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2008 Summer Camp Guide

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CAPITAL REGION

Accepted! The Ultimate Boot Camp for Getting Into Your Top Choice College

Applying to college can be the scariest, most stressful time for a high school student. We want to change that and make it exciting and fun for high school students. Our 3-day boot camp is packed full of workshops, guest speakers and resources to guide high school students through the college admissions process. Students will walk away with a plan on how to approach every aspect of the college admission process. Getting into college is a full time job-ours! Let us help you get into your top choice college. We look forward to working with you this Summer!

Fee: $399

Deadline to Register: July 1st

Dates of Boot Camp: July 22-July 24

Contact: Albany Kaplan Test Prep & Admissions Center, Sandra McIntyre at 489-0077

Afrim's Sports Action Camp

Give your child a summer experience that will foster self-confidence, determination, team work, and a love of fitness and sports. Campers enjoy direct instruction and activities taylored to their skill level and personal interest including multiple sports, dance, music, arts, crafts, and dramatic play. Come see why kids don't want to leave.

June 30 - Sept. 5

1/2 day - 9am-12pm - includes drinks and snacks

Full day - 9am-4pm - includes drinks, snacks, and lunch

Before and after care available

Call for more information: 438-3131

www.AfrimSports.com/soccercamps.html

Albany's TV Summer Camp

If you want to have fun this summer and be on TV, join Albany's TV Summer Camp. The New School is proudly offering a Broadcast Journalism Camp for middle school and high school students. If you like the camera, here's your chance to be a star and get a taste of what happens behind the scene in the real world of news reporting. You will get a chance to be a reporter, a news anchor, a WX personality, a sports anchor and a producer. You'll learn what team work is all about and how to put a perfect newscast on the air.

The New School of Radio and Television on 50 Colvin Ave. in Albany

July 14th through July 18th, August 18th through August 22nd, August 25th through August 29th

For more information or to register call The New School of Radio and Television at 438.7682 or www.nsrt.org

Albany YMCA

There's a variety of summer camps being held at the YMCA

June 30 - Aug 29, 7:30-5:30, Mon-Fri

"Explorer's Camp" - Ages 5-8; "Discovery Camp" - Ages 9-12

Call for more information: (518) 449-7196

Visit the website: www.cdymca.org/

Bethlehem Children's School Summer Camp

The camp has some wonderful themed-week camps all summer long. Register for one week or more, depending on your child's interests. Camps are taught by BCS teachers.

June 16 - Aug 29, 8:30-2:30, after camp hours until 5:30

Ages K-8; Topics include: summer sports, dance, mad science, circus, healthy cooking, outdoor adventure detective camp, environmental education.

Contact Mary Patridge-Brown: (518) 478-0224 or bcschool@nycap.rr.com

Visit the website: www.bcschool.nycap.rr.com/

Camp Barker

Since 1923, the Troy Boys & Girls Club has been operating Camp Barker. The camp offers 85 acres of land and 1200 feet of waterfront on Forest Lake, in the Grafton Mountains. School age youth between the ages of 5-13 enjoy tree covered hills, a variety of marked trails, and many open fields, to explore and enjoy. Over the course of the summer months, the children participate in such activities as hiking, camp craft, arts & crafts, swimming and athletics.

July 7 - Aug 29, 8:30-5:30, 7:30 for early drop-off

Call for more information: (518) 274-3781

Visit the website: www.tbgc.org/

Campus Children's Center

We have something fun for everyone with daily field trips, lots of outdoor activities, games, arts and crafts, local cultural event and tons of fun! Help us celebrate this year's school anniversary with a bash!

June 30 - Aug 29

Ages K-8; split into three groups based on age

Call for more information: (518) 457-3210

Visit the website www.campuschildrenscenter.com/

Capital Region Tennis and Fitness

Nine weeks of one week camp. Chose the week that best suits you.

June 30 - Aug 29; 6/30 starts first week, 8/25 starts last week

Full day: 9-4; Half day: 9-12:30

Ages: 4-17

Call for more information: (518) 436-3556

Capital Repertory Theatre's S.T.A.R. Program

The 2008 S.T.A.R. program provides a five week opportunity for teens to grow together as a theatre ensemble. Participants will work with a dramatic writer and other professionals at Capital Repertory Theatre's summer education space - located at The Egg - to create and perform in their own collaboratively written production. S.T.A.R. students will experience workshops in writing, acting, music, dance, as well as set and costume design. This summer's themes: "Explore - Discover - Create" are inspired by the upcoming regional Hudson River Quadricentennial Celebration. The program will end with a weekend of performances.

July 7 - Aug 8, 9am - 4pm

Ages 12-18, Co-ed

Call for more information: (518) 462-4531 ext. 301

E-mail: education@capitalrep.org

Cartwheels for Kids - Camp Adventure

Parents can sign up for full weeks, or individual days. We have a different theme each week, but every week there is sure to be lots of fun. There will be Music, Art, Dramatic Play, Fitness, Games, as well as our Bouncy Bounce, Zipline and Rock Wall.

June 30 - August 29, 9am - noon, Monday through Friday

Camp is open to children ages 3-9

Get more information at 782-1600

www.cartwheelsforkids.com

The Children's Museum of Science and Technology

The Children's Museum of Science and Technology is dedicated to introducing children of all ages to a wide spectrum of science and technology topics, integrated with history and arts, in a fun and friendly environment.

June 30 - Aug 29; 9:00-3:00, before and after care available

"Junior Discover" - ages 5-7; "Senior Discover" - ages 8-10

"G.I.S.T Camp" - *girls only - some half days, some full days interspersed throughout the summer

Call for more information: (518) 235-2120

Visit the website: www.cmost.org/

The Center Camps

Enjoy specialty camps, soccer, Harlem Globe Trotters, swim lessons, free swim, ropes course, water skiing, sports, nature, crafts, day trips, week long trips, games, etc.

June 30 - Aug 29

"Camp Taf" - 3-5 years old, half and full day options

"Camp Olam" - ages 6-11

"Teen Camp" - 7th-10th graders

Call for more information: (518) 438-6651 ext. 113

Visit the website: www.saajcc.org

Colonie Youth Center's Summer Day Camps

The Colonie Youth Center is offering summer day camps for a variety of interests: baseball, basketball, cheerleading, cross country, football, all sports, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, volleyball, wrestling, drama camp, carpentry, circus theatrics, cooking, dance, fitness, and art. Stop by the Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center for a summer program guide.

There is something for all ages from 3 years old to 9th grade

Call for more information: (518) 867-8920

Visit the website: www.colonieyouthcenter.org

Colonie Youth Center presents “Summer Fun with Music”

There are many courses to choose from including band, orchestra, beginning guitar, computer composition jazz, keyboard musical theatre, small ensemble, Drumming and recorder ensemble.

July 7-24 Monday –Thursday 8am -12:30pm

Final concert July 24th at 7pm

All classes are held at Lisha Kill MS

Cost: $230.00

Grades 4-8

Drama Kids International's Summer Camp

Love to be on stage? Looking to develop more confidence? Ready to have a blast? Then, Drama Kids International's Summer Camps is the place to be this summer! For over 20 years, Drama Kids has been building speaking skills and confidence in kids through its award winning, internationally acclaimed drama program. High energy, experienced instructors lead campers in a unique combination of fun, creative and entertaining theatre and speech activities such as large group improvisations, silent scenes, dialogue development, scene starters and theater games. Each week will also include a special theme, arts & crafts, fun dress-up days and culminate in a presentation for family and friends.

July 21-25; 9am-3pm- "Once Upon A Time..." - held in Guilderland

July 28-Aug 1; 9am-3pm- "Once Upon A Time..."- held in Clifton Park

Aug 4-8; 9am-3pm- "The Mystery of Puppetry"- held in Colonie

Call for more information: (518) 458-1313

Visit the website: www.dramakids.com

East Greenbush YMCA Cay Camps

Camp activities focus on teaching, caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility values through arts and crafts, sports, board games, circle games, group projects, and creative play. Staff plans activities around weekly themes, which address these four values. Children learn to develop positive social skills in preparation for their life as productive citizens.

Call for more information: (518) 477-2570 ext. 207

Visit the website: www.cdymca.com

Emma Willard School GirlSummer Day Program

This program for elementary-aged girls features extensive offerings in the arts, dance and sports.

GirlSummer Day Program- for girls ages 6-13- July 7-18 or July 21 - Aug 1

GirlSummer Residential Program- *overnight- for girls in grades 7-11

Call for more information: (518) 852-6580 or 866-397-2267

Visit the website:www.emmawillard.org

Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York

A variety of day and overnight camps to chose from in different regions of upstate New York.

DAY CAMPS:

"Camp Is-Sho-Da" - July 7-Aug 22, Ages 5-15

"Camp Meadowbrook" - July 7-Aug15, Ages 5-12

"Camp Wood Haven" - July 7-Aug 15, Ages 5-17

"Camp Tapawingo" - July 21-Aug 15, Ages 5-12

OVERNIGHT CAMPS:

"Camp Little Notch"- June 29-Aug 15, Ages 7-17

"Silver Bay Experience"- Three sessions in July and August, Ages 12-17

Call for more information: (518) 374-3345

Visit the website: www.gsneny.org

Greenbush Child Caring, Inc. Summer Day Camp

Aside from our weekly field trips and on-site recreational activities, we offer enrichment programs such as swim lessons, tae-kwon-do, high adventure ropes course and many more.

June 30 - Aug 22; 8:00-5pm; extended hours: 7-6pm

For kids entering 1st-8th

"Leader in training" camp: Ages 13-15, same hours

Call for more information: (518) 477-4125

Visit the website:www.greenbushchildcaring.org

Highlight Acting Troupe summer theater camp

Are you looking for a fun-filled summer theater learning experience for your child? The Highlight Acting Troupe is again sponsoring a 2 week summer theater workshop. The program will run from July 7 - 18, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Children between the ages of 6 and 14 are invited. The program will include acting, stage movement, and music and will culminate in a presentation involving all the children.

Raymertown Lutheran Church, 27 Mason Lane, Raymertown

The cost of the program is $200.

For registration forms or information call Ron LeVan at 237-6936.

Kids Dancspace@eba "Grease" The Musical Summer Day Camp

Two sessions: July 21-25 & July 28-Aug 1

8-9am drop-off, 4-4:45pm pick-up

Ages 7-12

Call for more information: (518) 465-9916

Visit the website:www.eba-arts.org

Kids on Campus - Summer 2008

Various schedules, fees, and age groups

Summer Athletic Camps

June 30 - Aug 8

Various schedules based on sport

Ages 4-16

Summer Educational Enrichment Program

June 30 - Aug 15

Children entering grades 1-7

Technology Enrichment Program

July 7-11; 8:30-3:30pm

Children entering grades 5-8

Camp Millionaire

Aug 11-15; 9-4pm

Ages 10-13

Theater Workshop

Three sessions spanning June 30-July 25

Ages 8-15

Summer Academy

July 7-Aug 8

Programs for children entering grades 1-8 & high school

Visit the website: www.hvcc.edu/

Kniskern Music Camp

Experience Guitar, piano, keyboard, vocal, and other instruments. Learn theory, manners, language, and other great concepts through musical fun! Enjoy music and outdoor play, activities, crafts, and even participate in our own Star Search!

Call for more information: (518) 371-3535

Visit the website: www.kniskernmusichouse.com

Let's Play The Piano Summer Session 2008

Get ready to explore the world of music and the arts! Enjoy a creative adventure in the arts through music, movement, visual arts, crafts and piano! Private summer piano lessons are also available for children 6 years old and adults.

July 7 - August 8, morning, afternoon and early evening sessions

Ages 5 to 12 years old

Contact Joanne Del Vecchio at 518-690-0703 or joanne@c4oe.com

Visit the website:www.letsplaythepiano.com

Malta Montessori Summer Program

Our summer program is designed to be a fun, relaxed and interesting environment where the children can have a hands-on learning experience.

Ages 3-6, half and full day options

First session: June 30-July 11; Topic: insects

Second session: July 14-25; Topic: nocturnal animals

Third session: July 28-Aug8; Topic: Tide pools and coral reefs

Fourth session: Aug 11-22; Topic: cooking

Call for more information: (518) 633-1971

Visit the website: www.maltamontessori.com

Rensselaer Football Camp @ RPI

This is an evening skills camp for youth football players to improve their techniques. The goals of the Rensselaer Football Camp are to improve individual technical skills by improving knowledge of proper techniques and to improve speed, quickness, agility and strength.

Youth Camp (week one): July 13-17 for grades 3-8

Senior camp (week two): July 20-24 for grades 9-12

Call for more information: (518) 276-6188

Visit the website: http://summer.rpi.edu/footballcamp

RPI Young Actors Guild Summer Camp 2008

Entering our 20th year of quality training and professional theater production for students ages 8-18. The RPI Young Actors Guild announces open registration for our intensive 5-week summer theater program for children ages 8-13 and 14-18.

July 7- Aug 8; 9:00-3pm; after and before care available at additional charge

Cost for 5 week program: $875.00

Courses: acting and improvisation, creative writing, discussion and debate, dance and movement, music theory and voice, instrumental, stage combat, lighting and media, cartooning

Call for more information: (518) 276-6505

Shelter Skate Camps

No age limit; broken into groups based on age and skill level. Includes free skate camp t-shirt, lessons, open skate

First session: June 30-July 2

Second session: July 28, 29, 30

Third session: Aug 25, 26, 27

Call for more information: (518) 438-2228

Visit the website: www.shelterskateboarding.com

Shen Summer Adventures

Shen Summer Adventures are here! Each of our Youth Challenge camps will run at various times during the week of June 30-July 3. All other camps will run between July 7-11, 14-18 and 21-25. Further camp information can be found in the Community Education Office at High School West.

"Youth Challenge" - June 30-July 3 & July 7-18

"Camp Invention" - July 14-18; 8am-2:30pm

"Camp Little Shen" - July 7-25; 9-11:30am (3 one-week camps)

"Video Production Camp" - July 14-18, July 21-25; 9am-3pm

"Musical Theater Camp" - July 7-25; 9am-3pm

"SEEC Summer Enrichment & Exploration Camp" - July 7-11, July 14-18, July 21-25; 9am-4pm

"Exploring Historic Upstate NY" - July 7-11, 9am-3pm

Call for more information: (518) 881-0444

Shooting For Gold Summer Basketball Leagues

Improve your basketball skills by playing our seven week summer recreational basketball league. League format will consist of one game per week and every player will receive a team t-shirt. Space is limited.

For Girls in grades 3-7; For Boys in grades 3-9

The league runs from July 7th to August 21st

All games will be played at the Rudy A. Ciccotti Family Recreation Center

Cost: Member $50/ non-members $70

For more information or to register call 867-8920.

Siena Sports Camp

Whether you are new to the sport or just want to improve your skills, Siena Summer Sports Camp gives you the opportunity. Enjoy day, evening, or overnight camp on the Siena campus at camps for basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, soccer, boys lacrosse and dance camp.

June - August

Call for more information: (518) 782-6507

Visit the website: sienasaints.cstv.com/camps/sien-camps-07.html

Summer Sports Camps at Skidmore College

Camps offered in basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, guard camp, field hockey, tennis.

Various dates between June and August

Call (518) 580-5351

For the full schedule, visit the website: 2008 Summer Sports Program

Send an email to: sportsprograms@skidmore.edu

Sports Barn Summer Camps

Hayner Academy camps nurture a "love of the game" attitude in each child by creating a positive, challenging, and most of all, fun environment! The camps are action oriented, emphasizing the importance of making physical and mental adjustments while establishing a solid foundation in all areas of the game.

Monday-Friday; half-day and full-day options available

Baseball Camps: three sessions- June 26-July 2, Aug 4-8 & Aug 11-15; Ages 8-13

Summer Sluggers Program- three sessions- July 7-11, July 14-18 & July 21-25; Ages 8-13

Sports Challenge Camps- three sessions- July 28-Aug 1, Aug 4-8, Aug 11-15

Call for more information: (518) 664-4527

Visit the website:www.haynersportsbarn.com

St. Johns CDC Camp and M.O.R.E

The camp is concentrated on summer activities including field trips and daily classes in music, math, reading and art. The camp also has a big ceremony at the end of the program.

July 10-August 18

Ages 7-13

Visit the website for more information:www.stjohnscdc.org

Summer at Rensselaer

RPI is now offering summer enrichment programs in architecture, computer/technology, engineering, math, science, theater, and sports camps that allow today's youth and tomorrow's leaders to explore and begin to develop their passions and interest. Many programs to chose from.

Grades K-12

Call for more information: (518) 276-8351

Visit the website:http://summer.rpi.edu

Summer Academy for Youth at the College of Saint Rose

The Summer Academy for Youth provides many exciting classes in music, art, theater, writing, language & culture, and sciences & technology.

6 one-week camps to chose from- camps run from June 30 - Aug 8

For grades 6-10

Call for more information: (518) 454-5143

Visit the website: www.strose.edu/summeracademy

Summer Adventures at Proctors

Programs for youth, ages 6-18, where everyone has a chance to showcase their talents!

Theater Institute- July 7-18, 9-12pm, Ages 8-11, Tuition: $230

Improv Theater- July 7-11, 9-12:30pm, Ages 12-14, Tuition: $135

Jazz Dance- July 7-11, 1-4pm, Ages 9-13, Tuition: $115

MATCH Chess Camp- July 7-11, 9-4pm, Ages 8-14, Tuition: $420

Jazz Institute- July 14-25, 9-3pm, Ages 13-up, Tuition: One week- $200, Two weeks- $380

Acting Intensive- July 21-Aug1, Ages 14-up, Tuition: $380

Missoula Children's Theater Casting for "Robin Hood"- July 28-Aug 2, 10-3pm (Auditions July 28- 10-12pm), Ages 6-18, Tuition: $80

Coil, Crochet and Collage- Aug 4-8, 9-12pm, Ages 9-14, Tuition: $120

Vocal Camp- Aug 4-8, 9-12:30pm, Ages 11-14, Tuition: $135

Call for more information: (518) 382-3884

Visit the website: proctors.org/education/summer

Summer Camp 2008 at The Albany Academies

Friendship, fun and new experiences await 2008 summer campers at The Albany Academies. Children explore their interests, stretch their imagination and nurture their talents by participating in a wide array of camp activities. The camp is held on the beautiful 50-acre Albany Academies campus located on Academy Road in the heart of Albany. Our campus has four gymnasiums, an indoor suspended track, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts, spacious classrooms, multiple libraries, and many other amenities.

June 9-Aug. 29

Ages 4-18

Cost varies depending upon camp

Camps vary from educational to youth sports to creative arts to summer skills to basketball.

www.albanyacademies.org

Summer Fun at The Arts Center - Saratoga

This summer we will spend six weeks exploring aspects of the visual and performing arts with a wide variety of expert teachers and assistants. The theme this year is "around the world," where each week is dedicated to a different country.

6 week program, one week at a time from July 7 - Aug 15.

Two camps run- Ages 5-7 from 1-4pm. Ages 8-14 from 10-4pm

Concentrates on art media, theater and movement. Tai-Chi once a week

Call for more information: (518) 584-4132

Visit the website for more information: www.saratoga-arts.org

The Troy Family YMCA Adventure Day Camps

Take a look at a variety of summer camps being held at the YMCA

Call for more information: (518) 272-5900 and ask for Francine or Shane

Visit the website:www.cdymca.org

Tumbling Tykes Summer Day Camp

Each week we feature a different theme with lots of games, dramatic play, parachute play, singing, crafts, music, stories, special visitors, and a whole lot more! Your camper brings their lunch or snack and we provide the fun!!!

June 23 - Aug 21 (Closed the week of July 4th)

Mondays and Wednesdays- 1-4pm; Tuesdays and Thursdays- 9-12pm & 1-4pm

Drop-off program for 3-5 year olds

Call for more information: (518) 783-0767

Visit the website: www.tumblingtykes.org

Turchi/Schenectady YMCA Summer Camp 2008

Indoor and outdoor activities, daily swimming and swimming lessons. Healthy snacks provided. Weekly field trips planned to a variety of local, fun areas for no extra cost. Lunch needs to be provided for the children during camp hours and field trip days.

June 30 - Aug 22; Ages K-8

8-5pm, extended care 7-8am or 5-6pm for additional cost.

Call Kerri DiCaprio or Bridget Girard at (518) 374-9136 ext. 107 or 108

UAlbany Boys Summer Basketball Camp

UAlbany Great Danes invite you to attend the UAlbany Basketball Camp!

Session 1: July 7-11; Session 2: July 14-18

One session: $205, Both sessions: $390 *Sign up before May 1: $195*

Ask about our group rates and UAlbany Employee Discount

Call Kenny Dagostino for more information: (518) 442-3036

UAlbany Volleyball Camp

Elite Camp

Overnight camp for girls 13-18

July 30 - Aug 2

Girls with at least 2 years of playing experience. Campers are evaluated and placed into groups based on their age and skill level. Staff members stay in dorms and provide 24-hour supervision

Positional Camps

Commuter camp for girls 14-18

July 26-28, 9-4pm with lunch break

Focus on the technical skills required of a primary setter, efficient hitter or primary defensive player

Lil' Danes

July 24-26, 9am-noon

Beginning camp ages 9-12

No previous experience necessary. Introduction to basic skills and concepts of the game.

Volley Tots

July 24-26, 9-11:30am

Beginning camp ages 5-9

No previous experience necessary. Focus on fundamental athletic skills and age appropriate concepts of the game.

Call MJ Engstrom for more information: (518) 442-3039

Visit the website: www.ualbanysports.com

Union College Summer Camps

Union College is hosting a number of summer camps. Sports include basketball, field hockey, football, tennis, soccer, swimming, lacrosse and volleyball.

Camps run throughout July and August

Grades 3-12

Call for more information: (518) 388-6284

Visit the website: www.unionathletics.com

Video Game Design Camp

The 2008 Video Game Design Camp lets you explore the world of video game production at summer camp unlike any other, one week at a time.

July 14 - Aug 22

For students entering grades 6-11

Call for more information: 1-888-370-5660

Visit the website: mildred-elley.edu/summer

YMCA Camp Nassau

Kids will enjoy art, drama, cheerleading, swimming, basketball, paddle boats, a nature center, fishing, a climbing wall, and more!

8 different camps starting June 30 and ending Aug 2

Ages 3-15

Call for more information: (518) 456-3634

Visit the website: www.cdymca.com

MOHAWK VALLEY

Amsterdam YMCA

35 acres of property at our brand new facility. Trails, pavilion, arts and crafts and more. Day camps all summer long.

Ages 5-12

Call for more information: (518) 842-2130

Camp Hunt

Camp Hunt is a Christian youth camp located on a hill overlooking the beautiful Chenango Valley of Central New York. It's a place to meet new friends, to run and play safely in the great outdoors, to make Mom a plaque in crafts class, to learn about God, and to have fun! Camp Hunt has something for everyone!

July 5 - Aug 9

Different camps for ages 8-18

Call for more information: (315) 298-6473

Visit the website: www.camp-hunt.com

DNK Kids, Inc. Summer Day Camp

Come some of the time or all of the time. Pay by the week! $4.00 an hour.

June 30 - Aug 1, 8am-4pm

Call for more information: (518) 847-1766

Email: tkuban@dnk-kids.com

Visit the website: www.msgmv.com or www.dnk-kids.com

The Innovation Creation Camps of SUNY Cobleskill

Camps for all ages and interests!

Horse Camps

Residential and day camps for ages 6-17

6 one week sessions starting June 30 and ending Aug 8 (no camp week of July 4th)

$325/week for day campers, $850/week for residential

CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) Camp

July 7-11 for 10th-12th graders

July 21-25 for 7th-9th graders

$300/week for day campers, $850/week for residential campers

MARC- Music, Art and Recreation Camp

For 7-12 year olds

Two one week camps- July 7-11 and July 14-18

$130 for one week or $240 for two weeks

Kids Cooking Camp

Ages 10-14

July 7-10

$125

Welcome to My Movie Premiere Camp

Shot, edit and produce your own movie

July 14-18

Ages 12-17

$130

Camp Millionaire

Learn how to manage your money from a teacher certified by Creative Wealth International, Inc.

For ages 10-13

$150

Fiction Writing Camp

Learn writing skills from an award-winning writer

For 8th - 12th graders

Aug 4-8

$130

Race Car/Robotics Camp

Campers will design, build and race a robotic car while learning about gear ratios, horsepower, drawing techniques, remote control, radios. They will meet with local driers, compete with their cars and keep their car.

For 7th - 12th graders

Aug 4-7

$375

Adult Summer Cooking Camp

In this five day class, 9am to 12 noon daily, you can learn how to create a spectacular summer party. Learn how to make summer salads, hor d'oeuvres, party drinks and more. Take home what you make!

June 9-12

$295 (includes all supplies)

Call for more information: (518) 255-5528

Visit the website: www.cobleskill.edu

Johnstown Branch and Gloversville Branch YMCA

Kids can enjoy fun and recreation: arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and more!

Day camps from June 30 - Aug 29

Children grades K-6 welcome

Call for more information: (518) 762-3419

Visit the website: www.fultoncountyymca.org

Montessori School of Amsterdam

Let your child enjoy the diversity of topics and hands-on experience during our summer camp program!

Ages 3-8, from 9am-1pm

Week 1: July 14-18, Topic: gardening and farming

Week 2: July 21-25, Topic: music and art

Week 3: Aug 4-8, Topic: solar system

Bring bagged lunch and snack

Call for more information: (518) 843-8387

Visit the website: www.my-msa.com

NORTH COUNTRY

Beaver Cross Camp

For over 50 years Beaver Cross has been a place where campers have created memories, forged valuable friendships, cultivated faith, and experienced summer camp at its best, all within an atmosphere designed to Build Christian Community. Located outside Greenwich, NY our camp offers a wide variety of camp activities on our beautiful 620 acre property. And our staff work hard to make sure each camper has the time of their life at camp. We take pride in having a well trained, eager team who strive to exceed all expectations. Join us this year and find out why three generations of campers consider Beaver Cross their home away from home.

Overnight Camps for youth in grades 3-12

Mini camp for youth in grades 1-2

Day Camp for youth in grades K-5

For more information call 518 692-9550 or visit us online at beavercross.com

Camp Chepontuc and Camp Chippy

Fun, adventure-filled days include sports, arts & crafts, games, music, drama, nature study, recreation and instructional swimming, field trips and much more! Our day camp provides a dynamic, safe environment where campers make new friends, develop teamwork and sportsmanship, try new things and, most of all, have fun!

Different sessions running from June 23 - Aug 22

9am-4pm, Ages 3-14

Sports and Specialty Camps

Sports: Ages 4-16

Gymnastics: Ages 4-17

Performing Arts: Ages 4-14

Call for more information: (518) 793-3878

E-mail: info@glensfallsymca.org

Visit the website: www.glensfallsymca.org

Camp Chingachgook

Campers enjoy all kids of waterfront activities on Lake George: Chingachgook's extensive lakefront includes two 80-foot docks, a fleet of 70 canoes, row boats, sailboats, and water-ski boats. Plus, there are tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts and many overnight trips.

8 one week sessions starting June 30 and ending Aug 23

Ages 5-10; Teen adventure trips available for ages 13-17, some trips for 11 and 12 year olds

Call for more information (518) 656-9462

Visit the website: www.chingachgook.org

Double "H" Hole in the Woods Ranch

A year-round program for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. We offer a residential summer camp, family weekend programs, and adaptive winter sports programs all free of charge to participants if they qualify.

Various dates throughout the year

Call Tara Bogucki for more information: (518) 696-5676 -

Email: theranch@doublehranch.org

Visit the website: www.doublehranch.org for additional information on the programs we offer and to learn more about how you can help the ranch!

Forest Lake Camp

General elective program in sports, hobbies, performing arts, trips and horse back riding.

June 29 - Aug 23, Ages 8-16

Cost: 4 weeks- $4,200, 3 weeks- $3,600, 2 weeks- $2,700

Call for more information: (518) 623-4771

Visit the website: www.forestlakecamp.com

Hebron Center Summer Camp

Our Purpose: To be a place where children of all ages will experience re-creation and transformation. Theme for Summer, 2008 "Handle With Care." The stewardship of all creation, and our relationship with God, creation, self, and others. This is an overnight camping program located in the lovely hills of Washington County. A wonderful pool, camp fires in the evening, hiking, good food, songs, games, great friends and fun are all interwoven in this faith-based camp experience. Counselor to camper ratio: 1 - to - 5

June 29 - August 9

Grades 2 - 12

Specialty camps: Drama (6th - 12th graders): July 27 - August 1; and Intergenerational / Family Camp: August 10 - 15

For more information call: Lynn Migliore at (518) 273-4991

BERKSHIRE COUNTY

Camp Kingsmont

A lifestyle fitness program camp where kids can enjoy over 65 different activities with a primary focus on weight loss and fitness. Activities include sports training, drama, arts, photography and more.

Opening day is June 22 - sign up for a 7 week, 6 week, 5 week, or 4 week session

Call for more information: 800-854-1377

Visit the website: www.campkingsmont.com

Camp Greylock for Boys

We offer professional instruction, top facilities, and a strong tradition of sportsmanship on a beautiful waterfront campus.

June 27 - Aug 16

Ages 6-16 divided into separate groups

Call for more information: 800-842-5214 or (413) 623-8921

Visit the website: www.campgreylock.com

Camp Lenox

Kids will enjoy a top level, co-ed sports camp with excellent facilities, specializing in baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, tennis and all water sports.