Summer Camp
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1 Week |
2 Weeks |
3 Weeks |
4 Weeks |
5 or More Weeks |
1 Child |
$215 |
$205 |
$195 |
$185 |
$180 |
2 Children |
$345 |
$335 |
$325 |
$315 |
$300 |
3 Children |
$430 |
$420 |
$410 |
$400 |
$390 |
4 + Children |
Inquire |
Inquire |
Inquire |
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Inquire |
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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 will be the same as regular campers. The give-back will be $35 per week of service. To that end, they can and must be enrolled using the regular summer registration page.
Summer Themes
June 25-29, Week 1, Friendzone:
Our introductory week! Ice-breakers, community-building activities projects and games accentuate our opening week in order to give campers optimal opportunities to bond with the friends they will be spending many weeks with.
July 2-6 (CLOSED July 4th), Week 2, Wacky Holiday:
Ever heard of international fuzzy-sock day? During this unique week, TSL will celebrate all those little-known holidays with a variety of games, projects and activities that might have children scratching their heads while they play and laugh out loud.
July 9-13, Week 3, Luau:
We might not roast a pig, but we certainly will play the game PIG, along with many other games and activities that will make children part of a festive weeklong Hawaiian party.
July 16-20, Week 4, Game Show:
Our games, projects and activities will be centered on your favorite game shows. Win prizes, challenge your brain, and compete to win it all. The grand prize this week -- memories that will last a lifetime!
July 23-27, Week 5, Heroes vs. Villains:
Oh boy. Here it is. This year's competition week. From Survivor to Color Wars and now a new twist. They say heroes never die, but we're sure the villains will try their hardest to bury this myth in the heat of TSL's lone competition week this summer. Get ready to rumble!
July 30-Aug. 3, Week 6, Mash-up:
TSL prides itself on many uniquely presented games, projects and activities, many of which have become classic and beloved staples of the TSL program. In an unprecedented move, TSL is taking these beloved gems and mashing them together to create new and unique games and activities rooted in the old classics. This week might get a little crazy.
Aug. 6-10, Week 7, Innovation Station:
Campers can show us what they got as they exercise their brains in creative ways to invent, innovate and create all week long. It's alive!
Aug. 13-17, Week 8, Under the Moon:
Afraid of things that go bump in the night? TSL will focus on all the creatures of the night that come out to play, squeak, hunt and frolic while the campers are fast asleep.
Aug. 20-24, Week 9, Blockbuster:
Tinsel town comes to life this week at TSL as campers explore classic movies and perhaps even make some of their own ... with a Hollywood twist.
Aug. 27-30 (CLOSED Aug. 31), Week 10, TSL Rewind:
TSL's classic end-of-summer bash! Come participate in our favorite games and activities. Don't miss twin day!
Our introductory week! Ice-breakers, community-building activities projects and games accentuate our opening week in order to give campers optimal opportunities to bond with the friends they will be spending many weeks with.
July 2-6 (CLOSED July 4th), Week 2, Wacky Holiday:
Ever heard of international fuzzy-sock day? During this unique week, TSL will celebrate all those little-known holidays with a variety of games, projects and activities that might have children scratching their heads while they play and laugh out loud.
July 9-13, Week 3, Luau:
We might not roast a pig, but we certainly will play the game PIG, along with many other games and activities that will make children part of a festive weeklong Hawaiian party.
July 16-20, Week 4, Game Show:
Our games, projects and activities will be centered on your favorite game shows. Win prizes, challenge your brain, and compete to win it all. The grand prize this week -- memories that will last a lifetime!
July 23-27, Week 5, Heroes vs. Villains:
Oh boy. Here it is. This year's competition week. From Survivor to Color Wars and now a new twist. They say heroes never die, but we're sure the villains will try their hardest to bury this myth in the heat of TSL's lone competition week this summer. Get ready to rumble!
July 30-Aug. 3, Week 6, Mash-up:
TSL prides itself on many uniquely presented games, projects and activities, many of which have become classic and beloved staples of the TSL program. In an unprecedented move, TSL is taking these beloved gems and mashing them together to create new and unique games and activities rooted in the old classics. This week might get a little crazy.
Aug. 6-10, Week 7, Innovation Station:
Campers can show us what they got as they exercise their brains in creative ways to invent, innovate and create all week long. It's alive!
Aug. 13-17, Week 8, Under the Moon:
Afraid of things that go bump in the night? TSL will focus on all the creatures of the night that come out to play, squeak, hunt and frolic while the campers are fast asleep.
Aug. 20-24, Week 9, Blockbuster:
Tinsel town comes to life this week at TSL as campers explore classic movies and perhaps even make some of their own ... with a Hollywood twist.
Aug. 27-30 (CLOSED Aug. 31), Week 10, TSL Rewind:
TSL's classic end-of-summer bash! Come participate in our favorite games and activities. Don't miss twin day!
Frequently Asked Questions
SUMMER FAQ
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, East Greenbush and Schoharie branches, 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.
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 themed. 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.
Is there an educational component? How much time is spent outdoors?
Typically, there is a 50/50 split between outdoor and indoor play. We are a recreational program specializing in social teaching (character, how to behave and integrate and socialize), but we are not oriented to teach academics.
What are the kids' outside activities?
Daily water play with sprinklers for hot summer days. 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 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.
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, East Greenbush and Schoharie branches, 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.
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 themed. 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.
Is there an educational component? How much time is spent outdoors?
Typically, there is a 50/50 split between outdoor and indoor play. We are a recreational program specializing in social teaching (character, how to behave and integrate and socialize), but we are not oriented to teach academics.
What are the kids' outside activities?
Daily water play with sprinklers for hot summer days. 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 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.