Peconic Dunes Camp Programs
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EXTENDER WEEKENDS - available only for Overnight Campers
Campers who prefer to live at camp for two or more weeks without going home can sign up for Extender Weekends featuring an all-day trip each Saturday, Saturday Movie-Night at Camp and Sleep-in Sunday! Extender Weekends also include meals, a modest allowance for an off-campus meal, laundry service, and 24-hour health services. Pick the trip that matches your weeks at camp!
Note: Extender Weekend must follow your week at camp; campers cannot begin camp on an Extender Weekend.
Mystic Aquarium: June 30 – July 1 (Extends Session. 1 to 2)
Campers will ride the Orient Point Ferry to New London, Connecticut and spend the day at the Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration. We’ll see get to see the brand new Titanic -12,450 Feet Below exhibit, view scientists in action feeding the sharks and rays, wade in the water with a beluga whale and penguins and get to go on the Deep Sea 3-D, the Ride. http://www.mysticaquarium.org/
Minnewaska State Park Hike: July 7 – 8 (Extends Session 2 to 3)
Campers will travel to Kerhonson, NY where they’ll hike the lake trail to Awosting Falls and view the scenery from atop one of the many ridges of the historic Minnewaska State Park Preserve located on the Shawangunk Mountain Ridge. The park features numerous waterfalls, three crystalline sky lakes and dense hardwood forests. Comfortable hiking boots required! http://nysparks.com/parks/127/details.aspx
Splish Slash: July 14 – 15 (Extends Session 3 to 4) & July 28 to 29 (Extends Session 5 to 6)
During the hottest days of the year, our campers will be cooling off on one of Splish Splash's 20 water "rides & slides". We'll provide the lifejackets to ensure our campers can enjoy as many rides as possible (obeying Splish Splash's height restrictions and other park rules). http://www.splishsplashlongisland.com/
Orient Canoe/Beach Trip: July 21 – 22 (Extends Session 4 to 5)
Campers will canoe, swim and explore Long Island’s Orient Beach State Park where there is 45,000 feet of beach frontage on Gardiner's Bay and an environmentally rare maritime forest with red cedar, black-jack oak trees and prickly-pear cactus and views of Plum Island and Orient Light House.
Sunken Forest Hike/Beach Trip: August 4 – 5 (Extends Session 6 to 7)
Campers will ferry to The Sunken Forest in Sailor’s Haven, one of the few remaining maritime forests featuring bayberry, sassafras, shadblow trees that have been twisted and shaped by wind and salt spray over the years. The forest is also home to a rare 300 year old primeval holly forest, the only one of its kind on the East Coast.
Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark @ Broadway: August 11 – 12 (Extends Session 7 to 8)
Campers will travel to NYC’s amazing Theatre District to The Foxwoods Theatre on 42nd Street and see the much-anticipated Broadway performance of Spider-Man. Hailed as one of the most technically elaborate Broadway musicals of all time, Spider-Man brings the Manhattan skyline to life and features incredible aerial stunts as Spider-Man flies over the audience to fight his foes.
$150/trip. Space is limited. Sign up early.
SAILING
Peconic Dunes' sailing program will get you tacking and jibing on the Long Island Sound. Our program follows the US Sailing Sailor Certification System for the Small Boat Sailor in Light Air (5-14 mph). While all campers are striving for certification, our goal is to use the standards to help campers develop a solid foundation. The program is recommended for beginner and intermediate sailors. Our sailing instructors come from around the world to offer small group instruction.
Campers receive 4, 3-hour clinics
Enrollment in the program does not guarantee certification and completing every skill in one week in unlikely.
Tuition is $200/week. Available all summer. Enrollment extremely limited.
COUNSELOR IN TRAINING / CIT PROGRAM
At Peconic Dunes Camp, it is our belief that individuals grow significantly when they encounter and successfully surmount a range of challenges, master new skills, get out of their comfort zone, or engage in physically and interpersonally demanding activities.
CITs will receive training in American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer, Responding to Emergencies and Lifeguarding. If they successfully meet the course requirements they will receive certifications valid for 3 years. Participants will also receive training in Meghan's Law, learning how to comport oneself with campers and to recognize signs of abuse.
We'll canoe the Peconic River, camp at Indian Island County Park, and discuss strategies to accomplish our group and personal goals. CITs will also participate in Morning Exercise four or five days each week. Morning Exercise is a fun opportunity to run obstacle courses, swim, and get the blood flowing for a full day of learning.
CITs will spend at least 1 hour everyday in our Outdoor Classroom exploring and role playing the following topics:
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CITs will also participate in and assist with Extender Weekends.
CIT Cohorts will be responsible for planning and completing a Community Service Project by the end of their program.
Program Logistics
dates: JUNE 24 - JULY 21 (1st cohort)*
JULY 22 - AUGUST 18 (2nd cohort)*
*Participating in both cohorts is not possible, nor is customizing the schedule to any candidate's particular summer schedule
requirements: To qualify you must be 16 years old before the program begins.
tuition: $999 (all expenses included)
CIT Program Overview and Application Form
