Tompkins County Youth Services Summer Camp Guide

CAYUGA NATURE CENTER SUMMER CAMP 2012

Camp Quick Facts
Type of camp Multiple types
Contact information Cindy Rice, Manager of Outdoor Education
(607)273-6260 x222
camp@cayuganaturecenter.org
Website:http://www.cayuganaturecenter.org/summercamp
Scholarships Available
For information about:
  • Camp accreditation
  • Supervision before and after camp
  • Services for children with disabilities
please contact this camp.

Cayuga Nature Center is once again offering half and full-day camps, overnight adventure trips canoeing in the Adirondacks or backpacking the Finger Lakes Trail, and the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) Program. Camp is held at the Cayuga Nature Center, 1420 Taughannock Blvd., Ithaca, NY 14850 off Route 89. Full-day camp is from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., with free before and after camp care from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday. The half-day Peewee Naturalist Camp is from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Children meet with their group to start the day’s fun! Groups consist of 10-12 other children their age and one counselor. Each day has a series of themed activities for your child to enjoy. Activities are led by counselors, Cayuga Nature Center and Museum of the Earth staff, interns, and guest speakers. Most activities are held outdoors and last about 45 minutes. Activities may include but are not limited to, crafts, games, hikes, experiments, lessons, projects, and cooking. The weekly theme pertains to all age groups; however each activity is age appropriate. Explorer, Animal, Critter, and TEAM Challenge campers swim at the Comstock Girl Scout Center 2-3 times a week. At the Beginning of each week, children are tested to determine swimming levels and are assigned a swimming buddy with a similar level. Our experienced, certified lifeguards and water safety instructors are on duty at all times. NEW! Early Bird Discount! Sign up for camp and pay in full before May 1 to receive $25 off each week of Peewee Naturalist Camp and $40 off each week of all other Camps. Scholarships are available.

Program Information

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Pee-wee Naturalists

Multiple types

Weekly sessions

Ages: 3 to 5

Schedule: Weekly sessions, July 9 – August 13; 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Fees: $115 Members, $125 Nonmembers

Program Location:
1420 Taughannock Blvd.
Ithaca, NY
14850


Explorer Camp

Multiple types

Children must be 5 years old and completed Kindergarten, or by approval of the Director.

Ages: 5 to 12

Schedule: Water, Water Everywhere June 25 - 29 Pioneering July 2 – 6 (note camp will be held on July 4th) Earth “Ology” July 9 – 13 CSI at CNC July 16 - 20 Survival July 23 – 27 Science Around the World July 30 - August 3 Great Creatures of the Past August 6 – 10 Running With the Mammals August 13 – 17 Survival August 20 – 24 Macrocosm Marauders! August 27 – 31

Fees: $220 Members, $240 Nonmembers

Program Location:
1420 Taughannock Blvd
Ithaca, NY
14850


Critter Camp

Multiple types

Ages: 7 to 9

Schedule: June 25 – 29; July 16 – 20; August 13 – 17; August 27 – 31

Fees: $220 Members, $240 Nonmembers

Program Location:
1420 Taughannock Blvd
Ithaca, NY
14850


Adventure Trips

Nature

5 day, 4 night backpacking or canoeing nature adventures

Ages: 10 to 16

Schedule: July 9 – 13 Canoe Floodwood Pond, South Loop July 23 – 27 Canoe Floodwood pond, Middle Loop NEW! August 6 – 10 Take a Hike On the Finger Lakes Trail August 13 – 17 Canoe Long Pond

Fees: Canoe Floodwood Pond or Long Pond: $475 Members, $500 Nonmembers. Take a Hike on the Finger Lakes Trail: $325 Members, $350 Nonmembers




TEAM Challenge Camp

Multiple types

Ages: 10 to 16

Schedule: July 2 – 6; July 30 - August 3; August 20 – 24

Fees: $275 Members, $300 Nonmembers

Program Location:
1420 Taughannock Blvd.
Ithaca, NY
14850


Animal Camp

Multiple types

Ages: 10 to 16

Schedule: July 9 – 13; July 23 – 27; August 6 – 10

Fees: $220 Members, $240 Nonmembers

Program Location:
1420 Taughannock Blvd
Ithaca, NY
14850


Counselor in Training Program

This program is a great entry into the world of outdoor education for teens. Interested teens should fill out an application form found online at www.cayuganaturecenter.org/summercamp .

Ages: 13 to 16

Schedule: Weekly sessions June 25 – August 31.

Fees: $100 Members, $125 Nonmembers

Program Location:
1420 Taughannock Blvd
Ithaca, NY