A place for individuals, children, and families to explore, create and learn together
Yaleville Farm is very happy to be offering day camp opportunities for children again this summer. Day camps will all have an outdoor education focus and a majority of activities will be in the woods at Yaleville Farm.
See a sample of the daily schedule below.
There will be five separate weeks of day camp. There will be camps of 3 days and 5 days in length. Day camp will run from 9:00 am -3:00 pm. Before and after care is available for an additional fee.
Ages for the day camps will be 7-10 OR 10-14 yrs old.
Older individuals can contact Maryanne for counselor in training opportunities.
Weeks for camp are listed below. Summer camp size is limited to 10 campers per week.
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The Director of the camps will be Maryanne Whyte. Maryanne has been working with children as a teacher, school administrator, camp director, coach, and camp counselor since 1983. She is excited to offer outdoor education focused learning to the children of Chenango County.
Maryanne is recently retired from teaching and is the resident beekeeper at Yaleville Farm. She grew up on the farm and enjoys hiking, camping, growing flowers, and spending time working with her bees.
Summer Camp 2024
Day Camp Sessions
During day camp, campers will be welcomed at the Blacksmith Pavilion at Yaleville Farm. Campers must bring their own lunch, refillable water bottle, and snack. Campers are expected to be kind, respectful, and good listeners. Campers will learn new outdoor skills, challenge themselves in activities, and help everyone be successful while having fun together.
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BEGINNER 2 DAY CAMP- For those who have not attended a day camp before this summer
1)June 27 & 28 2 Day Camp Ages 6-8 Price=$60
2)July 25 & 26 2 Day Camp Ages 6-8 Price=$60
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ADVENTURE CAMP- Very active 5 days of camp for nature lovers
1) July 8 - 12 5 Days Ages 7-14 Price =$145
2) August 12 - 16 5 Days Ages 7- 14 Price =$145
3) August 26 - 30 5 Days Ages 7-14 Price =$145
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Call Maryanne
A Typical Day at Camp
9-10:00
10-10:45
11:00-11:45
12:00 Lunch
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12:30-1:45​
1:45-2:45
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2:45-3:00
Check-in, Get to Know You Game, Orientation, Fire Drill,
Tour of Facilities
Nature Craft, Walk to Stream
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Stream Activity, Make walking sticks
Pavilion, Parent check-in text/or call
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Challenge Activity, Explore Stream-life
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Tree Identification/ Scavenger Hunt
Games on Pavilion Lawn till pickup
Before/After Care
Before and/or After care must be arranged prior to the Monday that camp is starting.
Activities will be quiet games, puzzles, and reading.
It is offered 7:30-9:00 am and 3:00 - 5:30 pm.
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Cost is $12/hr or $100 for the week.