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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.
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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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
Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.