The 2008 season will be in session from June 30-August 20, 2008. We are currently enrolling campers! Download a registration form for summer 2008 [PDF]
Download last summer's calendar to get a great idea about the dynamic program that awaits your child this summer!
Trailblazers meets the unique interests and needs of our teen campers with a calendar of exciting day and overnight trips and activities geared specifically to engage this age group. The camp program consists of day trips to a wide range of destinations including amusement and water parks, beaches, museums, professional sporting events, and more. Each month, campers go on a four-day, three-night trip as well. The first session involves a trip to Club Getaway in Connecticut, while in the second month campers will travel to an exciting destination such as Boston, Toronto, or Montreal.
For more information call 212.415.5573 / email.
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Please enroll as soon as possible, as space in Trailblazers is limited! Download a registration form for summer 2008 [PDF]
You can also call the camp office at 212.415.5573 to speak to a camp director regarding enrollment or email for more information. |
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Trailblazers is a uniquely designed program that provides the right balance of independence and supervision for our young teenage campers. The program seeks to challenge campers in age-appropriate ways that allow them to take risks in a safe environment that values each and every camper's contributions.
Each weekday, campers travel to a variety of exciting destinations such as amusement parks, beaches, museums, water parks, sports games, theater shows, and white water rafting. An additional component to the program is Group Days and "creative" days during which campers might go on a New York City Scavenger Hunt or participate in an all-day video project.
Once a week, campers enjoy a "late night" and spend extended time at certain destinations such as Great Adventure, whitewater rafting or an all-day fishing trip. On these days, dinner will be provided (vegetarian options will be available.) Campers return at approximately 8:30pm.
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Children are transported directly to daily destinations on air-conditioned coach buses equipped with lavatories. There are three pickup locations since it is crucial that camp begins promptly to maximize the time that your child spends at each destination. Pick up / drop off spots are located at:
92nd Street Y
Morning drop-off is between 8:00 and 8:40am, and evening pickup is between 5:00 and 5:40pm. Children are supervised at all times.
West 11th Street between 6th and 7th Avenues
Morning drop-off is at 7:45am. Evening pickup is around 5:30pm.
Epiphany School
East 22nd Street between Second and Third Avenues. Morning drop-off is at 7:45am. Evening pickup is around 5:30pm. |
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| At the Y we carefully select our counselors for their maturity, energy, and experience with children. All Trailblazers counselors are college age and older. Before camp begins staff meet with the Camp Director for an orientation period where they learn the camp's philosophy: creating an inclusive community in which campers feel comfortable, safe, and challenged. Counselors have a full understanding of the high expectations that Trailblazers sets for excellence and are fully knowledgeable about the age group with which they will be working. The Trailblazers Director and Assistant Director support the counselors, communicate regularly with parents, and oversee the smooth operation of the program. |
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| Who are Trailblazers campers and how many campers are in each group? |
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Trailblazers campers are entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades at a wide range of public and private schools. Children enjoy Trailblazers for the exciting calendar of trip destinations as well as the stimulating activities provided. Each counselor will have a group of approximately 7-10 girls or boys. Children are grouped according to age as well as gender. Every effort is made to accommodate special grouping requests.
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That's right! Towards the end of the first session, campers spend four days at Club Getaway in Kent, Connecticut. Club Getaway is a sleepaway camp facility designed to provide teen camps with an extended overnight experience. Children stay in cabins equipped with bathrooms. Three daily meals are provided in one of their three cafeterias and kosher food is provided as well as accommodations for vegetarians. The challenging activities provided during this four-day adventure include banana boating, pioneering, hiking, jousting, wall climbing, gyromat, mountain biking, exciting evening activities, and much more.
At the end of the summer, Trailblazers goes on a four-day excursion that highlights the summer by providing a climactic travel experience. During this trip, campers stay in hotels or dorm-like accomodations, and all meals are provided. Past trips have included exciting destinations such as Washington D.C., Boston, and Montreal. Daily events are diverse, appealing, and always leave campers with memories that last a lifetime.
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| Campers bring lunch to camp on most days as some destinations do not provide food concessions. On trip days, children may bring money if desired. |
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| For more information call 212.415.5573 / email. |
