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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.
Program* | Weekly | Single Session (3 weeks) | Full Season (9 weeks) | Southeast Residents++ (6 weeks) | Southeast Residents++ (9 weeks) | Photo Fee~ |
Trailblazers Grade PreK-2 | $350 $410^ | $950 $1,050^ | $2750 $3050^ | $1775 $1975^ | $2,650 $2,950^ | $5 |
Blazers Grade 3-5 | $360 $420^ | $975 $1,075^ | $2,825 $3,125^ | $1,825 $2,025^ | $2,725 $3,025^ | $5 |
Trackers+ Grade 6-8 | $385 $445^ | $1,050 $1,150^ | $3,050 $3,350^ | $1,975 $2,175^ | $2,950 $3,250^ | $5 |
Leaders in Training + Grade 9 | $310 (Session III only) | $900 | $2,600 | $1,675 | $2,500 | $5 |
Counselors In Training (CIT) | For those entering 10th grade in September 2021: A one-time $650 fee covers participation from June 28-August 6. Application and interview will be required to determine acceptance into program. No online registration required until accepted into program. | |||||
* Program grade ranges reflect anticipated grade of child starting September 2020. ^ Rate effective June 1, 2021. ++ Rates available with proof of Southeast residency. Tax statement must be provided upon request. Limited space available. Minimum of two 3-week sessions per camper to qualify for Southeast rates. ~ Photo fee includes Shutterfly photo access. |
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
Say hello to Cricket! Born May 15, 2019 to mama Maya, this mini horse foal was the apple of our eye before she even arrived. For students who may struggle with human relationships, communicating or regulating emotions, preparing for Cricket’s birth provided learning opportunities and life lessons. “Watching a new life begin and seeing the foal’s connection to its mother – these experiences are not only priceless, but they can also be therapeutic”, says Michael Kaufmann, Director of Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Director and Head of The Sam and Myra Ross Institute.