Art

Emma Willard “Girlsummer.”  Courses available in Art, Dance, Drama, and Writing.  Ages 7-13.  Contact:  Susan Rimkunas, 285 Pawling Avenue, Troy, NY 12180. (518) 271-9116.  For more information visit:  www.emma.troy.ny.us

NYS School of Visual Arts.  Participate in watercolor, printmaking, sculptures, drawing, painting, and more.  Audition with portfolio review.  Ages 14-18.  Contact:  School of Visual Arts, Room 866 EBA, State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234.  (518) 474-8773. www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa (Information and applications available online.)

RCCA Summer Camp.  Programs for Art and Drama held at Mourine Stapleton Theatre.  Ages 7-14.  One-week commuter programs.  Contact:  Cathy Greenwood, RCCA Camps, 25 River Street, Troy, NY 12180.  (518) 273-0552.

Sage Summer Art.  Courses in printmaking, relief carving, pottery, self-portraits, and mixed media drawing.  Contact:  Tim Martin, Director, Sage Summer Art, Sage Evening College, 140 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.  (518) 292-1718.  

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Computers

HVCC Summer Technology Enrichment Program. This program is designed to expose boys and girls (entering grades 5 - 8) to technology concepts and to prepare them for continued study in this area. They have programs on the HVCC campus and at Bethlehem Middle School. This year's topics include: Treehouses, Forts and Playhouses, Automation Through LEGOs, Skills and Technology of Space Exploration, Introduction to Robotics and Manufacturing.  For more information visit www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps or call the Office of Community & Professional Education at (518) 629-7339.

Adirondack Computer Camp.  Contact:  Nancy Belodoff at SUNY Potsdam – Office of Graduate Studies/Lifelong Learning, Raymond Hall 206, Potsdam, NY 13676.   (800) 458-1142 or (315) 267-2167.

Kopernik Space Education Center.  Hands-on high-tech science.  Courses in Astronomy, Earth Science, Physics/ Engineering, and Computer Technology.  Grades 3-12. Contact:  698 Underwood Road, Vestal, NY 13850.  (888) 269-5325 ext. 208.  For more information visit: www.kopernik.org  (Information and applications available online.)

National Computer Camp.  Commuter or Residency Program on college campuses.  Locations in Hartford, CT; Cleveland, OH; or Atlanta, GA.  Contact: Michael Zabinski, Ph.D.,  Executive Director, National Computer Camps,  P.O. Box 585, Orange, CT 06477. (203) 795-9667.  

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Drama

Emma Willard “Girlsummer”.  See Art for description.

Family Players of Northeast.  Productions in Tawasentha Park:  Watch newspaper in March/April for audition dates.

NYS Theatre Institute.  Admissions by audition only. Ages 14-21. Contact:  Sarah Melita at Russell Sage College, 37 First Street, Troy, NY 12180.  (518) 274-3295.

Park Players.  Productions in Washington Park, Albany:  Watch newspapers in February/March for audition dates.

RCCA Summer Camp.  See Art for description.  

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Foreign Language

Concordia Language Villages.  Immersions in a choice of Chinese, Danish, Finish, French, German, Japanese, Norwegian, Russian, Spanish or Swedish.  One and two-week programs for ages 7-18; four-week program for high school credit; abroad programs for ages 15-18.  Contact:  Concordia Language Villages, 901 South Eighth Street, Moorhead, MN 56562.  (800) 222-4750.  

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Humanities

NYS Museum, “Time Tunnel” Summer Camp.  Grades 1-6.  Contact: Barbara Lucas  (518) 473-2936.

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Math and Science

Emma Treadwell Thacher Nature Center, Voorheesville.  Offers summer workshops in Native Wildlife and Trail Tours at Thacher Park.  Call 872-0800 to confirm programs.

Five Rivers Environmental Education Center.  Morning, evening, and weekend family programs available.  Contact:  Anita Sanches, Game Farm Road, Delmar, NY 12054.  (518) 475-0291.

Kopernik Space Education Center.   See Computers.

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Camps.  Ages 12-14 or 15-17. Contact:  Michael Matthews, NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation, Room 507, 50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12233.  (518) 457-3720.

US Space Camp. US Space Academy and Aviation Challenge.  Grades 7-12.  Prices vary greatly for different programs.  Contact: US Space and Rocket Center, One Tranquility Base, Huntsville, AL 35807 or Call 1-800-63-SPACE.  For more information visit:  www.spacecamp.com  (Information and applications available online.)  

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Music

Concordia Conservatory of Music.  Private instruction offered in all instruments and voice for beginning through advanced students.  Classes in basic honors theory, jazz performance/ composition, music theatre workshop, chamber ensemble.  Contact:  Kathleen Suss, Director,  171 While Plains Road, Bronxville, NY 10708.  Phone: (914) 395-4507 or Fax: (914) 395-4500 or email: kbs@concordia-ny.edu for more information

Crane Youth Music.  Daily classes and rehearsals in all wind instruments, concert band, symphonic band, orchestra, choir, jazz ensemble, percussion, strings.  Daily recreation and performance opportunities.  Ages 12-18.  Day or residential options.  Two-week programs.  Contact:  Office of Continuing Education/Summer Programs, SUNY Potsdam, Raymond Hall 206, Potsdam, NY 13676.  Call (800) 458-1142 or (315) 267-2167.

Eastern US Music Camp at Colgate University.  Two, three, or four-week programs.  Residential or day options.  Grades 6-12.  Prices vary according to length of program.  Contact:  Thomas Brown, Director,  7 Brock Hollow Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.  (518) 877-5121.  For more information e-mail: eusmc@hotmail.com

Hartwick College Summer Music Festival & Institute.  Opportunities in band, choral music, orchestra, jazz, music theatre, piano, guitar, and chamber music.  Performance opportunities.  Ages 8-22.  Two, four, or six-week residential or day program.  Prices vary accordingly.  Sports and recreation also available.   Contact:  Townsend A. Plant, Director, Oneonta, NY 13820.  (800) 388-0337.  For more information visit: www.hartwick.edu/hcsmfi/hcsmfi.htm

Kinhaven Music School.  Focus of school is chamber music.  Ages 10-18.  Co-ed residential program.  Contact:  Nancy Bidlack.  P.O. Box 68, Weston, VT 05161. Phone/Fax:  (802) 824-4332.

NYS School of Choral Studies.    Participate in choral rehearsal, private instruction, study theory, improvisation.  Many performance opportunities.  Must audition.  Ages 14-18.    Four-week program.  Contact:  Dr. Edward S. Marschilok, Administrative Director, NYSSSA Schools of Music, Room 866 EBA, State Education Department, Albany, NY 12234.  (518) 474-8773. www.emsc.nysed.gov/nysssa (Information and applications available online.)

Signature Band & Choir Camp at Houghton College. Instruction and performance opportunities.  Grade 6-9. Contact:  Richard Ford  (315) 425-7354.

Summer Sonatina.  Classes in piano; performance opportunities.  Ages 7-17.  Contact:  Sandy, 5 Catamount Lane, Benington, VT 05021.  For more information visit:  www.sonatina.com  

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Sports

HVCC Summer Athletic Camps. The Summer Athletic Camps are designed to provide an opportunity for boys and girls ages 5 - 15 (depending on camp) to acquire knowledge, develop interest, learn techniques and improve skills in a variety of sports. This year's camps include: basketball, golf, soccer, softball and tennis. For more information visit www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps or call the Office of Community & Professional Education at (518) 629-7339.

AV Starfish Swim Club.  Receive lessons or participate in competitions.  Swim at the new Marcell Athletic Complex at Siena College in Loudonville or at SUNY Albany.  Prices vary; discounts available.  Contact:  Bill Tyrrell, Director,  PO Box 295, Newtonville, NY 12228.  (518) 765-4267.  For more information visit:  www.avstarfish.org

Bob Bellizzi’s Baseball and Softball Camps.  Programs are co-ed.  Ages 6-17.   Five day sessions for baseballl.  Contact: Grand Slam Baseball Camp, 99 Longmeadow Drive, Delmar, NY 12054. Phone:  (518) 439-0695.

Brian Beaury Basketball Camp at College of St. Rose.  Programs are co-ed.   Ages 7-17.  Day or residential options.  Eight sessions, each 4-5 days long.  Cost includes meals.  Discounts available.  Contact:  College of St. Rose Basketball Camp, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203.  (518) 458-5158 or 458-5490.

College of St. Rose Soccer Camp.  Programs are co-ed.  Ages 7-17.  Day camp, only.  Contact:  College of St. Rose Soccer Camp, Athletic Department, 432 Western Avenue, Albany, NY 12203. (518) 454-5158.

Guilderland Town Sports Camps.  Programs available in lacrosse, cross country, tennis, volleyball, golf, basketball, soccer, cheerleading, gymnastics, swimming.  Contact:  Dennis Moore, Director, Town Hall, Route 20, Guilderland, NY 12084.  (518) 356-1980.

RPI Sports.  Commuter Program.  Price varies.  Contact:  Brian Serase, RPI Athletic Department, Troy, NY 12180.  (518) 276-6193.

Siena Sports.  Programs in basketball, baseball, soccer, softball, volleyball, lacrosse.  Day or residential options.  Contact:  Donna Tedesco, Siena College, 515 Loudonville, NY 12211.  (518) 783-2450.  For more information visit:  www.siena.edu  Click on athletics; find link to camps.

SUNYA Summer Sports Camps.  Programs available in tennis, baseball, basketball, football, tae kwon do, cross-country, volleyball, soccer, hockey.  Contact:  Physical Education Building, Room 307, Albany, NY 12222.  (518) 442-3067.

Town of Colonie Summer Day Camp.  P.O. Box 13023, Albany, NY 12212.  (518) 456-2138.

Warner Lake Camp.  Kneeboarding, surfing, tubing, waterskiing, swimming.  Ten weekly commuter sessions.  Ages 7-15.  Prices vary.  Discounts available.  Contact:  Peter Nucci, Director, Route 157a, East Berne, NY 12059.  

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Assorted programs

HVCC Summer Educational Enrichment Program. The Summer Educational Enrichment Program provides children (entering grades 1 - 7) with an educational and culturally enriched experience designed to build on social and motor skills. Daily activities include: Computers, Arts, Content Areas - Math/Language Arts, Physical Education. For more information visit www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps or call the Office of Community & Professional Education at (518) 629-7339.

HVCC Summer Successful Communication Program. HVCC and The Arts Center of the Capital Region jointly sponsor this program, for students entering grades 5 - 8, focuses on strengthening oral, visual and written communication skills by integrating visual and performing arts into cultural and/or historical themes. This year's topics include: Star Search, Lost at Sea!, Wizards, Wands & Potions, and Mission Impossible. For more information visit www.hvcc.edu/kidscamps or call the Office of Community & Professional Education at (518) 629-7339.

College of St. Rose, Albany. The College of Saint Rose is proud to announce the 13th annual Summer Academy for Youth. This summer, parents and students can choose from many exciting programs that are flexible and convenient. Courses are open to all students entering grades 6 - 10. This summer classes will include: Italian, Spanish, French, and Japanese Culture, TV Production, Web Page Design, 2D Animation w/ Flash, Forensics, Computer Programming with JAVA, Woodwind Ensemble, Jazz Rock Ensemble, Vocal Chorale, Brass Ensemble, Song Architecture + Construction, Look Art World, here I come!, Sculpture, Cartoon Illustration, Lasso the Line, Stage Combat / Physical Stage Action, Theatrical Dance Skills + Choreography, Costume + Makeup Design, Set + Light Design, Improvisation class, Audition Preparation, Playscript Writing, Fiction Writing, Poetry Writing, Political Writing, and Journalistic Writing. We will also offer a full length musical and other dramatic performances. Some classes meet half day while others meet for a full day. Half day classes can me Mix 'N' Matched to create a full day program. Please visit our web page at www.strose.edu/summeracademy for more information or call (518) 454-5143 to request a brochure or to register.

HVCC Summer Technology Enrichment Program. See Computers.  

Cornell’s “Adult University” Residency Program.  Classes in Art,  Drama, and Sports.  Four one-week sessions.  Prices vary.  Contact:  626 Thurston Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14850.  (607) 255-6260.

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