Summer Camp in Place in Town of Carmel

Though Carmel residents may be bundling up for frigid wind chills, it is not too early to plan for the summer and warm weather activities.

Carmel Recreation Director Jim Gilchrist said registration will be accepted for its summer youth programs in March and information about the programs are currently available for the six-week summer camp and sports programs. All summer programs are offered to both Carmel residents and non-residents, he said.

“Primary Camp is for children entering grades K to first (grade) in the upcoming fall,” Gilchrist said, adding Playground

Camp is for children entering grades two through eight next fall.

Summer camp will be held from June 29 through Aug. 7. No camp programs will be held on July 3.

“Camp activities include special events, sports, games, lake swimming at Sycamore Park, arts and crafts,” Gilchrist said, noting a list of activities is included in the town handbook.

Summer camp registration will begin March 23 and run through May 29, weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sycamore Park. All registration forms and program information will be available in the recreation office and on the town website www.carmelny.org at a later

date, Gilchrist said. A copy of the child’s vaccination records must be attached to the form at time of registration, he said.

The early bird registration fee, accepted before the May 29 cut off for primary camp is $460 for residents and $920 for non-residents. The early bird registration fee for playground camp is $410 for residents and $820 for non-residents. After the May 29 cut off the fee goes up $50 and is based on availability, Gilchrist noted.

Camp registration is for the full six- week program only and the fee includes trips and a t-shirt that the camper is required to wear on those trips, he said.

“Fees generated are used to offset the

cost of camp,” Gilchrist said.
The summer programs are more

than just a way to provide fun for youths, Gilchrist said. “This program is important for both the development and socialization of the youth enrolled, as well as employment experience and training for young adults,” he said. “Camp is also a great assistance to our working parents and is offered at a reasonable and affordable rate.”

The Carmel Parks and Recreation Department is located at 790 Long Pod Rd. in Mahopac. For more information call 845-628-7888 or visit carmelny.org or Facebook.