submitted by Sue Brissette
The Stephentown Summer Youth Camp offers many options for local youth to enjoy summer fun and learning. Campers can attend full sessions, Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm, mornings only, 9 am to noon or afternoons only, 12 to 2 pm. Early drop off is available for an additional charge.
The 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. 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.
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 registration forms are available at the Stephentown Memorial Library and the Town Hall. Please call the Library for questions or for other information at 733-5750.