GREENVALE DAY CAMP! SUMMER 2026
GREENVALE DAY CAMP! SUMMER 2026
CAMP SEASON IS AROUND THE CORNER — REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY 24!
Here are the dates:
- Week 1
- Week 2
- Week 3
- Week 4
- Week 5
- Week 6
Important Things To Know:
- Registration will be available on February 24, 2026 at 10:00 am.
- There will be early bird discounts again this year for all registrations completed before May 15, 2026 at 11:59PM .
Our popular day camp program offers a quality, structured program at an affordable price. Activities may 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, etc.) as well as activities geared towards learning and practicing other life skills. Senior Campers may also take part in off-site trips. Past trips have included bowling, Adventure Escape Rooms, Bounce, and more.For the younger campers, we have special event days with visitors such as a petting zoo, yoga sessions, and more.Camp is held at Greenvale Park, 2260 New Hackensack Rd.
We offer six weekly sessions beginning Monday, July 7, 2026. You can register for all six weeks or just the weeks that work for your family. Each week will have a different weekly theme for your children to enjoy.
Camp hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.Extended care hours are available from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for an additional feeOff-site trips will continue for children ages 12 and older. Other groups may take trips.5 year olds must supply proof of having attended Kindergarten upon request.Our staff is carefully selected, trained, and motivated to offer the best camp experience for your child. The Staff to Camper ratio follows Department of Health Guidelines.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. If you register by midnight (technically 11:59:59pm) on May 15, 2026, you SAVE $25.00 PER WEEK as an Early Bird! (The discount appears at checkout.)
- 2026 Tuition
- Town Residents
- Per week - $235
- Extended Day - $90
- Extended Day/Early Bird - $85.00
- Early Bird - $210
- Non-Residents
- Extended Day - $115
- Extended Day/Early Bird - $95.00
- Early Bird - $240
If your family meets the Federal criteria for Free/Reduced school lunches, your family is eligible for discounted camp tuition. Please contact us for more information.*10% sibling discount for child(ren) in the same household. Does not apply to cousins, besties, etc.PAYMENTSRegistration 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 12602OR2) May be dropped off in the Recreation office during regular business hours, Monday - Friday. OR3) May be dropped off in the after-hours drop box at Town Hall, LEVEL 1, at 1 Overocker Rd. PoughkeepsieCIT PROGRAM TRAINING FOR 14 & 15 YEAR OLDSIf you have a child who is 14 or 15 years old, they can take part in our Counselor in Training (CIT) program. The CIT program is designed for campers who want to become counselors at age 16. Through this program, CIT's get to be part of the camp community while learning leadership and other skills that will help them in their future professional endeavors. 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 for the program. CITs can choose one of two sessions or both sessions. Sessions are:July 6 - July 24July 27 - August 14Select only the session(s) that are designated for CITs. You do not need to choose the weekly dates listed for campers. To register for the CIT Program, please scroll to the bottom of this page. Register only for the CIT or Jr. CIT sessions of your choice. Do not register for each individual week. CITs and Jr. CITs must fill out all of the forms and submit immunization records. Parent GuideCamp is regulated by the Dutchess County Dept. of Health and NYS Dept. of Health and we abide by all mandated regulations. As per those regulations, the NYS Children's Camp Guide for Parents must be made available. To see this information, please use this linkAll relevant CDC and NYS health protocols will be implemented. Health guidelines are subject to change and we will do our best to provide a safe and fun camp experience..
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
3:30 Dismissal
4:00-5:30 Extended Hours Care is available
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 TUESDAY OF THE PRIOR WEEK. (WHICHEVER COMES FIRST).
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 (a .pdf or .jpg emailed to rec@townofpoughkeepsie-ny.gov)
Cancellation and Refund Policy
- Camp registration is non-refundable.
- Hiring camp counselors is based on registration, and therefore registration fees are non-refundable.
- Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.
Required Immunization Policy
As required 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 Snapshots of medical records from cell phones will not be acceptable.
Theme Weeks 2026
Sample of theme weeks: Subject to Change (All Scheduled Activities are subject to change due to any one of a multitude of factors (e.g. weather, bus availability, staffing, etc.))
Week 1: CHARACTER WEEK
Week 2: WACKY WEEK
Week 3: COLOR WEEK
Week 4: ALL AROUND THE WORLD
Week 5: WATER WEEK
Week 6: CARNIVAL WEEK
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.
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