Summer Camp

“Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity”
- Kay Redfield Jamison

Spend the Summer with Cap Kids!

Summer Camp is themed weekly and follows a dynamic schedule packed with tons of opportunities to make friends, work together, and build confidence! Each day campers will enjoy a balance of active and creative activities inside and out as well as a dedicated outside play time that always features a water element!

Campers should bring sneakers, a change of clothes, towel, water clothes & shoes, water bottle, two snacks and a packed lunch every day. Cap Kids Meal Deal includes two camp lunches a week! The per day cost is: 1 Kid $8.00, 2 Kids $15.00, 3 Kids $20.00 per day. Each meal includes pizza, drink, chips, and a treat!

Camp can be enrolled on a weekly basis throughout the summer unless spots fill. Enjoy a discount for the more weeks you enroll in!

Hours: M-F 7:30-5:30

Summer Camp Locations

Immanuel Lutheran Church
Niskayuna School District
1850 Union St
Schenectady
NY 12309

Rotterdam United Methodist Church
Mohonasen School District
1915 Helderberg Ave
Schenectady
NY 12306

Niskayuna Reformed Church
3041 Troy-Schenectady Rd
Niskayuna
NY 12309

Duanesburg Elementary School
165 Chadwick Rd
Delanson
NY 12053

Guilderland
2558 Western Ave
Altamont
NY 12009

Hours: 7:30-5:30 M-F

Ages: 4-12
4 year olds must be entering kindergarten

Rates/Camp Fees

Summer 2025 is 9 weeks!
Monday June 30th - Thursday August 28th
(Closed Friday July 4th)

Rates are calculated by the total number of weeks enrolled in for the household

2026 Themes Coming Soon!

Stay tuned

Summer 2025 Themes

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06/30 - 07/03

Adventure Awaits

Welcome to summer camp! Join returning and new friends as we catch up and get to know each other through many engaging games, activities, and crafts.

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07/07 - 07/11

Pirates Life for CKC

Ahoy, matey! Set sail for CKC’s first pirate themed week, where the open seas meet endless fun!

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07/14 - 07/18

Expedition Unknown

Gear up for the ultimate adventure! Teams will race “around the world” while competing in many themed challenges and puzzles. A fan-favorite week learning about countries and cultures near and far.

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07/21 - 07/25

Seeds That Grow

Explore hands-on activities with eco-friendly gardening and creative recycling projects, transforming trash into treasure while learning to nurture the earth.

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07/28 - 08/01

Gimme S’more

Jump into a week of mouthwatering fun with food-themed games and activities. We’ll indulge in a camp experience that is fun as it is flavorful-no cooking required!

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08/04 - 08/08

Galactic Goobers

Get ready to uncover the mysteries of extraterrestrial life in this all-things alien week. We’ll be exploring the farthest reaches of the galaxy and making out of this world memories along the way!

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08/11 - 08/15

Best of the Best

Team up to earn the title of the Best of the Best!

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08/18 - 08/22

Under The Moon

Step into a world where day is night, and every activity is infused with the magic of the dark.

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08/25 - 08/28

Rewind

Revisit all the best games, crafts, and activities from Summer ‘24

CIT Program Information

Cap Kids Counselor in Training Program is a leadership program catered to 12-15 year olds with an interest in being a future Cap Kids Camp Counselor. Interested CITS must apply to the program and be accepted. Once a CIT is accepted they can then be enrolled in camp.

Cap Kids CITs are expected to model a high level of character for younger campers. They are responsible for helping run activities, set things up, help clean, but most importantly to set the tone of fun and friendship.

Apply to be a CIT