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Hillside Camp
Outdoor exploration paired with unique farm and wildlife activities enrich the Hillside program. Over 160 acres of natural beauty include a sandy canoe launch along the Great Swamp and the Green Chimneys Farm & Wildlife Center, where campers make furry and feathered friends with 300+ animals. A state-of-the-art indoor pool means swimming in almost any weather.
2025 Registration opens Soon!
November 1 for returning families
December 1 for new families
Traditional Camp Meets Farm & Wildlife Fun
2025 SESSION DATES
- Session I: June 30 – July 18 (no camp July 4)
- Session II: July 21 – August 8
- Session III: August 11 – August 29
2025 Hillside Summer Camp Rates
| Program | Weekly | Single Session (3 wks) |
Full Season (9wks) |
Southeast Residents (6 weeks) |
Southeast Residents (9 weeks) |
Photo Fee* |
| Trailblazers PreK – 2 |
$380 | $995 | $2,885 | $1,885 | $2,830 | $5 |
| Blazers Grade 3-5 |
$380 | $995 | $2,885 | $1,885 | $2,830 | $5 |
| Trackers Grade 6-8 |
$395 | $1,060 | $3,080 | $2,015 | $3,025 | $5 |
| Leaders in Training Grade 9 |
$380 | $995 | $2,885 | $1,885 | $2,830 | $5 |
| Counselors in Training Grade 10 | One-time $900 fee covers participation for 8 weeks of the program, June 30-Aug 22. Application and interview is required to determine acceptance into program. No registration required until accepted. | |||||
| Programs are organized by age/grade; ranges reflect grade child will enter in September 2025. *Photo fee includes SmugMug photo access. |
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Additional Services
- One-to-One Services for campers with special needs More
- Extended Care Services More
- Camp Scholarships available to eligible families More
Hillside Summer Camp is one of two Green Chimneys Summer Camp locations in Putnam County, home to some of the most spectacular natural features of New York State’s Hudson Valley region. Rustic woods, mountain trails, wide-open fields and the diverse ecosystem of the Great Swamp are all part of the terrain and the activity programs for campers. Learn about Clearpool Summer Camp
