Camp ChingaChgook on Lake george

Summer Fun

For 100 years Camp Chingachgook (Chin-ja-cook) has been a place of discovery and wonder for children and their families. The camp offers an idyllic location on the east shore of Lake George in the Adirondack State Park. Its variety of activities, and helpful staff make Camp Chingachgook a paradise for campers.

Camp continues to grow while remaining true to the benefits first offered in 1913: making friends, appreciating nature’s beauty, and challenging yourself to learn new things. These experiences are at the heart of a Chingachgook summer.

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a Century oF ServiCe

Chingachgook is committed to helping each camper experience the best time of her/his life. Camp life promotes caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Through every activity, campers learn lifelong skills while developing self-confidence, independence and cooperation.

Chingachgook welcomes everyone, regardless of race, religion, national origin or finances.

Chingachgook is owned and operated by the Capital District YMCA. We support the YMCA mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all

everyone iS WeLCome at Camp ChingaChgookSummer Camp programs year-round programs1 & 2 week overnight sessions Family Weekends1 week day camp sessions Women’s WeekendsTeen Leadership Training Day Events in the Fall, Winter, SpringCounselor Training (CIT) School Outdoor EducationAdventure Trips (ages 11+) Outdoor Trainings and Certifications Retreats, Weddings, Conferences, Parties

Visit www.LakegeorgeCamp.org for more details on our year-round programs!

Our staff are the reason your child will want to come back year after year. We select only the most caring and talented young adults to be role models for our campers. Our experienced team of professional, year-round directors mentor our summer staff and oversee all aspects of programming.

Nearly 80% of our staff were campers at Chingachgook. All our staff receive training and certifications in the skills they teach campers, with more than 200 certifications awarded to staff each summer.

Each camper cabin is staffed by a counselor, an assistant counselor, and a counselor in training. They live with 8-10 campers during each session.

Camp also employs a team of healthcare professionals who provide consistent care to campers and staff throughout the summer.

you’LL Love our StaFF

“When i was greeted by the staff and counselors all my anxiety about leaving my children faded away.”

-mother of three

WaterSkiing

Camp FireS

SaiLing

arChery guitar

WooDWorking

Canoeing

outDoorCooking

photography

improv

“there’s so much to do at Camp, my daughter had a hard time deciding what to choose!”

– Camper Dad

DanCe

outDoor Living

Farm & animaL Care

“every day at Camp was like the best day of my life”

-Jr. Boy Camper

overnight CampAM6:55 Polar Bear Swim (optional)7:15 Reveille7:45 Flag Raising Assembly8:00 Breakfast8:30 Cabin Clean-Up8:45 Cabin Activity 9:50 Skill Class Period 110:45 Skill Class Period 211:45 Unit AssemblyPM12:00 Lunch12:35 Rest Hour1:35 Skill Class Period 32:30 Skill Class Period 43:30 Snack Assembly3:40 Open Recreation4:30 Free Swim5:30 Flag Lowering Assembly5:45 Dinner6:30 Prep for Evening Program7:15 Evening Program9:30 Lights Out for Juniors 10:00 Lights Out for Seniors

Canoeing

riFLery

DraWing

yoga

outDoor Living

SoCCer

tenniS

high ropeS

SWimming

Day CampAM9:00 Arrival / Opening Circle9:20 Activity Period 111:00 Lunch11:45 Waterfront TimePM1:30 Activity Period 23:00 Activity Period 34:00 Closing Circle / Pick-Up

a Day at ChingaChgook

“Spending time on the lake and in the mountains added so much to my daughter’s experience at Camp”.

-mother of Sr. girl Camper

In 1912, a group of boys from the Schenectady YMCA went camping on Lake George. The war canoe they travelled in was called “Chingachgook”.

Providing a genuine wilderness experience for young people has been a major part of our mission since those early days of Camp. That tradition continues today with camping trips and wilderness adventures incorporated into all of our summer programs.

One day each week, our day campers pack their lunches and head into the woods for a two hour hike. They cross streams, see waterfalls and enjoy a breathtaking view of Lake George at the end of their trail.

overnight campers in one week sessions spend their Wednesday afternoon venturing from Camp by foot or boat. These afternoon trips are to the summit of a mountain, the base of a giant waterfall, or to one of the beautiful islands on Lake George.

overnight campers in two week sessions depart Camp Monday of their second week for a three day, two night wilderness adventure. These travel by boat, bus or on foot to their destinations.

Each of our three day trips are rated for difficulty, and divided by age and gender. Campers review their trip options and choose their preferences prior to being sorted into camping groups. Each group is accompanied by counselors who are certified in Wilderness First Aid, and have training specific to the location of their trip.

a genuine WiLDerneSS eXperienCe

1 2 3overnight Camp Two Week Session $1830 $1730 $1630One Week Session $1155 $1055 $955

Day Camp One Week Session $395 $345 $295

The Capital District YMCA understands that families have different abilities to pay for summer camp. Camp provides one of the most valuable experiences in your child’s life, and we strive to make it attainable for all. Please choose the payment tier you can afford. Your selection is confidential. Every camper experiences the same programs and opportunities, regardless of the tier you select.

tier 1Most accurately reflects the true cost of camp for each camper, including but not limited to: staff, meals, maintenance and upkeep, utilities, insurance, equipment repair, overhead and depreciation. Please pay this amount if you are able.

tier 2Reflects the basic cost of camp for each camper, including food, staff, supplies, and some maintenance. This is a partially subsidized rate.

tier 3Reflects the most basic cost of camp for each camper, including food, staff, and supplies. This is a subsidized rate.

tier 4A scholarship is made possible through donations to the YMCA’s Membership For All scholarship program. Please call the office for an application or download one at LakeGeorgeCamp.org

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2013 Summer DateS & rateS

As a charitable, non-profit organization, the Capital District YMCA ensures that no child is denied the life-changing experience of camp because of an inability to pay. Through the Membership For All scholarship program, more than 1,365 kids were able to make new friends, explore nature, and expand their horizons at camp last summer. For more information about scholarships, or to make a donation, please visit www.LakeGeorgeCamp.org.

FinanCiaL aiD

Summer Camp tiereD priCing

YMCA members enjoy a discount of $40 per week for overnight camp and $25 per week for day camp.

ymCa memBerShip DiSCount

overnight CampSession 1 June 23-28Session 2 June 30-July 12Session 3 July 14-26Session 4 July 28-August 9Session 5 August 11-16Session 6 August 18-23

Day CampSession 1 June 24-28Session 2 July 1-5Session 3 July 8-12Session 4 July 15-19Session 5 July 22-26Session 6 July 29 – August 2Session 7 August 5-9Session 8 August 12-16Session 9 August 19-23

regiSter onLine at www.LakegeorgeCamp.orgor CaLL 518.656.9462

CapitaL DiStriCt ymCaCamp Chingachgook1872 Pilot Knob RoadKattskill Bay, NY 12844518.656.9462www.LakeGeorgeCamp.org