Out of the Ordinary Summer Camps for Kids in New York

We are barely into Spring, but this is the time you need to start planning Summer Camp for the kids. Fortunately, in New York, you have lots of options. Some are uniquely interesting. How would your child like to learn about hunting or even how to play polo?

New York State Offers Summer Camp for Kids Who Love the Outdoors

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYS DEC) has a variety of camps for kids of all ages. If you have a child interested in the outdoors, a NYS DEC camp may be the answer.

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Kids who head to NYS DEC camps learn about the outdoors. There are environmental education and hunting awareness programs as well. These camps are packed with information and outdoor activities. Find out more on the NYS DEC's Summer Camp Page.

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There are quite a few local camps as well, and you might be surprised at what some of them offer. For instance, did you know that your child can learn to play polo from a Championship Polo Club in Newburgh, New York?

Gardenertown Farms in Newburgh Teaches Polo to All Ages

Gardnertown Polo has openings in its 2025 polo camps. There are various age groups from teens all the way down to the Peewee Polo Camp pictured below. Kids at Gardnertown Polo camp not only learn how to play polo, but they also learn horsemanship while working as a team. Learn more at gardnertownfarm.com

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