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7 Terrific Camps



Our list of 7 Great Hudson Valley Camps for 2019

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   Camp Hillcroft
1562 Rte. 55, Lagrangeville, NY 12540
845-223-5826; CampHillcroft.com


Since 1950, Camp Hillcroft has been a caring and nurturing family-run camp where children "learn by doing." Children have the opportunity to experience a full range of enrichment activities including creative arts, swimming, outdoor adventure, theater, dance, farming and a full sports program. Located on 165 acres. Serving children pre-K through 9th grade in Dutchess County. 
Come find out what everyone is talking about at our open houses, April 28th & May 4th.Come find out what everyone is talking about at our open houses, April 28th & May 4th.
   
  Renegades Baseball Camps
Dutchess Stadium
1500 Rte. 9D, Wappingers Falls NY 12590
845-838-0096; RenegadesBaseballCamps.com


Renegades Baseball Camps have been around for 25 years and have been taught by future Major Leagues on the Renegades! Where else can you learn from professional baseball players and play in a stadium? We have 4 different camps where they learn from the pros! There's all kinds of camps for all kinds of kids.
   
 

Dutchess Arts Camp, Art Institute, Junior Art Institute
Various Locations in Dutchess County
845-471-7477; FeelTheArtEffect.org/courses/summer-programs

Spend your summer with The Art Effect! With programs for ages 4-19, your child will develop personally and professionally while gaining the tools necessary to explore the arts, gain meaningful experiences, and eventually excel in their chosen tracks. Locations in Millbrook, Poughkeepsie, Red Hook, and New Paltz. Art Institute and Junior Art Institute located at Dutchess Community College in Poughkeepsie.


   
  MSMC Athletics-Sports Camps
330 Powell Ave., Newburgh, NY 12550
845-569-3594; MSMC.edu/sportscamps

Mount Saint Mary College Sports Camps provide a fun and rewarding experience focusing on teaching and building basic fundamentals and skills in a supportive and closely supervised atmosphere.  Each camp is led by the college’s Head Coach and staff comprised of current assistant coaches and college players from each team at MSMC.

   
Black Rock Forest Summer Camp
65 Reservoir Rd., Cornwall, NY 12518
845-534-4517; BlackRockForest.org


Black Rock Forest Summer Science Camp welcomes students ages 11-15 for authentic, week-long learning experiences in nature, working directly with scientists. Classes are taught by experts and provide an opportunity to explore the natural sciences while having fun in Black Rock Forest. Offerings include classes on birds, reptiles, photography and computer science.
   
Sprout Creek Farm
34 Lauer Rd., Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
845-485-8438; SproutCreekFarm.org


Campers get to know our animals and learn about running the farm. Our cows and goats are at peak milk production, our garden is full of vegetables, and the creek is finally warm enough for wading. Summer at Sprout Creek is a time to enjoy the beauty of the property, build lasting friendships and create lifelong memories.

   
  Camp Ulster
94 Mary's Ave., Kingston, NY 12401
845-339-2025; SUNYUlster.edu/campulster


For over 30 years our mission has been to provide campers of all ages with a fun, educational, creative and safe environment as well as a place to meet new friends and create treasured memories. It is a place to gain knowledge on various topics for future college or career choices taught by our inspired faculty, coaches, students, local teachers and outside private groups. In Kingston and Stone Ridge.