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. A state-of-the-art indoor pool means swimming in almost any weather.

Traditional Camp Meets Farm & Wildlife Fun

2024 SESSION DATES

  • Session I: July 1 – July 19 (no camp July 4)
  • Session II:  July 22 – August 9
  • Session III: August 12 – August 30

Registration opens: November 1 for returning families, and December 1 for new families.

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2024 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		 $370 $975 $2,825 $1,845 $2,770 $5
Blazers
Grade 3-5		 $380 $995 $2,885 $1,885 $2,830 $5
Trackers
Grade 6-8		 $395 $1,060 $3,080 $2,015 $3,025 $5
Leaders in Training
Grade 9		 $350 $975 $2,825 $1,845 $2,770 $5
Counselors in Training Grade 10 One-time $900 fee covers participation for 8 weeks of the program, July 1-Aug 23. 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 2024.
*Photo fee includes SmugMug 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