Since 1950, Hillcroft has been a caring and nurturing family-run camp where children "learn by doing". In directing Hillcroft, we strive to continue the perfect balance of our goal: personal growth, fostering independence and self esteem, and unlocking your child's potential for the love of learning. Children have the opportunity to experience a full range of enrichment activities: creative arts, swimming, outdoor adventure, theater, dance, farming and a full sports program. Camp Hillcroft, located on 165 acres, serving children pre-K through 9th grade in Dutchess County. Come see what everyone is talking about. Schedule your private tour today.


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A Fashion Week of designing and sewing. We will put a new spin on old ideas and create unique one-of- a-kind clothing and accessory items. Everyday there will be a new challenge; creativity and imagination will be used as we create our fashion line for the last day, a special fashion show. The program will also include instructions on using a sewing machine, cutting out patterns and much more. Upcycling is our way,. We reuse materials and vintage clothing and we put emphases on the process and not necessarily on the finished product. See you there. Upcycling is our way, we reuse materials and old clothing and we try hard to put emphases on the process and not necessarily on the finished product


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Summer FUNdamentals at Bishop Dunn Memorial School is a great summer program that provides children with the benefits of a relaxed academic setting combined with the fun of a summer camp environment. We’ll be offering a mix of recreation and other activities including aviation and beekeeping for all participants! Our program is supervised by certified teachers aiming to help children maintain skills developed during the school year, and in a camper centered atmosphere! From chess tournaments, to fun in the swimming pool, participants will enjoy the structure of a camp setting that keeps them on the go all day long!

Black Rock Forest welcomes students age 11-15 for authentic, week-long learning experiences in nature, working directly with scientists. The focus is on understanding nature through observation and investigation. Classes are taught by experts and provide an opportunity to explore the natural sciences while having fun in Black Rock Forest in Cornwall, NY. Offerings include classes on birds, reptiles, writing, photography, computer science and engineering. Summer Science Camp is a Day Camp and operates from 8:30 am – 5:30 pm July 9-13 and July 16-20. Pick-up and Drop-off is available in Cornwall and Newburgh. Visit blackrockforest.org for more information or call 845-534-4517.

“Boys and girls, ages 7-10, are welcome to experience an exciting, “Passport to Adventure” themed summer camp at our Hudson Valley Scout camps. Our camps are available to Scouts and non-Scouts! Kids will enjoy fun and games in a beautiful natural setting while learning and developing new friendships and building self-confidence. Activities are designed to support the principals of Scouting including teamwork, leadership skill development and physical fitness. To keep current on what’s going on in Hudson Valley Scouting, connect with us by selecting “LIKE” at facebook.com/BSAHudsonValleyCouncil. Call 845-566-7300 or visit hudsonvalleyscouting.org for more details!”

Braeside Camp (overnight and daycamp) is an oasis located in Middletown NY, complete with tall pines, rolling hills and a freshwater creek that wraps around the grounds. Nestled in the Town Of Wallkill Braeside is a community treasure, having served and thrilled our Orange County children for over 100 years with a mission of: Creating a safe, fun and educational summer camp experience while building confidence and life long memories for the children. Braeside offers Arts and Crafts, Swim Instruction, Nature Exploration, Cooperative games and Creative Arts experiences. Braeside Camp...where summertime dreams become lifetime memories.

Invent the future today! Camp Invention’s all-new summer program, Fast Forward, allows children in grades K-6 to turn their wildest dreams into a reality. Campers will create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical robot dog, build futuristic dream homes, and make dinos dance using wind-up gearboxes! Local educators lead the week of fun, hands-on, STEM activities that encourage children to think big, explore their curiosity, and never give up. Visit campinvention.org or call 800.968.4332 to register. Use promo code ThinkBig25 to save $25 (expires 3/23) and ThinkBig15 to save $15 (expires 5/4).

Situated on 443 acres of pristine wilderness, including an 80-acre private lake, Little Notch offers the perfect setting for outdoor adventure, personal growth, new friendships, and community building. Three-Week Summer Camp for Girls 7-17. July 7–27, 2018. One, Two, and Three-week Sessions. New this year! A Week for Boys at CLN. July 29–August 4, 2018. Boys 7-17 are invited to come and explore the woods and waterways. At Little Notch, campers enjoy: • the freedom to create a self-determined experience • the opportunity to live in harmony with nature • an authentic and inspiring wilderness summer camp experience! FREE Sunday open houses, check website.


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Join us this summer for CAMP ROCKS, Gravity Vault’s Rock Climbing Summer Camp! Our full 5-day CAMP ROCKS program includes 2 outdoor days and is perfect for kids aged 7-14 who can’t get enough of climbing. We offer six weeks of CAMP ROCKS to choose from starting late June running through the end of August and only $150 deposit secures your CAMP ROCKS reservation. We also offer half-day and full-day Break Camps with flexible sign-ups all summer long. Check out the calendar page on our website for more information. All of our camps are great for both beginner and experienced climbers. Call us today on 845-462-1920 for reservations or email us at poughkeepsie@gravityvault.com.

Do you love long summer days filled with camp and the great outdoors? There’s no place like Camp Warwick to kick off your child’s summer. Take a break to experience pure joy in a barrier-free environment. Come spend a fun week with us on our 460 acres that includes a full schedule with weekly themes and outdoor activities. With challenging hiking trails, huge fields for awesome camp games, swimming pool, challenge course and campfires. Campers will have an amazing time making friends and memories that last a lifetime! Day Camp and Overnight opportunities available, as well as a camp experience for individuals with special needs. Find out more at campwarwick.org

Does your child love to sing? Join us for the Cappella Festiva Summer Choral Festival, June 25th through July 7th at Vassar College and St. John’s Lutheran Church. It is open to singers with unchanged voices who will be in 3rd through 12th grades (ages 8-18). A typical day at the festival includes choral rehearsals, vocal skills, sight-reading, dance, yoga, crafts, games, and a theater program! Join us for two wonderful weeks of great music, teachers, and friendships. Apply by April 30 for discounted tuition! Limited financial aid available.

Budding scientists will have a blast spending the week at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies! Eco-Discovery Camp is specially designed for curious youngsters entering grades 2-7. This year campers will learn about the theme “What’s in our Water” as they study aquatic creatures and water quality. Older youth ages 12-16 will creatively explore different habitats as they draw and paint at our week long Art+Science course. All campers will also get to know a Cary Institute scientist and will discover the natural world as they hike through field, forest and stream.

We offer Vacation Bible School and Law Enforcement camps.

Vacation Bible School Camp 213 Main Street, Cornwall. Theme is Camp Moose on the Loose, July 9-13 9:30 am –Noon for ages Kindergarten-8th grade – FREE of cost. Activities include Bible lessons, skits, games, crafts, snacks, puppet and more. Preregistration appreciated.

Law Enforcement Camp, 48 Maranatha Lane, Mountainville. July 23-27 8:30am-4pm for kids ages 11-17 years old. Cost is $125 and includes uniform (shirt, shorts, hat), water bottle, Gatorade. Activities include ARC First Aid Certification, Flag Etiquette, physical training, marching drills, police tactics and skills, obstacle course, firearm safety, team competitions, visits from local police departments Campers must bring their own lunch. Registration ends June 30th.

Registration – must be received by June 30. Form can be found at www.cbclec.org

A two week, half-day Summer Riding camp that includes barn safety and horsemanship, grooming and healthy horse care. All ages welcome! Students will be grouped by age and ability and can ride in indoor and outdoor facilities as weather requires. Each session ends with a fun horse show to give kids a feel for the show ring. T-shirts for all campers included! Session hours are 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; price is $450 per session. First session begins June 26 and we will have 4 sessions. We are offering 2 week polo camps (call for details), English riding lessons and polo lessons available. For more information or to register, call Trish at 845-564-6658.

Love to write? Join us this summer! HVWP’s Young Writers Programs give children and teens the opportunity to explore their interests and develop new skills and confidence as they learn the craft of writing. Our experienced teachers offer creative ideas and hands-on activities at programs taking place on college campuses - SUNY New Paltz, SUNY Ulster Kingston, and Vassar - and at partner sites across our region - Storm King Art Center, Washington Irving’s Sunnyside, Roosevelt-Vanderbilt National Historic Sites, Museum Village, Historic Huguenot Street, and the Poughkeepsie Farm Project. Register today, as space is limited!


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Mount Saint Mary College will offer a variety of sport specific summer camps for girls and boys between the ages of 7 & 17. Camps will operate four or five days a week between the hours of 9 and 5. Lunch is included for all full day camps and is provided by the dining hall on campus. A t-shirt is given to all pre-registered participants and a 10% discount is offered to families that register siblings, more than one child or for multiple camps at one time. Contact sports.camps@msmc.edu for more information.

Nature’s Classroom Designed for young children ages 3-6yrs, this program offers an introduction to summertime fun on a farm. Endless learning opportunities are planned to promote self-expression, creative movement, and cooperation. Every day will be an adventure of fun-filled activities designed to educate in an outdoor learning environment. Each session consists of fun-filled days in a pastoral setting where learning comes alive with themed activities that incorporate nature, live animals, games, arts & crafts, nature walks, music, and special events. Each session includes one guided pony ride. 7/2-8/10 M-F 9:00-1:00. Horseback Riding Camp for ages 6 & up.

At Saddle Brook Farm Animal Rescue, children ages 6 to 13 learn the basics of horse care and riding on grounds shared with our animal rescue: home to alpacas, chickens, emus, and more! Campers will learn to groom, saddle and bridle their horses, and have a 45-minute riding lesson daily. Talks will cover equine anatomy, first aid, and equipment care. Camp days close with craft time, and on Friday parents are invited to stay and watch their last lesson. Camp sizes are limited!

Snapology summer camps provide a fun and safe environment for children to learn math, science, engineering and literacy concepts using LEGO® bricks and other similar tools. We offer LEGO® Robotics, Animation Studio and other STEM programs where campers bring their LEGO® creations to life! Our super fun theme camps like Star Wars, Minecraft and Ninja Training Camps are a hit with every LEGO® fan. They will get to build their own Star Wars planet, or a Minecraft world or even a Dojo for their Ninja's to train in. We offer half and full day camps and have various locations throughout the Mid-Hudson Valley including, New Paltz, Kingston, Stone Ridge and Fishkill. For more information, please visit us our website or call us.


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Something for everyone at the High Meadow School! On the Meadow is offering 6 weeks of themed camps for 5 - 14 year olds. One week sessions include Film and Animation, Magic and Circus, Parkour and Gymnastics, Coding and Grossology, and Fine Arts. We also offer three different weeks of The Wayfinder Experience. Looking for something for your 3-5 year old? Join us for our incredible Inchworm Program. Each of the above camps consists of 5 fun-filled days including workshops, creative hands-on projects and outdoor activities on our beautiful campus. They are staffed by creative and energetic instructors and local teachers. Our partners include Innate Parkour, the Art Effect (formerly Spark Media and Mill Street Loft) and The Wayfinder Experience. Visit our site to find out more.

Join Camp Ulster for a variety of camps that are sure to keep your child entertained this summer. Camps are for ages 8-18 and vary per camp. Each camp runs for one week, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (may vary per camp). Camps are held at the Stone Ridge Campus and at the Kingston Center. Meet new friends and gain knowledge for future college or career choices. Our creative and energetic faculty and local teachers will guide you through new and returning camps. Some of this year's camps are Junior Tennis, Basketball, Game Design, Robotics, Fashion Design, Portfolio Development, Figure Drawing, 3D Printing, and Revit Architecture.

The Reading Barn gives your child a fun and creative experience, enhancing his or her reading, writing, and math skills in a beautiful outdoor setting. The Barn is located on rural farmland with a majestic view of the Catskill Mountains. Our classrooms echo the feel of the barns that surround them, and our creative arts classes are conducted in an open air pavilion, all within the safety and serenity of breathtaking Millbrook, New York. We design customized academic programs to meet each child’s individual needs. The program is limited to 35 children each summer.

At United Martial Arts Centers we specialize in children's Summer Camp. UMAC provides a clean, healthy, safe and positive environment in which our Professional Instructors teach martial arts fitness classes developing qualities such as: respect, discipline, and confidence. Working parents will feel at ease knowing that their children are safe, spending their summer with positive people that care.

Your kids will have a blast in the area’s best sports day camps! Co-Ed Soccer (ages 6-14) Camps are for kids of all levels who want to improve their skills and confidence while making new friends. A low camper-to-counselor ratio means your kids get all the attention they need. Girls’ Lacrosse for girls entering grades 9 - 12 with aspirations of competing on school, club and college teams. Boys’ Lacrosse & Women’s Soccer Elite, for high school players interested in playing at the collegiate level.

The YMCA has 3 unique and exciting camps that we offer over the summer. Seewackamano - Spend your summer outdoors with us! We offer activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, high and low ropes challenge courses, archery, sports, overnights under the stars, hiking, mountain biking, and so much more! Wiltmeet - located at Lenape Elementary. Each new camp day brings each camper a unique experience. Throughout the week, campers participate in art, recreation, swimming, field trips and teamwork activities. Starfish - each camper receives an enjoyable and educational summer experience. Within the daily schedule, campers participate in recreation, swim lessons, reading, journaling, art, gardening, team building and more!