Summer Camp
Our Summer Day Camp allows campers to explore the outdoors, step outside their comfort zones, and build lasting friendships. GV’s highly trained counselors foster a nurturing environment, giving campers the opportunity to discover their highest potential while being themselves!
Camp Hours & Resources
Between 8:30- 9:00am
Drop Off
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Camp Hours
Pick - Up
Between 4:00 - 4:30 PM
Extended Care (AM)
8:00 - 8:30 AM (additional fee)
Extended Care (PM)
4:30 - 6:00 PM (additional fee)
Open House
Sunday, April 13
10:00-2:00 sign up below for a 30 minute tour.
Come check out the Genesee Valley property and gain info about our different programs: summer camp, leadership & team building Program, Adventure Therapy, and Early Childhood
10-Week Camp Schedule
Who does camp?
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Play and explore in nature among trees, streams, and farmland.
Swim in one of our roped off, life guarded lake (life jackets required for all Lil Sprouts regardless of swimming abilities).
Participate in nature studies and arts and crafts activities.
Rock climb on our bouldering wall, Gaga, and time on the playground
Story time, themed activities, and much more!
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Paddling in open top boats (This is a lifeguarded activity. Lifejackets are required)
Swim in one of our roped off, life guarded lakes (Campers must pass a swim test OR wear a life jacket)
Fishing in our ponds (all equipment provided)
Fort Building in the forest
Arts and Crafts lead by an Arts + Crafts counselor
Rock Climbing on the various climbing walls and climbing elements around our property.
Experience our wire bridge high elements.
Nature exploration + environmental education
GAGA!
Interaction with farm animals (we have chickens, turkeys, and goats!)
Group games, team building, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Paddling in open top boats (This is a lifeguarded activity. Lifejackets are required)
Zipline!
Swim in one of our roped off, lifeguarded lakes (Campers must pass a swim test OR wear a lifejacket)
Fishing in our ponds (all equipment provided)
Fort Building in the forest
Arts and Crafts lead by an Arts + Crafts counselor
Archery lead by a certified archery instructor
Rock Climbing on the various climbing walls and climbing elements around our property.
Experience our wire bridge high elements.
Nature exploration + environmental education
GAGA!
Interaction with farm animals (we have chickens, turkeys, and goats!)
Group games, team building, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Paddling in open top boats (This is a lifeguarded activity. Lifejackets are required)
Swim in one of our roped off, lifeguarded lakes (Campers must pass a swim test OR wear a lifejacket)
Zip line and Zip n’ Dip (zipline that lands in our lake!
High aerial static course called “The Mini DID”
Fishing in our ponds (all equipment provided)
Fort Building in the forest
Arts and Crafts lead by an Arts + Crafts counselor
Archery lead by a certified archery instructor
Rock Climbing on the various climbing walls and climbing elements around our property.
Experience our wire bridge high elements.
Nature exploration + environmental education
GAGA!
Interaction with farm animals (we have chickens, turkeys, and goats!)
Group games, team building, scavenger hunts, and more!
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Paddling in open top boats (This is a lifeguarded activity. Lifejackets are required)
Swim in one of our roped off, lifeguarded lakes (Campers must pass a swim test OR wear a lifejacket)
Fishing in our ponds (all equipment provided)
Fort Building in the forest
Arts and Crafts lead by an Arts + Crafts counselor
Archery lead by a certified archery instructor
Rock Climbing on the various climbing walls and climbing elements around our property.
Experience our wire bridge high elements.
Nature exploration + environmental education
GAGA!
Interaction with farm animals (we have chickens, turkeys, and goats!)
Group games, team building, scavenger hunts, and more!
Zip line and Zip n’ Dip (zipline that lands in our lake!)
High aerial static course called “The Odyssey”
Senior Campers will travel off site one day out of the week for an adventurous day trip. Senior Campers either go rock climbing, tubing, or hiking.
Campers will have an opportunity to tent camp one night at Genesee Valley with dinner and breakfast included.
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Dates: July 14-18
Who is ready for the next level? Embarking on an adventure with all the things needed in our backpack! Our experienced staff will provide a trip full of memories for a lifetime!
Monday: Arrive to Genesee Valley, repack bag, drive to Dolly Sods, WV. Hike in a few miles and set up camp, dinner, campfire activities.
Tuesday - Thursday: 5-15 miles of hiking in rich ecosystems, swim in sections of the calm river, art reflection, laughing, tent camping, cooking and more!
Friday: pack up and head back to the Valley tired and filled with memories.
Things to consider:
Does your child enjoy the outdoors and want a new challenge?
Is your child prepared to be away from home the whole week?
Genesee Valley provided: transport, food, tents, and expertise.
You need to provide: backpack (can be rented from GV, sleeping bag, pad, hiking shoes, water bottles, mess kit, and weather appropriate clothes.
Pricing, Payment & Policies
General Camp
$440/ week
Includes: Lil Sprouts, Youth, Intermediate, and Junior
Senior Camp
$490/week
The additional cost covers the offsite and meals!
Adventure Camp
$815
July 14-18, 13+
Extended Care (AM/PM) is an additional $65/ week and available for ALL ages. Early drop-off begins at 8:00 AM, extended Care ends at 6:00 PM.
Deposits
A $100 deposit per week is required to reserve your spot and is due at registration. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable to other weeks.
Payments
Payments are due 21 days before the first day of the camp week. Subsequent payments are automatically processed using the payment method you provide.
Cancellations
Cancellations made 21+ days before the camp week starts will be refunded minus the $100 deposit. Late cancellations forfeit the full registration fee.
Card Processing
Debit card payments run without additional charge. Credit card payments will automatically include a 3% surcharge.
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If you need to pick your child up early (before 4:00pm), please email camp@geneseevalley.org before 12:00pm to let us know so that we can coordinate getting your camper to the office at the appropriate time. Any early pick coordination made after 12:00pm are not guaranteed. All authorized persons picking up a camper will need to come to the office to sign that child out.
Any adult who picks up a camper must be included on that camper's "Authorized pick up" list. Parents can add authorized adults through the camper registration. A parent can also send in a handwritten note or email (camp@geneseevalley.org) with the authorized person's name if someone needs to be added last minute.
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We are rain or shine! Staff are trained to continue programming in indoor spaces during inclement weather. In the event of thunderstorms or severe weather, all campers and staff are to gather in the nearest 4 walled building on property. Campers and staff will stay in until the Office staff make the call that the weather has passed.
RAIN DAY CHECK OUTS: campers and staff are located in the various 4 walled buildings on the main side of property. Support staff will assist with pick up. Carpool style.
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If your desired camp week is “full”, you can add your child’s name to the wait list. You will receive a confirmation email that your child is on the wait-list. We contact parents on the wait list in the order in which they register, allowing 24 hours to accept the availability.
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The request must be made in writing or through registration and the family of the requested child must make the same request on their account.
No requests will be honored if not done when registering or in writing at least three weeks before the scheduled camp starting date.
Grouping requests are not guaranteed.
Because of the extremely large number of requests we receive to put campers with friends and in order to ensure an enjoyable experience for other children that may be in the same group.
Summer Camp is a great way to make NEW FRIENDS!
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Yes! We host an open house and tour of the property Sunday, April 13 between 10:00 - 2:00. Please sign up for a designated slot here!
If that date does not work for your family, please contact our camp directors to schedule a tour at a different time. Camp@geneseevalley.org
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Genesee Valley Summer Camp is proudly accredited by The American Camp Association. ACA establishes a series of standards and practices in which we follow to ensure a quality program. ACA runs inspections of our camp policies and facility to ensure we are meeting these standards. This is a voluntary accreditation process that Genesee Valley chooses to be part of.
Safety is our #1 priority. Our outdoor adventure activities have the potential for risk, so we strive to provide our staff with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to keep campers safe during their time at camp.
Our philosophy is prevention, which we pursue through organizing and planning strong programs. In the event of any injury, staff are trained in CPR/First Aid and will seek external medical assistance if necessary.
We take camper safety seriously. Please read how we can work together to keep your campers cool in the heat and how to be tick aware at camp.
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