I know what you’re thinking, “Why should I be thinking about summer camps in February?!”. Well, even though it might still be winter and you’ve got snow on the mind the time to register for summer camps is now. Saratoga Springs has so many great camp options no matter what your kids are into, and these camps fill up fast so act quickly! Here are just a few of the fantastic options on offer for this summer here in Saratoga. Find what your child likes and register soon to guarantee a spot!
First, Saratoga Independent School has a summer program for kids aged 3-8. Children can select from seven
different themed weeks of morning fun; while older kids ages 7-14 can
explore technology, science or the arts. The themes and subjects change
from year to year, but the exciting summer experience remains the same.
Camp runs from 9:00 – noon and the cost is $130 per week (8:30 early
drop off and 12:30 late pickup available).
Camp Northwoods over at Skidmore offers an exciting program of sports, cultural arts, nature study and
relaxed play for children which draws on the rich and varied resources
of Skidmore College and the surrounding area. The camp’s home base is
Flastaff’s Pavillion on the Skidmore College campus, but campers
frequent the Williamson Sports Center, Schick Art Gallery, Tang Teaching
Museum and Art Gallery, and Zankel Music Center. The daily enrichment
activities led by the qualified staff are supplemented by weekly field
trips to recreational and historical sites, and visits by special
guests. Children entering grades 1-6* will also enjoy activities that include arts and crafts, ceramics,
games, hiking, and daily swim time. The goal of Camp Northwoods is to provide a variety of
fun activities that happily challenge the imagination, intellect, and
body. *Campers must be 6 years
old as of June 25, 2012. Call (518) 580-5590 for more information.
The Beagle School’s summer programs run for ten consecutive weeks beginning the end of
June. Class is held in the morning from 9:00 a.m. to noon, Monday
through Friday. Parents may register their children for two, three or
five mornings per week in any combination of weeks. Children may range in age from 2-1/2 to 5 years of age. The summer program focuses on socialization and having fun, with much
of the program held outside in the schoolyard.This mixed age group is
involved in walks to the park and library, crafts, painting, stories and
dance. Each week is planned around a different theme. Applications are
available in the spring.
Saratoga Children’s Theater is producing two full-length musicals for our their new TEEN TROUPE
summer camp. 13 the Musical and The Music Man. For Juniors they will
have High School Musical Jr. and Willie Wonka Jr. For Kids there will be
Jungle Book Kids, Willie Wonka Kids and Winnie the Pooh Kids! Check out their website for more information at http://www.saratogachildrenstheatre.org/.