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!
*See more info below on CIT program (APPLICATION WILL BE LIVE ON JANUARY 22)
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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 |
$225 |
$215 |
$205 |
$200 |
$195 |
2 Children |
$375 |
$365 |
$350 |
$340 |
$325 |
3 Children |
$450 |
$450 |
$430 |
$420 |
$410 |
4 + Children |
Inquire |
Inquire |
Inquire |
Inquire |
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 |
$50 |
$85 |
$100 |
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 tuition rate will be $150 per week per child. For 2020, TSL has a 7K leadership fund being used to provide full or partial summer stipends to our CIT's. Once approved as a CIT, parents MUST officially enroll using the CIT registration form. CIT's and parents will then be notified as to what weekly portion of their CIT's summer enrollment is being honored with monies from the leadership fund! All monies will be awarded at the end of the summer! Eligibility for givebacks are determined by experience with the program, age, and past performance as a CIT. Leadership awards can be anywhere from $25-$35 per week of awarded service.
2020 Summer Themes
Week 1, June 29-July 2 (closed July 3) PARTY IN THE USA
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. Theme will also include some Fourth of July celebration!
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. Theme will also include some Fourth of July celebration!
Week 2, July 6-10 WORLD WONDER
The best of Amazing Race week from last season, without the race. Children will take a thematic trip across the globe from France to Australia with many stops in between.
The best of Amazing Race week from last season, without the race. Children will take a thematic trip across the globe from France to Australia with many stops in between.
Week 3, July 13-17 MESS FEST
Pack a change of clothing for the children this week as we devote much of our activity time to projects, games, and activities that inspire our inner messiness.
Pack a change of clothing for the children this week as we devote much of our activity time to projects, games, and activities that inspire our inner messiness.
Week 4, July 20-24 BEST OF THE BEST
This is TSL's record setting week. Who has the longest jump across all TSL locations? This week will be our first summer week to ever tie together our 10 summer camp communities. Maybe your little camper will set a company record!
This is TSL's record setting week. Who has the longest jump across all TSL locations? This week will be our first summer week to ever tie together our 10 summer camp communities. Maybe your little camper will set a company record!
Week 5, July 27-July 31 QUEST
This is TSL's competition week. Teams will race to complete a variety of tasks, challenges and chores to see who can finish first. Only one team will be the winner.
This is TSL's competition week. Teams will race to complete a variety of tasks, challenges and chores to see who can finish first. Only one team will be the winner.
Week 6, August 3-7 WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE
Campers will have adventures in the "wild" with all the creatures that reside there.
Campers will have adventures in the "wild" with all the creatures that reside there.
Week 7, August 10-14 ROCKIN RHYTHM
Kids will rock out this week to their favorite music, tunes, melodies and rhythms incorporated into a variety of games, projects and activities as we celebrate the wonderful world of music.
Kids will rock out this week to their favorite music, tunes, melodies and rhythms incorporated into a variety of games, projects and activities as we celebrate the wonderful world of music.
Week 8, August 17-21 FABULOUS FOOD
This week will focus on food, glorious food with games, projects and activities that incorporate various foods....the good the bad and the nasty.
This week will focus on food, glorious food with games, projects and activities that incorporate various foods....the good the bad and the nasty.
Week 9, August 24-28 (closed August 30) NAUTICAL NONSENSE
TSL'S water week. Kids should dress for wet as many of our activities, games, projects and fun will focus on all aspects of water from ocean, lakes, ponds and all the creatures that lie within.
TSL'S water week. Kids should dress for wet as many of our activities, games, projects and fun will focus on all aspects of water from ocean, lakes, ponds and all the creatures that lie within.
Week 10, August 31-Sept 3 (closed Sept 4) TSL RE-RUN
TSL's final week is regularly devoted to closing it out with the favorite activities from the summer. With special days like pajama or hat day and a focus on reliving all the cherished memories of the season. See you next year, campers!
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.