News: Summer Camps

Date Published	Author
	Cathy O'Brien

YC Summer Camp (2nd Grade - 10th Grade)

Please read all the information!
Registering your child with summer camp means you have fully read and understand the information below.

Lake George Summer Day Camp is a Monday - Thursday 9:00am - 3:00pm six week program, for campers entering 2nd grade - 10th grade in the fall of 2026.   

Fridays. All day trips. (No other activity are offered on Fridays.) Camper must be signed up for the trips, some require additional fees & some Friday trips will begin earlier & end later than normal camp hours. 

2026 Monday, 6/29 - Friday, 8/7 Last day of camp pick up is at noon.

We will be closed Friday, July 3rd

Residence vs non residence This program is through the Town of Lake George.  If you reside in the village or town of Lake George you are a resident. 

Non-Residents who go to Lake George Elementary or Lake George High School will receive a discount after registering. 
Contact LGYC Summer Director Cathy O'Brien cobrien@townoflakegeorge.gov

Registration: when registering your camper please enter the grade they are currently in.

Daily Schedule: 
M-TH, 9am to NOON,
1.) Group games & playground time (kickball, basketball, dodge ball, soccer, capture the flag, tag games etc) and morning walks.
2.)Arts & crafts
3.) Games & contests (bingo, basketball etc.)
4.) Special activities including mini-trips (ex. bowling, mini golf, etc.).

Afternoons M-Th., 12pm - 3pm campers go to Shepard Park Beach for recreation swimming & beach play. Campers will need to bring a lunch.  All campers staying for the afternoon must have a swim suit, beach towel and sun screen. 

Afternoon Swim/Water Trips. The afternoon swim is only provided if YC has lifeguards and an Aquatic Director.  This is a requirement by the NYS Department of Health.

Swim Test Required by NYS Department of Health, all campers must pass a swim test, by LGYC Aquatic Director, before they can swim in the deep end or be registered for some water trips.  (Wild Waters & Tubing Tubes)  Registration for the water trips will not open until testing is done.  Any camper that does not want to be tested can swim in the shallow end. 

Swim Testing will be the first week of camp.  Tests will be in the morning.

Field Trips.  Some trips start earlier than camp, please check drop off  times. The bus will not wait.  Most trips cost extra.  There are multiple trips each day please check times & dates so your camper isn't double booked. 
Trips are non-refundable.


Our goals are to provide a safe, fun & active environment in which children can develop new skills, friendships & self-esteem. To expose participants to a wide variety of activities & experiences that are well-planned & well-supervised in a warm, welcoming atmosphere in which each child is valued & encouraged to respect & value others.

ELECTRONIC FREE EXPERIENCE The Youth Commission Summer program is electronics free, giving campers time to disconnect from technology and reconnect with friends and nature.  Our strict no electronics policy is meant to provide campers with the best possible Camp experience. Except when leading select programs and activities, staff also refrain from using electronics. Please help us by not allowing your camper to bring a phone; it is a distraction from the true meaning of Camp.  Campers will have access to the camp phone # (518)925-2307

Campers should bring a water bottle everyday.

SUNSCREEN & BUG SPRAY PERMISSION  
New York State Public Health Law now requires written parental permission for a child to carry and use sunscreen & bug spray at camp. The legislation further requires the camp to maintain a record of the parental permission and allows camp staff to assist with the application of sunscreen/bug spray when the child is unable to do so, provided the child requests the assistance and that this assistance is permitted/authorized by the parent.  


T-shirts 
If you bypass the shirt size your child will not receive a shirt.  If a shirt needs to be ordered after the orders, you may be charged the cost of the shirt & shipping & handling .  If you order the wrong size and we need to order a second shirt you may be charged the cost of the shirt & shipping & handling.

Signing in/out Ottawa Street behind the high school.  Counselors are spread out by grades starting with 2nd grade at the back door.  Please bring ID.  If someone else is picking up your child(ren) please fill out proper form (from counselors) or email the director.

YC Director Cathy O'Brien (518)925-2307 cobrien@townoflakegeorge.gov


Required Documentation
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION By law, we must have the following forms prior to your camper’s first day at camp:
• Current Physical Examination & Immunization History 
• Health History & Insurance Information (online form)
• Medication Administration & Over-the-Counter Medication Form *Required for all campers, must be signed by both parent and health care provider*

Please send Documentation to:

E-Mail-lgychealthdirector@townoflakegeorge.gov
Mail- Attn: Jessica Benjamin Town of Lake George
20 Old Post Rd Lake George, NY 12845
Fax: Attn: Jessica Benjamin (518)-668-5721

Any health questions contact the LGYC Health Director Jessica Benjamin at (518)-941-4288 or lgychealthdirector@townoflakegeorge.gov