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Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Afrim's Sports Summer Soccer Camp
Afrim's Sports Colonie
Afrim’s Sports Soccer Camps offer a great place for your child to learn soccer skills as a new player in the game or for a player looking to continue to develop their skills. The camp blends soccer instruction for all levels with a fun and educational environment
Afrim's Sports Summer Action Camp
Afrim's Sports Colonie
At Action Camp, kids ages 4-12 can enjoy a fun-filled day of team-building games, exciting bounce house time, and creative arts & crafts. With indoor and outdoor activities, delicious snacks, and lasting memories, every camper is guaranteed an adventure to remember!
Little Leap (entering Kindergarten) at Albany Academy
Albany Academy
Entering Kindergarten-Little Leap is modeled after our LEAP camp. Weekly activities are theme-based and will include literature, math, science, art, outdoor sprinkler fun & special area classes of Greek, French, sign language, Yoga or storytelling.
Jr. Leap (entering grades 1-3) at Albany Academy
Albany Academy
Entering Grades 1-3-Jr. Leap is modeled after our LEAP camp. Weekly activities are theme-based and will include literature, math, science, art, swimming & special area classes of Greek, French, sign language, Yoga or storytelling.
LEAP (entering grades 4-8) at Albany Academy
Albany Academy
This unique and popular camp is a one week full-day program. Students choose six activities a day to create their unique schedule for the week.
Musical Theater (entering grades 7-12) Legally Blonde, Jr. at Albany Academy
Albany Academy
Staffed with experienced actors, directors & technicians, this fast-paced rehearsal process will end with performances of Legally Blonde, Jr. Students will participate in several workshops that address performance and technical aspects of theater.
Science Academy-Robotics & 3D Printing (entering grades 5-6 & 7-9) at Albany Academy
Albany Academy
Entering grades 7-9 July 14-18 & grades 5-6 July 28-Aug 1.
Summer 2025 at The Music Studio
The Music Studio
Bring music to your child's summer with classes at The Music Studio, KOAA readers' top pick in Arts Education in 2024. We offer children (ages 3-7) a full schedule of "Let's Begin" classes packed with fun and engaging activities that channel students' innate love of music into learning. In small groups, with instruction crafted to suit their age, they'll learn fundamental musical concepts and skills — and be excited to come to every class. Summer is the perfect time to try something new, and to see if The Music Studio's celebrated teaching methods are right for your family. Check out our summer schedule or call us for more information: 518-459-7799.
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!
Ceramics Studio: Ages 12 - 15
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Learn about all of the tools and techniques that the pottery studio has to offer and make your own clay masterpiece. We will spend the week learning a little of everything: the potter’s wheel, slab roller, clay extruder, and a variety of hand building techniques.
The Great Outdoors: Ages 6 - 8
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Combine art and nature in this exciting camp! Make plant prints, rain sticks, rock sculptures, and more. Let your creativity flow while exploring the natural world as your artistic canvas!
Capture Troy: Photography Exploration: Ages 9 - 11
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Learn the art and science of photography! Explore camera techniques, lighting, and digital processing while taking walking trips in Downtown Troy for inspiration. Cameras provided, or bring your own.
Mixed Media: Sculpture & Collage: Ages 12 - 15
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Think outside the box in this imaginative camp! Use found objects and diverse materials to create mixed-media sculptures and collages. Let your creativity soar!
GirlSummer at Emma Willard School
Emma Willard School
GirlSummer, Emma’s signature summer program, offers an enriching, personalized, and fun two-week summer experience for campers entering 2nd-9th grades. Each session is two weeks in length. The GirlSummer day program allows each girl the opportunity to explore, play, and learn on our vibrant campus.
Ceramics Studio: Ages 12 - 15
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Get your hands dirty and learn pottery techniques like wheel throwing and hand-building. You’ll create 2-4 unique clay pieces that will be ready for pick-up after firing. Fine motor coordination required.
Stained Glass Studio: Ages 9 - 11
The Arts Center of the Capital Region
Use basic stained glass techniques to create stunning art pieces. You’ll learn to work with tools like soldering irons and glass cutters while designing your own unique pieces. Fine motor coordination required. (Lead-free class.)
VDO Gaming & Esports Summer Camp
VDO Gaming & eSports Education, LLC
The FIRST EVER video game and Esports Summer Camp in the Capital Region. Campers will learn about video game and esports industry careers by participating in team-building workshops, coaching, and event organization!
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.
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.
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!
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.
Blaster Battle Ninja - Full & Half Day - Ages 5 & Up/Entering Kindergarten
KJ's Gymnastics
Week 5: Monday, July 28th - Friday, August 1st, 2025 Gear up for an epic showdown at this ninja and nerf style camp, where stealth meets foam-fueled fun! Join forces with our squad of ninjas to unleash your inner warrior on The Rig. Dive into thrilling missions, perfect your special moves, and engage in gym-wide, humongous Nerf wars that will leave you battle-crying for more. Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to victory in the ultimate ninja showdown!
*Preschool* Blaster Battle Ninja Camp - 3 Half Days - Ages 3-5
KJ's Gymnastics
Week 5: Monday, July 28th, Wednesday July 30th, and Friday, August 1st, 2025 Gear up for an epic showdown at this ninja and nerf style camp, where stealth meets foam-fueled fun! Join forces with our squad of ninjas to unleash your inner warrior on The Rig. Dive into thrilling missions, perfect your special moves, and engage in gym-wide, humongous Nerf wars that will leave you battle-crying for more. Get ready to dodge, duck, dip, dive, and dodge your way to victory in the ultimate ninja showd
Paint & Create Summer Camp Week 5
Saratoga Paint & Sip 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!
Ramapo Day Camp
Ramapo for Children
Ramapo’s Day Camp programs (Day Camp, Travel Camp, and CIT Program) are for youth ages 5* to 15 years old. Ramapo offers inclusive environments purposefully designed to build healthy, meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Counselors are trained in the renowned Ramapo Approach, which is built on the simple belief that all young people want the same things: to learn, to feel valued for who they are, and to experience success.
Camp Ramapo
Ramapo for Children
Based on our 250-acre campus in Rhinebeck, New York, Camp Ramapo is a residential summer camp that serves young people who are affected by social, emotional, or learning challenges, including those on the autism spectrum.
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Paw Pals
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
A week long camp for grades 1-5 to learn about and interact with animals.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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!