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Summer Camps
CAMP LITTLE NOTCH
AN AMERICAN CAMP ASSOCIATION ACCREDITED CAMP
AN AUTHENTIC WILDERNESS SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE FOR GIRLS, SHAPED BY FUN AND FRIENDSHIP.
Camp Little Notch (CLN), is a non-profit summer camp for girls, located just 17 miles from Lake George village and 70 miles from Albany. Our beautiful property is situated on 443 acres of pristine Adirondack wilderness that includes a breathtaking 80-acre private lake. From 1939 to 2008, Camp Little Notch was a Girl Scout camp, a beloved place to the countless girls and young women who experienced it. In 2009, when the camp was closed by the Girl Scouts, the Friends of Camp Little Notch organization was formed by an energetic group of former campers and staff who worked tirelessly to acquire Camp Little Notch and reopen it. Now, thanks to their efforts, CLN continues to be a place for girls to grow, make friends and have adventures.
What makes Camp Little Notch special?
• Experience Harmony with Nature. We create a camping experience that is rustic and unplugged. We believe camp is a place for girls to be screen free and make genuine, face-to-face connections, all while developing an appreciation for the natural world. • Since our inception, Camp Little Notch has been a place for girls. We develop an intentional community where girls feel safe and supported - a space where they can try new things, be their authentic selves, and make memories that will last a lifetime. We put a special focus on developing camper’s autonomy by having them play an active part in deciding what experiences they have at camp. Our small group sizes allow this to become a reality. • At CLN, campers participate in a variety of activities like swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, kayaking, creekwalking, nature study, stand up paddleboarding, outdoor survival skills, and more! A huge part of the CLN mission is to provide wilderness experiences to our campers, because of this, all campers participate in a weekly overnight somewhere on the property where they practice primitive camping and cook their meals together over a campfire. • Inclusion is embedded into who we are - one of our three key values is Harmony with Each Other. Our program is open to all girls, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ability, or religious beliefs. Camp Little Notch offers traditional camp sessions from July 3-August 5, along with trips and a Counselor-in-Training program. Our off-camp trips include exciting adventures like backpacking, whitewater rafting, and conquering mountains! The Counselor-in-Training program is a leadership development program for girls ages 15-17 to learn about themselves and strengthen skills such as decision making, public speaking, and conflict resolution. This program is camp-focused but is perfect for ANY teen who aspires to be a future leader! Financial aid is available for those who might need partial or full fee assistance, and it’s simple to apply within the camp registration found on our website. Learn more about CLN, the different sessions, and register today at camplittlenotch.org/summercamp!
CAMP LITTLE NOTCH
Camp Address: 744 Sly Pond Road, Fort Ann, NY 12827 518-793-9700 | Mandi.Miller@FriendsofCLN.org
camplittlenotch.org
City of Saratoga Presents...
The City of Saratoga Springs is proud to present Camp Saradac, a NYSDOH licensed full day summer camp for children ages 5-12. For over 75 years, Camp Saradac has offered campers creative recreational & educational programs, intriguing arts & crafts, and memories that last a lifetime. For the 2022 summer season, Camp Saradac will be offering two locations: Saratoga Springs Recreation Center on Vanderbilt Ave. and East Side Rec Park on Lake Ave. Families may choose the most convenient location for them. Each site offers indoor and outdoor spaces, an interactive splash pad, and play-grounds. Camp runs weekly Monday through Friday starting June 27 and ending August 19. The before and after care program will ONLY be available at the Recreation Center location. Campers registered for before care may be dropped off at 7:30 a.m. and campers registered for after care may be picked up as late as 6 p.m. Register online at www.SaratogaRec.com. Registration is on a first come, first serve basis. Limited scholarships are available. The scholarship applications are available at the Recreation Center or on our website. *All field trips will be determined at a later date.
Celebrating Over 75 Years...
JUNE 27 - AUGUST 19
Monday-Friday *no July 4th Two Locations!
• Recreation Center – Vanderbilt Ave 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 5-12 *before and after care available • East Side Recreation Park – Lake Ave 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Ages 5-12 *NO before and after care
REGISTRATION
City Residents: February 28 - May 9 Non-City Residents: March 21 - May 9 Register Online: www.SaratogaRec.com
15 Vanderbilt Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 | 518-587-3550, ext. 2300 | RecReservations@saratoga-springs.org
UNPLUG & GET DIRTY!
Kids&Clay Summer Fun
SCHOOL’S OUT, SUMMER’S HERE, IT’S TIME TO RAMP UP THE FUN AT SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CENTER!
Summer 2022 brings an exciting series of clay programs for ages 6-16, taught by professional local artists/teachers and ranging in themes and techniques. Camps are open to all skill levels, beginning and up. Pinch pots, slab projects, wheel throwing, glazing, and firing techniques come together to provide each student with exciting new experiences, new skills and their clay creations to take home to use and share with friends and family. What could be better than playing with clay all summer?! Come unplug, make art, and make friends. Choose from several themed half-day weeklong summer camps, with the option to put morning and afternoon camps together for a full day experience! Classes run July 11 – August 26. Come for one week or all seven. Visit Saratoga Clay Arts Center’s website at www.saratogaclayarts.org for more details on programs, registration dates, fee details, and while you are there, take some time to check out the rest of their site to see all that is happening at the center.
Registration Begins February 15! Get Ready for Some Messy, Exhilarating, Creative Fun This Summer!
SARATOGA CLAY ARTS CENTER
167 Hayes Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871 518-581-CLAY (2529) • info@saratogaclayarts.org
www.saratogaclayarts.org
TRAIN LIKE A NINJA!
WHERE FITNESS IS ALWAY FUN!
SWING, CLIMB, LEAP & SOAR SWING, CLIMB, LEAP & SOAR your way into summer while building self-confidence and learning skills that will last a lifetime.
As one of our Ninjas, your child can expect our skilled coaches to guide them through increasingly challenging obstacles, resulting in increased strength and stamina. Ninja Lab Summer Camps run Monday through Friday in one-week, half day or full day sessions. Ninja Campers can choose between the morning session: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or afternoon session: 1- 4 p.m., or full day session: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Campers will be put into groups of similar ability. Age-appropriate 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! Class ratio is 8-1 (8 campers to 1 coach), and all our coaches at The Ninja Lab are CPR certified and background screened. Make sure your ninja gets a good night’s sleep, because every child will be engaged, moving, smiling and coming home tired!
Register online at SaratogaNinjaLab.com or call the Lab with questions: 518-289-5942.
Sample Camp Day Schedule:
8:45-9 a.m. • Arrival and Registration 9-9:10 a.m. • Welcome and Warm-up 9:10-10:20 a.m. • Station-based Ninja Training 10:20-10:40 a.m. • Break 10:40-12 p.m. • Course Runs and Challenges 12 p.m. • Pick up
Summer Camp Pricing
$50 for single half day and $220 for half day full week $80 for single full day and $340 for full day full week
9 Stonebreak Road, Malta • 518-289-5942 SARATOGANINJALAB.COM
GREENFIELD Summer Camp
Greenfield Summer Day Camp Simply Focuses on Kids Just Being Kids in the Great Outdoors
In today’s over-structured world where kids spend a big part of their days looking at electronics, the one thing most grade school parents agree on is when school is out, they want their kids out… in the great outdoors. When summer comes, the pressure is on for parents to adequately entertain them without over-scheduling or breaking the bank. The Town of Greenfield’s summer day camp is a perfect solution, with its morning-only format and a full array of traditional activities that promise to leave children exhausted and happy. Campers spend 8:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at the charming Greenfield Elementary School, at 3180 Route 9N, that sits in a rural setting just a few miles from Saratoga Springs in the foothills of the Adirondacks. Activities include rotating stations of fun, featuring such things as obstacle courses, hiking, Taekwondo, arts and crafts, as well as many organized games and sports like soccer, flag football, kickball and more. Campers participate in themed days like “Super Hero” and “Hat” Day and painting, tiedying and rock climbing. They receive weekly visits from Uncharted Wild LLC to encounter live wild animals, regularly scheduled “Water Days” for splashing around and even the chance to pal around with some local llamas. Rainy day activities bring the children inside to the school’s gymnasium and cafeteria. Fridays end each week on a sweet note with treats from ice cream trucks and Stewart’s Shops. “Our ever-changing schedule will send kids home exhausted and dirty from an actionpacked morning at camp with friends,” said Town of Greenfield Recreation Director Rebecca Sewell. Students ages 5 to 14 are welcome and will be supervised with a 2:10 counselor/camper ratio. The camp features 25 trained camp counselors, most of whom once attended this camp themselves. Parents can choose early drop off for an additional cost and all students are eligible for the town’s Free Lunch Program, daily on-site and during camp. Signups open in March to Town of Greenfield residents, and in April open to the public. More information can be found by calling Rebecca Sewell at 518-428-2267 or visiting greenfieldny.org. Scholarships are available. The Town of Greenfield is home to 8,200 residents in Greenfield, Porter Corners and Middle Grove. It spans more than 41,000 acres of land bordering the Adirondacks. Other summer activities sponsored by the Town of Greenfield include golf and tennis camps and a PGA Junior golf league at the town’s Brookhaven Park and Golf Course in Porter Corners.
JUNE 27-JULY 29
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
(early drop off available)
LOCATION: Greenfield Elementary School
3180 Route 9N Greenfield Center, NY Contactless drop-off and pick-up.
