Stephentown’s summer youth day camp program will operate again this year under the direction of the Stephentown Memorial Library. Join camp director and certified physical education teacher Laura Hunt and local soccer coach Shawn Willis for four weeks of science, sports, arts, environmental education and lots of play and fun. Camp activities will take place at the library, the town hall and the library’s green fields property.
The summer camp will take place beginning Monday, July 6 through Friday, July 31 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/week (discount available for multiple children in a family.) Non-Stephentown residents can participate at a cost of $75/week, 8 am to 2 pm, space-permitting. Campers will be accepted on a space available basis.
The Youth Camp also provides opportunities for Stephentown teens to gain employment experience. Teens may apply for the following positions: counselor – 16 and older; counselor-in-training – minimum age 15; volunteer – minimum age 13.
Applications are available at SML, on the library website, and at the Stephentown Town Hall. Please submit your application by Friday, June 5. Questions? Call Laurenne Teachout at 733-5750.