SLC offers a unique summer camp experience nestled in the heart of the Hudson Valley. Our 360-acre campus, centered around a beautiful spring-fed lake, provides the perfect setting for campers to disconnect from technology and reconnect with nature. Through a variety of exciting activities, campers develop new skills, build confidence, and forge lasting friendships. SLC is committed to fostering a strong sense of Jewish identity and values. Our dedicated staff creates a warm and inclusive environment where campers can explore their Jewish heritage through engaging programs and traditions. With a focus on personal growth, emotional well-being, and social responsibility, SLC empowers campers to evolve into compassionate and confident individuals.
- Type: Overnight / Indoor & Outdoor
- Dates: Full Summer: Jun 27-Aug 17; Session One: Jun 27-Jul 27; Session Two: Jul 29-Aug 17; Mini-Camp: Jul 15-Jul 27; Get Your Feet Wet: Aug 20-Aug 24; Rookie Days: Jul 6, Aug 3
- Location: Cold Spring, NY
- Contact info: Sheryl Kirschenbaum at sheryl@surpriselake.org /845-265-3616
- Grades: Kindergarten, Elementary, Junior High, High School
- Financial aid:Surprise Lake Camp has a sliding fee scale based on family income / expenses and maintains a deep commitment to ensuring that camp is affordable to all families. We also participate in the One Happy Camper grant.
- Transportation: We offer bus transportation from New Jersey
- Lunch provided: Tuition includes all meals
- Activities offered: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Baking/Cooking, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Boating, Camping Overnights, Ceramics, Climbing Tower, Dance, Farm, Fitness, Fishing, Gaga, Hiking, Hockey, Instructional Swim, Jewish Culture, Kayaking, Kickball, Music, Nature(Teva), Paddleboarding, Photography, Pickleball, Pottery, Ropes Course, Soccer, Softball, Special Events, Tennis, Theater, Windsurfing, Ziplining
- Safety Protocols:
The health, safety, and emotional well-being of our campers are the top priority of every Surprise Lake Camp staff member. We hire carefully and train extensively so that each camper will get attentive, caring, skilled support all summer long. Our Camper Care Team includes a variety of mental health professionals, school counselors and caring adults. Personable and experienced, these specialists watch for and address any potential issues, from homesickness to social dynamics.SLC Health Center staff supports the physical wellbeing of our community. Our nursing staff is available 24/7 and meets the needs of campers requiring daily monitoring or medications. Our camp doctor has regular office hours and is on call the rest of the time. We have two health centers: a satellite health center on Teenside, and a fully equipped facility on Mainside, including a 20-bed overnight facility. Whenever needed, we can take campers out of camp for x-rays, lab work, or other procedures.SLC food is delicious, healthy, and kid-friendly, with lots of options. During breakfast, there is a breakfast bar with fresh fruit, an assortment of yogurts, and other healthy options. At lunch and dinner, we offer a salad bar and pasta station. Vegetarian options are always available, in addition to fresh fruit throughout the day. Our Kosher kitchen can accommodate most allergies and many special diets. We are a nut-aware facility. No peanut products are served in the dining halls.
