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Adventure Camps Enrollment
Member registration for Summer Adventure Camps will start Saturday, May 8 at 8:00am in the Conference Room. Space is limited for many camps; be sure to sign up early. An Adventure Department staff person will be on hand Saturday morning to answer any questions about the camps being offered.
Initially, a parent or guardian is only allowed to register members of one family. If you are also acting as a proxy for a friend or relative, you must wait until everyone who has waited in line that morning has registered.
New Adventure Camp Enrollment Rule
In order to ensure each child gets a chance to participate in our camps, on the sign up day you will be allowed to sign your child up for only one session of any particular Adventure Camp. If you would like your child to participate in multiple sessions of a camp, their name will be placed at the bottom of the waiting list. If a spot becomes available, you will be called and your child may attend that camp if you are still interested.
Non-member registration will begin Saturday, May 15 at 8:00am at the Main Desk. Both members and non-members need to fill out the Adventure Camp registration form (PDF, 113kb) and submit it with your payment to the Main Desk staff.
Adventure Day Camp
Ages: 8–9
Level: Easy
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm • Limit: 9
Cost: $190 Members/$210 Non-members
Session One: July 5–9
Session Two: August 2–6
Session Three: August 16–20
Adventure Day Camp is back and ready for a great summer with new trips and challenges for campers! Hiking to beautiful destinations, monkey around at an incredible zoo, take and adventure to a secret cave, and play around at the Museum Of Science and Technology! On Friday we will make a big splash at Zume Flume Water Park!
Adventures Pro Camp
Ages: 14–16
Level: Hard
Time: Overnights, Monday through Friday
Dates: Monday, July 19–Friday, July 23
Pickup by 4:00pm on Friday
Cost: $250 Member/$270 Non-members
Limit: 9
Come try our new Adventure Pro camp! This camp is for teens looking to get out and explore the wilderness on a short backcountry adventure. We will pack our bags and head up to the Adirondacks for five days and four nights exploring many new hikes and paddling many different lakes. We will live out of tents and canoes and experience the outdoors in new and exciting ways.
Awesome Adventures Camp
Ages: 10–11 Level: Moderate
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm Monday–Thursday; Sleep over Thursday night to Friday; Pickup on Friday at 3:30pm at the Sports Center
Cost: $190 Members/$210 Non-members
Limit: 9
Session One: June 28–July 2
Session Two: July 26–30
Session Three: August 9–13
Awesome Adventures Camp will provide many exciting activities this summer: canoeing down the river, bike riding on beginner trails, and taking adventure to the extreme! Bring your campfire stories Thursday for a night out under the stars roasting mashmallows!
Beginner Kayak Paddling Camp
Ages: 10–13
Level: Easy to Moderate
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm
Dates: Wednesday, July 28–Friday, July 30
Cost: $120 Members/$140 Non-members
Limit: 6
If you’ve always wanted to try your hand at kayaking, then this is the camp for you. For 3 days you’ll learn the basics of whitewater kayaking through games and fun. We’ll travel around to some of the local waterways and we’ll set you up with the essentials you’ll need to become a better kayaker. No experience is necessary. All equipment will be supplied by the Clark Sports Center.
Beginner Mountain Biking Camp
Ages: 12–14
Level: Easy to Moderate
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm
Dates: Wednesday, June 30–Friday, July 2
Cost: $120 Members/$140 Non-members
Limit: 8
If you’ve always been one to enjoy riding your bike around town and want to learn more skills pertaining to mountain biking, then this would be the perfect camp for you. For 3 days you’ll stay within the local area and learn basic techniques associated with mountain biking. No experience required. Mountain bikes and helmets can be provided if necessary.
Digital Photography Camp
Ages: 13–16
Level: Easy Time: 9:00am–1:00pm
Dates: Monday, August 9–Friday August 13
Cost: $190 Members/$210 Non-members Limit: 8 • Must have your own digital camera (6 megapixels or higher)
Monday: Introduction to digital photography and learn how to use your camera. Tuesday: A scenic hike around Otsego Lake to learn about landscape photography. Wednesday: A field trip to the Butterfly Conservatory in Oneonta, NY to learn about macro (close-up) photography. Thursday: Sports photography techniques and tips using Soccer Camp as practice. Friday: Learn to edit and print your best photos from the week and hang them on the walls of the Sports Center for everyone to see! Camp will be led by Assistant Marketing Director Zachary Winnie.
Extra Awesome Adventures Camp
Ages: 12–13
Level: Moderate
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm Monday; Overnights Tuesday through Thursday; Pickup between 3:00–4:00pm Friday
Date: Monday July 12–Friday, July 16
Cost: $230 Members/$250 Non-members
Limit: 9
Come join the fun at Extra Awesome Adventures Camp! Swing through the trees on our new high elements! Pack your gear for three nights camping and canoeing in the Seventh and Eighth Lake region in the Adirondacks! Take a scenic hike to the top of Bear Mountain and enjoy a day at the historical Adirondack Museum. Lastly, join us for fun at Enchanted Forest Water Safari! Equipment provided by the Sports Center.
Adventure Camps Special Note
Our camps do not meet the definition of children’s camps under New York State regulations; therefore, they are not regulated by the NYS Department of Health. An Assumption of Risk waiver form is required and must be signed by a parent or guardian for all camp participants. Forms can be found at the Main Desk.
GPS Geocaching Camp
Ages: 11–16
Level: Easy to Moderate
Time: 8:30am–3:30pm
Dates: Monday, August 9–Friday, August 13
Cost: $200 Members/$220 Non-members
Limit: 9
Come join the exciting new high tech global treasure hunt known as geocaching. Campers will be using hand held GPS receivers to search for hidden caches all over Otsego County and the surrounding area. The camp activities will include learning to use the GPS device, seeking caches locally, creating and hiding our own geocaches, and sending a “travel bug”. Campers will also be hiking, swimming and taking field trips.
Intermediate Kayak Paddling Camp
Ages: 13–16
Level: Moderate to Challenging
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm
Dates: Monday, August 9–Friday, August 13
Cost: $250 Members/$270 Non-members
Limit: 6
For five days campers will get the chance to paddle some of the most exciting whitewater in the area! Participants will learn how to brace, roll, and paddle a whitewater kayak through eddies, play holes, and fast moving water. We will leave from the Sports Center each morning and return by the afternoon. An overnight trip may take place near the en d of the week. Previous kayaking experience is required. All equipment provided by the Sports Center.
Intermediate Mountain Biking Camp
Ages: 13–16
Level: Challenging
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm
Dates: Monday, August 2–Friday, August 6
Cost: $250 Members/$270 Non-members
Limit: 8
This five day single track cross-country cycle camp will travel throughout Otsego County in search of the sweetest biking lines. Learn necessary techniques associated with mountain biking and then put your skills to the test! There will be one overnight trip at the end of the week—Thursday to Friday. Previous mountain biking experience is required. Bikes, helmets, and camping equipment will be provided by the Sports Center if needed.
Reading Adventures Camp
Ages: 4–7 (4 years entering Kindergarten) Level: Easy
Time: 8:30am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday
Cost: $190 Members/$210 Non-members
Limit: 9
Session One: July 5–9
Session Two: July 12–16
Session Three: July 19–23
Reading camp is a mix of great children’s literature and exciting outdoor adventure activities. Join us on educational field trips, work on fun art projects, play exciting games and learn about music. If you enjoy reading and outdoor adventures—Reading Camp is for you!
Rumney, New Hampshire Climbing Camp
Ages: 13–18; 13 allowed with an accompanied adult
Level: Moderate to Challenging
Time: Overnights
Dates: Wednesday, August 18–Friday, August 20
Cost: $180 Members or $250 Non-members
Limit: 9
Attention all rock climbing enthusiasts: for this years climbing trip, we will be traversing our way to Rumney, New Hampshire. We will spend three days and two nights climbing at this world renowned cliff. Each day campers will climb some of the most beautiful granite in the Northeast. No experience required and all equipment will be provided by the Sports Center.
Science Camp
Ages: 9–12
Level: Easy
Time: 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday
Cost: $190 Members/$210 Non-members
Limit: 9
Session One: June 28–July 2
Session Two: July 5–9
Session Three: July 12–16
Session Four: July 19–23
Session Five: July 26–30
Science Camp is bursting full of experiments, model rockets, chromatography, games, and field trips! We will travel all around experimenting with science in different places and creating new experiences. Campers will also be able to spend time at the Biological Field Station on Otsego Lake and Science Discovery Center during the week.
Storytelling Camp
Ages: 8–10
Level: Easy
Dates: Monday, June 28–Friday, July 2
Time: 9:00am–3:00pm, Monday–Friday
Cost: $190 Members/$210 Non-members
Limit: 9
This camp’s main purpose is to learn the art of storytelling through directed teaching activities with the goal of each camper learning his or her own story to tell at the end of the week. Outdoor exploration—including field trips, swimming, and hiking—will be a part of the camp, (weather permitting) along with quiet reading, writing, research time, storytelling practice sessions, and story presentations at the end of the week,
Three-Day Beginner Rock Climbing Camp
Ages: 10–12
Level: Easy to Moderate
Time: 8:00am–4:00pm
Dates: Monday, July 12–Wednesday, July 14
Cost: $120 Members or $140 Non-members
Limit: 9
Get outside and try rock climbing this summer! For three days campers will learn the basics of rock climbing. We’ll explore some local cliffs and set you up with all the fundamentals that you need to become a better climber. No experience is necessary. All equipment will be supplied by The Clark Sports Center.