Appel Farm Arts Camp - Session 1

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Visual & performing arts program; children work with artists from around the world & learn new artistic skills.

Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 5 daily activities; 2 majors, 2 minors & 1 free choice.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins & swim in a pool.

Recommended: $50 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Appel Farm Arts Camp - Session 2

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Visual & performing arts program; children work with artists from around the world & learn new artistic skills.

Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 5 daily activities; 2 majors, 2 minors & 1 free choice.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins & swim in a pool.

Recommended: $50 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Appel Farm Arts Camp - Session 3&4

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Visual & performing arts program; children work with artists from around the world & learn new artistic skills.

Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 5 daily activities; 2 majors, 2 minors & 1 free choice.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins & swim in a pool.

Recommended: $100 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Emagination Tech Camps - Session 3

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Specialized computer program; creates a balance between cutting edge technology education & traditional summer camp activities.

Offers a choice of over 25 technology workshops. Free-choice programming; children choose their workshops & a recreation activity.

Primary communication with parents is via email; parents must have access & be comfortable using email.

Children sleep in dormitories on the Fairfield University campus & swim in an indoor pool.

Optional: Additional technology workshops with lab fees ranging from $35 - 275.

Optional: Additional canteen tickets. (1199SEIU members automatically receive 20 tickets.)

Farm & Wilderness - Session 1A

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Rustic wilderness program; minimal electricity & no electronics of any kind.

Session 1A & Session 2A are only open to children ages 9-10 years old. Comprised of 5 sub-camps & 6 programs that vary based on age & gender. Encourages self exploration & community; fostered through wilderness activities, organic farming, community living, cooperative work, art, music & dance. Combination of scheduled & free-choice activities.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters.

Children sleep in cabins (without electricity or running water) or canvas structures & swim in a lake.

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Farm & Wilderness - Session 2A

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Rustic wilderness program; minimal electricity & no electronics of any kind.

Session 1A & Session 2A are only open to children ages 9-10 years old. Comprised of 5 sub-camps & 6 programs that vary based on age & gender. Encourages self exploration & community; fostered through wilderness activities, organic farming, community living, cooperative work, art, music & dance. Combination of scheduled & free-choice activities.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters.

Children sleep in cabins (without electricity or running water) or canvas structures & swim in a lake.

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Camp Farwell for Girls - Session 1

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All-girls, traditional program; focus on individual growth, personal achievement & building self esteem. Free-choice programming; children choose their activities weekly.

Mandatory swim program & optional equestrian program.

After 1 week at camp, children can call home once & parents can call their child 1 day each week. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Required: $5 white swim cap.

Optional (for equestrian program): $75-100 horseback riding helmet & boots.

Optional: Email service.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 2

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Visual & performing arts program; children develop their skills & explore new areas of interest.

Session 2 & Session 3 are only open to 1199SEIU boys. Session 4 is open to both 1199SEIU boys & girls. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 6 daily activities; 3 majors (chosen at start of session) & 3 minors (chosen daily). Sports & traditional camp activities are also available.

Parents & children can communicate via letters & email. After 1 week at camp, children can make 1 weekly phone call home.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Required: $175 camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: $50 private tennis lesson.

Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee.

French Woods Festival of the Performing Arts - Session 4

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Visual & performing arts program; children develop their skills & explore new areas of interest.

Session 2 & Session 3 are only open to 1199SEIU boys. Session 4 is open to both 1199SEIU boys & girls. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 6 daily activities; 3 majors (chosen at start of session) & 3 minors (chosen daily). Sports & traditional camp activities are also available.

Parents & children can communicate via letters & email. After 1 week at camp, children can make 1 weekly phone call home.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Required: $175 camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: $50 private tennis lesson.

Required (if needed): $350 lice removal service fee.

French Woods Sports & Arts Center - Session 3

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Teen program; for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Activities centered around sports, arts & technology. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 6 daily activities; 3 majors (chosen at start of session) & 3 minors (chosen daily).

Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas & Wi-Fi is available in all living areas.

Youth sleep in dormitories & swim in a lake & a pool.

Required: $175 camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee.

French Woods Sports & Arts Center - Session 5

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Teen program; for 1199SEIU youth ages 12-15. Activities centered around sports, arts & technology. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules with 6 daily activities; 3 majors (chosen at start of session) & 3 minors (chosen daily).

Cell phones are allowed in bunk areas & Wi-Fi is available in all living areas.

Youth sleep in dormitories & swim in a lake & a pool.

Required: $175 camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Required (if needed): $50 medication shipping/delivery fee.

Camp Glen Brook - Session 1

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Small & rustic program; focus on community, creativity, compassion & stewardship. Highly limited number of spaces available in Session 2. Close-knit community of about 100 campers with a farm to table food program. Structured programming; children must participate in every activity.

Media free; no electronics of any kind. Parents & children are encouraged to write letters.

Children sleep in refurbished farmhouses & cabins & swim in a lake.

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Greenwood Trails - Session A

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Traditional program; focused on building community & centered around cores values of respect, integrity, caring & courage.

Highly limited number of spaces available in Session B. Activities are largely free choice with 2 majors (selected weekly), 2 minors (selected daily) & 2 scheduled periods. No electronic devices with screens.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After 1 week at camp, children can make 1 weekly phone call home.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Optional: Camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: Fee for linens.

Optional: Horseback riding fee.

Required (if needed): Estimated $350 lice removal service fee.

Greenwood Trails - Session C

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Traditional program; focused on building community & centered around cores values of respect, integrity, caring & courage.

Highly limited number of spaces available in Session B. Activities are largely free choice with 2 majors (selected weekly), 2 minors (selected daily) & 2 scheduled periods. No electronic devices with screens.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After 1 week at camp, children can make 1 weekly phone call home.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Optional: Camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: Fee for linens.

Optional: Horseback riding fee.

Required (if needed): Estimated $350 lice removal service fee.

Hands In 4 Youth (Home of Camp Vacamas) - Session 2

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Traditional program; focus on building self-esteem and social skills in a healthy, natural environment. Designed to inspire youth in practice of setting & pursuing goals, living responsibly, reflecting on achievements / disappointments & taking action towards their dreams.

Combination of scheduled & free-choice programming; some activities are selected by bunk group, while others are selected individually.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

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Independent Lake Camp - Session 1

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Sports & arts program; offers a diverse range of activities that include traditional & extreme sports, performing arts, visual arts & technology.

Free-choice programming; children select 5 activities at the start of camp & 3 of them to focus on as their primes. Children also select a free choice activity daily.

Parents & children can communicate via letters & email. Children can also make occasional phone calls home.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Strongly Recommended: $200 camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: $150 horseback riding lessons; every other day.

Optional: Private tennis lessons ($50 per lesson).

Optional: $30 bunk counselor tip. Required (if needed) $75 lice removal service fee.

Independent Lake Camp - Session 3

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Sports & arts program; offers a diverse range of activities that include traditional & extreme sports, performing arts, visual arts & technology.

Free-choice programming; children select 5 activities at the start of camp & 3 of them to focus on as their primes. Children also select a free choice activity daily.

Parents & children can communicate via letters & email. Children can also make occasional phone calls home.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Strongly Recommended: $200 camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: $225 horseback riding lessons; every other day.

Optional: Private tennis lessons ($50 per lesson).

Optional: $30 bunk counselor tip. Required (if needed) $75 lice removal service fee.

Kutsher's Sports Academy - Session 2

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Sports program; focus on specialty training, camaraderie & fun. All activities are directed by trained coaches (professional, college & high school levels) & current / former professional athletes.

Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules weekly.

After 1 week at camp, parents can schedule 1 phone call with their child.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Optional: $50 camper bank account.

Camp Ma-He-Tu - Session 2&3

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Small, all-girls, traditional program; focus on empowering young women to discover their personal strengths, gain confidence & express themselves. A close-knit community of about 100 campers.

Combination of 5 scheduled activities & 1 free-choice activity. No electronics of any kind. Children & parents are encouraged to write letters.

Children sleep in cabins & platform tents & swim in a lake.

Optional: Canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Camp Ma-He-Tu - Session 3&4

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Small, all-girls, traditional program; focus on empowering young women to discover their personal strengths, gain confidence & express themselves. A close-knit community of about 100 campers.

Combination of 5 scheduled activities & 1 free-choice activity. No electronics of any kind. Children & parents are encouraged to write letters.

Children sleep in cabins & platform tents & swim in a lake.

Optional: Canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 1

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All-girls, traditional program; focus on self-discovery & spirited activity.

Highly limited number of spaces available in Session 2. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules.

Mandatory swim program.

Sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys; there are a few co-ed special events.

Children must write home once a week & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After 1 week at camp; parents can call during meal times.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Strongly Recommended: $50 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Optional: trunk or trunk & linen combo rentals.

Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price).

Optional: Banana Boating or Water Skiing.

Optional: Email service.

Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee.

Camp Netimus for Girls - Session 2

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All-girls, traditional program; focus on self-discovery & spirited activity.

Highly limited number of spaces available in Session 2. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules.

Mandatory swim program.

Sister program of Camp Shohola for Boys; there are a few co-ed special events.

Children must write home once a week & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. After 1 week at camp; parents can call during meal times.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Strongly Recommended: $50 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Optional: trunk or trunk & linen combo rentals.

Optional: Horseback riding lessons fee (offered at 1/2 price).

Optional: Banana Boating or Water Skiing.

Optional: Email service. Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee.

New York YMCA's Camp Talcott - Session 1

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Traditional program; for 1199SEIU youth ages 9-15. Designed to meet the changing developmental needs of children. Free-choice programming with a large variety of activities. Special event days & evening programs round out the camp experience.

Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Optional: Email service.

New York YMCA's Camp Talcott - Session 3

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Traditional program; for 1199SEIU youth ages 9-15. Designed to meet the changing developmental needs of children. Free-choice programming with a large variety of activities. Special event days & evening programs round out the camp experience.

Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Optional: Email service.

Ramapo for Children (Special Needs) - Session 2

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Special needs program; for children with developmental and / or behavioral special needs. Traditional camp programming that fosters the development of positive social / learning skills, helps build healthy relationships & increases self-esteem.

Safe, predictable & highly-structured environment designed to promote confidence & build trust. 1:1 staff to child ratio; counselors are emerging professionals in the fields of special education, social work, psychology or related areas.

Children must be self sufficient in the restroom. Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a pool & a lake.

Optional: $20 bus transport for parents on Visitor's Day.

Optional: Email service.

Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 1

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All-boys, traditional program; focus on having fun, trying new things & making memories. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules from 6 departments (Arts, Equestrian, Communications / Technology, Land Sports, Outdoor Adventure & Water Sports).

Mandatory swim program. Brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls; there are a few co-ed special events.

Parents & children can communicate via letters & email. After 1 week at camp; parents can call during meal times.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Required: $200 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Optional: Horseback riding fees.

Camp Shohola for Boys - Session 2

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All-boys, traditional program; focus on having fun, trying new things & making memories. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules from 6 departments (Arts, Equestrian, Communications / Technology, Land Sports, Outdoor Adventure & Water Sports).

Mandatory swim program. Brother program of Camp Netimus for Girls; there are a few co-ed special events.

Parents & children can communicate via letters & email. After 1 week at camp; parents can call during meal times.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Required: $200 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Optional: Horseback riding fees.

Camp Susquehannock for Boys - Session 1

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All-boys, sports program; provides multi-sport athletic development & confidence-based learning in a rustic, traditional camp environment.

Encourages moral, social & physical development through team & individual sports. Combination of scheduled & free-choice activities.

Mandatory swim program. Showers permitted twice per week with lake bathing in swimsuits required every other day. Brother program of Susquehannock for Girls; certain meals & special events are co-ed.

Service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children sleep in cabins with outhouse bathrooms & swim in a lake.

Required: $75 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Optional: $70 linens.

Optional: Horseback riding fee & associated apparel (riding helmet, boots & pants).

Optional: Tutoring fee.

Optional: Email service.

Timber Lake West - Session 2

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Traditional program; focus on building community, self-reliance / confidence & independence. Combination of scheduled & free-choice activities. Must be comfortable in water; 1/3 of program is devoted to swimming & water sports.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available. Children can call home once.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake & a pool.

Required: $75 uniform of 4 t-shirts.

Required: $35-$150 sliding scale canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Required: Estimated $200 luggage fee to cover cost of its transport to camp.

Required (if needed): $15-20 pre-packaging fee for ALL medications.

Required (if needed): Estimated $375 lice removal service fee.

Trail Blazers - Session 2

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Rustic, wilderness adventure program; an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges & community building. Activities centered around 6 core values of friendship, health, learning, self-growth, being a steward & learning survival skills.

Children create their own schedule as a group. Includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity & no electronics of any kind.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots & mosquito nets) & swim in a lake.

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Trail Blazers - Session 4

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Rustic, wilderness adventure program; an immersive nature experience focused on primitive outdoor living, overcoming challenges & community building. Activities centered around 6 core values of friendship, health, learning, self-growth, being a steward & learning survival skills.

Children create their own schedule as a group. Includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity & no electronics of any kind.

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in canvas tents (with raised cots & mosquito nets) & swim in a lake.

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Trail Blazers (Leaders In Training) - Session 3

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Rustic, teen, leadership program; for 1199SEIU youth ages 14-15. Immersive wilderness adventure experience focused on environmental stewardship, community service, personal growth, goal setting & reflection.

Includes a multi-night hiking trip. Minimal electricity & no electronics of any kind.

Parents & youth are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Youth sleep in teepees or canvas tents (with raised cots & mosquito nets) & swim in a lake.

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Windsor Mountain International - Session 2

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Creative arts program; designed to build independence & foster personal growth. Focus on nurturing the creative spirit & living as a responsible citizen of the world.

Offers an extensive selection of traditional & unique activities. Free-choice programming; children create their own schedules every 3 days.

Parents & children are encouraged to write weekly letters.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Required: $100 canteen fee (refundable if unused).

Optional: $150 off-site whitewater rafting or surfing trip.

Required (if needed): Estimated $200 lice removal service fee.

YMCA Camp Gorham (For Rochester Members Only) - Session 3

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Traditional program (for Rochester members only); focus on enhancing social intelligence through achievement, independence, friendship & belonging.

Free-choice programming; children select from 3 main areas (creative activities, land activities & waterfront activities).

Parents & children are encouraged to write letters & service for one-way emails (from parent to child) is available.

Children sleep in cabins & swim in a lake.

Optional: Camper bank account (refundable if unused).

Optional: Waterskiing ($190 for 5 runs).

Optional: Email service.