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New York Leadership Development Camps
New York parents know that your child will have expanded their horizons after developing leadership skills at New York Leadership Development Camps. There is no better way for your kids to develop a sense of self-respect and confidence than with New York Leadership Development Camps.
Effective leadership is a quality that will set your child on the road to success. New York Leadership Development Camps will, not only make your child feel great about themselves, but they will also have the time of their lives with many exciting camp activities.
Summer camps throughout the country and especially in New York specialize in providing your children with a fun-filled and life changing experience in the realm of Leadership Development.
The following are some highly recommended Leadership Development programs servicing New York. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Oasis in Central Park is located on the Upper West Side, and provides children with the opportunity to play and learn in the outdoors, while never actually leaving Manhattan. Oasis in Central Park provides a summer filled with over 20 engaging activities from cooking to martial arts; dancing to creative writing. Central Park has a incredible collection of recreation facilities along with an Olympic sized outdoor swimming pool. Each day campers take on a variety of activities from sports and recreational, visual and performing arts, swimming, field trips and outdoor education that allow them to discover new ways to express their leadership and creativity. Our popular Teen Travel Program for ages 12-14 offers an exciting blend of fun and educational field trips as well as community service projects.
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French Woods offers summer camp programs in dance, theatre, music, circus, magic, visual arts, film and theater, video, sports, tennis, fitness, waterfront, skate board, rock and roll and horseback riding. We cater to children from 7-17 years old. Younger campers have more guidance and supervision, while older campers are able to take on some responsibility and have a chance to work in the areas of their interest. Campers are able to focus on one or various areas of interest. We also offer traditional camp activities that can be chosen a-la-carte. We are located on a private lake in the Western Catskill Mountains of New York near the Delaware River on the Pennsylvania Border.
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"An Adventure A Day... " At World of Discovery Day Camp of Bayside, Queens, NY summertime is a season for children to expand their horizons, explore new territories, and discover new and exciting things about themselves. Whether the children are enrolled in the Discovery Sports Academy or the Discovery Day Camp, they build new skills, discover new things, make new friends, and realize a new found confidence. Through our structured programming, campers are encouraged to participate and excel in those activities that interest them the most. Both group and individual instruction is offered, and children are generally grouped according to age. Positive reinforcement and encouragement are the cornerstones of all World of Discovery Day Camp programming.
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With tennis and basketball courts, softball, soccer fields, and a swimming pool, Oasis campers enjoy traditional day camp activities with a dedicated, supportive staff. Children are exposed to a variety of activities including sports, teambuilding activities, swimming and visual and performing arts. Oasis Downtown is for children ages 4-11
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Located on the Mercy College Campus, Oasis Dobbs Ferry provides a traditional, recreational day camp experience and offers a variety of activities that help kids learn new ways to express creativity while promoting leadership skills. At Oasis Dobbs Ferry, campers have access to phenomenal athletic facilities including playing fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, an outdoor swimming pool and nature trails- all against the picturesque backdrop of the Hudson River. Our popular Teen Travel Program for ages 12-14 offers an exciting blend of fun and educational field trips as well as community service projects. Day/Night Camp: Day Camp
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Oasis in Brooklyn has a variety of activities to develop lifelong skills, improve proficiency and master the components of different aspects of life. With exciting indoor and outdor activities, our campers will never be bored! Children enjoy a traditional day camp experience in a safe, nurturing environment. The Oasis camp week is filled with special events, parties, visual and performing arts, instructional swim, sports and recreation, field trips, and much more!
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Oasis Queens provides campers’ access to the amazing 65-acre Astoria Park, located along the edge of the East River overlooking Manhattan. Oasis campers are entertained all day long with outdoor basketball courts, outdoor tracks, outdoor sport fields, playgrounds and multiple nature trails! Oasis Queens hosts age appropriate activities for boys and girls ages 4-14. Campers can boost their creative energies in arts and crafts or performing arts classes, while also tapping into their athletic side with various sports and recreational activities. Our counselors and staff create a nurturing and safe environment. Your child will feel comfortable in being part of group activities, making new friends, and learning positive social skills.
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Welcome to Adirondack Camp, one of the original, traditional summer camps. Our setting in upstate New York’s Adirondack Mountains is magical; Adirondack Camp is located on a private peninsula in the crystal clear waters of Lake George. Boys and girls ages 7-16 come from around the world to make really close friends, have outrageous fun, discover their true selves, and have the summer of their lives. We have been creating lasting childhood memories and lifetime friendships for over a century! Adirondack Camp is unique among summer camps. We are family; everyone knows each other by first name. We provide a nurturing, confidence boosting dose of challenges and new experiences that will define our campers for the rest of their lives. Campers create their own schedules within our four specialty programs: Waterfront, Land, Arts and Wilderness Adventure. Campers’ days are a blend of structured activity time and choreographed chaos that encourages creative play.
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Our exciting residential summer programs offer in-depth instruction in Astronomy, Art Portfolio Prep, Creative Writing, Chemistry, Computers, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Robotics, Theater, Equestrian or Swimming. With Alfred University’s excellence in teaching and quality programming, this is the perfect place to spend an enjoyable week or two learning, making friends, and experiencing life on a college campus!
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Located in the beautiful Bristol Hills region of the Finger Lakes/coed camp for youth and adults ages 5 & up. 76th season.
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400 acres, modern to rustic facilities. Programs that encourage each camper to reach their own highest potential. New horse programs english & western.
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Camps Baco and Che-Na-Wah - camp at its purest. Two separate camps built on a single tradition - its people. 100% Camp. Nothing artificial.
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Bay View YMCA Summer Camp is an experience for youngsters to challenge themselves, to develop new skills, and build friendships.
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Discover Beaver Camp, a Christian camp located in the western New Yorks Adirondacks, Beaver Camp offers traditional resident camping, wilderness & sports camps.
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Through values-based programming we build each child's spirit mind and body. We offer day, basketball, soccer and swim camp for children ages 5-14.
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All American staff. Family atmosphere. Excellent facilities. Make life long friends, learn new skills & have fun. Modern, air-conditioned facilities.
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Exceptional variety of supervised athletics/cultural activities/special events and trips in a Jewish oriented atmosphere
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At Camp Blue Bay girls explore a variety of recreational, cultural & educational activities in a fun, safe environment.
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At Blue Rill, we're 'Friends Forever' Fun summers filled with non-stop activities, loads of opportunity for achievement and memories to last a lifetime.
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Encourages campers to have fun while participating in activities that develop creativity, independence and a sense of teamwork.
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Exceptional staff, outstanding facilities - art, sports & enrichment activities for ages 3-15 in a unique quiet country setting. There's no place like Buckley.
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Noncompetitive, progressive, outdoor program, relaxed atmosphere, rustic wooded setting. Non Girl Scouts welcomed.
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Discover the fun power and friendship of girls together. Camp offers traditional day and resident programs. Visit www.girlscoutsfoothills.org
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Play,learn & grow in a traditional Bible-based outdoor program. Enjoy friends, fun, singing, swimming, crafts, nature, horsemanship,campfires & great food.
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Discovering, experiencing and sharing the joy of knowing Jesus.
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Camp Dudley, founded in 1885, is a place that celebrates timeless traditional values, inspiring boys to seek something higher than their own self-interest.
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Warm, caring staff; noncompetitive atmosphere. Adventure & challenge, fun & friendship in a beautiful island setting.
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Echo Lake is committed to empowering children. Confidence built via cutting edge program implemented by exemplary staff.
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Camp Edey is located on 95 acres of wetland preserve. Providing a wide variety of activities including swimming & boating, that meets the needs of every girl.
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Started in 1984 as the first camp in the nation created to serve homeless children to enrich growth of each camper by providing a respite from homelessness.
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The Ultimate coed sleepaway camp experience for children ages 7-16. Featuring all land & water sports, crafts, performing arts, and much more.
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Lakefront recreational,educational&leadership camp in the Adirondack Mountains,diverse summer prgrms are for deaf, hard-of-hearing, & hearing inds of all ages.
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A chance for never-to-be-forgotten outdoors adventure where values are ingrained & prejudices abandoned, for a lifetime
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Ramah's program strikes a healthy balance between structure and creativity, competition and team work, all within a nurturing Jewish environment.
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Ramapo is an exciting and challenging program designed to build self-confidence, trust, discipline & motivation. Our focus is on teaching these & social skills.
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Warm, nurturing camp in the beautiful Berkshires. Loads of tradition, spirit & fun. Structured & elective program.
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Warm,nurturing staff. Celebrate Jewish identity. Beautiful lake front setting with ski & sailing programs. Group and individual choice activities
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Camp Seven Hills is located in Holland, NY and offers a variety of activities and programs for individual growth and exploration.
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Camp Sisol offers a wide variety of experiences in a noncompetitive, yet challenging environment.
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Beautiful Consus Lake. Extraordinary waterfront program. Leadership & counselor training for teens. Christian emphasis.
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Jewish & Israeli culture on the Delaware, peer leadership skills. Team sports, rafting, social action, hiking, Kosher.
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Experience forest, fun, and friends at Timbercrest. Rustic and beautiful setting perfect for learning about the outdoors in a safe and fun environment.
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Monday through Friday, home with the family on the weekend. Camper choice program. Friendly, fun, positive camp community. Transportation provided.
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Christian community set in the heart of the Finger Lakes. A place where lives are changed. Fun, friends, & fellowship.
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YMCA character development since 1913. Sailing, canoeing, kayaking, sports, arts, rock climbing, high ropes, teen adventure trips and family programming.
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Tradition and innovation combine for an unforgettable summer experience.
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Day camp offers opportunity to improve self esteem through age appropriate, structured activities and trips.
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49 yr trad. 3:1 camper to staff. 25 acs, 6 pools, 7 tennis courts, athletics, crafts & drama. Rockland, Bergen & Orange Cos. NYC.
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Building godly young men in a Christ-centered community through of wilderness camping.
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Brooklyn Cntl Y campers have a blast in noncompetitive, caring atmosphere. Incredibly qualified & fun staff. Think YMCA.
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Building friendships for a lifetime and learn by doing.
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Located in the Adirondack Mtns. Offering hope & adventure to 1000 critically ill children, 500 children in our adaptive ski program & 800 for specialty fmy cmps
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To provide a camp experience for economically disadvantaged youth that fosters the development of self-esteem.
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Rustic Catskill Mountain camp with traditional program designed to help inner-city girls build social skills, self-esteem and increase academic achievement.
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Accept the challenge to explore, learn, and develop self confidence in a safe and caring environment girl scouts-where girls grow strong.
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Camps offered: Youth, Kiddies, Sports, Pee Wee Sports, Performing Arts, Dance, Sailing, Fitness, Too Cool for Camp, Teen CIT.
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Provides the experience of a lifetime. Independence, lasting friendships, life skills and natural adventure to create the power of youth.
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Hillside Summer Camp offers day, adventure and trip programs. The camps offer a mix of activities designed for each individual to have fun and new experiences.
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The Jamaica Y's Day Camp/Sports Camp offers a warm and friendly atmosphere with caring, certified staff. For ages 5-15.
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A mainstream camp for all children including those with special needs. Program is non-competitive w/ an emphasis on team building.
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Residential Christian Outdoor Ministry. Bible study, worship, sailing, swimming, ropes course, group games, servant opportunities.
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Traditional structure, high variety of activities, top facilities, caring environment 'We love it so much we bought it.'
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Resident camp, rustic setting. Emphasizes self-worth & character building. Christian emphasis with outdoor specialization, econ. disadvantaged.
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Rustic noncompetitive back to nature weekly resident prog available, professional staff, caring, safe & fun.
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Traditional day camps offer campers a variety of camp activities to chose from including group games,team building,arts & crafts,sports,field trips and more.
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Camp through sports, games, crafts and activities emphasizes caring sharing & respect with old friends and making new ones. Small groups low camper:staff ratio.
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Campers are part of small group. The staff are caring, enviroment is safe. Days are full of fun out & indoor activities.
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Program emphasizes adventurous hiking, canoe, mountain, bicycle trips; strong sense of community; learning at own pace.
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Christian Boy's Camp in the Adirondack Mountains plus father/son camping programs 'Building Christian Men from Boys' 'Because Boys WIll Be Men'
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The Northwest YMCA Day Camp offers a variety of activities that include fun, friends, and adventure all summer long.
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Outstanding staff, exceptional facilities, famous programs, spirit soars,laughter roars, est. 1918 an oasis of fun.
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A year-round youth development organization that provides at-risk youth with up to seven years of a summer camp experience.
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The Ramah Day Camp is a unique summer experience of fun learning and growth. We offer a full gamut of camp activities all with a Jewish dimension. Conservative
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MultiCultural. Spec attn & prog for 1st time camper. Teen prog w/travel. Cabins have rustic living rooms w/fireplace & bathrooms.
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YMCA day camp offering swimming, arts/crafts, nature, sports instruction, focusing on character development and values.
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Day Camp-overnights, special events. Resident tent & cabin living, caring staff,self-esteem & girl planning emphasized.
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A summer camp with caring & qualified staff. Fun atmosphere and new adventures that kids love and parents trust.
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The skills, values, friendships & memories that make traditional camping a special experience.
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50 beautiful acres. Lake for swimming & boating. Plays & field trips each session. Outstanding staff. Transportation.
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Flexible scheduling, part-time & extended hours available. Regular day camp plus baseball sports camp.
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Each small group is led by well trained staff, which fosters a supportive environment for both camper & parent.
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New in 2006. Counselor in Training program for girls age 16-17. Max of 6 girls to be trained in leadership ability, wilderness trips and receive Biblical dir.
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Horses bring out best in everyone. Full day camp. Specializing in English horseback. Outstanding staff & environment.
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We teach children the skills of making and keeping friends while building self-esteem and self confidence.
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253 acre Majestic Mountain top estate. Beautiful private lake, woodlands, modern cabins, academically enriched traditional programs/inner city.
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Campers thrive in warm loving accepting atmosphere, skill building in all sports dynamic arts & crafts programs.
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Leadership training for Jewish teenagers from around the world. Have fun, learn, make lasting friends, change your life
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We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
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Wagon Road Camp is a place for kids to have fun, be safe, and care for self and others.
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Preschool thru young teen participate in developmentally appropriate program with opportunity for choice of specialties.
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Opportunities for education, inspiration & recreation. The treasure of a life time. A little piece of heaven on earth.
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Woodsmoke!! A small co-ed children's camp located on Lake Placid Lake in Lake Placid, New York amid the Adirondack Mountains. Our focus is upon lifetime activities such as swimming, sailling, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, archery, art and crafts, woodcraft, hiking and mountain climbing. Along with the above we have wonderful times singing around the campfire, skits, guitaring, overnights on the lake, and much more. We offer 6 two week sessions and extended stays according to availability. Our staff/camper ratio is 1 to 3. We will open our 7th season this year. Web: www.campwoodsmoke.com. Kris Hansen: Director: PO Box 628, Lake Placid, New York. 12946
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Great program for younger girls & first time campers. Specialized older girl programs.
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Special events & pageantry guaranteed to astound & delight your camper. Friendly staff, beautiful setting.
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Have the time of your life on beautiful Keuka Lake. A wonderful experience for first time campers as welll as veteran campers. Sailing program the best.
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Camp Gorham is located in the Adirondack Mountains. We offer a traditional residential camp program with an emphasis on horseback riding, wilderness tripping
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YMCA Camp Kenan Residence camp, Day camp & Adventure center provides the picturesque setting for all individuals to grow personally and professionally.
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1000 acre setting. Trails, brooks, heated pool, world class adventure ropes course. Small groups. Intensely trained staff team.
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YMCA Camps 90 miles NYC. Camps McAlister (6-11) & Talcott (11-15), 2 staff/bunk, 1/3 ratio. Volleyball, Gymnastics & Judo Specialty Camps. Family Camp.
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Jewish Zionist camp. Excellent well rounded program of sports & arts. Fully Kosher. A taste of Israel in Hudson Valley.
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We are good at giving your children a great summer.
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