| Camp | ST | Programming Highlights | Additional Fees | Start Date | End Date | Approx. Travel Time from Times Square | Approximate Camp Duration | Gender | Setting | Swimming | Focus | Key Words for Searching |
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Emagination STEM Camp - Session 1 | CT | The specialized computer program creates a balance between cutting-edge technology education and traditional summer camp activities. The program offers a choice of over 25 technology workshops. Free-choice programming allows children to choose workshops and recreation activities. Primary communication with parents is via email (parents must have access to and be comfortable using email). Children sleep in dormitories on a school campus and have limited access to a swimming pool. | Optional: Additional technology workshops with lab fees ranging from $95-$300 Optional: Additional canteen tickets (1199SEIU members automatically receive 20 tickets) | 7/14/2024 | 7/27/2024 | 2.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Pool | Computers;Technology | Connecticut |
Emagination STEM Camp - Session 2 | CT | The specialized computer program creates a balance between cutting-edge technology education and traditional summer camp activities. The program offers a choice of over 25 technology workshops. Free-choice programming allows children to choose workshops and recreation activities. Primary communication with parents is via email (parents must have access to and be comfortable using email). Children sleep in dormitories on a school campus and have limited access to a swimming pool. | Optional: Additional technology workshops with lab fees ranging from $95-$300 Optional: Additional canteen tickets (1199SEIU members automatically receive 20 tickets) | 7/27/2024 | 8/9/2024 | 2.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Dorms | Pool | Computers;Technology | Connecticut |
Farm & Wilderness - Session 2 | VT | The rustic wilderness program provides children with the opportunity for joyful play, purposeful work and rustic outdoor living. Children create community with one another as they learn more about themselves, and are offered a variety of activities so they can try new things and focus on the skills that interest them. There is minimal electricity and no electronic screens of any kind. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins or canvas structures and swim in a lake. | None | 7/28/2024 | 8/18/2024 | 5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins and Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | Vermont |
Camp Farwell for Girls - Session B | VT | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on individual growth, personal achievement and self-esteem building. Free-choice programming allows children to choose activities each week. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program and an optional equestrian program. After one week at camp, children may call home once and parents may call their child one day each week. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is also available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Recommended: $20 camper bank account (spending money for offsite trips) Required: $5 white swim cap Required (for optional equestrian program): Estimated $110 horseback riding helmet and boots Optional: 30-minute private tennis or swimming lessons ($55 per lesson) Optional: 30-minute private horseback riding lessons ($85 per lesson) Optional: Email service | 7/27/2024 | 8/16/2024 | 5.5 hours | 3 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Vermont |
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 3 | NY | The visual and performing arts program gives children the opportunity to develop skills and explore new areas of interest. Only open to 1199SEIU boys. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Sports and traditional camp activities are also available. Parents and children communicate through letters and email. After one week at camp, children may make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Private tennis lessons ($60 per lesson) Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee | 7/15/2024 | 8/4/2024 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New York |
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 4 | NY | The visual and performing arts program gives children the opportunity to develop skills and explore new areas of interest. Open to both 1199SEIU boys and girls. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules with six daily activities: three majors (chosen at session start) and three minors (chosen daily). Sports and traditional camp activities are also available. Parents and children communicate through letters and email. After one week at camp, children may make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $175 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Private tennis lessons ($60 per lesson) Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee | 8/4/2024 | 8/25/2024 | 3 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New York |
French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 5 | NY | The visual and performing arts program trial session is for first-time applicants ages 9-11. Programming gives children the opportunity to develop skills and explore new areas of interest. Open to both 1199SEIU boys and girls. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules with six daily arts-related activities, as well as sports and traditional camp activities. Parents and children communicate through letters and email. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Required: $50 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Private lessons Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee | 8/25/2024 | 9/1/2024 | 3 hours | 1 Week | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Fine Arts;Performing Arts | New York |
Greenwood Trails - Session C | CT | The traditional program focuses on building community and is centered around the core values of respect, integrity, caring and courage. Activities are largely free-choice, with two majors (selected weekly), two minors (selected daily) and two scheduled periods. No electronic devices with screens are permitted, and parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, children may make a weekly phone call home. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Recommended: $50 camper bank account (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: $55 linen rental fee Optional: 1-hour group horseback riding lessons ($65 per lesson) Required (if needed): Estimated $350 lice removal service fee | 8/4/2024 | 8/17/2024 | 2.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Traditional | Connecticut |
Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas) - Session 2 | NJ | The traditional program focuses on building self-esteem and social skills in a healthy, natural environment. The program is designed to inspire the practice of setting and pursuing goals, living responsibly and reflecting on one's achievements and disappointments. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice programming; some activities are selected by bunk group, while others are chosen individually. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | None | 7/9/2024 | 7/27/2024 | 1 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New Jersey |
Hands In 4 Youth (the home of Camp Vacamas) - Session 3 | NJ | The traditional program focuses on building self-esteem and social skills in a healthy, natural environment. The program is designed to inspire the practice of setting and pursuing goals, living responsibly and reflecting on one's achievements and disappointments. There is a combination of scheduled and free-choice programming; some activities are selected by bunk group, while others are chosen individually. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | None | 7/30/2024 | 8/17/2024 | 1 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | New Jersey |
Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 2 | PA | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on self-discovery and spirited activity. There are a limited number of spaces available in Session 2. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules. This camp is the sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys and there may be a few co-ed special events. Children must write home on a weekly basis, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, parents may call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $125 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price) Optional: Offsite banana boating, biking trip or canoe trip Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee | 7/7/2024 | 7/20/2024 | 2 hours | 2 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 3 | PA | The all-girl, traditional program focuses on self-discovery and spirited activity. Free-choice programming allows children to create their own schedules. This camp is the sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys and there may be a few co-ed special events. Children must write home on a weekly basis, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After one week at camp, parents may call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $125 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price) Optional: Offsite banana boating, biking trip or canoe trip Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee | 7/21/2024 | 8/10/2024 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Ramapo for Children (Special Needs Camp) - Session 2 | NY | The special needs program is for children with developmental and/or behavioral special needs. This traditional camp program fosters the development of positive social and learning skills, helps build healthy relationships and increases self-esteem. Campers experience a safe, predictable and highly structured environment designed to promote confidence and build trust. There is a 1:1 staff-to-child ratio, and counselors are often emerging professionals in special education, social work, psychology or related areas. Children should be self-sufficient in using the restroom. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: $20 bus transport for parents on Visitors' Day Optional: Email service | 7/7/2024 | 7/26/2024 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Special Needs;Traditional | New York |
Ramapo for Children (Special Needs Camp) - Session 3 | NY | The special needs program is for children with developmental and/or behavioral special needs. This traditional camp program fosters the development of positive social and learning skills, helps build healthy relationships and increases self-esteem. Campers experience a safe, predictable and highly structured environment designed to promote confidence and build trust. There is a 1:1 staff-to-child ratio, and counselors are often emerging professionals in special education, social work, psychology or related areas. Children should be self-sufficient in using the restroom. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake and pool. | Optional: $20 bus transport for parents on Visitors' Day Optional: Email service | 7/28/2024 | 8/16/2024 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake and Pool | Special Needs;Traditional | New York |
Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 2 | PA | The all-boy, traditional program focuses on having fun, trying new things and making memories. Free-choice programming allows children to create their schedules, choosing from six departments: arts, communications/technology, equestrian, land sports, outdoor adventure and water sports. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls and there may be a few co-ed special events. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. After one week at camp, parents may call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $200 canteen fee (used for offsite trips; any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Horseback riding fees | 7/7/2024 | 7/20/2024 | 2 hours | 2 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 3 | PA | The all-boy, traditional program focuses on having fun, trying new things and making memories. Free-choice programming allows children to create their schedules, choosing from six departments: arts, communications/technology, equestrian, land sports, outdoor adventure and water sports. In addition, there is a mandatory swim program. This camp is the brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls and there may be a few co-ed special events. Parents and children communicate via letters and email. After one week at camp, parents may call during mealtimes. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $250 canteen fee (used for offsite trips; any unused portion is refundable) Optional: Horseback riding fees | 7/21/2024 | 8/10/2024 | 2 hours | 3 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Traditional | Pennsylvania |
Camp Southwoods - Session 2 | NY | The traditional program offers a diverse range of activities with high-quality coaching and instruction from highly trained staff. Youth are celebrated for who they are while becoming the best versions of themselves. There are a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities in four departments: land sports, waterfront activities, outdoor adventure and fine arts. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $50 uniform of two t-shirts Optional: $100 expanded uniform of shorts, sweatshirt, and sweatpants Required: $220 per bag luggage fee to cover cost of its transport to and from camp Required (if needed): $65 medication shipping/delivery fee | 7/14/2024 | 8/3/2024 | 4.5 hours | 3 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Adventure;Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Traditional | New York |
Camp Southwoods - Session 3 | NY | The traditional program offers a diverse range of activities with high-quality coaching and instruction from highly trained staff. Youth are celebrated for who they are while becoming the best versions of themselves. There are a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities in four departments: land sports, waterfront activities, outdoor adventure and fine arts. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another. Children sleep in cabins and swim in a lake. | Required: $50 uniform of two t-shirts Optional: $100 expanded uniform of shorts, sweatshirt, and sweatpants Required: $220 per bag luggage fee to cover cost of its transport to and from camp Required (if needed): $65 medication shipping/delivery fee | 8/4/2024 | 8/17/2024 | 4.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Cabins | Lake | Adventure;Fine Arts;Performing Arts;Sports;Traditional | New York |
Camp Susquehannock for Boys - Session 2 | PA | The all-boy, sports program provides multi-sport athletic development and confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment. Campers develop moral, social and physical skills through participating in team and individual sports. There are a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities with a mandatory swim program. Showers are permitted twice per week, with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. This camp is the brother program of Camp Susquehannock for Girls, and certain meals and special events are co-ed. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms and swim in a lake. | Required: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: $70 linen rental fee Optional: Tutoring fee Optional: Email service | 7/14/2024 | 8/11/2024 | 3.5 hours | 4 Weeks | All Boys | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Pennsylvania |
Camp Susquehannock for Girls - Session 2 | PA | The all-girl, sports program provides multi-sport athletic development and confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment. Campers develop moral, social and physical skills through participating in team and individual sports. There are a combination of scheduled and free-choice activities with a mandatory swim program. Showers are permitted twice per week, with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. This camp is the sister program of Camp Susquehannock for Boys, and certain meals and special events are co-ed. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms and swim in a lake. | Required: $75 canteen fee (any unused portion is refundable) Optional: $70 linen rental fee Optional: Tutoring fee Optional: Email service | 7/14/2024 | 8/11/2024 | 3.5 hours | 4 Weeks | All Girls | Cabins | Lake | Sports | Pennsylvania |
Trail Blazers - Session 2 | NJ | The rustic, wilderness adventure program is an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges and building community. Activities are centered around six core values: friendship, health, learning, self-growth, stewardship and developing survival skills. Children create their schedules as a group. This program includes a multi-night hiking trip. There is minimal electricity, and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None | 7/15/2024 | 7/29/2024 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers - Session 3 | NJ | The rustic, wilderness adventure program is an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges and building community. Activities are centered around six core values: friendship, health, learning, self-growth, stewardship and developing survival skills. Children create their schedules as a group. This program includes a multi-night hiking trip. There is minimal electricity, and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and children are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None | 8/1/2024 | 8/15/2024 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Farming;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers (Leaders in Training) - Session 2 | NJ | The rustic, teen leadership program for 1199SEIU youth ages 14-15 is an immersive wilderness adventure experience focused on environmental stewardship, community service, personal growth, goal-setting and reflection. The program includes a multi-night hiking trip. There is minimal electricity, and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and youth are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Youth sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None | 7/15/2024 | 7/29/2024 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Leadership;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
Trail Blazers (Leaders in Training) - Session 3 | NJ | The rustic, teen leadership program for 1199SEIU youth ages 14-15 is an immersive wilderness adventure experience focused on environmental stewardship, community service, personal growth, goal-setting and reflection. The program includes a multi-night hiking trip. There is minimal electricity, and no electronics of any kind are permitted. Parents and youth are encouraged to write letters to one another, and service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Youth sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots and mosquito nets) and swim in a lake. | None | 8/1/2024 | 8/15/2024 | 1.5 hours | 2 Weeks | Boys and Girls | Tents | Lake | Adventure;Leadership;Wilderness Activities | New Jersey |
