Day Camps in New York's Capital District
Where to send kids for general day camps in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy region
The following are camps that have elected to be featured on this page, and below it are additional camps of which we at KidsOutAndAbout.com are aware. Know of more? Let us know!
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Albany JCC Summer Camps
Albany JCC Summer Camps for ages 3-15, open to all! Our Preschool Camp Taf is located at the Albany JCC site for ages 3-5. We offer daily Red Cross Swim Lessons, Sports, Art, Nature, Dance, Music, Theme Weeks, and Special Events. Camp Olam is located near Grafton, NY for ages 6-11. Our beautiful 200 acre lake front property offers daily swim lessons, a full Ropes Adventure Course, Sports, Art, Nature, Dance, Theme Weeks, Trips, Special events, and Overnights! Our Teen Camp located at Warner’s Lake in East Berne, NY offers daily water sports, boating, free swim, land sports, trips, and overnights! Come visit the J today to learn more!
Myers Ballet School Summer Intensive Programs
July 8-19 (2 weeks) and August 5-16 (2 weeks)
Myers Studio is a training ground for both aspiring and accomplished professionals. Registration begins February 15 for our summer intensive ballet programs. July 8-19 (2 weeks) and August 5-16 (2 weeks) 9 am - 12 pm. Guest teachers from NYCB & a SPAC field trip included!
Two-week session $1000, all four weeks $1800. Gentlemen’s discount is 50%.
One-week study is discouraged and therefore offered at an inflated rate of $700. Early payment in FULL by May 1 is rewarded by reduction of $100. Pay Pal or checks to Myers Studio accepted.
Please register online at http://www.myersballetschool.org/ to secure your place!
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society offers the ultimate summer camp for kids who love animals! Animal Learning Lab (ALL) is a weeklong, interactive camp where kids ages 6-11 will learn about the care and behavior of all types of critters, including wildlife, farm and companion animals. There will be guest speakers, team projects, games, crafts and hands-on interaction with animals, such as dogs, cats, ferrets, goats and more! A theme of compassion toward all living things is emphasized throughout. It all takes place at the Humane Society’s beautiful new Animal Care Center in Menands. Topics will vary by session.
JMU 4 Kids Summer Camps
JMU 4 Kids provides a safe, secure, fun, enriching experience for the kids; and a convenient, affordable, reassuring option for their parents. We offer a variety of summer camps at five Capital District locations: All Saints Academy (Albany, NY), St. Sophia's (Albany, NY), Doane Stuart (Rensselaer, NY) Saint Gregory's (Loudonville, NY) & Mater Christi (Albany, NY). Our camps include: Day Camp, Sports Camp, Performing Arts, Sports & Fitness, Harry Potter Camp, Science Camp, Laser Quest, and *NEW* this summer: JR. Day Camp, Fortnite Camp, STEM Camp & Showtime! You can visit our website at www.jmu4kids.com for more information about each of our camp offerings.
