Camp

Twilight Park Day Camp

We are pleased to announce that 2024 camper registration will open January 1, 2024 and applications for summer staff positions will be available in mid December 2023

TWILIGHT PARK CAMP INC. is formed for the purposes of educating and building character, love of nature and community in children and youth of Twilight Park and surrounding areas by providing safe, nurturing, and learning youth programs & summer camps.

A tax exempt non-profit 501(c)3 corporation

Made Possible by:
Camp fees, fund raising events, donations  and the encouragement & facilities provided by Twilight Park Cottagers,  their Board & our wonderful camp volunteers and Camp Board members

“Every Child Deserves Camp” Fund 

We believe all children deserve the chance to have a summer camp experience. With current inflationary pressures, the camp is forced to raise camp fees to a level that becomes economically uncomfortable or unobtainable to many  local young families. So, this year we are starting a special fund that provides a discount -which can be small or large (when needed) to make camp more accessible to young Twilight Park and mountaintop families.

Can you help us build our “Every Child Deserves Camp” Fund. 

Donate Here

See Twilight Park Camp Website for more detailed information 

  • TPDC is a tax exempt not for profit community day camp in Twilight Park, Haines Falls NY. We provide a caring and nurturing environment with age appropriate mixture of swimming, tennis, archery, games, sports, field trips, kayaking, arts & crafts, yoga and music with a special emphasis on nature, hiking and overnight camping. Our Leaders In Training and Counselor in Training programs adds more independent and adventurous activities. Supervision is provided by experienced adult educators and professionals supplemented with teen counselors.
  • Our Campers and Teen Programs are for ages 3 to 15. Some spaces in the camp are reserved for Twilight Park residents, renters and house guests.
    • Age 3 & 4 may register for  the half day program (must be potty trained)
    • Age 5 to 12- may register for the  full day camper program
    • Age 13 & 14 may register for our Leader in Training program. Age 12 turing 13 in 2024 with Camp Director permission may register for the LIT program.
    • Age 14 & 15 may register for the Counselor in Training Program. This program also requires an application completed by the teen, an interview and a 3-4 week commitment.
  • Our Sessions – Weekly sessions from July 1 to August 16 
  • Full Day programs are  from 9 am to 3 pm and Half Day is 9 am to 1 pm.
  • Vaccinations –  the Camp requires that all campers and staff have age-appropriate vaccinations including COVID- 19 for age 5 and older. Twilight Park Day Camp allows exceptions to required vaccinations based upon a medical condition, and does not grant non-medical exemptions.
  • Registrations are two week mininmun (except with camp director permission and Twilight Park residents). Some teen programs have longer minimuns.
  • Our Enviroment- creating a safe, orderly, mutually respectful, caring environment is a top priority and the camp has safety guidelines and behavior expectations. Campers, staff and parents will sign Camper / Staff Agreements

General Information

  • TPDC is a tax exempt not for profit community day camp in Twilight Park, Haines Falls NY. We provide a caring and nurturing environment with age appropriate mixture of swimming, tennis, archery, games, sports, field trips, kayaking, arts & crafts, yoga and music with a special emphasis on nature, hiking and overnight camping. Our Leaders In Training and Counselor in Training programs add more independent and adventurous activities. Supervision is provided by experienced adult educators and professionals supplemented with teen counselors.
  • Our Campers and Teen Programs are for ages 3 to 15. Some spaces in the camp are reserved for Twilight Park residents, renters and house guests.
    • Age 3 & 4 may register for  the half day program (must be potty trained)
    • Age 5 to 12 may register for the  full day camper program
    • Age 13 & 14 may register for our Leader in Training program. Age 12 turning 13 in 2024 with Camp Director permission may register for the LIT program.
    • Age 14 & 15 may register for the Counselor in Training Program. This program also requires an application completed by the teen, an interview and a 3-4 week commitment.
  • Our Sessions – Weekly sessions from July 1 to August 16 
  • Full Day programs are  from 9 am to 3 pm and Half Day is 9 am to 1 pm.
  • Vaccinations –  the Camp requires that all campers and staff have age-appropriate vaccinations including COVID- 19 for age 5 and older. Twilight Park Day Camp allows exceptions to required vaccinations based upon a medical condition, and does not grant non-medical exemptions.
  • Registrations are two week mininmun (except with camp director permission and Twilight Park residents). Some teen programs have longer minimuns.
  • Our Enviroment- creating a safe, orderly, mutually respectful, caring environment is a top priority and the camp has safety guidelines and behavior expectations. Campers and staff will sign Camper / Staff Agreements

2024 Camp Fee

Program & Age

Weekly Fee

Pre-K Half Day Camp for (age 3-4)$305
Full Day Camp for (age 5-12)$520
Leaders In Training (age 13-14 and age 12 turing 13 in 2024 with camp director permission)$520
Counselor in Training (age 14 & 15)$300

2024 Discounts and Installment Plans

$25 per week per camper each for:

  • Siblings (for second, third etc children in same household)

  • Twilight Park residents, renters and house guests

Twilight Park Day Camp wants to make going to camp as financially accessible as possible for our camper families. To help we offer Special Discounts to families with less than $125,000 family income or those with other special circumstances or expenses.     

Special  Discounts are normally $50 to $300 per camper per week for up to 4 weeks of camp. There is a fixed amount of Special Discounts allocated for this year and when it is gone this discount will be discontinued for this year. A simple application for this special discount is linked here– please apply early.

Installment Plans– that distribute payments over the months between registration and the start of camp. Other payment plans can be arranged for families with different needs.
Refund Policy- Full refund of camp fees (minus non refundable deposit ) if canceled two weeks before your child’s camp week.  

Register online – starting January 1, 2024

New Family registration starts March 1, 2024

https://twilightparkcamp.campbrainregistration.com/

Space is limited, please apply early. Some spaces are reserved for Twilight Park residents, renters and house guests

 

 Programs for Teens 

Our Teen Program is a key part of our Day Camp and is geared toward our young teen campers who are ready for the next challenge. It is a progression from a more independent camper to real leadership and job responsibilities.
  • Leader in Training– (LIT)  age 13- 14 with demonstrated maturity as a camper. They will have more intense hiking, kayaking and camping along with a variety of optional activities and their own camp & service projects A minimum 2 weeks is required except for house guests. 12 years old turning 13 in 2024 with camp director permission will be considered for this program
  • Counselors in Training (CIT) age 14 – 15 are our future Counselors ready for a program designed to provide them with those skills and will spend part of each day with younger campers. They will also have opportunities to enjoy special camp activities and will have their own mentors and adult leader. CITs candidates must also personally complete an application found on the staff application portal below.
  • Counselor Assistants – age 15 and older successfully graduating from our CIT  Program or comparable experiences are eligible for Counselor Assistant staff positions.

2024 Camp Staff

Adult Professional Staff – each with special expertise and relevant experience:

  • Lizzy Slutzky Cahill –Camp Director
  • Sara Lassiter – Assistant Camp Director
  • Laura Post- Camp Business Manager
  • Lindsey Prenderville– Aquatic Director
  • Alyson Morilla- Assistant Aquatic Director
  • Than Ferris – Tennis Director
  • Melainie Sussman – Activities Leader

Program Leader /Senior Counselors – college students (18+ years old) with 3+ years’ experience

Counselors  – 16+ years old with experience- 

Assistant Counselors – 15+ years old graduating from the Camp CIT Program or comparable program-

Special Instructors

  • Yoga – Patricia Ferris
  • Wilderness & Hiking –  TBA

Volunteers

Board of Directors-  Sarah Post, Lizzy Kuhlenkamp Yan,  Wade Speir, Megan Marine,  Nicole Martocci, Ashley Cavanaugh, Will Peters, Terry Douglass, Amanda Fletcher, Barbara Swanson, Patrica Ferris, Catherine Manix Feintuch and Rachel Weber Nehme

Health Director – Dr. Allan Lans

Traffic Safety – Sarah & Bob Post

Camp House Coordinator – Patricia Ferris

Park Liaison– Teri Barrett

We are proud to be a registered NY State Children’s Day Camp. Information that explains how a camp should operate and your rights and privileges as a parent of a Camper can be found here: https://www.health.ny.gov/publications/3601/

For additional information here is a link to Twilight Park Day Camp Website or  contact key staff below:

2024 Summer Jobs

Twilight Park has a variety of positions ideal for school teachers or other professional that have the summer free. Along with the positions that are great for high school and college students.
Camp Positions with very competive pay are available and can be applied for using the on-line job application portal (see link below). $100 bonus for applying before March 1, 2024 and for refering a friend, $200 bonus for working all 7 weeks of camp.
  • Camp Counselors
  • Program Leaders
  • Lifeguards
  • Teen Program Leader
  • Instructors- Swim, Paddling, Tennis
  • Office and operations helper

 Click here for job application portal