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Specialty Camps

Summer Adventure 2021  – Specialty Camps

Our Summer Adventure Specialty Camps provide campers the opportunity to partake in an extra special camp experience!  Become a rockstar, experience the magical adventure of a fairy, unleash your inner Picasso, explore nature and much, much more!

Register for Summer Adventure >>

Please contact Summer Adventure at summer@woodstockdayschool.org if you require more information.

Week 1: July 5 – 9, 2021

CATSKILL WILD EXPLORER  – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Dorothy Varner
8:30am -2pm
July 5 – July 9
Age: 8 -12
Price: $470, includes a $20 material fee

Come join us as we laugh, play, learn new skills, and explore nature’s wonders this summer! Each  day we will have a unique wilderness adventure as we explore the shores of the mighty Hudson River and the forested trails and views of the majestic Catskill Mountains. We will enjoy easy-to-moderate hikes at different off-campus locations where we will lunch by waterfalls, cool our toes in gurgling creeks, swim in life-guarded mountain lakes, create art inspired by nature, and explore fascinating rock formations. Come join the fun! 

Without access to our beloved adventure van, this year’s logistics will change – while the fun remains the same. 

***Parents will bring their children to a different tail head parking area each day for pick up and drop off. Most hikes will be located within a 20 minute drive of WDS. Locations might include (but are not limited to): The Esopus Bend Nature Preserve, Ulster Landing Park, The Comeau Property, Sloane Gorge, North South Lake State Park.    

FAIRY AND ELF NATURE CAMP, JR. – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Julie Cook
9am – 3pm
Camp 1: July 5- July 9
Age:4-6 (Must be 4 years old by June 30)
Price: $465, includes a $15 material fee

Fairy Nature camp is open to nature-loving girls, boys, fairies, elves, pixies and sprites ages 4- 10. This is a unique and nourishing camp experience celebrating nature and friendship through  the guise of fairies as symbols of joy who love to sing, dance and play, and who honor the earth,  its plants, animals and peoples. Our days will be spent exploring and discovering along the  woodland paths, building fairy houses, making fairy crafts and nature potions, sharing in special  fairy traditions, and playing & working together in the true, kind fairy way — all in the name of  promoting a connection to nature, creativity and harmony. This delightful experience will be  cherished by fairy and nature lovers for years to come. 

Julie has taught Nursery School at Woodstock Day School for 14 years. Her love and passion for  preserving the magic of childhood has inspired her to create this enchanting experience for  young children.

Fairy Camp Jr Camp 2: July 12-16

ROCK JAM – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Peter Dougan
9am – 3pm
Camp 1: July 5 – July 9
Age: 7 – 12
Price: $450

Rock Jam is an exciting and immersive week of playing music in an actual Rock Band! Campers  will be spending the week having fun and preparing songs for a performance for the entire  Summer Adventure audience at the end of the week. In between our rehearsal time we utilize the  Summer Adventure campus to play outdoor games, eat a picnic lunch, and have a daily swim  session at the pool. Some basic knowledge of an instrument required. 

Rock Jam director Peter Dougan has run the Music Program at Woodstock Day School for over  10 years. Peter studied Guitar at Ithaca College and Berklee School of Music. In addition to  teaching, he is an active professional musician who plays as much as possible, touring and  locally, and is currently working on a record with his group the Mateo Dougan Band.

Rock Jam Camp 2: July 19 – July 23, Rock Jam Camp 3: August 2- August 6

Week 2: July 12 – July 16, 2021

FAIRY AND ELF NATURE CAMP, JR.  – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Julie Cook
9am – 3pm
Camp 2: July 12- July 16
Age:4-6 (Must be 4 years old by June 30)
Price: $465, includes a $15 material fee

Fairy Nature camp is open to nature-loving girls, boys, fairies, elves, pixies and sprites ages 4- 10. This is a unique and nourishing camp experience celebrating nature and friendship through  the guise of fairies as symbols of joy who love to sing, dance and play, and who honor the earth,  its plants, animals and peoples. Our days will be spent exploring and discovering along the  woodland paths, building fairy houses, making fairy crafts and nature potions, sharing in special  fairy traditions, and playing & working together in the true, kind fairy way — all in the name of  promoting a connection to nature, creativity and harmony. This delightful experience will be  cherished by fairy and nature lovers for years to come. 

Julie has taught Nursery School at Woodstock Day School for 14 years. Her love and passion for  preserving the magic of childhood has inspired her to create this enchanting experience for  young children.

WAYFINDER MYTHIC ADVENTURE  – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Wayfinder Staff
9am – 3pm
July 12- July 16
Age 8 – 15
Price: $450

At Wayfinder summer camps, we teach a decades-tested core curriculum of theatrical skills,  athletic play, and community awareness which is interwoven into a culminating Adventure  Game– a chance for participants to explore imaginary worlds with new perspectives and new  identities. Over the years, our brand of fantasy role-playing has proven itself to be a powerful  tool for self-exploration, as well as for building confidence, empathy, communication and  leadership skills. Our unique programming demonstrates the power of respect and positive  relationships, that there is cooperation even in competition, and that everyone is more capable  than they think they are. 

Week 3: July 19 – July 23, 2021

FAIRY AND ELF NATURE CAMP – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Julie Cook
9am – 3pm
Camp 1: July 19 – July 23
Age: 6-10
Price: $465, includes a $15 material fee

Fairy Nature camp is open to nature-loving girls, boys, fairies, elves, pixies and sprites ages 4- 10. This is a unique and nourishing camp experience celebrating nature and friendship through  the guise of fairies as symbols of joy who love to sing, dance and play, and who honor the earth,  its plants, animals and peoples. Our days will be spent exploring and discovering along the  woodland paths, building fairy houses, making fairy crafts and nature potions, sharing in special  fairy traditions, and playing & working together in the true, kind fairy way — all in the name of  promoting a connection to nature, creativity and harmony. This delightful experience will be  cherished by fairy and nature lovers for years to come. Our day includes one supervised swim  time. Come for one week or two! 

Julie has taught Nursery School at Woodstock Day School for 14 years. Her love and passion for  preserving the magic of childhood has inspired her to create this enchanting experience for  young.

Fairy and Elf Nature Camp 2: July 26-July 30. 

ROCK JAM – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Peter Dougan
9am – 3pm
Camp 2: July 19- 23
Age: 7 – 12
Price: $450

Rock Jam is an exciting and immersive week of playing music in an actual Rock Band! Campers  will be spending the week having fun and preparing songs for a performance for the entire  Summer Adventure audience at the end of the week. In between our rehearsal time we utilize the  Summer Adventure campus to play outdoor games, eat a picnic lunch, and have a daily swim  session at the pool. Some basic knowledge of an instrument required. 

Rock Jam director Peter Dougan has run the Music Program at Woodstock Day School for over  10 years. Peter studied Guitar at Ithaca College and Berklee School of Music. In addition to  teaching, he is an active professional musician who plays as much as possible, touring and  locally, and is currently working on a record with his group the Mateo Dougan Band.

Rock Jam Camp 1:  July 5 – July 9, Rock Jam Camp 3: August 2- August 6

Week 4: July 26 – July 30, 2021

 

FAIRY AND ELF NATURE CAMP – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Julie Cook
9am – 3pm
Camp 2: July 26 – July 30
Age: 6-10
Price: $465, includes a $15 material fee

Fairy Nature camp is open to nature-loving girls, boys, fairies, elves, pixies and sprites ages 4- 10. This is a unique and nourishing camp experience celebrating nature and friendship through  the guise of fairies as symbols of joy who love to sing, dance and play, and who honor the earth,  its plants, animals and peoples. Our days will be spent exploring and discovering along the  woodland paths, building fairy houses, making fairy crafts and nature potions, sharing in special  fairy traditions, and playing & working together in the true, kind fairy way — all in the name of  promoting a connection to nature, creativity and harmony. This delightful experience will be  cherished by fairy and nature lovers for years to come. Our day includes one supervised swim  time. Come for one week or two! Camp 1: July 13-July 17. 

Julie has taught Nursery School at Woodstock Day School for 14 years. Her love and passion for  preserving the magic of childhood has inspired her to create this enchanting experience for  young children. 

Fairy and Elf Nature Camp 1: July 19-23

Week 5: August 2 – August 6, 2021

ART ADVENTURES 
Instructor: Ippy Farnam
9am – 3pm
Camp 1: August 2 – 6
Age: 7-13
Price: $470, includes a $20 material fee

During our week together, we will explore various 3-D art forms. Our adventures will include  mosaic madness, Andy Goldsworthy escapades, and ‘Heavy Metal’ which includes wire  sculpting. Artists will use choice mosaic materials and learn that process from start to  finish. The 25+ acre Woodstock Day School campus is an incredible setting for Andy  Goldsworthy escapades! Goldsworthy let the earth be his palette. We will walk in the woods as  our inspiration and look to make art from our natural surroundings. ‘Heavy Metal’ will be a mix  of working with heavy aluminum carving and wire sculpture. We will take a look at the work of  Alexander Calder and go from there. Ippy Farnam has been an art teacher for the past 20 years. She began her teaching career at the Woodstock Children’s Center in 1994. A resident of  Colorado since 1996, Ippy is currently making and selling art through several galleries across  Colorado. Her main focus is mosaic skis and snowboards. 

Art Adventures Camp 2: August 9-13

CAPTURE THAT! – This Camp is Full, limited waitlist available
Instructor: David Becker
9am-3pm
August 2-6
Age: 8 -up
Price:$465, includes a $15 material fee
Required: Digital Camera (DSLR, mirrorless, or point-and-shoot) with memory card and battery  charger.

Do you have a natural ability to “capture the moment” with a camera? Capture That!  Photography Camp is great for campers with experience in photography or who are brand new to  it. We will take trips to scenic locations around the area to photograph landscapes, people, and  portraits while getting comfortable with settings of the camera and practicing composition.  Campers will be encouraged to find their own unique style and vision. The week ends with a  photography exhibit and all campers will take home 8″x10″ and 13″x19″  professional digital prints! 

David Becker has been a media arts and photography counselor at Summer Adventure for 5  years. He is a graduate of New York University and a documentary producer and director. His  films To Be Forever Wild, about the Catskills Mountains, and The Wavy Gravy Movie: Saint Misbehavin’, about counter-culture icon Wavy Gravy, have appeared in film festivals, on TV and  on Netflix. David also co-founded Khusi Hona Woodstock, a local nonprofit that has led four  service learning trips with local students to India and Nepal. As co-founder of the Woodstock  Day School media arts program David has overseen productions that have been selected by the  Woodstock Film Festival, the All American High School Film Festival, and others.

ROCK JAM – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Peter Dougan
9am – 3pm
Camp 3: August 2-6
Age: 7 – 12
$450

Rock Jam is an exciting and immersive week of playing music in an actual Rock Band! Campers  will be spending the week having fun and preparing songs for a performance for the entire  Summer Adventure audience at the end of the week. In between our rehearsal time we utilize the  Summer Adventure campus to play outdoor games, eat a picnic lunch, and have a daily swim  session at the pool. Some basic knowledge of an instrument required. 

Rock Jam director Peter Dougan has run the Music Program at Woodstock Day School for over  10 years. Peter studied Guitar at Ithaca College and Berklee School of Music. In addition to  teaching, he is an active professional musician who plays as much as possible, touring and  locally, and is currently working on a record with his group the Mateo Dougan Band.

Rock Jam Camp 1 : July 5 – July 9, Rock Jam Camp 2: July 19 – July 23

Week 6: August 9 – August 13, 2021

 

ART ADVENTURES – This Camp is Full
Instructor: Ippy Farnam
9am – 3pm
Camp 2: August 9 – 13
Age: 7-13
Price: $470, includes a $20 material fee

During our week together, we will explore various 3-D art forms. Our adventures will include  mosaic madness, Andy Goldsworthy escapades, and ‘Heavy Metal’ which includes wire  sculpting. Artists will use choice mosaic materials and learn that process from start to  finish. The 25+ acre Woodstock Day School campus is an incredible setting for Andy  Goldsworthy escapades! Goldsworthy let the earth be his palette. We will walk in the woods as  our inspiration and look to make art from our natural surroundings. ‘Heavy Metal’ will be a mix  of working with heavy aluminum carving and wire sculpture. We will take a look at the work of  Alexander Calder and go from there. Ippy Farnam has been an art teacher for the past 20 years. She began her teaching career at the Woodstock Children’s Center in 1994. A resident of  Colorado since 1996, Ippy is currently making and selling art through several galleries across  Colorado. Her main focus is mosaic skis and snowboards. 

Art Adventures Camp 1: August 2-6

MEDIA ARTS CAMP – This Camp is Full, limited waitlist available
Instructor: David Becker
9am – 3pm
August 9 – 13
Age: 9 – 14
Price: $450

This is a great opportunity for campers who are new to media production and for those who  already make videos on their own. Campers will create a series of fun videos while learning  basic filmmaking concepts such as cinematography, lighting, storyboarding, and editing. All  campers have a chance to use the provided cameras, learn how to edit using Final Cut Pro X, and  have fun making movies! 

David Becker has been a media arts and photography counselor at Summer Adventure for more than 5 years. David taught Media Arts at the Woodstock Day School until 2017 and is currently the Media Arts teacher at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, New York. David is also a documentary producer and director. His most recent production, Cracked Up, is currently on Netflix. David directed the film To Be Forever Wild, about the Catskills Mountains, and produced The Wavy Gravy Movie: Saint Misbehavin’, a film about counter-culture icon Wavy Gravy. David has led six service learning trips with local students to India and Nepal, during which students create media projects for nonprofit organizations. 

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