Program Dates & Rates 2023

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Overnight Camp

Campers have many opportunities to develop skills and acquire knowledge in a variety of educational and recreational activities including: environmental sciences, project BUILD, canoeing, kayaking, snorkeling, wilderness skills, backcountry cooking, fishing, archery, leadership skills, theater arts, music, multimedia, adventure trail, soccer, beach volleyball and more. Evening programs offer time for fun, fellowship and reflection and may include opening and closing campfires, talent shows, round robin activities, dance or other entertainment, and Turtle Games (Peconic Dunes’ version of color war). Overnight camp runs Sunday through Saturday. Daily activities and programs may be adjusted, modified or limited based on age, weather conditions and the requirements of the NYS Department of Health.

Note: All sessions end Saturday morning after breakfast. All campers must depart at that time even if returning for the following session in order for the staff to prepare for the next week.

PRICE:	$830/session

AGES:	8 - 15

DATES:	Session 1: June 25 - July 1 Session 2: July 2 - July 8 Session 3: July 9 - July 15 Session 4: July 16 - July 22 Session 5: July 23 - July 29 Session 6: July 30 - Aug 5 Session 7: Aug 6 - Aug 12 Session 8: Aug 13 - Aug 19

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Day Camp

Campers can experience a full range of classic and innovative camp activities on our lake and Sound waterfronts, athletic fields and woodlands including nature study, outdoor skills, arts and crafts, music, drama, team sports and more. Lunch and afternoon snack are included. Our Turtle Games Carnival happens every Friday, weather permitting, during which campers take turns running a carnival game and then enjoying the games created by other campers. Day camp runs Monday through Friday, with drop off each day between 8:35am and 8:55am and pickup at 5:00pm. Daily activities and programs may be adjusted, modified or limited based on age, weather conditions and the requirements of the NYS Department of Health.

PRICE:	$530/session

AGES:	6-13

DATES: Monday through Friday Drop off 8:35 – 8:55am Pick up 5:00pm	Session 1: June 26 - June 30 Session 2: July 3 - July 7 Session 3: July 10 - July 14 Session 4: July 17 - July 21 Session 5: July 24 - July 28 Session 6: July 31 - Aug 4 Session 7: Aug 7 - Aug 11 Session 8: Aug 14 - Aug 18

Counselors in Training

- Admission: The program only admits up to 8 campers per cohort. Determination is made based on an interview process and the quality of the application. Admittance is not guaranteed.

- Weekend Return: CIT’s will return home each weekend on Saturday morning and return by 11:30 AM on Sunday prior to camper admission.

- Activity Apprenticeships: Work hands-on with camp staff in our various departments including Waterfront, Sports, Wilderness, Art, and ECO.

-Customer Service Development: Gain customer service skills transferrable to future jobs.

- Red Cross Training: Train in ARC lifeguarding, CPR, and first aid. Certifications dependent on CIT ability to meet ARC standards and evaluations.

- Peer Mediation / Equity Training : Develop conflict resolution skills for managing interpersonal issues. Engage in discussions about equity, diversity, and inclusion.

- Feedback: CIT’s will receive feedback on their growth and performance as an apprentice in both an instructor and counselor role.

Applications are due by December 31, 2022 and must be submitted as a PDF to peconicdunescamp@cornell.edu. Click here to download an application.

PRICE:	$2,400

AGES:	Entering 11th grade and at least 16 years old by June 10, 2023

DATES:	-Cohort 1: July 2 - July 22 -Cohort 2: July 23 - August 12