Located on 100 acres in the scenic Foothills of the Berkshires, Camp Schodack offers every activity and opportunity you can imagine. Our playing fields and athletic facilities provide the perfect venue for healthy competition and skill development in every sport. Schodack's Waterfront Program is second-to-none with two heated swimming pools, access to 400-acre Burden Lake lake for boating, fishing and waterskiing and a 300-foot water slide for the ultimate thrill. Our Outdoor/Adventure Program features state-of-the-art challenge course facilities and unique offerings including horseback riding in our own private woods, a customized Go-Kart track and hikes through some of the most beautiful trails in the Northeast. Schodack also offers a top tier Creative Arts Program which includes drama, arts and crafts, rock band, culinary arts and much more.

In addition to all this, what truly draws families to Schodack is its warm and welcoming environment. Schodack has been owned and operated by the Krouner family since its founding in 1957, and is a cherished summer home for so many children each summer.

Our warm, family environment attracts a particularly friendly, down-to-earth type of camper. This promotes a wonderfully welcoming atmosphere for new campers.

At New Camper Day in early June, first-time campers meet other new campers, meet the Head Staff, and can see their bunk prior to the start of camp. Parents meet with Matt, Paul, Rachel and Kim for a fun and informative Q&A. Everyone has their first lunch at Schodack!

First-time campers have a "Big Brother" or "Big Sister" who contacts them before camp and becomes another special friend throughout the summer.

More than ninety percent of our bunk staff are former Schodack campers and are specially trained in dealing with homesickness, facilitating friendships, and helping new children feel at home. Bunk counselors are with your child all day and night – they live, eat and travel with your child from activity to activity. New campers immediately feel the comfort and camaraderie of our dedicated counselors.

Your child's cabin and bed placement are very important to us, so we spend two months carefully assigning every camper to a specific group, cabin, and bed in order to give them the optimal cabin experience. Much time is spent discussing what you have told us about your child. We unpack all your child's clothes, label the cubbies, decorate the bunk, and make the bed so he/she will feel very reassured and comfortable upon arrival at camp.

Matt and Paul speak to every new family in the spring to discuss their child’s upcoming summer, and our helpful Parent Handbook is filled with strategies and advice for first-time campers and their families.

Within the first three days of camp, you'll receive an update from your child's Division Head on how your child is adapting to camp. Campers phone home twice during the First Session and twice during the Second Session so you are always "in the loop", and we welcome parent "check in" phone calls anytime!

Choosing the right summer camp can be a tough decision. Our dedicated camp staff are available throughout the year to help answer any questions you may have about the camp experience, as well as setting your camper up for a successful stay. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, and feel free to give us a call at (781) 444-5520!

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