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Kids Play Golf – Eagles
Northeastern New York PGA Section Junior Golf Programs
KidsPlay Golf-(Eagles) is a fun, weekly entry-level introduction to golf designed for girls and boys ages 6-11 with little or no previous experience. KidsPlay Golf shatters the myth that golf is difficult or boring for children. It includes fun games – like playing tic-tac-toe on a putting green – as well as contests and giveaways. Golf clubs and other equipment designed especially for kids are provided for all students. Our Starting New at Golf (SNAG) and Short Golf gear feature plastic color-coded handles to help teach proper grip, oversized club heads, tennis balls and targets. Juniors ages 6-11 train skills with station based practice that allows them to learn golf through fun games and play. The goal is to ensure that kids experience success, which builds confidence and encourages them to continue. Sessions will be at the newly opened Nest at Eagle Crest Golf Club on Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 pm- 2 pm from July 9th-July 30th (4 Sessions). Registration closes on June 9th.
Humane Heroes Summer Camp
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
Youth Grades 6-12 can sign up for shifts at our shelter for hands-on learning about animals and shelter processes.
Summer 2025 Session Dates at Independent Lake Camp in Thompson, PA
Independent Lake Camp
Independent Lake Camp is a premier overnight summer camp in the Poconos for ages 6-17 offering an impressive array of activities rich with integrity due to top-notch facilities, and talented staff. Established over 30 years ago, ILC is dedicated to celebrating diversity, promoting creativity, and empowering individual growth with our individualized, elective scheduling. Campers will learn worthwhile skills in 2-8 week sessions while making everlasting memories & friends. Each camper chooses from: Circus, Trapeze, Sports, Fitness, Archery, Art, Theatre, Dance, Magic, Music, Recording Studio, Skatepark, Digital Arts, Moviemaking, RPG, Rocketry, Climbing Wall, High Ropes, Water-ski, Wakeboard, Lake, Pool, Horseback, Nature & more! Choose from 2 or 3 week session options, or combine multiple sessions for 5, 6, and 8 week experiences, for a fantastic summer filled with unforgettable memories, lifelong friendships, and life skills that provide your child with independence, self confidence, and a sense of achievement!
Bethlehem Children’s School Summer Camps
Bethlehem Children's School
Each day is a new adventure at Bethlehem Children's School's popular Summer Camps! We combine engaging workshops from local teachers with plenty of free-play on our network of hiking trails, field games, water play, and time in our gardens. Literature is woven into each day. Children are given ample opportunities to develop their creativity, lead the exploration of the world around them and, of course, make new friends!
Gymnastics Camp - Camp Cartwheels
Cartwheels Gymnastics Center
Summer half day camps running each week from Monday though Thursday 9am to 12pm. The focus is gymnastics but we will do crafts and other games each day. Thursday we celebrate with pizza!
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs Summer Enrichment Week 6
Waldorf School of Saratoga Springs
Clay Creations- Sculpt, Shape, and Play
Summer Soccer Boot Camp
Athletic Haven
This soccer program will feature a high level of intensity and include components of performance fitness and body weight training in addition to the sport specific skills and drills. Each week will feature a fun game or competition to close out the session.
Camp Fowler week #5 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)
Camp Fowler
We offer overnight camp sessions for campers coming out of 3rd-12th grade. Campers who choose a Residential Camp week will stay in cabins on our 245 acre campus on the shores of Sacandaga Lake.
Tween Camp at the Schenectady JCC
Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC)
For Rising 7th to 9th graders. Camp Galgalim (wheels) is all in the name. Camp on Wheels! We are excited to be bringing back our travel-based camp to provide the opportunity to enjoy a mic of classic day camp fun and to explore surrounding communities in a safe, enjoyable and structured program. Extended AM and PM care is available.
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Day and Overnight Camp at Camp Scully on beautiful Snyder's Lake
Camp Scully
Summer Day and Overnight Fun on beautiful Snyder's Lake. We have something for all kids, ages Pre-K thru grade 11. Making memories since 1920 Camp Scully is the camp for summer FUN
Art & Storytime for Elementary Kids
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
Even older kids love stories- just not baby stories! Popular stories, fun facts, making art, show and tell and more fun and interactive activities will keep your child engaged, and creating!
The Summer on Stage Players
Theatre Institute at Sage
This new four-week program within our existing camp is a performance focused offering for those looking to take their theatrical training to the next level! From audition to final performance, The Summer on Stage Players program will walk campers through the creative process of making a musical.
Camp Chaverim at the Schenectady JCC
Schenectady Jewish Community Center (SJCC)
Enjoy a summer camp full of fun at the Schenectady JCC located on 25 acres in Niskayuna, NY. Campers ages 4 though Rising 6th grade will enjoy swimming, specialty activities, field trips, special events and more!
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.
Albany Rowing Center Youth Rowing Camp
Albany Rowing Center
Albany Rowing Center's Youth Summer Rowing Camp teaches athletes ages 12-18 about the sport of rowing in a fun and educational setting. Campers learn basic sweep and sculling techniques, water and boat safety, good rowing machine practices, land training, camaraderie, and the importance of teamwork. All while enjoying the Hudson River from a completely new perspective! Camp runs 9am-12pm, M-F, June 16- August 15., $275/session. www.albanyrowingcenter.org
Incarnation Overnight Summer Camp 2025
Incarnation Camp
We believe that children should have the time to enjoy being kids. We believe in sleeping under the stars, getting dirt under your nails, friendship, cooking over a campfire, crafts, carnivals, sports, building community, molding clay, fishing, sliding down a water slide, canoeing, exploring our creativity, caring for our camp farm animals and all the fun little details that make up an awesome childhood summertime!
ASL Club for Families
Art Play Learn - Bowie, MD
This “ASL Club for Families” focuses on developing American Sign Language skills using a combination of games, storytelling, and art, so that the entire family can connect and improve communication with their Deaf or pre-verbal child. *Families comprised solely of hearing individuals are also welcome.*
Digital Collage
Photography Summer Camps at UAlbany
Students will explore collage art, enhance their digital media skills and gain hands-on experience using scanners and Adobe Photoshop to create dynamic collage work.
Young Engineers STEM Week - Summer Days @ Doane Stuart
Summer Days @ Doane Stuart
Calling all young scientists, engineers, and curious kids! Let’s dive into the wonderful world of science.
Afrim's Sports ADK Summer Action Camp
Afrim's Sports ADK
Action Camp is a fun interactive camp that partakes in team building activities, a fun variety of upbeat games and making some magical arts and crafts. Here at Action Camp we welcome all kids from ages 4-12 to join in on the adventures!
Summer Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Weona
At YMCA Camp Weona, we pride ourselves on delivering a classic, fun-filled summer camp experience that nurtures growth, builds lifelong friendships, and creates unforgettable memories. Our traditional camp offers a perfect blend of outdoor adventures, creative activities, and personal development opportunities for campers of all ages.
Camp Maple: Outside and Unplugged
Maple Ski Ridge
Camp Maple is a fun-filled summer day camp where kids unplug, head outside, and make lasting memories. Hosted by KE Camps, we offer games, crafts, outdoor adventures, and themed days—plus before/after care and lunch options to fit your family’s needs. It’s everything summer should be—active, social, and screen-free!
Summer Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Kenan
YMCA Camp Kenan, located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario in Western New York, has been offering unforgettable outdoor adventures for youth of all ages. Established with a commitment to fostering personal growth, teamwork, and leadership, Camp Kenan provides a safe, welcoming environment where campers can explore nature, build lifelong friendships, and discover their potential.
Adventure Camp
Albany's Indoor Rock Gym
Don't miss out on giving your child the adventure of the summer! From rock climbing to tree climbing, to team-building challenges, a campout & more; our camps offer a level of fun like no other. Watch how your child's skills, confidence and problem solving abilities are brought to new heights!
Barn School 2025
Indian Ladder Farms - Altamont, NY
Every summer, we host half day Barn School sessions centered around farm life, animals and nature. Each course focuses on a particular subjects from goats and rabbits to mushrooms, and cooking.
First Experience Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Weona
Discover the magic of summer with Camp Weona's First Experience Camp! Designed specifically for first-time campers, this three day two night program offers a safe, fun, and welcoming introduction to the joys of overnight camp. Give your child the gift of independence and discovery!
Camp Maple hosted by KE Camps
Maple Ski Ridge
A Traditional Day Camp at the Mountain. Our camp offers the unique balance of a traditional day camp experience in the convenient and familiar setting of the local ski area. With a combination of outstanding amenities, exciting programming, and an experienced and energetic staff team, our structured and fun day camp will be the perfect place for your child.
Summer Camp at Arts & Glass - 2025
Arts & Glass
Join Arts & Glass for a summer of creative fun! Each camp program, our camp team will lead the children through a series of fired projects, crafts, activities and games. Campers will use a variety of tools and learn new decorating techniques to create their artwork. This year we are pleased to offer our popular 3-Day Camps for grade 1 & up, and our 2-Day Great Glass Artists Camps for grade 4 & up. Camp runs 9:30-12 each day, and snack is provided. On the last day of each camp session we’ll have a pizza party!
First Experience Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Kenan
Welcome to YMCA Camp Kenan's First Experience Camp, where young adventurers take their first step into the exciting world of summer camp! Designed specifically for first-time campers, this program offers a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and grow.
Kids’ Summer Horse Camp! at Juckas Stables- Kids 7-14
Juckas Riding Stables
Give your child the gift of a confidence building experience with horses and fellow campers! At Juckas Stables your camper will learn about horse safety, horse care and how to ride a horse in a safe, fun, supportive environment. Each child will have an opportunity to experience working with and riding horses daily. Camp is filled with fun games, unique learning opportunities, horsemanship skills and memories that will last a lifetime.
Albany Ninja Lab Summer Camp
Albany Ninja Lab
Voted best summer camp in the Capital Region! Age-appropriate/specific drills will always be used, with a heightened emphasis on skill and long-term athlete development. Every child will be engaged and having fun, while building strength and self-confidence and finding their inner-ninja!
SCHOOL VACATION ENRICHMENT - Summer 2025
Castle Island Bilingual Montessori
Summer Camp at Castle Island is an excellent opportunity for children to practice Spanish! For children who are already proficient or fluent, their vocabulary will be enhanced, using terms based on each camp theme. For children who are new to Spanish, this camp provides a wonderful introduction and exposure to listening to native Spanish, and they may even learn to speak a few words or phrases!
Mountain High Adventure Camp - Adirondack Adventure - Session #5 - 6-day camp in the Adirondacks, ages 12 to 16
Mountain High Adventure
This is a high adventure week for boys and girls from 12 to 16 years of age. It is a 6-day Adirondack trip with Rock climbing, swimming, hiking a mountain and a back-country canoe trip.
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
Wildlife Ecology Research Day Camp
The Huyck Preserve
Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive two-week day program where high school students learn basic ecological principles through hands-on research experience. Ecologists from colleges and universities around the region will instruct students on broad topics in ecology. July 28-August 8 (M-F); 9am-4pm Optional evening activities may be offered. Details will be shared with registered families.
Summer Camp at Bailiwick
Bailiwick Animal Park
Join in on the fun for our all-new summer camp! New this year we are offering a new weekly summer ranch camp! Campers will learn all about our animals, help care for them and learn about enrichment, go horseback riding, play games, do arts & crafts, nature hikes, & so much more! This camp is centered around animals and caring for animals.
The Wonder Room Summer Enrichment 4 separate weekly sessions! 9:15-11:30am), 3x week (T, W, Th), ages 4-7
The Wonder Room
Calling young artists who love crafting and creating! This one is just right for you! We'll paint, sculpt, draw and collage. We'll start inside in the art studio and then go outside to explore some more. What will you create? What will you choose to do?
Panorama: Summer Art + Nature Program
Olana State Historic Site
Back for its 16th annual season, The Olana Partnership will offer five weeks of hands-on exploration for children ages 6-11 from July to August at Olana State Historic Site. Experience art, science, architecture and nature through sketching, lake exploration, hiking, painting, play, and more, all while meeting new friends and learning from experts
NYSSSA In-Residency Program
New York State Summer School of the Arts
our mission is to provide young artists from diverse backgrounds across New York State with equitable access to world-class training and mentorship in visual arts, media arts, and theatre.
Beaver Cross Summer Camps (Day and Overnight)
Beaver Cross Camps
Looking for summer camp? Experience zip-lining, archery, swimming, crafts, and more! Beaver Cross has been providing amazing camp experiences since 1964 through summer camp and year-round retreats. Scholarships are available. Both Day and Overnight Camp. Beaver Cross Day Camp serves the youth in our region, grades K-8th, ​with a quality, fun, and faith-filled day program, all summer long! Beaver Cross Overnight Camp sessions are designed for campers entering 3rd grade all the way up through 12th grade. Each session is 5 nights and is tailored to the unique age group with developmentally appropriate, games, activities, and Christian Education.
Young Writers Summer Camps
Lighthouse Writers Workshop
Lighthouse offers a wide array of full and half-day summer camps from June through August for young writers ages eight to 18. Whether they've got a few novels under their belt, are new but curious about poems, or are a reluctant writer, our camps offer a fun, creative, and challenging way for young people to explore and express who they are, build new friendships, and create truly beautiful works of art.
Art Camp Week 5A: Nature Week Summer Art Camp
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio
JOIN US FOR OUR 2025 SUMMER ART CAMPS! Give your kids the opportunity to be creative all summer with a hands-on and interactive experience.
Athletic Haven Summer Basketball Bootcamp
Athletic Haven
Athletic Haven is hosting a weekly beginner and advanced basketball bootcamp. These programs will feature a high level of intensity and include components of performace fitness and body weight training in addition to the sport specific skills and drills. Each week will feature a fun game or competition to close out the session.
Paw Pals
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
A week long camp for grades 1-5 to learn about and interact with animals.
2025 Eagle Island Camp on Upper Saranac Lake
Eagle Island Camp
We're more than a summer camp – we're a once-in-a-lifetime adventure...on an island! Eagle Island Camp in the Adirondacks offers one and two-week overnight programs for girls ages 9-17 which include swimming, crafts, sailing, exploration, and so much more. Financial assistance available! In everything we do, we believe in inspiring and empowering girls and young women to be confident, collaborative, and courageous.
Paint & Create Summer Camp Week 5
Saratoga Paint & Drip Studio
Whether your child loves to paint, sculpt, or explore new artistic techniques, our camp offers a unique experience where they’ll create 2-4 awesome projects every day to take home and cherish. Every week will feature a fresh theme, from “All About Color” to “Nature’s Crafts” and everything in between. Our expert instructors will guide your child through each project, sparking their creativity and boosting their confidence!
Art Camp Week 5B: Surface Variety Summer Art Camp
Art in Mind Creative Wellness Studio
JOIN US FOR OUR 2025 SUMMER ART CAMPS! Give your kids the opportunity to be creative all summer with a hands-on and interactive experience.
Downstage Dance Center Summer Session
Downstage Dance Center
Downstage Dance Center Summer Session! A three-week session to try something new, keep up on technique, hone your skills and make new friends!