Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library this year. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun. The camp is open to children entering first grade through sixth grade.
Each day campers will spend time exploring new ideas and activities, such as trying out backyard chemistry with the Darrow School’s resident backyard scientist, building playing skills with Berlin High School’s varsity sports players, exploring new art forms with local resident artists, applying conservation principles through activities with environmental educators, experiencing physics and engineering principles through play and experimentation and more. Camp activities will take place at the Library, the Town Hall and the Library’s new green fields property.
Camp Begins July 7
The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 7, through Friday, August 1, this year. Campers will be served free breakfast and free lunch, provided through the Rensselaer County Office of Family Services. Camp hours will be 9 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. The camp is free for residents of Stephentown. For families who would like to drop off their child early, 8 am drop off is available for $15 per week with a discount available for multiple children in a family. Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75 per week, 8 am to 2 pm, space permitting.
No Swim Program
The Stephentown swim program will not be available this year due to closure of the Town of Hoosick pool for repairs.
Positions Open
The Youth Camp also provides opportunities for Stephentown teens to gain employment experience. Teens may apply for the following positions: counselor – minimum age 16; counselor-in-training – minimum age 15; volunteer – minimum age 13.
Register Now
Campers will be accepted on a space available basis. Camp registration forms and teen employment applications are available at the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town Hall. Please call the Library if you have questions or for other information at 733-5750.