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FIRST:
You must read through our Camp Catalog before proceeding to registration:

Tanglewood Camp Catalog 2013.pdf
It's a larger file, so it may take time to load.

To Pay Online:
You must be a member first to sign up for camp, with a valid email address. If you are not a member please click here to sign up for a family membership. You will receive an email once you've been approved. If you are a member but do not have a valid email please call us at 607-732-6060 Tues.-Sat. 9am-4pm and ask for Deanna or Ian for help. Once you have become a member with an email address then you need a password. Fill in your email address in the upper right Login box at the top of the page and click the link for Forgot Password. A password will be emailed to you. You may change it at any time after that. Then you login as a member and sign up for camp. Thank You.

1) Scroll down to the bottom to pick out the week you want to register for.
You can only sign up oweek at a time. Click register.
2) Put in your membership email NOT your child's (must be a working email account you can check). Click Next. Fill in your phone numbers and other information. Click Next. Select the pay online option ONLY, NOT Manual, see step 3.
3) You must click the "Pay online" option ONLY, NOT manual, otherwise it won't work. You will be redirected to PayPal.com, a very secure internet site for using a credit card.
4) If you do not have a PayPal account simply click on the box that says "Not a PayPal member?" (located directly below the member sign in box) and follow their instructions. Once you're done you will receive a confirmation email.


Problems signing up online?
Questions can be sent to ianmclaughlin@stny.rr.com
Summer Camp 2013 Preview:

Week 1 - June 24-28 - Fishing completed K-5th
Week 2 - July 1st-3rd (mini camp) What's Bugging You? completed K-3rd
Week 3 - July 8-12 - Camp Yucky completed 2nd-5th
Week 4 - July 15-19 - Fishing completed K-5th
Week 5 - July 22-26 - Meg Lowman Treetops (8-12yrs)
Week 6 - July 29-August 2 - Play Like A Kid(*NEW*) completed K-3rd
Week 7 - August 5-9 Fishing completed K-5th
Week 8 - August 12-16 - Fairies and Sprites completed K-3rd
Week 9 - August 19-23 - Camp Yucky completed 2nd-5th
Week 10 - August 26-30 - Fishing completed K-5th

Changes for this Summer:
1) You MUST have a shot record to attend camp. This will be enforced and your child will be sent home. It is a NY State Health mandate.
2) You will not be able to register without payment. The option for waiting until the day of will no longer be available.

NY State Day Camp regulations:
1) Medications/Prescriptions/Over the counter drugs: Anything from over the counter Tylenol to an epi-pen need a signed form from the child's health care provider saying what medication they're taking, when, and how often. It is up to our health director to administer and observe said medication during camp hours. Medications must be under the control of our designated health director at Tanglewood, and not kept on your child. Your child may not, at any time, keep any OTC drug or other prescription on them at all, except for inhalers, epi-pens, or any prescription preventing a life threatening illness. 2) A detailed medical history is needed for each child. Please provide as much medical data history as possible for each application.
Ny State Day Camp Flyer.....please read
 
Cost*:
$150 week per child 10am-3pm
$200 week per child 9am-4pm extended day
$155 week per child 10-3 ALL Fishing Camps
$205 week per child 9-4 ALL Fishing Camps

*Each child must be registered separately online.


What to expect at Summer Camp?

You can expect a variety of different weather.  This is New York State where it can change minute to minute, so please make sure that your kids are prepared for any kind of weather.  Also, you can expect a fair amount of outdoor time for your kids.  Nature is the best classroom we have and it gives your child a refreshing new perspective on learning.  Finally, you can expect that it might be a long day for your kids.  Please make sure the get plenty of rest at night.



What to Bring?

Pack a lunch, a snack will be provided.
Proper clothing (rain jacket, sun tan lotion, hat, NO FLIP FLOPS).

A good attitude.


What is a typical day?

A typical day usually starts with a daily brain jog, where we play a wake up activity to get your kids warmed up.  Then, we usually head outside immediately, if the weather is nice.  If the weather looks bad, then we will stay inside and have a live animal show, or theme related arts/crafts.  There are some programs, like Fishing Week, where no matter the weather (unless sleet, thunder/lightening, torrential downpours) you should expect that your kids will be outside quite a bit.  We have lunch around Noon.  Then, later in the afternoon, we often do arts/crafts and play games, and hike.



Upcoming events

    • 24 Jun 2013
    • 28 Jun 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Fishing Camp 
     Completed K-5
    Week 1
     June 24-28


    All Ability levels are encouraged to sign up.  Your child will develop new skills and also improve upon existing skills.  If they struggle casting then they will get some one-on-one help.  Many of the techniques can be learned in a group setting.  At the end of the week we will have awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and your child will walk away with a well-rounded fishing education, which, will include identification, casting/baiting techniques, habitats, and more.
    • 01 Jul 2013
    • 03 Jul 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 12
    What's Bugging You?
    Completed K-5
    Week 2
    July 1-3 (no camp July 4&5)


    It’s a mini-week with big savings and big fun. We will catch insects and spiders outside in the field. Campers will learn to identify, classify, and finally release them back into the wild. We have an extensive diversity of bugs on our property, and if your child loves butterflies, beetles, and all the rest, then they will love this camp. Highlights include: predators/prey, niches, food web interactions, indoor/outdoor games, insect and arachnid study, and arts/crafts.
    • 08 Jul 2013
    • 12 Jul 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 7

    Camp Yucky 
    Completed K-5
     Week 3 
    July 8-12 



    Back by very popular demand this week is awesome. Campers will learn how to take water samples and view them under a digital microscope. They will learn to identify microorganisms, create their own “yucky” snack, and compete in a Yucky Olympics. Remember life in the 80’s? When our parents said go outside and play, and we listened? This week is a return to a life that encourages kids to get a little muddy, or get a little dirty, in hopes that it will ignite a spark to further research and explore the natural world. I was told by many parents that this was their kids favorite camp week of the summer last year.
    • 15 Jul 2013
    • 19 Jul 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 5
    Fishing Camp 
     Completed K-5
    Week 4
     July 15-19


    All Ability levels are encouraged to sign up.  Your child will develop new skills and also improve upon existing skills.  If they struggle casting then they will get some one-on-one help.  Many of the techniques can be learned in a group setting.  At the end of the week we will have awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and your child will walk away with a well-rounded fishing education, which, will include identification, casting/baiting techniques, habitats, and more.
    • 22 Jul 2013
    • 26 Jul 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 7
    Fishing Camp 
     Completed K-4
    Week 5
    July 22-26


    All Ability levels are encouraged to sign up.  Your child will develop new skills and also improve upon existing skills.  If they struggle casting then they will get some one-on-one help.  Many of the techniques can be learned in a group setting.  At the end of the week we will have awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and your child will walk away with a well-rounded fishing education, which, will include identification, casting/baiting techniques, habitats, and more.
    • 29 Jul 2013
    • 02 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 5

    Play Like a Kid
    Completed K-5
     Week 6
    July 29-August 2



    Every summer we try something new, and this is what we came up with this year. Camp Yucky was such a success last summer that we decided to borrow some of the ideas from the Olympic day and turn it into a full week camp. We will be playing classic recess type games like capture the flag, kick the can, red rover, ultimate Frisbee, and more. Kids will learn how to play fair, new games, and new techniques to improve their play. The more they learn and the better they become at the games the more they will want to play them outside. Remember when we played outside at recess? Play like a kid….all week long! Sorry parents, completed K-5th only J

    • 29 Jul 2013
    • 02 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 8
    Bug Hunters
    Completed 2-5
     Week 6 
    July 29-August 2 



    Spend a week learning about and catching some of the smallest, but most important animals on our planet. Campers will learn how to catch, identify, and document everything from butterflies to dragonflies while gaining a deeper appreciation for our hard-shelled companions. Camp will culminate on Friday with a celebration of the most diverse order of insects as well one of the most legendary rock groups of all time; The Beatles!
    • 05 Aug 2013
    • 09 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 12
    Fishing Camp 
     Completed K-5
    Week 7
    August 5-9


    All Ability levels are encouraged to sign up.  Your child will develop new skills and also improve upon existing skills.  If they struggle casting then they will get some one-on-one help.  Many of the techniques can be learned in a group setting.  At the end of the week we will have awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and your child will walk away with a well-rounded fishing education, which, will include identification, casting/baiting techniques, habitats, and more.
    • 05 Aug 2013
    • 09 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Jr. Curator Camp
    Completed 2-5
    Week 7
    August 5-9


    Find out what it takes to care for Tanglewood’s exhibits and 40+ species of resident animals. During this exciting hands-on experience, campers will feed, care for and handle amphibians, reptiles, birds, mammals and arthropods. Campers will learn about the habitats, diet and behavior of local and exotic wildlife.  We will also hike, play games and create projects that will enrich our animal’s lives. 

    • 12 Aug 2013
    • 16 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 0
    Registration is closed
    Wilderness Walkers
    Survival Camp
    Completed 3-5
    Week 8
    August 12-16


    This camp is focused on learning wilderness survival basics and practicing them daily. Campers will have opportunities to practice fire making, personal safety skills, and shelter construction. Campers will also learn how to find safe water and food and how to navigate through the wilderness. Learn all of the skills throughout the week and receive a completion certificate. 

    • 12 Aug 2013
    • 16 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 4

    Woodland Fairies & Sprites
    Completed K-5
     Week 8
    August 12-16



    Fairies (girls) and sprites (boys) who dream of being like Peter Pan or Tinkerbell should not miss this week. Glitter, magic wands, magic fairy houses, and fun will all be a part of this whimsical week. Make fairy and sprite houses, wear fairy and sprite wings, and create a lot of related crafts. Hear some magical stories, and dream about flying while you laugh, learn, and enjoy a week of fantasy.

    • 19 Aug 2013
    • 23 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 2
    Fishing Camp 
     Completed 4-6
    Week 9
    August 19-23


    All Ability levels are encouraged to sign up.  Your child will develop new skills and also improve upon existing skills.  If they struggle casting then they will get some one-on-one help.  Many of the techniques can be learned in a group setting.  At the end of the week we will have awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and your child will walk away with a well-rounded fishing education, which, will include identification, casting/baiting techniques, habitats, and more.
    • 19 Aug 2013
    • 23 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 11

    Camp Yucky 
    Completed K-5
     Week 9
    August 19-23 



    Back by very popular demand this week is awesome. Campers will learn how to take water samples and view them under a digital microscope. They will learn to identify microorganisms, create their own “yucky” snack, and compete in a Yucky Olympics. Remember life in the 80’s? When our parents said go outside and play, and we listened? This week is a return to a life that encourages kids to get a little muddy, or get a little dirty, in hopes that it will ignite a spark to further research and explore the natural world. I was told by many parents that this was their kids favorite camp week of the summer last year.
    • 26 Aug 2013
    • 30 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 1
    Raptor Camp
    Completed 2-5
    Week 10
    August 26-30


    Spend a week with our hawks, owls and falcon, learning all about the lives of these fascinating meat eaters. We will spend time on our 250+ acre property bird watching, including a hike to the bluffs to search for Red-tails and Turkey Vultures.  We will dissect owl pellets and delve into some bird anatomy, physiology, and behavior.  Every day you will help feed and care for our resident raptors.  Help us attract Screech Owls and American Kestrels by building nest boxes to put up on our property.  There will even be an optional night hike at the end of the week with Tanglewood staff and your family to listen for resident owls.

    • 26 Aug 2013
    • 30 Aug 2013
    • Tanglewood
    • 7
    Fishing Camp 
     Completed K-5
    Week 10
    August 26-30


    All Ability levels are encouraged to sign up.  Your child will develop new skills and also improve upon existing skills.  If they struggle casting then they will get some one-on-one help.  Many of the techniques can be learned in a group setting.  At the end of the week we will have awards for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and your child will walk away with a well-rounded fishing education, which, will include identification, casting/baiting techniques, habitats, and more.

 
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