Potty training can be stressful. Teething is stress. Teaching your child Common Core math can be stressful.
Finding camps and programs that will keep your kids involved all summer long can be a real challenge.
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The snow at Wegmans is still starting to melt, but parents of school-age kids know that now is the time to sign up for summer camp. Many of the region's well-known camps open registration at the beginning of the calendar year, but many are notorious for selling out quickly. And for parents looking to book summer camps and activities for weeks on end, as you know, many of us have jobs in July and August, you can find fun, safe, reliable and affordable options. It can be a little difficult to find options that won't sell out for the price.
I just sat in an hour-long Zoom meeting to coordinate a few weeks of time together with the parents of my child's friends, and I'm juggling a summer calendar covered in color-coded post-its. , I understand your pain. This list will by no means solve all your summer problems, but we hope it will revitalize or ease your summer plans.
A quick note when looking at this list: We have not included these fees as they can vary widely depending on the age of your child, membership level, length of day, meal options, aftercare, and transportation. not. Please note that not all organizations require membership in order to participate in their summer camp programs. We may charge additional fees for camp registration or open registration for non-members at a later time.
We hope you find a great option for your child. If you remove a camp from our list, please feel free to contact us via email below.
Summer Zoo Camp at Rosamond Gifford Zoo
Age: 4 to 17
Date: July 1st to August 30th (pre- and post-care available)
Registration begins: March 6th for members. March 20th for non-members.
Note: Rosamond Gifford Zoo offers camping during most school holidays, including many one-day school holidays.
Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology Summer Camp
Type: Day camp
Target age: 4 to 12 years old
Date and time: July 8th to August 23rd (aftercare available)
Registration begins: April 1st
Beaver Lake Nature Center Summer Nature Camp
Type and location: Day camp
Grade: 1st to 6th grade
Dates: From July 1st to August 16th, pre- and post-care is also available.
Registration starts: March 20th
Syracuse Stage Summer @ Stage
Type and location: Day camp, downtown Syracuse
Grades: 3rd through 8th grade
Dates: July 29th to August 23rd (please note that sessions for each age group are two weeks long).
Registration: Now accepting applications.
camp taruri
Type and location: Pennellville day and overnight camping.
Grade: Preschool to age 15
Duration: 7 weeks
Registration: Now accepting applications.
Camp Evergreen, a YMCA in central New York
Type and location: 1 night day camp per 2 week session, Manlius
Grade level: 4 years old to 8th grade
Date: July 1st – August 23rd
Registration: Currently accepting applications
red house summer camp
Type and location: Day camps featuring theater productions, puppet shows, and music, parks in downtown Syracuse and throughout Onondaga County.
Age: 6-17 years old
Date: July 8th to July 19th
Registration: Now accepting applications.
lourdes camp
Type and location: Day and overnight camping, Skaneateles Lake.
Age: 7 to 14
Date: July 7th – August 16th
Registration: Currently accepting applications
girl scout summer camp
Type and location: Day and overnight camping at locations in Deposit, Ithaca, Tully, and Harrisville.
Grade level: Kindergarten to 12th grade
Date: July 7th – August 23rd
Registration: Currently accepting applications
Syracuse Jewish Community Center Summer Camp
Type and location: Day camp, DeWitt
Target age: Infants to 15 years old
Dates: From July 1st to August 23rd, pre- and post-care is also available.
Registration: Currently accepting applications
Other options: This list is by no means exhaustive. Most communities, including the city of Syracuse, offer a variety of camping options through their parks and recreation departments, but they are too numerous to include here. Additionally, many fitness and sports facilities also offer summer camp options, from karate, gymnastics, rock climbing, and even golf courses. And don't forget, there's always YouTube.
Emily Clucas spent nearly a decade as a reporter and editor at the Syracuse Post-Standard before leaving to become a mother, but it was her most difficult assignment yet. She lives in Strathmore with her family and we look forward to discussing what it's like to be a recent parent.Please email her at [email protected].
