Camp Info 2016
Beekman's Day camp
Registration will open 2/02/16 for residents and 2/16/15 for non-residents Some programs have discounted Early Bird rates until May 1st – so register early
Pee Wee Camp
Sessions 1-4
9:30am-12noon
For youth entering Kindergarten 2016 or 2017
For youngsters ready for a camp experience without their parents, but not yet old enough for a full day of camp. There will be crafts, games, swimming and lots of fun with our caring staff. Must be toilet trained. No early-care available.
Fee per session: $165R, $195NR
Fee with Early Bird Rate if paid by May 1st: $150R, $175NR
Squirts, Juniors, and Senior Adventure Camps
Sessions 1-4
9am-4pm
Entering grades 1-9
Campers are divided into developmentally appropriate age groups. Each group is led by 2-3 trained and caring counselors who build friendships among the campers and guide them as they experience all we have to offer. Special activities include morning swim lessons for the younger campers, and an adventure field trip for the Seniors. Daily activities include free swim in the afternoon, and activities planned specifically for each age group by Specialty Counselors in Nature/Science, Arts & Crafts, Drama, and Games.
All new campers must show they have completed Kindergarten.
Fee per session: $325R, $375NR
Fee with Early Bird Rate if paid by May 1st: $310 R, $360 NR
Sports Camp
Sessions 1-4
9am-4pm
Entering grades 4-9
This group of campers swim twice a day, and play a potpourri of sports the rest of the day, many made up by former campers and staff! Campers will be given elective time throughout the week. Sample choices include: Nature/Science, Arts & Crafts, Games, or Drama!
Fee per session: $325R, $375NR
Fee with Early Bird Rate if paid by May 1st: $310 R, $375 NR
Before-Care Camp
Session 1-4
7am-9am
Entering Grades 1-10
For families who cannot wait until 9am to drop their children off. Staff will be available beginning 7am. Bring breakfast and enjoy a leisurely start to the camp day. Must register for full sessions.
Fee per session: $70R, $90NR
After-Care Camp
Session 1-4
4pm-6pm
Entering Grades 1-10
For families who cannot pick their children up at 4pm. Staff will be available until 6pm for a nice wind down to the busy camp day. Send a snack. Staff will bring campers to Swim Lessons or Swim Team if they are registered for those additional activities.
Must register for full sessions.
Fee per session: $70R, $90NR
Leadership Camp
Sessions 1-4
9am-4pm
Grades 9-12
Beekman Full-Day Day Camp is unique among Recreation Department camps in that it hires a Leadership Coordinator to facilitate leadership development in our oldest campers before they leave us for the work world.
General Leadership Training
Fee per session: $125R, $150NR
CIT (Counselor in Training) Parts A & B:
General Camp Counselor Training/Interning
Fee per session: $75R, $100NR
RI (Recreation Intern):
Overall Park Recreation Training/Interning
Fee per session: $50R, $75NR
Nature Kids Camp
4 days, the first wk of ea. session
10:30am-12noon
Entering grades 1-4
For young nature lovers to enjoy time with our Nature Camp Counselor exploring the natural wonders of Rec Park.
Fee: $50R, $60NR
Playgroup Camp for Toddlers & their Caregiver
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10am – 11:30 Ages 1-4
Session A: 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6, 7/12, 7/13, 7/19, 7/20
Session B: 7/26, 7/27, 8/2, 8/3, 8/9, 8/10, 8/16, 8/17
Join our staff before the beach opens for some crafts, games and songs camp style! We are offering two 3 week sessions with 8 classes per session, classes are Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. This program is designed for toddlers & young preschoolers with their caregiver. There will be planned, guided activities and an emphasis on fun and friendship building for both the children and their adult partner. Fee per session: $75R, $100NR
Sessions 1-4
9:30am-12noon
For youth entering Kindergarten 2016 or 2017
For youngsters ready for a camp experience without their parents, but not yet old enough for a full day of camp. There will be crafts, games, swimming and lots of fun with our caring staff. Must be toilet trained. No early-care available.
Fee per session: $165R, $195NR
Fee with Early Bird Rate if paid by May 1st: $150R, $175NR
Squirts, Juniors, and Senior Adventure Camps
Sessions 1-4
9am-4pm
Entering grades 1-9
Campers are divided into developmentally appropriate age groups. Each group is led by 2-3 trained and caring counselors who build friendships among the campers and guide them as they experience all we have to offer. Special activities include morning swim lessons for the younger campers, and an adventure field trip for the Seniors. Daily activities include free swim in the afternoon, and activities planned specifically for each age group by Specialty Counselors in Nature/Science, Arts & Crafts, Drama, and Games.
All new campers must show they have completed Kindergarten.
Fee per session: $325R, $375NR
Fee with Early Bird Rate if paid by May 1st: $310 R, $360 NR
Sports Camp
Sessions 1-4
9am-4pm
Entering grades 4-9
This group of campers swim twice a day, and play a potpourri of sports the rest of the day, many made up by former campers and staff! Campers will be given elective time throughout the week. Sample choices include: Nature/Science, Arts & Crafts, Games, or Drama!
Fee per session: $325R, $375NR
Fee with Early Bird Rate if paid by May 1st: $310 R, $375 NR
Before-Care Camp
Session 1-4
7am-9am
Entering Grades 1-10
For families who cannot wait until 9am to drop their children off. Staff will be available beginning 7am. Bring breakfast and enjoy a leisurely start to the camp day. Must register for full sessions.
Fee per session: $70R, $90NR
After-Care Camp
Session 1-4
4pm-6pm
Entering Grades 1-10
For families who cannot pick their children up at 4pm. Staff will be available until 6pm for a nice wind down to the busy camp day. Send a snack. Staff will bring campers to Swim Lessons or Swim Team if they are registered for those additional activities.
Must register for full sessions.
Fee per session: $70R, $90NR
Leadership Camp
Sessions 1-4
9am-4pm
Grades 9-12
Beekman Full-Day Day Camp is unique among Recreation Department camps in that it hires a Leadership Coordinator to facilitate leadership development in our oldest campers before they leave us for the work world.
- The program is SELECTIVE and interested youth must apply (forms are online and in the office) and be accepted into the program BEFORE registering for camp
- There are 4 two-week sessions over two summers of progressive programming which must be taken sequentially
General Leadership Training
Fee per session: $125R, $150NR
CIT (Counselor in Training) Parts A & B:
General Camp Counselor Training/Interning
Fee per session: $75R, $100NR
RI (Recreation Intern):
Overall Park Recreation Training/Interning
Fee per session: $50R, $75NR
Nature Kids Camp
4 days, the first wk of ea. session
10:30am-12noon
Entering grades 1-4
For young nature lovers to enjoy time with our Nature Camp Counselor exploring the natural wonders of Rec Park.
Fee: $50R, $60NR
Playgroup Camp for Toddlers & their Caregiver
Tuesdays and Wednesdays
10am – 11:30 Ages 1-4
Session A: 6/28, 6/29, 7/5, 7/6, 7/12, 7/13, 7/19, 7/20
Session B: 7/26, 7/27, 8/2, 8/3, 8/9, 8/10, 8/16, 8/17
Join our staff before the beach opens for some crafts, games and songs camp style! We are offering two 3 week sessions with 8 classes per session, classes are Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. This program is designed for toddlers & young preschoolers with their caregiver. There will be planned, guided activities and an emphasis on fun and friendship building for both the children and their adult partner. Fee per session: $75R, $100NR