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Greenvale Summer Camp 2025

GREENVALE DAY CAMP! SUMMER 2025
Our popular day camp program offers a quality, structured program at an affordable price.  Activities include Crafts, Games, Sports, Brain Games, Science, Self-Esteem Building, Nature Activities, Performing Arts, and more.   

Greenvale Day Camp is an outdoor camp for campers ages 5 (having completed Kindergarten)  to 11. Teens & Tweens (12 to 15) or as we prefer to call them,Senior Campers, have more varied activities. This includes some of our basic program areas (Sports, Science, Weekly Theme and Brain Games) as well as activities geared towards learning and practicing other life skills. This will include job preparation skills and money management skills. Participants will also work as "buddies" with our younger campers for part of the day. Senior Campers will also take part in off-site trips. Past trips have included bowling, Adventure Escape Rooms, Sharpe Bounce, and more.

For the younger campers we have special event days with visitors such as a petting zoo,  yoga sessions, and more.

It is held at Greenvale Park, 2260 New Hackensack Rd.   
We offer six weekly sessions beginning Monday, July 7, 2025. You can register for all six weeks or just the weeks you would like. Each week will have a different weekly theme for your children to enjoy. 
Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Extended care hours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

We offer off-site trips for children ages 12 and older, but new in 2024 we will be introducing off-site trips for the younger children as well during Week 3 of camp. 

5 year olds must supply proof of having attended Kindergarten upon request.

See what a typical camp day looks like in the Sample Daily Schedule below.

Our staff is carefully selected, trained, and motivated to offer the best camp experience for your child.  The Staff to Camper ratio does not exceed 1:10.

Camp takes place outdoors rain or shine. Occasionally we have the indoor use of Nassau Elementary School, but this is not guaranteed.

You will find more details in our camp "Welcome Packet" when you register. 

Our camp remains one of the most affordable in the Hudson Valley

Discounted if you register by noon (12:00pm) May 16,2025
  • Early Bird Rates
    • Town Residents
      • Per week - $175 
      • Extended Day - $75
    • Non-Residents
      • Per week - $205 
      • Extended Day - $95
  • After May 16th
    • Town Residents
      • Per week - $200 
      • Extended Day - $80
    • Non-Residents
      • Per week - $230
      • Extended Day - $100



*10% sibling discount for child(ren) in the same household. Does not apply to cousins, besties, etc.

PAYMENTS

Registration is not confirmed until paid. 
Credit Cards: Payment may be made by credit card online. *Note: there is a 3% non-refundable fee when using a credit card. 
Checks or Cash: 
1) May be mailed to Town of Poughkeepsie Recreation
                              1 Overocker Rd. 
                              Poughkeepsie, NY 12602
or

2) May be dropped off in the Recreation office during regular business hours, Monday - Friday. 

or 

3) May be dropped off in the after-hours drop box at Town Hall, LEVEL 1, at 1 Overocker Rd.Poughkeepsie


OPTIONAL CIT TRAINING PROGRAM

CIT PROGRAM TRAINING FOR 15 YEAR OLDS only
JR. CIT PROGRAM TRAINING FOR 14 YEAR OLDS only

If you have a child who is 14 or 15 years old, they can register for camp at a discounted rate and take part in our Counselor in Training (CIT) program. A CIT and Jr. CIT will act as an assistant to the Camp Counselors while being trained to become a counselor at the age of 16. This is a rewarding position for those who like to work with children. Being a camp counselor, starting at age 16, is a great experience and it is a position they can come back to once they are in college and returning home for summer employment. The CIT program is designed for campers who want to become counselors at age 16. The CIT and Jr. CIT program is not an employment position nor is it a guarantee of future employment. CIT applicants are interviewed before being selected. 

CITs can choose one of two sessions or both sessions. Sessions are:
July 1 - July 26
July 29 - August 16

Select only the session(s) that are designated for CITs. You do not need to choose the weekly dates listed for campers. 

CITs and Jr. CITs must fill out all of the forms and submit immunization records. 

**To Register fo the CIT Program scroll to the bottom of this page. Register only for the CIT or Jr. CIT sessions of your choice. You do not need to register for each individual week. 

Parent Guide
Camp is regulated by the Dutchess County Dept. of Health and NYS Dept. of Health and we abide by all mandated regulations. To view the NYS Children's Camp Guide for Parents go to:
https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/3601/

All CDC and NYS camp Covid-19 protocols will be met at the time camp takes place. We continue to strive to make camp a fun experience for the campers. Covid-19 guidelines are subject to change.





 

Sample Daily Schedule
Here is a sample of a typical day in camp. Each week we divide the campers into groups by age. Each group has its own rotation to follow so this schedule will vary.

7:30-9:00 Extended Hours Care is available
9:00 Arrival at camp, groups gather, attendance taken, announcements made
9:20 Brain Games Station
10:00 Performing Arts Station
10:45 Break and Snack Time
11:25 Sports and Games Station
12:05 Lunch
12:45 Arts and Crafts Station
1:25 Weekly Theme Station
2:05 STEM Station
2:45 Group Time
3:10 Camp Wide Activity
4:00 Dismissal
4:00-6:00 Extended Hours Care is available

Covid-19 Related Information
Greenvale Day Camp
Covid Update

The camp will operate under current CDC and Health Dept. guidelines when camp is in session.
Practices and policies related to Covid-19 are subject to change as guidelines change.

We will continue to work with the Dutchess County Health Department to run our program in such a way that will protect the health and safety of our campers, their families, our staff and the overall Poughkeepsie community. We strive to meet CDC Guidelines, NYS and Dutchess County Emergency Orders as well as Dutchess County Health Department requirements.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at rec@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov or (845) 485-3628.

REGISTRATION
  • Begin registration by creating an account or use your existing account.
  • Registration closes for a particular week when capacity for that week is full or on the THURSDAY OF THE PRIOR WEEK. (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).
  • If registering less than 7 days prior to the start of the camp week, register in the office with ALL necessary paperwork.
  • All forms must be completed to finalize registration:
  • * Registration Form
  • * Behavior Policy
  • * Medical Form
  • * Sign-out Form
  • * Immunization Form on Physician's Letterhead (must submit prior to beginning camp)
  • * Report Card for 5 year olds only (must submit prior to beginning camp)

Cancellation and Refund Policy
Camp registration is non-refundable.
Hiring camp counselors is based on registration, and therefore registration fees are non-refundable.

Required Immunization Policy
As recommended by the NYS Department of Health, your child MUST have the immunizations required to attend school. Please attach a copy of updated immunization record on Physician’s Letterhead, updated to show date of last immunization or booster.

Immunizations can be submitted any of the following ways:
-Your physician can fax the records to us directly at 845-485-3616
-or email the records to Rec@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov
-or attach to the “Forms” section of the online registration in your account

Pictures of and Snap-shots of medical records from cell phones will not be acceptable.

Theme Weeks 2024
Sample of theme weeks: Subject to Change

Week 1: "ALOHA WEEK"
Week 2: "CHARACTER WEEK"
Week 3: "WACKY WEEK"
Week 4: "COLOR WEEK"
Week 5: "ALL AROUND THE WORLD"
Week 6: "WATER WEEK"
Week 7: "CARNIVAL WEEK"

Additional Forms and Files: Links:

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