Camp Akalaka - Certified Day Camp
- Monday, June 27, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, July 1@ 4:00 PM
- Tuesday, July 5, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, July 8@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, July 11, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, July 15@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, July 18, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, July 22@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, July 25, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, July 29@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, August 1, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, August 5@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, August 8, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, August 12@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, August 15, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, August 19@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, August 22, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, August 26@ 4:00 PM
- Monday, August 29, 2016, 8:00 AM - Friday, September 2@ 4:00 PM
Location: Malone Ice Arena, 64 State Street, Malone
Day camp is a partnership between Cornell Cooperative Extension of Franklin County & the Greater Malone YMCA. All children ages 5-12 years of age are welcome to participate in a variety of fun summer activities.
Camp Akalaka Classes
- Daily Swimming @ FA pool
- Weekly Field Trips
- Recreation And Sports Play (RASP) - Every day campers will learn brand new games and play classics like soccer, volleyball, or Capture the Flag. The goal of this class is to have fun, learn the fundamentals of several different sports, and enhance gross motor skills.
- Geocaching - Campers will learn fundamentals of Geospatial Information Systems while using GPS tools to search for hidden treasures! Campers will then have the opportunity to create a treasure map and see a Drone in action!
- Drama / Dance / Yoga - Campers will learn exciting dance genres and routines such as, hip hop, square dancing, line dancing and Zumba! Camper wills also have to opportunity to have fun with friends while developing a sense of stage presence and learning some improvisation acting skills. Campers will even get to learn relaxing yoga techniques and poses!
- Arts and Crafts - This camp favorite incorporates a wide variety of art forms including textiles, painting, sculpture, miniatures, crafts from recycled materials and much more! This class allows campers to take home several hand made camp memories.
- Wilderness Education - Campers will learn basic survival skills to help prepare for any adventure in the back country. Some skills include how to make shelters, build fires, set up a camp, find your way in the woods, identify safe and unsafe plants. This class will also include small hikes up the near by Pinnacle Mountain Trails.
- Woodworking - Campers will learn the fundamentals of woodworking using primitive tools. Campers will then fashion their own wood bluebird or bat house. Campers will learn a life skill, and bring home a beautiful piece of work to share with nature!
- Clowning 101 - Campers will enjoy learning about the FUNdamentals of clowning! Campers will get to make balloon animals, learn magic tricks, and develop their own “clown persona” with costumes and face paint.
- Archery - Campers learn the parts of the bow and arrow, archery safety, and practice to develop shooting skills.
- Cooking - Each day campers will learn new cooking techniques and skills while focusing on the importance of well-balanced, healthy, and kid-friendly, food choices. By the end of the week campers will have planned, prepared and enjoyed snacks, some desserts and foods from breakfast and lunch.
- Fishing and Tracking - Campers will learn common sportfish identification, knot tying, casting basics, fishing safety and regulations. Campers will then get to try these new skills out at the Village Pond and if their luck is good, catch a fish! Poles and equipment provided. Campers will also have the opportunity to find and identify local Adirondack animal tracks and scat. Additionally campers will have the opportunity to dissect owl pellets to discover prey remnants!
Class Choices
Weeks 1,3,5,7,9:
- Archery 8 yrs old and up
- Jr R.A.S.P (Recreation and Sport Play)
- Dance, Drama, and Yoga
- Wilderness Ed
- Woodworking
Weeks 2,4,6,8,10:
- Fishing and Tracking
- Sr. R.A.S.P
- Arts and Crafts
- GPS/GIS: Geocaching
- Clowning ( Offered weeks 8,10)
- Cooking ( Offered weeks 2,4,6)
Camp Akalaka will be held at The Malone Ice Arena, 64 State Street, Malone
Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Camp Akalaka Fees:
$110 per week / one child
$170 per week / two siblings
$230 per week / three siblings
Camp Akalaka is a certified day camp registered with NYS Department of Health
Camp Akalaka Directors:
Abby Langdon & Amanda Gadway
How to Register:
Online
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CampAkalaka_216
Registering online will give you the option of paying by credit card. In your confirmation email you will be given a link to make a secure payment.
By Mail
Complete the application form and send it along with payment to:
Download Brochure and application here:
CCE Franklin County
Camp Akalaka
355 W. Main Street, Suite 150
Malone, NY 12953
Make checks payable to: CCE Franklin County and include your child's name in the memo.
In Person
Completed applications along with payment are accepted at:
The YMCA and Cornell Cooperative Extension, located in the Franklin County Courthouse.
How to Pay:
For online and credit card payments, please visit our secure payment page to pay for camp.
Checks are also accepted, made out to: CCE Franklin County, Camp Akalaka, 355 W. Main Street, Suite 150, Malone, NY 12953
Make checks payable to: CCE Franklin County and include your child's name in the memo.
For more information contact the YMCA or Cornell Cooperative Extension
Michelle Schumacher, Program Director
518-483-2354
or
Steve McDonald, Program Director
518-483-7403
or
Abby Langdon, Camp Akalaka Director
518-483-7403
Camp Akalaka water safety instructor, Tayler Mallark, teaches campers water safety and rescue techniques during daily swim lessons. Registration for 2016 Day Camp season open now.
Camp Akalaka is a certified day camp with the NYS Department of Health.
Fee
$110 per week for 1 child / $170 per week for 2 siblings/ $230 per week for 3 siblings
Learn More
https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/CampAkalaka_216
Location
Malone Civic Arena
64 State Street
Malone, NY 12953
Last updated May 12, 2016