Hillside Camp

Outdoor exploration paired with unique farm and wildlife activities enrich the Hillside program. Over 160 acres of natural beauty include a sandy canoe launch along the Great Swamp and the Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center, where campers make furry and feathered friends with 300+ animals. An Olympic-sized indoor pool means swimming in almost any weather.

Traditional Camp Meets Farm & Wildlife Fun

Registration for 2023 opens soon:

  • Nov 7 – returning families
  • Dec 7 – new families

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2023 SESSION DATES

  • Session I: June 26 – July 14 (no camp July 4)
  • Session II:  July 17 – August 4
  • Session III: August 7 – August 25

2023 Hillside Summer Camp Rates 

Program Weekly Single Session
(3 wks) 		 Full Season
(9wks) 		 Southeast Residents
(6 weeks)		 Southeast Residents
(9 weeks)		 Photo Fee*
Trailblazers
PreK – 2		 $360 $960 $2780 $1795 $2,680 $5
Blazers
Grade 3-5		 $370 $985 $2,855 $1,845 $2,755 $5
Trackers
Grade 6-8		 $395 $1,060 $3,080 $1,995 $2,980 $5
Leaders in Training
Grade 9		 $325
(Session III only)		 $925 $2,675 $1,725 $2,575 $5
Counselors in Training Grade 10 One-time $675 fee covers participation from June 26-August 4. Application and interview is required to determine acceptance into program. No registration required until accepted.
Programs are organized by age/grade; ranges reflect grade child will enter in September 2023.
*Photo fee includes Shutterfly photo access.

Additional Services

  • One-to-One Services for campers with special needs More
  • Extended Care Services More
  • Camp Scholarships available to eligible families More 

Hillside Summer Camp is one of two Green Chimneys Summer Camp locations in Putnam County, home to some of the most spectacular natural features of New York State’s Hudson Valley region. Rustic woods, mountain trails, wide-open fields and the diverse ecosystem of the Great Swamp are all part of the terrain and the activity programs for campers. Learn about Clearpool Summer Camp