Summer Camps and Summer Programs at Skidmore College - Saratoga Springs, NY

Description:
Camp Northwoods offers a program of sports, cultural arts, nature study and relaxed play for children entering grades 1-6.

Program Information:
boys and girls • entering grades 1 - 6 as of September 2010 • one-week session two-week sessions • June 28-August 13, 2010

Description:
Pre-College Program in the Liberal and Studio Arts provides an opportunity for academically talented high school students to enroll in up to two college courses during one of the college’s five-week summer terms. Classes meet 3-5 days a week and offer college credit. The residential option provides the experience of college life and learning.

Program Information:
coed • completed grades 9-12 • commuter and residential option • application includes high school transcript, personal essay, and teacher recommendation • day or residential • 5 week session • July 3-August 6, 2010

Description:
The Skidmore Summer Flute Institute will celebrate its seventeenth season August 15-21, 2010. Director Jan Vinci developed the program in 1994 with the goal of guiding students and encouraging them to tap into their innate talents, thereby enabling them to play their best, expand their abilities, and better appreciate various performance styles and music of all periods. The program nurtures and inspires flutists to enthusiastically tackle the physical and mental challenges of performance, resulting in heightened confidence and self-esteem. Flutists will leave the Institute with a stronger grasp of research sources and enhanced knowledge that will help springboard them to greater levels of performance and a deeper understanding of music and the gifts it bestows.

Program Information:
coed • students high school and above • application includes tape or CD, brief musical history or letter of recommendation • commuter or residential • one week: August 15-21, 2010
Visit website link below for further details.

Description:
Skidmore Jazz Institute is designed for students who are serious about improving their skills, learning about jazz and working with some of the masters of the field. The program features daily combo, improvisational classes and individual private instruction. Guest artists give performances and master classes. Students take weekend trips to the Newport/Saratoga Jazz Festival at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Program Information:
coed • high school-adult • intermediate to professionals • residential • June 26-July 10, 2010
Tuition for the two-week program is $1,600. Room and board on campus is $700
Undergraduate credit is optional and available at no extra charge. Students from the local area are welcome to commute.

Program Information:
Please visit the website link in Contact section below for further details on all the camps. Boys Basketball Camp June 28-July 1, 2010
ages 8-15 • 9am-4:30pm, Mon-Thurs • fundamentals, group lecture sessions, team practices, league games Boys Baseball Camp June 28-July 1, 2010
ages 8-15 • Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm • basic fundamentals, advanced skills & techniques, game competition Boys Lacrosse Camp 2010 dates TBA
ages 7-13 • Monday-Thursday: 9am-3pm • instruction stressing individual skills & lacrosse knowledge Girls and Boys Soccer Camp July 12-16, 2010
ages 7-13 • Monday-Thursday: 9am-3pm, Friday: 9am-12 noon • individual skills & training techniques emphasized Girls Basketball Camp July 19-23, 2010
girls entering grades 4-11 • Monday-Friday: 9am-3:30pm • instructional camp & fundamentals stressed Girls Elite Guard Camp July 16-18, 2010
girls entering grades 9-12 & 2010 graduating seniors • Monday-Thursday: times TBA • intense program of instruction & skills to advance player to next level Girls Field Hockey Camp August 2-6, 2010
girls entering grades 6-12 • Monday-Thursday: 9am-3pm, Friday: 9am-12 noon • skill & physical development Girls Field Hockey Varsity Teams Camp August 2-5, 2010
high school varsity teams • Monday-Thursday: 5-8pm • develop full potential of individuals & their teams & prepare for upcoming season Girls Volleyball Camp July 12-16, 2010
girls entering grades 7-12 & 2010 graduating seniors • Monday-Friday: 9am-12 noon • fundamental skills & techniques, team offense & defense Swimming
2010: Session I- June 28-July 9; Session II-July 12-23; Session III-July 26-August 6
beginning lessons for children 4 years old and up. Times vary Tennis Camps
2010: Session I July 5-22; Session II July 26-August 12
ages 3 to adult. group, private, & semi-private lessons. Times & fees vary