Camp Nassau Speciality Camps
Junior Discoveries
This is a wonderful opportunity for campers, who are entering grade 4
or 5 in September, to
explore beyond the FUNshine experience. Campers will spend each Monday
on the Camp
Nassau grounds enjoying the traditional FUNshine activities. However,
Tuesday through
Friday they will pile onto buses and head out to discover exciting hiking
trails, and State
Parks.
Cost: $270 per week
Ages: Students entering 4th-5th grade in September
Limited Spots Available
Discovery Camp
Participants in this program will be involved in a creative outdoor experience
on a daily
basis. Campers will spend each Monday on the Nassau grounds and the rest
of the week
they will load the bus and head out for fun-filled destinations. Some
of the exciting trips
we have planned for this summer include: white-water rafting, Great Escape,
hiking in the
Adirondack Mountains, horseback riding, and visits to New York State Parks.
The
Discoveries program has proven to be so popular that we are adding additional
programs.
Both programs will have to have a minimum of 15 campers enrolled. The
Maximum for
any one camp will be 30.
Cost: $270 per week
Ages: Students entering 6th-8th grade in September
Limited Spots Available
Art Camp
Does your child have some budding talent in painting or drawing that
needs to be developed? Do you find your child drawing in their spare time?
Does he/she enjoy creating through art? If so, your child would love our
exciting Art Camp.
Instruction in this full day camp consists of painting and drawing with
assorted media and materials and will be taught in both group and individual
settings. Full days are devoted to art instruction and hands-on practice.
No previous art experience is necessary and all ability levels are welcome.
All materials and supplies will be provided. Daily breaks for exercise
and recreational swimming will also be included. However, instructional
swim is not offered in this program.
There will be weekly art shows on Friday afternoons, where work will
be presented and displayed for other campers to visit and enjoy.
Cost: $220 per week
Ages: Students entering 2nd-8th grade in September.
Limited spots available
Drama Camp
 Does
your child have undeveloped and unexplored dramatic talents? Does your
child sing and dance around the house to emulate their favorite stars?
Has he/she expressed a desire to be "on stage" when they grow
up? Maybe your child is just shy and needs some encouragement and training
to become comfortable in front of large groups of people. If so, our Drama
camp is just for him/her.
With the guidance of trained instructors, your child will enjoy performing
in a production put on by the Drama Camp. Improvisation and other drama
exercises will also be covered in this one-week session.
Due to the complexity of staging a production, many elements must be
pulled together during the week in anticipation of Friday's mid-day performance.
Each Monday, all children will be asked which
Aspect of the production he/she would like to be involved in: singing
and or dancing.
No previous work in drama, chorus or dance is necessary for a successful
and rewarding experience during these fun and informative weeks.
The completion of each week will be marked by a wrap-up performance at
approximately 12:30 in the Recreation Hall. All parents and friends are
invited to become a part of the audience and enjoy the show.
Recreational swimming and exercise are built into the day to create a
well-rounded co-ed camping experience.
Cost: $220 per week
Ages: Students entering 2nd-8th grade in September.
Limited spots available
Leaders in Training (LIT)
The LIT program is a training opportunity for teen wishing to eventually
become counselors at Camp Nassau. Our program will assist each teenager
in developing and learning the skill necessary to supervise and instruct
children. Each LIT is assigned to a specific age group of children or
to one of our specialty camps. He or she will be under the direction of
an experienced leader and the administration. The LIT receives "on
the job" training as well as specially structured programs to enhance
their learning experience.
Throughout the day, a coordinator oversees the LIT group and provides
guidance. The LIT's are also given one optional free period each day to
participate in an activity with other peers.
Cost: $175 per week
Ages: Must be entering 9th grade through 15 years of age.
Extended care and transportation are available for additional fees
Limited Spots Available
Cheerleading Camp
SPIRIT is what this camp is all about and the Guilderland YMCA is excited
to host two sessions of cheerleading at Camp Nassau. Each session will
focus on developing the fundamental skills of today's cheerleader. Along
with the cheers themselves, participants will concentrate on voice projection,
jumps, formations, and dance routines.
Recreational swimming will be offered each day and on Fridays parents
are invited to attend a pep rally and demonstration at 3:15 PM.
Cost: $220 per week
Ages: Students entering grades 4-8 in September.
Session I July 28-Aug. 1
Session II Aug. 4-8
Limited Spots Available
Fairy Tale Camp
One upon a time, in a wilderness known as Guilderland, a camp was created
for children who always dreamed of kings and queens, knights and dragons
and of living in a castle. Throughout the week campers will be immersed
in the wonderful world of fairy tales. They will enjoy many stories and
discover illumination, castle building, puppetry, and the magical numbers
3, 7 and 12. A child's dream will come true at Fairy Tale Camp
Cost: $220 per week
Ages: Students entering grades K - 2 in September.
Limited Spots Available
Session: July 14-19
Sports Camp
This camp is offered one week only
Summer Sports Camp will run the week of August 25- August 29. This full-day
program wil focus on a variety of sports, emphasizing fair play, teamwork,
and FUN!!! Participants will work on skills, as well as learning and playing
organized games. Campers will enjoy swimming (daily), hiking, paddleboats,
a twenty foot climbing wall, and a miniature golf course. Some of the
sports included are:
This camp is offered one week only August 25- August 29
Cost: $225 per week
Ages: Children entering grades 2-8 in September. Limited Spots
Available
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