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Fishkill FUN! Camp
HUDSON VALLEY'S MOST LOVED CAMP WINNER! (2021 & 2022) |
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Boys & Girls Entering K-6th Grade
Not just your average camp. We don't Babysit. We ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, TEACH, & HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
Licensed by the State of New York Department of Health
Not just your average camp. We don't Babysit. We ENTERTAIN, ENRICH, TEACH, & HAVE LOTS OF FUN!
Licensed by the State of New York Department of Health
DESCRIPTION:
Fishkill FUN! Camp is jam packed with structured activities within a safe environment to keep your children busy this summer. Our trained and experienced counselors will keep campers entertained with sports, crafts, music, water games and much more. We offer structure, enrichment, memories, and friendships to your child's summer experience.
REGISTRATION:
Fishkill Residents: Begins February 14th
Non-Residents: Begins February 21st
LOCATION: Fishkill Elementary School (Geering Park is back-up plan):
At this time, Camp is scheduled to take place at Fishkill Elementary School. We have been given the unofficial, verbal approval that we will be permitted (we were not permitted the last two summers due to COVID) in the school this summer. As you all know, COVID is still creating a level of uncertainty so if that status changes, our back-up plan will be to move camp to Geering Park.
DATES:
Weekly: June 27, 2022-August 12, 2022 (No Camp on Monday, July 4)
HOURS:
RAIN DAYS:
No weather cancellations if we are able to hold camp at Fishkill Elementary School.
Safety is our number 1 priority. If we are unable to have camp at the school this summer, we will make every effort to stay open during inclement weather. During lightning storms, our camp will either close or relocate to the Recreation Center (if available) for the day. If the lightning storm begins while the camp day is already in session, parents will be contacted to pick up their campers.
ACTIVITIES:
We are planning an FUN-filled schedule of activities that include sports. arts-n-crafts, performing arts, water wars, scavenger hunts, chalk games, obstacle courses, themed activities, lots of active games, STEM activities, bounce houses, and more! Our FUN! Calendar will be posted shortly.
CAMP TRIPS: Tentative Schedule Below. The trip schedule is subject to change.
CAMP TRIPS ARE BACK! We will be visiting lots of fun venues this summer such as Splashdown Beach, Spins Bowling, Movies, and More! We will go on one trip each week (wks 1-6 only). Instead of a trip during Week 7, we will have our annual Talent Show and Camp Picnic!
Week 1- Splashdown, Friday, July 1 Week 1 Parent Letter
Week 2- Lake Compounce, Friday, July 8
Week 3- Castle Family Fun Center, Thursday, July 14
Week 4- Movies, Thursday, July 21
Week 5- Bowling, Friday, July 29
Week 6- Beardsley Zoo, Friday, August 5
Week 7- Camp Picnic @ Geering Park, Thursday, August 11
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS: An updated copy of your child's immunizations must be submitted within 1 week of the day you registered or you risk losing your spot to another camper. (We do not have copies from previous years.)
How to submit Immi Records: 5 Options:
Fishkill FUN! Camp is jam packed with structured activities within a safe environment to keep your children busy this summer. Our trained and experienced counselors will keep campers entertained with sports, crafts, music, water games and much more. We offer structure, enrichment, memories, and friendships to your child's summer experience.
REGISTRATION:
Fishkill Residents: Begins February 14th
Non-Residents: Begins February 21st
LOCATION: Fishkill Elementary School (Geering Park is back-up plan):
At this time, Camp is scheduled to take place at Fishkill Elementary School. We have been given the unofficial, verbal approval that we will be permitted (we were not permitted the last two summers due to COVID) in the school this summer. As you all know, COVID is still creating a level of uncertainty so if that status changes, our back-up plan will be to move camp to Geering Park.
DATES:
Weekly: June 27, 2022-August 12, 2022 (No Camp on Monday, July 4)
HOURS:
- Regular Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
- Pre-Camp Hours: 7:30am-8:30am (not offered week 7)
- Extended Day Hours: 2:30pm-5:30pm (not offered week 7)
RAIN DAYS:
No weather cancellations if we are able to hold camp at Fishkill Elementary School.
Safety is our number 1 priority. If we are unable to have camp at the school this summer, we will make every effort to stay open during inclement weather. During lightning storms, our camp will either close or relocate to the Recreation Center (if available) for the day. If the lightning storm begins while the camp day is already in session, parents will be contacted to pick up their campers.
ACTIVITIES:
We are planning an FUN-filled schedule of activities that include sports. arts-n-crafts, performing arts, water wars, scavenger hunts, chalk games, obstacle courses, themed activities, lots of active games, STEM activities, bounce houses, and more! Our FUN! Calendar will be posted shortly.
CAMP TRIPS: Tentative Schedule Below. The trip schedule is subject to change.
CAMP TRIPS ARE BACK! We will be visiting lots of fun venues this summer such as Splashdown Beach, Spins Bowling, Movies, and More! We will go on one trip each week (wks 1-6 only). Instead of a trip during Week 7, we will have our annual Talent Show and Camp Picnic!
Week 1- Splashdown, Friday, July 1 Week 1 Parent Letter
Week 2- Lake Compounce, Friday, July 8
Week 3- Castle Family Fun Center, Thursday, July 14
Week 4- Movies, Thursday, July 21
Week 5- Bowling, Friday, July 29
Week 6- Beardsley Zoo, Friday, August 5
Week 7- Camp Picnic @ Geering Park, Thursday, August 11
IMMUNIZATION RECORDS: An updated copy of your child's immunizations must be submitted within 1 week of the day you registered or you risk losing your spot to another camper. (We do not have copies from previous years.)
How to submit Immi Records: 5 Options:
- Upload the records to your account when you register
- Email a copy to Lauren at lmcmenamin@fishkill-ny.gov
- Fax a copy to 845-831-3069. (your doctor can also fax it directly to us)
- Mail a copy to the Fishkill Recreation Center 793 Route 52 Fishkill, NY 12524.
- Drop a copy off at the Rec Office. For drop-off hours, contact Lauren at lmcmenamin@fishkill-ny.gov or 845.831.3371.
TUITION:
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FISHKILL RESIDENTS:
Regular Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
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NON-RESIDENTS:
Regular Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm
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PAYMENT PLANS:
SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS:
You can claim our camp as child care on your taxes. Please print and save your receipts or remember that you can print your receipts through your online account at any time.
- Payment plans are available. To setup a payment plan:
- Start a payment plan by selecting the "pay by registration form" option as you are register your child.
- Mail or drop off your registration form with a deposit ($75/week) made out to Town of Fishkill. If you would like to pay your deposit with a credit card, call Lauren at 845-831-3371.
- Contact Lauren McMenamin at lmcmenamin@fishkill-ny.gov to setup a payment plan for the remaining balance.
- All balances must be paid by June 1st.
SAVE YOUR RECEIPTS:
You can claim our camp as child care on your taxes. Please print and save your receipts or remember that you can print your receipts through your online account at any time.
A TYPICAL WEEK OF CAMP WILL INCLUDE:
REFUNDS:
- Daily Sports led by our experienced Sports & Activity Specialist.
- Daily Arts-N-Crafts led by our experienced Arts-N-Crafts Specialist.
- Daily Performing Arts activities led by our experienced Specialist.
- Daily Campers' Choice: Campers will decide what activities their respective group will play at this time.
- Visits from the ice cream truck
- Scavenger hunts
- Sidewalk Chalk fun and games
- Playground/Free Play
- Water Wars
- Obstacle Courses
- P.E. Games
- STEM enrichment activities
- AND MUCH MORE!
REFUNDS:
- 100% (see "Credit Card Refunds" below) refund will be given if you cancel on or by June 1st. After June 1st, no refunds will be given as we have already hired all of our staff, purchased our supplies, etc.
- Credit Card Refunds: Please note the "Merchant Service Charge" can not be refunded no matter what the reason.