will be assigned to work with these groups so that they can get a feel for coming back as Junior Counselors.
We provide structure, supervision, feedback and training so that they are successful AND prepared to be part of our staff!
OTHER CAMP INFO: It's been said that “teaching kids to count isn't nearly as important as teaching them what counts.” Camp offers the perfect environment to teach children important life lessons that the traditional academic environment just isn't designed to handle.
Under the careful guidance of trained camp professionals, children can learn and practice social skills at a level not offered in school.
While parents are the primary source of values education and character building, the job had been getting harder and harder as affluent lifestyles blur the lines of what really is and is not important. Camp offers an opportunity to reinforce what children are already learning at home.
Moreover, in the recreational setting that includes competitive sports, performing arts, and day-to-day bunk living with nine or ten peers and college-age counselors, children have a unique opportunity to learn, practice and test their values skills.”
Most important, STARFISH not only supports our camp's mission of teaching children the skills of making and keeping friends while building their self-esteem; it creates the environment that makes it possible.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please refer to our website for Dates and Fees at:
Our Camp Website Link: timberlakewest.com
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Visit Our Camp DeWolfe Website
631-929-4325
office[AT]campdewolfe.org
PO Box 487
Wading River, New York 11792
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CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp DeWolfe is a Christian camp on Long Island NY for children ages 7-17. We offer 1 week, 2 week, 3 week and 5 week sessions for all youth and specialize in beach activities!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Adventure, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the north shore of Long Island, 50 miles from New York City.
CAMP FACILITIES: -26 acres of woodland property on the north shore of the Long Island Sound -¼ mile beach-front property for swimming, sailing, canoeing, beach volleyball and camp fires -Outdoor swimming pool -Archery range -Challenge Course – high and low ropes -St Luke’s Chapel -Arts and Crafts classroom -Nature hut and fire pit -Basketball courts -Playing fields -Softball field -Father John Davis Dining Hall -Meeting Hall -Nature trails and camp fire pits
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp DeWolfe is a place where young people are encouraged to be themselves, to grow in their Christ-like identity, to explore their God-given gifts and to enjoy making friends in a picturesque beach and waterfront setting.
EXPLORER CAMP (ages 7-11): July 5th – July 10th 2015 $595 per one-week session (Early Bird $495 before March 1st) A great way to introduce your child to camp! A 6 day camp designed for new elementary campers with taster sessions in activity areas including archery, swimming, and arts. Evening programs and Christian Formation sessions are tailored for new campers to make new friends and learn about God in a safe, fun and outdoor environment.
DISCOVERY CAMP (ages 8-12): July 12th – July 24th 2015 $1190 per two-week session (Early Bird $995 before March 1st) An engaging and energetic two-week camp for elementary youth to participate in a range of activities and programs on the Long Island Sound. Campers will be able to explore nature and build friendships, through interactive activities that center on God’s love and grace.
ADVENTURE CAMP (ages 12-15): July 26th – August 7th 2015 $1190 per two-week session (Early Bird $995 before March 1st) OR NEW July 26th - August 14th 2015 $1495 per three-week session (Early Bird $1295 before March 1st) A two-week or three-week camp program for middle school youth to enjoy a place apart from the busy world and to experience God’s love through nature, community, and challenge. Opportunities to develop skills in activities including sailing, wilderness skills and swimming. Christian Formation programs are designed to encourage youth to discover their faith in an open and caring environment.
DAY CAMP: July 7th – August 14th 2015: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm $250 per five-day session (must register in five-day session periods) A new Christian Day Camp for campers ages 7 – 14 to be able to enjoy God’s creation in the outdoor beach setting and make new friendships in a safe community. Opportunities to try swimming, sailing, kayaking, canoeing, arts, sports and more! 5-day sessions are by age for safety and supervision.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: LIT - Leaders in Training - 5 week program for high school students.
LEADERSHIP IN TRAINING (LIT) (ages 15-17): July 12th – August 14th 2015 $1700 per five-week session (must attend all weeks) A challenging and advanced camp for high school youth to be empowered to discover their God-given potential and to grow in community. Opportunities to facilitate and lead a day camp program, master activity areas, develop new skills, and live out faith in practical and service-centred ways. Programs include Adventure Challenge workshops, solo reflection, and Christian Formation sessions that encourage youth to find true identity in God and learn how to lead others to Christ.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Up to 50% scholarships for youth from Episcopal Churches.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year-Round Retreat Center; Winter Camp; Service Saturdays Fall and Spring Program.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
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Visit Our Iroquois Springs Website
631.462.2550
mark[AT]iroquoissprings.com
summer[AT]iroquoissprings.com
PO Box 487
66 Bowers Road
Rock Hill, New York 12775
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
PO Box 20126 Dix Hills, NY 11746
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Iroquois Springs Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Weightloss, Soccer, Golf, Gymnastics, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on 200 acres, 90 miles from New York City. We have 225 boys and 225 girls who enjoy our first rate facility and dynamic traditional camp program each summer.
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CAMP FACILITIES: All our facilities are newly renovated. We have a private lake, 2 heated swimming pools, large indoor spaces, new arts and crafts/fine arts facilities, fitness center, ball fields, and new dining room.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We are a traditional camp where we offer a combination of group centered activities, and elective programs.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT Program - Entering 11th Grade.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Full season (6 weeks): $9375 June 27 - August 7 Half season (3 weeks): $5775 Session 1: June 27 - July 17 Session 2: July 18 - Aug 7
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
LOOKING FOR THE PERFECT SUMMER JOB…
MAYBE A CAMP COUNSELOR OR ACTIVITY SPECIALIST
Dates: June 16 to August 7, 2015
Compensation: $1400 - $2000 Plus Travel Expense, Room & Board
Positions: Tennis, High and Low Ropes Course, Outdoor Adventure (mountain biking, hiking, camping, etc.) Gymnastics, Water-Skiing, Life-guarding (WSI), Theatre, Arts and Crafts (wood working, ceramics, jewelry, rocketry), Roller Hockey, Lacrosse, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Soccer, Archery, Media (web design, video, yearbook, newspaper), and more....
Description: Iroquois Springs, located just 90 miles from New York City, is a co-ed residential camp in the Lower Catskill Mountains for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 16.
If you are an energetic and motivated person with a love for children and working in an outdoor and energetic environment sounds rewarding, our summer team may be the right fit for you!
Iroquois Springs is a safe, fun filled environment for children looking to experience the magic camp has to offer while creating positive memories that will shape each child’s future. Iroquois Springs is simply an extraordinary place for children!
Located just 90 miles from New York City, our location is outstanding, and your experience will be second to none!
How to Apply: Our Camp Website Link: www.iroquoissprings.com (click on “Our Staff”) or Call 1.877.700.5354
Contact Person: Gary Ross, Staffing Coordinator
gary[AT]iroquoissprings.com
IROQUOIS SPRINGS
PO BOX 20126
DIX HILLS, NY 11746
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Winter Office: 646.403.3522
meg[AT]say.org
48 Pocono Springs Way
East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18302
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
SAY also offers a Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts program in the NYC Tri-state area, and Speech Therapy provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, in our NYC office and across the USA via teletherapy.
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
SAY: The Stuttering Association for the Young
247 West 37th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 2-week camp - July 30-August 13, 2018
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Camp SAY is an American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited camp program hosted at Camp Pocono Springs, and is a program of SAY: The Stuttering Associat
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp SAY is a life changing ACA-American Camp Accredited summer camp for kids & teens who stutter. We combine the highest-quality, traditional summer camp experience, with activities that empower young people who stutter, including: Arts & Crafts, Sports, Water Activities, Outdoor, Performing Arts and Communication & Skill-Building programs. Optional Speech Therapy is available & sliding scale tuition. Learn more at: CampSAY.org
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: We offer special programs that build confidence and communication skills for kids & teens who stutter, including performing arts, debate, improv, and more. If desired, Speech Therapy, is also available with individual and group sessions tailored for each child's communication goals. Learn more at: CampSAY.org
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Broad Range Of Performing Arts Opportunities, As Well As Art & Crafts, Digital Storytelling, Improv, Debate, Optional Speech Therapy & So Much More.
CAMP LOCATION: Our 2-week American Camp Association (ACA)-accredited sleep-away camp, hosted at Pocono Springs Camp, a new, 60-acre, $8 million, state-of-the art camp facility located in the beautiful Pocono Mountains – just 75 miles from New York City and 100 miles from Philadelphia.
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org for added information and photos, and our camp videos at CampSay.org/parents.
This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and so much more. Take a virtual tour at: bit.ly/campsaytour
SAY also offers a Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts program in the NYC Tri-state area, and Speech Therapy provided by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist who works exclusively with young people who stutter (ages 3-18), in our NYC office and across the US via teletherapy.
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CAMP FACILITIES: This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and a broad range of recreational facilities, including:
Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics
Campers will enjoy new, spacious modern cabins, with attached showers and facilities.
Delicious, balanced meals are served in a 5,200 square foot Kitchen & Dining Hall, overlooking sparkling Reflection Lake, with large decks ideal for outdoor dining.
CampSAY.org
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: OUR PHILOSOPHY
Camp SAY was established with one goal in mind – to provide children who stutter with a highly immersive and accepting summer camp experience that builds self-confidence and helps children develop the vital communication skills they need to fully express themselves without fear, bullying or ridicule.
Complementing our wide range of exciting traditional camp activities, Camp SAY provides each child with unique experiences that challenge them in a safe way, creating a strong sense of achievement and helping them confidently navigate the unique issues that children who stutter face in the everyday world.
STAFF
The staff is dedicated to creating a safe and accepting environment where every child can find their beautiful and unique voice. Approximately 80% of children return to camp. Parents and campers tell us it’s our staff and unique approach that consistently exceed expectations, making Camp SAY such a rewarding and transformative experience.
We provide an excellent Staff-to-Camper Ratio: With Camp’s leadership team, camp counselors, specialized activities staff and more, our staff-to-camper ratio is 1 staff member for every 2-3 campers. In addition, each bunk is staffed at night with at least 2 counselors for an average of 6-10 campers.
Counselors complete a comprehensive training program to support the social, emotional and physical needs of all our campers. Staff development includes leadership training and extensive information about stuttering, camper health and safety, camp philosophy, policies and procedures and much more. Additionally, Specialized Activities Staff is carefully selected based on their skills and expertise.
ACTIVITIES:
Camp SAY offers an incredible range of activities, including:
Creative Arts
Arts & crafts – including painting, drawing, jewelry making, lanyard and tie-dye
Performing Arts
Dance, dramatic arts, creative writing, playwriting, pottery, singing & songwriting, video production and more.
Land Sports
Baseball, basketball (6 courts), kickball, lacrosse, soccer, softball, tennis (9 all-weather Courts), volleyball, Frisbee and more.
Waterfront Activities
Swimming in a lake and heated swimming pool, as well as canoeing, kayak course, paddleboats, swimming, waterslide, zip-line, and more.
Outdoor
Adventure programs feature hiking and nature walks, rock-climbing walls, campfires (for S’mores and stories), recycling and environmental programs, ropes courses and more.
This spectacular, private camp facility offers a variety of activities with several sports fields, a gorgeous private lake, a heated swimming pool and so much more.
Heated Pool
6 Basketball Courts
9 Tennis Courts
2 Soccer Fields
Lacrosse Field
Baseball & Softball Fields
Hockey Rink
Beach Volleyball Court
Archery Range
Dance Studio
Gymnastics Pavilion
Fitness Center
Zip Line
Challenge Course
Nature Trails
Fishing Pond
Arts & Crafts Studios
Ceramics Studio
Lake swimming, canoeing, kayaking & paddle boarding
Abundant outdoor field space for added team-building activities & athletics
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition and travel are offered on a sliding scale basis so all children can attend Camp SAY. To date, no child has been turned away from Camp SAY due to a family's inability to pay.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp offers Family Day where families visit campers, and in addition to welcoming kids & teens who stutter, we also welcome siblings and friends (ages 8-18).
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp SAY is a program of The Stuttering Association for the Young, which also offers year-round Confident Voices after-school & weekend arts programs and Speech Therapy. Learn more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.SAY.org
OTHER CAMP INFO: Meals: Camp SAY provides a wonderfully balanced meal plan with great options that kids will enjoy. In addition to the delicious main meals, we provide tasty snacks at key times during the day. We can accommodate a broad range of food restrictions to ensure that your child’s experience at Camp SAY is truly memorable.
Talented Nursing Team: Your child’s safety and well being is our highest priority. Our camp is staffed by a full-time, on-site registered nurse who can properly dispense any family-provided medications and can access medical specialists as needed.
Traveling to Camp SAY: Campers come from all around the country and abroad. We work closely with families to make each child’s trip to Camp SAY as safe and enjoyable as possible. We schedule a chaperoned flight from the southeast to New York City. Children taking individual flights are welcomed at the gate by camp staff. Upon arrival at the airport, camp staff helps navigate baggage claim, arrange check-in for return flights, and board campers on the bus for a fun trip to Camp SAY.
Our Personalized Approach: In order to fully personalize your child’s camp experience, our team obtains detailed preferences in advance of camp from you and your child – from their activities to seemingly small yet important details. For example, children who have birthdays at Camp SAY are celebrated with a group birthday song and birthday cake.
Amazing Results: Children and teens leave Camp SAY with so many important benefits such as increased confidence, new friendships, greater independence and feeling better prepared to begin the new school year in a very positive way. It’s the reason that 80% of campers return year after year. We offer a comprehensive Parent’s Handbook, with detailed information in many areas such as what to pack and wear, meals and nutrition (our camp provides balanced, healthy and delicious meals and can accommodate special dietary restrictions), transportation, important contact information and so much more.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Our Camp SAY 2018 summer season is July 30-August 13
Camp Tuition is $3,175, and tuition and travel is offered on a sliding scale basis.
Please visit our website for complete details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interested in becoming a Camp SAY counselor, please contact Meg[AT]SAY.org
Lear more at: Our Camp Website Link: www.CampSAY.org
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