Summer Camp
Everywhere I go...people always ask me...who I am...and where I come from. So I tell them TSL. And if they can't hear me. I say it a little louder!
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1 Week |
2 Weeks per week |
3 Weeks per week |
4 Weeks per week |
5 or More Weeks per week |
1 Child |
$220 |
$210 |
$200 |
$195 |
$190 |
2 Children |
$350 |
$340 |
$330 |
$320 |
$315 |
3 Children |
$435 |
$425 |
$415 |
$410 |
$410 |
4 + Children |
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Daily rates are as follows: (children must be registered for part time in advance)
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Note, the prices above are PER WEEK prices.
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1 Child |
2 Children |
3 Children |
Daily Rate |
$45 |
$75 |
$95 |
CIT’s (Counselor in Training) will be children 12 to 15 years old who are selected after completing an online CIT application form. They -- not the parent -- should complete the application. Their camper rate is $150 per week per child. The give-back will be $35 per week of service. Once approved, they MUST be enrolled using the CIT registration form.
2019 Summer Themes
Week 1, July 1-5 (closed July 4) NEW TO THE CREW
Old friends and new friends will collide in this introductory week and community building week where the crew administers lots of friendship and cooperative-based games and activities to assimilate everyone to the new environment and train them on the TSL way.
Old friends and new friends will collide in this introductory week and community building week where the crew administers lots of friendship and cooperative-based games and activities to assimilate everyone to the new environment and train them on the TSL way.
Week 2, July 8-12 EVER AFTER
Discover imaginary worlds and lands far far away without leaving the TSL campus. Hopefully children will depart the week living happily.....
Discover imaginary worlds and lands far far away without leaving the TSL campus. Hopefully children will depart the week living happily.....
Week 3, July 15-19 AREA 51
Explore lots of weird things this week from space, to aliens to other various intriguing mysteries that have infused a bit of wonder into our otherwise skeptical lives. Be advised, your children may be abducted by aliens this week....if you are lucky. Haha.
Explore lots of weird things this week from space, to aliens to other various intriguing mysteries that have infused a bit of wonder into our otherwise skeptical lives. Be advised, your children may be abducted by aliens this week....if you are lucky. Haha.
Week 4, July 22-26 MAKE IT OR BREAK IT
This is a TSL STEM week. Children will build and construct throughout the week as they challenge their creative minds. If you build it they will come. We hope that lots of children come, then build it.
This is a TSL STEM week. Children will build and construct throughout the week as they challenge their creative minds. If you build it they will come. We hope that lots of children come, then build it.
Week 5, July 29-August 2 THE AMAZING RACE
Based on the popular television show, children will compete in a weeklong series of team races throughout the campus, which will include the famous detours, road blocks, speed bumps and more. At the end of the week, only one team will claim the title of winner of the Amazing Race.
Based on the popular television show, children will compete in a weeklong series of team races throughout the campus, which will include the famous detours, road blocks, speed bumps and more. At the end of the week, only one team will claim the title of winner of the Amazing Race.
Week 6, August 5-9 ELEMENTS
Earth, water, fire, air....well you get the point. This week TSL focuses on the world's natural elements through active play, projects and activities that will fuel the fire within.
Earth, water, fire, air....well you get the point. This week TSL focuses on the world's natural elements through active play, projects and activities that will fuel the fire within.
Week 7, August 12-16 GAME ON
This week, TSL focuses on video games. Can't say we'll play a lot of them, but did you ever play Pacman on the gym floor? What about Space Invaders? Games, projects and activities will incorporate popular video game culture today.
This week, TSL focuses on video games. Can't say we'll play a lot of them, but did you ever play Pacman on the gym floor? What about Space Invaders? Games, projects and activities will incorporate popular video game culture today.
Week 8, August 19-23 OCEAN COMMOTION
Factor out the ocean, and it sounds like a typical TSL day. This is TSL's popular water week. Lots of activities that will inspire campers wet and wild side. If you aren't getting wet this week, you aren't having fun.
Factor out the ocean, and it sounds like a typical TSL day. This is TSL's popular water week. Lots of activities that will inspire campers wet and wild side. If you aren't getting wet this week, you aren't having fun.
Week 9, August 26-29 (closed August 30) TEN YEARS TSL
This is TSL's traditional flashback week, which pays tribute to the summer gone by. This week focuses on all the memories, our camp classics, and favorite activities and games from summer 2019. This week will also tie together special games, activities and projects that pay tribute to TSL on its 10th birthday!
This is TSL's traditional flashback week, which pays tribute to the summer gone by. This week focuses on all the memories, our camp classics, and favorite activities and games from summer 2019. This week will also tie together special games, activities and projects that pay tribute to TSL on its 10th birthday!
Frequently Asked Questions
Are you an academic camp that offers reading, writing, tutoring etc.
NO. We are a recreational program. We play multiple small and whole group games, arts and crafts, special projects, activities, cooperative, indoor/outdoor, sprinkler. Think of it as your child attending a birthday party every day of summer. That's us! Your child will not be a NASA scientist, doctor, or lawyer at the end of their camp experience. Your child will perhaps learn social skills and how to get along with others better. Oh, and did we say they would have lots of fun?
Do you operate in state of the art facilities
Our campuses vary in their aesthetic. We operate out of schools, church halls etc. some are older and some newer. If you are expecting to send your child to a program facility that boasts modern architecture, skylights, gently cascading fountains, the local country clubs may have what you are seeking. Though most of our pictures are taken on location, some of our photos are stock photos. "Like" TSL Kids Crew on Facebook and see lots of actual pictures from all our programs.
Do you have to be a current member to enroll in summer camp?
Summer camp is open to all members of the community. You do not have to be enrolled in any clubs, obtain any memberships, or live in an particular place. Our doors are open for everyone at your most convenient location.
Are you a traveling camp?
No, we do not travel with our programs. We implement a structured and routine daily program at each of our leased campuses. It is a one-of-a-kind program developed by a team of TSL collaborators and is not like anything you will find at any other summer day camp.
What is the age range for children?
Children going into Kindergarten (in this case 4 year olds can enroll in the school-age program) through age 12 are invited to enroll at any site. In our Troy and Cohoes locations, we offer the pre-school summer program for ages 3 to 5. Children ages 12-15 can apply to be a CIT at any site location.
What are your camp hours?
We are open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Our core program is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we like children to be present for the full core program. Drop off and pick up can be at any time. The price of camp is all inclusive, but we do add late fees if a child is picked up late after camp hours close (5:30)
What are your prices?
See our summer price chart above.
Can you tell me what the program template is?
Though we do not publish our template, we can say our summer day is broken down into a series of routine program components that flow nicely from one activity to the next and include time for the children to play, exercise, craft, unwind, engage in water games and play during the sprinkler time, or engage in small group play, whole group play and age-integrated play. They bond as a community all day long with multiple program subtleties and nuances that have community development in mind. This is the hallmark of the TSL program. We have established a unique culture that permeates every site and that is realized by the most invested of families who understand and appreciate our goals.
Each week has a theme. Please note that our themes serve mainly to help us focus our planning and are underlying and secondary to our community-driven program template, the true heart of the program. Our program template does not change from week to week, but the activities, games and projects do, based on the planned theme. Regardless of our theme, your children will enjoy the routine-based program.
Are the kids separated by ages?
Sometimes we break the campers down into two distinct groups: ages 4-7 or ages 8-12. Other times they work together in a cooperative and age-integrated fashion to accomplish tasks, challenges and projects. We employ a high level of diversity in how we mesh and mold the group throughout the day.
How much time is spent outdoors?
Typically, there is a 50/50 split between outdoor and indoor play.
What are the kids' outside activities?
Daily water play with sprinklers for hot summer days. We do offer swimming at our Cohoes location only. Water relays, circle games, whole group games, scavenger hunts, nature hunts and many more!
Are the staff members all screened for the safety of the children?
Yes. All staff members have multiple clearances as required by the Department of Health. Many of our staff members are year-round employees of TSL in our after-school programs.
How many instructors or staff members do you have at a site? What’s the ratio?
Our ratio is 1:12, per DOH requirement. Depending on the number of enrollees at each site, our staffing numbers vary.
How do you handle any injuries or emergencies if a child gets hurt?
For cuts, bumps and scrapes. we use soap and water, ice packs, Band-Aids and TLC. Parents or 911 are called in the event of serious injury or sickness.
Do you serve lunch?
We offer a lunch two days per week. Tuesday is grill and chill day. We cook out and offer hot dogs, hamburgers and chips. Friday is pizza and ice cream truck day. The other three days, the children bring a lunch and two snacks.
How are you different from other programs?
We are different in our planning, how we present programs, how we engage children, and how we integrate children. TSL is founded by elementary-school teachers who prefer to acknowledge the way children develop, their physical and emotional needs and preferences. We know children. Our staff members are trained to know children. Because our program is not dependent on unpredictable variables, the structure and integrity of each day is ensured. We ARE child care, and if you want safety, love, engagement, professionalism, high-level communication, trust and affordability, you would come to us.
Is there a money back guarantee or can I just ditch invoices for weeks I signed up for because the grass seems greener somewhere else?
No. The larger population of families and children LOVE TSL programs. However, because we are all human with varying expectations, personalities, desires, goals...it is impossible to guarantee that every family will depart as happy campers even when we feel we are doing our best. Your experience, the way we impart it, is the best we can do, and we hope you love us. But if not, there are lots of options out there for you to experiment with. We do not give money back or remove invoices if you feel unsatisfied.
Do you uphold the Terms of Service (TOS) that families agree to when enrolling?
Vigorously. Our Terms of Service are our lifeblood. Client commitment is extremely important. If clients fulfill their responsibilities, we will fulfill ours.
NO. We are a recreational program. We play multiple small and whole group games, arts and crafts, special projects, activities, cooperative, indoor/outdoor, sprinkler. Think of it as your child attending a birthday party every day of summer. That's us! Your child will not be a NASA scientist, doctor, or lawyer at the end of their camp experience. Your child will perhaps learn social skills and how to get along with others better. Oh, and did we say they would have lots of fun?
Do you operate in state of the art facilities
Our campuses vary in their aesthetic. We operate out of schools, church halls etc. some are older and some newer. If you are expecting to send your child to a program facility that boasts modern architecture, skylights, gently cascading fountains, the local country clubs may have what you are seeking. Though most of our pictures are taken on location, some of our photos are stock photos. "Like" TSL Kids Crew on Facebook and see lots of actual pictures from all our programs.
Do you have to be a current member to enroll in summer camp?
Summer camp is open to all members of the community. You do not have to be enrolled in any clubs, obtain any memberships, or live in an particular place. Our doors are open for everyone at your most convenient location.
Are you a traveling camp?
No, we do not travel with our programs. We implement a structured and routine daily program at each of our leased campuses. It is a one-of-a-kind program developed by a team of TSL collaborators and is not like anything you will find at any other summer day camp.
What is the age range for children?
Children going into Kindergarten (in this case 4 year olds can enroll in the school-age program) through age 12 are invited to enroll at any site. In our Troy and Cohoes locations, we offer the pre-school summer program for ages 3 to 5. Children ages 12-15 can apply to be a CIT at any site location.
What are your camp hours?
We are open 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily. Our core program is 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and we like children to be present for the full core program. Drop off and pick up can be at any time. The price of camp is all inclusive, but we do add late fees if a child is picked up late after camp hours close (5:30)
What are your prices?
See our summer price chart above.
Can you tell me what the program template is?
Though we do not publish our template, we can say our summer day is broken down into a series of routine program components that flow nicely from one activity to the next and include time for the children to play, exercise, craft, unwind, engage in water games and play during the sprinkler time, or engage in small group play, whole group play and age-integrated play. They bond as a community all day long with multiple program subtleties and nuances that have community development in mind. This is the hallmark of the TSL program. We have established a unique culture that permeates every site and that is realized by the most invested of families who understand and appreciate our goals.
Each week has a theme. Please note that our themes serve mainly to help us focus our planning and are underlying and secondary to our community-driven program template, the true heart of the program. Our program template does not change from week to week, but the activities, games and projects do, based on the planned theme. Regardless of our theme, your children will enjoy the routine-based program.
Are the kids separated by ages?
Sometimes we break the campers down into two distinct groups: ages 4-7 or ages 8-12. Other times they work together in a cooperative and age-integrated fashion to accomplish tasks, challenges and projects. We employ a high level of diversity in how we mesh and mold the group throughout the day.
How much time is spent outdoors?
Typically, there is a 50/50 split between outdoor and indoor play.
What are the kids' outside activities?
Daily water play with sprinklers for hot summer days. We do offer swimming at our Cohoes location only. Water relays, circle games, whole group games, scavenger hunts, nature hunts and many more!
Are the staff members all screened for the safety of the children?
Yes. All staff members have multiple clearances as required by the Department of Health. Many of our staff members are year-round employees of TSL in our after-school programs.
How many instructors or staff members do you have at a site? What’s the ratio?
Our ratio is 1:12, per DOH requirement. Depending on the number of enrollees at each site, our staffing numbers vary.
How do you handle any injuries or emergencies if a child gets hurt?
For cuts, bumps and scrapes. we use soap and water, ice packs, Band-Aids and TLC. Parents or 911 are called in the event of serious injury or sickness.
Do you serve lunch?
We offer a lunch two days per week. Tuesday is grill and chill day. We cook out and offer hot dogs, hamburgers and chips. Friday is pizza and ice cream truck day. The other three days, the children bring a lunch and two snacks.
How are you different from other programs?
We are different in our planning, how we present programs, how we engage children, and how we integrate children. TSL is founded by elementary-school teachers who prefer to acknowledge the way children develop, their physical and emotional needs and preferences. We know children. Our staff members are trained to know children. Because our program is not dependent on unpredictable variables, the structure and integrity of each day is ensured. We ARE child care, and if you want safety, love, engagement, professionalism, high-level communication, trust and affordability, you would come to us.
Is there a money back guarantee or can I just ditch invoices for weeks I signed up for because the grass seems greener somewhere else?
No. The larger population of families and children LOVE TSL programs. However, because we are all human with varying expectations, personalities, desires, goals...it is impossible to guarantee that every family will depart as happy campers even when we feel we are doing our best. Your experience, the way we impart it, is the best we can do, and we hope you love us. But if not, there are lots of options out there for you to experiment with. We do not give money back or remove invoices if you feel unsatisfied.
Do you uphold the Terms of Service (TOS) that families agree to when enrolling?
Vigorously. Our Terms of Service are our lifeblood. Client commitment is extremely important. If clients fulfill their responsibilities, we will fulfill ours.