• MUSICAL THEATRE: LEGALLY BLONDE, JR. GRADES 7–12
• SWIM ACADEMY (AM HALF DAY) GRADES 5–8
JR. LEAP: Grades 1–3
CLASSIC DAY CAMP: Grades 4–8
LEAP: Grades 4–8
BASEBALL ACADEMY: Grades 4–6 & 7–9
SCIENCE ACADEMY: Grades 5–6 & 7–9
7–9
REFER A FAMILY!
Any family whose child has attended a summer program and refers a new family that registers for camp will be credited $25 per registered referral toward their 2025 summer program registration fee. During online registration, new families will be prompted to list one family who referred them. There is no limit, spread the word to your family and friends!
DIRECTOR OF SUMMER CAMP: Karin Epstein
Karin Epstein is an experienced camp leader, having been appointed Director of Summer Camp at Albany Academy in 2012. In this role, she also supports outreach initiatives for the Office of Admissions and Marketing. Prior to being named Director, Mrs. Epstein taught a variety of grade levels at the Albany Academy Lower School for 16 years and was the Director of the LEAP program for nine years. Mrs. Epstein holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Cortland and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from SUNY Oneonta.
ABOUT ALBANY ACADEMY
Albany Academy is the first and only independent, preparatory, PreK-12 school in the Capital Region. At Albany Academy, our curriculum is designed to develop diligent students of high character who become curious, critical thinkers.
To learn more about our outstanding educational experience, contact our Admissions team at 518-429-2300.
Little LEAP & Jr. LEAP
STUDENTS ENTERING KINDERGARTEN AND GRADES 1–3
This program is modeled after our popular LEAP camp. Campers will enjoy their summer while reinforcing and building social and academic skills. Weekly activities will be theme-based and will include language arts, math, science, music, and art.
SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE:
• Themed Activities-Incorporating language arts, math, science, music or art
• Lunch and two snacks (provided)
• Daily Swimming (Grades 1–3) June 30–August 8 & Outdoor Sprinkler Fun June 16–27
• Outdoor Sprinkler Fun (Kindergarten)
• Nap/rest (Kindergarten)
• Brain Games
• Sports of all Sorts
• Outdoor Fun
Special area classes of Greek, French, sign language, yoga, or storytelling (June 30–August 8).
NOTE: Swim instruction provided by an experienced aquatics director and certified lifeguards will take place in our indoor swimming pool. Jr. LEAP campers will be escorted across the street to 135 Academy Road for swimming.
WEEKLY SESSIONS:
June 16–August 8 (closed June 19 & July 4)
NOTE: June 24–27 Daily options available as it’s the last week of public school $95/day (grades 1-3 only)
COST PER WEEK: $435 Lunch & snack included Location: 140 Academy Road (Lower School/ Middle School Campus)
Early drop-off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.-3:45 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 3:45–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost: $110/week
WEEKLY THEMES:
June 16-20 Eric Carle Author Study
June 23-27 Colorful Creatures
June 30-July 3 Pirates & Treasure
July 7-11 Ocean Life
July 14-18 Robert Munsch Author Study
July 21-25 Dino Dig
July 28-August 1 .................... Community Helpers
August 4-8 Busy Bees
Join us for a week or the entire summer!
Children are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, and the weeks fill up quickly.
DIRECTOR: Kristin Lundy
Kristin Lundy was an Education/Meeting Planner for Columbia University from 1998–2019. Ms. Lundy has been substitute teaching since 2001 in various school districts throughout the Capital Region. During the summers, Ms. Lundy has been teaching at Hudson Valley Community College and Albany Academy summer camps. Ms. Lundy graduated from Siena College with a BA in Psychology. She attended George Washington University where she obtained her Masters Degree in Event Management. In her spare time, Ms. Lundy is an avid crafter, making homemade chocolates and handmade greeting cards. She enjoys traveling, shopping, reading, and spending time with friends and her two dogs.
Classic Day Camp
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4–8
Classic Day Camp offers a variety of educational and recreational activities in a safe and caring environment. Campers will have the opportunity to rotate through a variety of structured and open-ended activities during the day.
Activities will include arts & crafts, sports, team building, science experiments, theme days, trivia, and much more. There will also be free play outdoors and campers will cool off daily with outdoor water fun.
DIRECTOR: Macy Hammond
Macy Hammond is a proud lifer of Albany Academy for Girls. She earned her undergraduate degree in Childhood and Special Education with a concentration in General Science, as well as a master’s degree in Literacy, both from The College of Saint Rose. Mrs. Hammond is currently a faculty member at Albany Academy, where she teaches sixth and eighth-grade science, along with eighth-grade algebra. Additionally, she serves as the Middle School Robotics Head Coach and the Assistant Upper School Robotics Coach. Mrs. Hammond has been involved with the Academy Summer Camp for thirteen years. She has served as the Director of the Extended Day and Classic Day Camp for seven years and as the Director of the LEAP Camp for four years.
ONE WEEK SESSIONS:
June 16–June 20 (closed June 19)
June 23–27 (Daily options available as it’s the last week of public school)
COST FOR ONE WEEK SESSION:
Lunch & snack included
$270 June 16–20 (closed June 19)
$335 June 23–27
$75/day June 24–27 (Daily options)
Location: 135 Academy Road
(Upper School campus)—Pool lobby off Hackett Blvd.
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 3:45–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost: $105/week & $21/day, snack included
LEAP (Learning Enrichment Activities Program)
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4–8
This unique and popular camp is a one-week full-day program. Students choose six activities a day to create their schedule for the week. Activity choices include a variety of academics, world language, visual arts, sports, and adventure. Activities are taught by classroom teachers or seasoned counselors with that particular expertise
and are assisted by enthusiastic summer counselors. To create your child’s schedule, the class charts and descriptions of each activity are available on the Albany Academy website. During online registration, you will select the six periods to create the campers’ schedule. Should an activity reach capacity, you may elect to join the waitlist during online registration.
DIRECTOR: Macy Hammond
Macy Hammond is a proud lifer of Albany Academy for Girls. She earned her undergraduate degree in Childhood and Special Education with a concentration in General Science, as well as a master’s degree in Literacy, both from The College of Saint Rose. Mrs. Hammond is currently a faculty member at Albany Academy, where she teaches sixth and eighth-grade science, along with eighth-grade algebra. Additionally, she serves as the Middle School Robotics Head Coach and the Assistant Upper School Robotics Coach. Mrs. Hammond has been involved with the Academy Summer Camp for thirteen years. She has served as the Director of the Extended Day and Classic Day Camp for seven years and as the Director of the LEAP Camp for four years.
ONE WEEK SESSIONS:
Session 1: June 30–July 3 (closed July 4)
Session 2: July 7–11
Session 3: July 14–18
Session 4: July 21–25
Session 5: July 28–August 1
Session 6: August 4–8
COST FOR ONE WEEK SESSION:
Lunch & snack included
$405 ($325 session 1—closed July 4)
Location: 135 Academy Road (Upper School campus)
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–3:40 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 3:45–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost: $105/week, snack included
LEAP Daily Schedule:
7:45–8:50 a.m. Early Morning Care (no fee)
9–9:50 a.m. Period 1
9:55–10:45 a.m. Period 2
10:50-11:40 a.m. Period 3
11:45–12:20 p.m. Lunch or Recess
12:20–12:55 p.m. Lunch or Recess
1:00-1:50 p.m. Period 4
1:55–2:45 p.m. Period 5
2:50–3:40 p.m. Period 6
3:40-4:00 p.m. Dismissal
3:45-5:30 p.m. Extended Day: (additional fee)
Baseball Academy
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4–6 & 7–9
GRADES 4–6: July 14–18
Immerse yourself in America’s favorite pastime. This summer, campers have the opportunity to live baseball in all facets of their day. With access to the Albany Academy baseball fields, campers will get the chance to work with coaches who are prepared to work with campers of all skill
GRADES 7–9: July 21–25
A dedicated program to hone skills for players in grades 7-9. With access to the Albany Academy baseball fields, campers have a unique opportunity to train and develop with experienced college baseball players. These coaches love playing, thinking, and talking about baseball and are excited to share the baseball experience
DIRECTOR: Roberto Barron
levels. Daily activities will include drills, practices, and competitions on and off the field—providing an all-encompassing baseball experience fit for all. A glove is required. Bat, helmet, cleats, and additional gear are encouraged.
with every player. Daily activities will include drills and practices to develop skills and establish fundamentals, competitions amongst each other on and off the field, and classroom experiences designed to enhance baseball knowledge. A glove is required. Bat, helmet, cleats, and additional gear are encouraged.
Roberto Barron attended Upper School at the Albany Academy, where he played varsity baseball for three seasons. He will be graduating in May with a dual bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education Social Studies and Sociology at Penn State University at Harrisburg (PSUH). Roberto is a four-year pitcher on PSUH’s NCAA D3 baseball team. He began working at LEAP in 2021 as a counselor and has continued working as a teacher since the summer of 2023.
ONE-WEEK SESSION:
July 14–18 (Grades 4–6)
July 21–25 (Grades 7–9)
COST FOR ONE-WEEK SESSION:
$375, lunch & snack included
Location: 135 Academy Road (Upper School campus)
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 3:45–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost: $105, snack included
Science Academy: Robotics & 3D Printing
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5–6 & 7–9
In this co-ed, all-day program, students will learn the basics of design as they work to construct and program LEGO Spike Prime robots to complete a series of challenges. We will take advantage of computer-aided drafting to design custom robot
DIRECTOR: John McNally
parts and accessories. We will then print students’ designs on our large 3-D printer. Expect to be challenged and to have fun as we explore these exciting fields!
John McNally has an undergraduate degree in Applied Technology Education and a master’s degree in Educational Psychology from The College of Saint Rose. Mr. McNally coached the First Lego League Robotics team at Albany Academy during the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Currently, Mr. McNally coaches Albany Academy’s Upper School First Tech Challenge team. He also teaches four engineering courses at Albany Academy.
ONE-WEEK SESSIONS:
July 14–18 (Grades 7–9)
July 28–August 1 (Grades 5–6)
COST FOR ONE-WEEK SESSION:
$440, lunch & snack included
Location: 140 Academy Road (Lower School/Middle School campus)
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–3:45 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 3:45–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost:$105, snack included
Adventures in Art
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7–9
imaginINK: June 30–July 3
Imagine, if you will, a world of your very own...
Now let’s put that world on paper! Students will hone illustration skills in this class where they
COMICS CAMP: July 7–11
The name says it all! Here at Albany Academy Comics Camp, students will spend the week learning how to create their own comic book, including characters and panels. Students will
DIRECTOR: David Waldin
learn techniques to craft detailed scenes using pencil and ink with original characters. Join us for some illustrative world-building!
work on their book or partner with a friend or two to create a full-length masterpiece or short series to take home at the end of the week.
David Waldin is a lover of all things artistic. His art consists of comics, illustration, and graphic design. Some of his other artistic interests include film photography, designing his own jackets and accessories, and metal music. David has taught a variety of subjects and mediums at Heldeberg Workshop, the Doane Stuart School, and Albany Academy. He finished a two-year program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has enrolled at SUNY Purchase where he will continue to pursue a career in music marketing and promotion for a record label.
ONE-WEEK SESSIONS:
June 30–July 3
July 7–11
COST FOR ONE-WEEK SESSION:
$352 week one | $440 week two, lunch & snack included
Location: 135 Academy Road (Upper School campus)
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–3:40 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 3:45–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost:$105/week, snack included
Musical Theatre: SpongeBob the Musical Youth Edition
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 4–6
Welcome to Albany Academy Musical Theatre Camp! Staffed with experienced actors, directors, and technicians, this fast-paced rehearsal process will culminate on the last day of camp with a 1:15 p.m. dress rehearsal for other campers and 4:15 p.m. performance for family and friends. Along the way, students will participate in several workshops, games, and other activities that address both performance
DIRECTOR: Jason Ford
and technical aspects of theatre. Auditions and casting will take place on the first day of camp, and all campers are guaranteed to be part of the cast.
Note: Camper participation in Musical Theatre grants photo and video permission, as well as camper’s headshot, name, and bio in the “Playbill” program, handed out to the audience.
Jason Ford currently teaches Pre-Kindergarten at Albany Academy. This is his fourth year working at the Albany Academy summer camp and he looks forward to four weeks of theatre camp! He received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany in Theatre and has done internships with NYSTI and Capital Rep. He also had the privilege of working on several national tours that have come through Proctors, including Spamalot and Legally Blonde the Musical. In his spare time, Mr. Ford enjoys baking, traveling, and running the local youth theater program, Debuts Theater.
CO-DIRECTOR/MUSICAL DIRECTOR: Leslie Eliashuk
Ms. Eliashuk is excited to return to Albany Academy summer camp for her third summer! She musically directed Seussical Jr in 2024 and stage-managed The Addams Family in 2023. Ms. Eliashuk received her B.S and M.S. in Music Education from The College of Saint Rose. She worked as a graduate assistant for Dr. Michael Levi and was the college’s representative for the 2010 NAfME Choral Conducting Master Class. Ms. Eliashuk currently teaches vocal music at Averill Park Senior High School and teaches private voice lessons. Ms. Eliashuk is active in the Capital District theatrical community. As an actor, her favorite past credits include: Sour Kangaroo in Seussical, Mrs. Peacock in Clue, Rosie in Mamma Mia, Pennywise in Urinetown, Elizabeth Proctor in The Crucible, Carrie in Carousel, and Annie Oakley in Annie Get Your Gun. She is also honored to have originated roles in two original works: Finding Home and Pokegama Hotel. She has directed, musically directed, and choreographed shows with local schools and theaters, with her most recent project being Falsettos at SLOC!
TWO-WEEK SESSION: June 30–July 11 (closed July 4)
COST FOR TWO-WEEK SESSION:
$810 (closed July 4), lunch & snack included
Location: 140 Academy Road (Lower School/Middle School campus)
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 4–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost: for two-week session: $170, snack included
Musical Theatre: Legally
Blonde, Jr.
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 7–12
Welcome to Albany Academy Musical Theatre Camp! Staffed with experienced actors, directors, and technicians, this fast-paced rehearsal process will culminate on the last day of camp with a 1:15 p.m. dress rehearsal for other campers and 4:15 p.m. performance for family and friends. Along the way, students will participate in several workshops, games, and other activities that address both performance
and technical aspects of theatre. Auditions and casting will take place on the first day of camp and all campers are guaranteed to be part of the cast.
Note: Camper participation in Musical Theatre grants photo and video permission, as well as camper’s headshot, name, and bio in the “Playbill” program, handed out to the audience.
DIRECTOR: Matthew Streifert
Matthew Streifert has been teaching at Albany Academy since 2005. He teaches theatre, general music, and chorus in the Lower, Middle, and Upper School divisions. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance from SUNY Albany and an M.M. in Music Education from Boston University.
CO-DIRECTOR: Jason Ford
Jason Ford currently teaches Pre-Kindergarten at Albany Academy. This is his fourth year working at the Albany Academy summer camp and he looks forward to four weeks of theatre camp! He received a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Albany in Theatre and has done internships with NYSTI and Capital Rep. He also had the privilege of working on several national tours that have come through Proctors, including Spamalot and Legally Blonde the Musical. In his spare time, Mr. Ford enjoys baking, traveling, and running the local youth theater program, Debuts Theater.
TWO-WEEK SESSION: July 21–August 1
COST FOR TWO-WEEK SESSION:
$895, lunch & snack included
Location: 140 Academy Road (Lower School/Middle School campus)
Early drop off: 7:45–8:45 a.m. (no fee)
Camp hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Extended Day hours: 4–5:30 p.m.
Extended Day cost: for two-week session: $190, snack included
Swim Academy
(A.M. Half Day)
STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 5–8
Join Coach Mike Murray for an exciting and educational swim camp designed for swimmers of all skill levels! This camp focuses on developing essential swimming skills, introducing participants to competitive swimming, and refining stroke techniques. Under the guidance of Coach Murray, campers will engage in personalized training sessions that emphasize proper technique, speed, endurance, and race strategies.
Whether your child is a beginner eager to learn the fundamentals or an experienced swimmer looking to take their skills to the next level, this camp offers a structured environment to foster improvement and confidence in the water. The curriculum will include targeted drills, video analysis, and in-water coaching to help swimmers master the four competitive strokes: freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly.
AQUATICS DIRECTOR: Michael Murray
In addition to technique-focused practice, participants will also be introduced to the world of competitive swimming, learning about pacing, starts, turns, and finishes. Campers will have the opportunity to challenge themselves in time trials, receive valuable feedback, and gain a deeper understanding of what it takes to succeed in swim competitions.
Set at the Albany Academy’s state-of-the-art facilities at the Standish Pool, this camp promises an unforgettable summer experience for all swimmers.
Mike Murray returns to Albany Academy as Head Coach of Men’s & Women’s Swimming and Assistant Athletic Director. A 1999 Academy alumnus, he was a Section 2 Champion and co-outstanding athlete of the year. With extensive NCAA Division 1 and 3 coaching experience, Murray has had a distinguished career and has led three USA Swimming Club teams to success over 18 years. As Victor Swim Club Head Coach (2013–2017, 2019–2024), he guided the team to eight Niagara LSC Championships and national-level achievements. Under his leadership, Victor swimmers competed in Olympic Trials, World University Games, and USA National Team events. Murray also serves as President of the American Swimming Coaches Association and contributes to Fitter & Faster Swim Camps.
ONE-WEEK SESSIONS:
August 11–15
August 18–22
COST FOR ONE-WEEK SESSION:
$175
Location: 135 Academy Road (Upper School campus) Pool lobby off Hackett Boulevard
Camp hours: 9–11:30 a.m. (Drop off 8:45–8:55 a.m.)
NOTE: No lunch, before care, or extended day
Summer Camp 2025
REGISTRATION
Register online at www.albanyacademy.org/camp. Visa, Discover, Amex, MC, and eCheck are accepted. Half the cost of camp is due upon registration. Payment installment options are available and can be set up during online registration. Payment in full is due by June 1, 2025.
CANCELLATION POLICY
If you choose to cancel registration before June 1, 2025, please submit a request in writing. You will receive a full refund of the tuition minus a $25 cancellation fee/week. If registration is canceled after June 1, 2025, you will forfeit 50% of the program tuition. Children absent from camp will not be entitled to a refund or exchange of dates.
DISCOUNTS
A discount will be given to individual campers who attend a total of three or more weeks as follows: 3 weeks $75, 4 weeks $100, 5 weeks $125, 6 weeks $150, 7 weeks $175, 8 weeks $200.
HEALTH FORMS
All new campers (with the exception of students who attend Albany Academy) must submit current immunization records. Records can be uploaded, faxed, or mailed (see contact information below). Health history will be filled out during online registration.
LUNCH INCLUDED
Lunch and morning snacks are provided. Little & Jr. LEAP and students attending Extended Day will also have an afternoon snack. Our camp is nut-sensitive. Products containing nuts will not be served on campus. The lunch menu is available on our website.
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Albany Academy reserves the right to dismiss any camper whose behavior interferes with the rights or safety of others or the functioning of the group or activity.
REFER A FAMILY
$25 credit toward registration. See the inside cover for details.
CONTACT INFORMATION
If you have any questions please contact: Director of Summer Programs: camp@albanyacademy.org
Phone: (518) 429-2332, FAX: (518) 463-5096, Albany Academy, 135 Academy Rd, Albany, NY 12208
Albany Academy summer camps are required to be permitted to operate by The Albany County Department of Health. The camps and facilities are inspected twice yearly. Inspection reports are filed with The Albany County Department of Health at 175 Green Street, Albany, NY 12202.
