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Thursday July 3, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 1 - 6/30-7/3 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 1 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session I, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 1 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dynamic Dogs - Dynamic Dogs Session - 1 Do you have a fur-ever friend? Let’s have a doggone good time as we celebrate our darling dogs! We will learn about a variety of breeds, make picture frames, pet bandannas and many more dog-themed crafts!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Jewelry Making With Friends - Jewelry Making With Friends- Session 1 Have fun making jewelry with a mother/daughter team Nicole and Bridget!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lots of Legos! - Lots of Legos! Get ready for the ultimate LEGO adventure at Camp Lots of LEGOs!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Tennis for Beginner to Intermediate - Tennis for Beginner to Intermediate (6-10) Over the course of the week, Coach Montes plans to share his love of the game of tennis, which is a LIFETIME activity!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Wacky Contraptions - Program Cancelled - Wacky Contraptions Make your own Wacky Contraptions using household materials. Build ramps, shoots and tunnels that your marble can travel through and make it to the end of the course. Have fun knocking over dominoes, tipping scales and flying over bridges. Make a catapult and shoot marshmallows at a target!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Youth Baseball Skills/Drills Summer Camp - Youth Baseball Skills/Drills Summer Camp Join us for a fun and instructional Youth Skills & Drills Baseball Camp!
9:30 AM - 11:30 AM	Junior Golf Program - Junior Golf Program This Camp is designed for the beginning player to the advanced juniors. Items to be covered in detail will include; swing development, including grip, posture, alignment, along with in swing techniques and fundamentals matched to each individual junior.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 1 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 1 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Guilderland Adventure - Guilderland Adventure Get ready for the ultimate outdoor experience at Camp Guilderland Adventure!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 1 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.

Monday July 7, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 2 - 7/7-7/11 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 2 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session I, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 2 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	American Girl Camp - American Girl Camp Come learn about American history and culture through the American Girl dolls! Each day at camp, you'll learn about the era in which a different doll lived. Whether its Kit from the Depression era or Addy from the Civil War era, you'll learn about each time periods history, music, food and past times. if you have one, bring along your doll for learning, crafting, game playing and maybe even some cooking!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Games Galore - Games Galore This camp features non-stop play, games and fun. We'll provide lots of opportunities for kids to explore movement, play games, and meet new friends!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session I Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	High Climbing Adventure - High Climbing Adventure Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself by doing the zip line, rock wall, giant swing or other climbing activities? This course will give you that opportunity. The course will revolve around the Farnsworth Middle School Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Courses. No Experience Needed. Campers who have good listening skills and who like to work with others is a necessity!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Super Summer STEM - Super Summer STEM Get ready for a week full of fun and hands-on learning at Camp Super Summer STEM! This exciting camp is all about science, technology, engineering, and math-with a creative twist.  You'll build amazing structures with different types of blocks, do cool cooking experiments, and make your own slime!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 1 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Archery - Archery Archery camp provides an opportunity for campers to receive instructions on the basics of archery. All equipment is provided. Emphasis will be placed on technique that will allow the camper the understanding on how to improve their skill during the camp.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Creative Cupcake Wars - Creative Cupcake Wars Calling all cupcake lovers! At camp Creative Cupcake Wars, you'll learn the art of cupcake decorating and take your skills to the next level!
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 1 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 1 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades K-3) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheerleading - Summer Cheer Camp Cheerleading has become one of the fastest growing sports in our country!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Track and Field Flight Camp - Track and Field Flight Camp The flight Camp is designed for track athletes who compete in sprint, hurdle, and jumping events.  Our goal is to give athletes a chance to work on improving their speed, strength, and technique during the off-season.  Camp sessions will include event specific drills, sprint workouts, stations to improve mobility and flexibility, and body weight strength training.  This fall preseason camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their skills, or learn a new event, without having to worry about preparing for competition.Bus Transportation: NOT AVAILABLE.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Tuesday July 8, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 2 - 7/7-7/11 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 2 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session I, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 2 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	American Girl Camp - American Girl Camp Come learn about American history and culture through the American Girl dolls! Each day at camp, you'll learn about the era in which a different doll lived. Whether its Kit from the Depression era or Addy from the Civil War era, you'll learn about each time periods history, music, food and past times. if you have one, bring along your doll for learning, crafting, game playing and maybe even some cooking!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Games Galore - Games Galore This camp features non-stop play, games and fun. We'll provide lots of opportunities for kids to explore movement, play games, and meet new friends!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session I Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	High Climbing Adventure - High Climbing Adventure Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself by doing the zip line, rock wall, giant swing or other climbing activities? This course will give you that opportunity. The course will revolve around the Farnsworth Middle School Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Courses. No Experience Needed. Campers who have good listening skills and who like to work with others is a necessity!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Super Summer STEM - Super Summer STEM Get ready for a week full of fun and hands-on learning at Camp Super Summer STEM! This exciting camp is all about science, technology, engineering, and math-with a creative twist.  You'll build amazing structures with different types of blocks, do cool cooking experiments, and make your own slime!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 1 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Archery - Archery Archery camp provides an opportunity for campers to receive instructions on the basics of archery. All equipment is provided. Emphasis will be placed on technique that will allow the camper the understanding on how to improve their skill during the camp.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Creative Cupcake Wars - Creative Cupcake Wars Calling all cupcake lovers! At camp Creative Cupcake Wars, you'll learn the art of cupcake decorating and take your skills to the next level!
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 1 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 1 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheerleading - Summer Cheer Camp Cheerleading has become one of the fastest growing sports in our country!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Wednesday July 9, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 2 - 7/7-7/11 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 2 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session I, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 2 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	American Girl Camp - American Girl Camp Come learn about American history and culture through the American Girl dolls! Each day at camp, you'll learn about the era in which a different doll lived. Whether its Kit from the Depression era or Addy from the Civil War era, you'll learn about each time periods history, music, food and past times. if you have one, bring along your doll for learning, crafting, game playing and maybe even some cooking!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Games Galore - Games Galore This camp features non-stop play, games and fun. We'll provide lots of opportunities for kids to explore movement, play games, and meet new friends!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session I Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	High Climbing Adventure - High Climbing Adventure Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself by doing the zip line, rock wall, giant swing or other climbing activities? This course will give you that opportunity. The course will revolve around the Farnsworth Middle School Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Courses. No Experience Needed. Campers who have good listening skills and who like to work with others is a necessity!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Super Summer STEM - Super Summer STEM Get ready for a week full of fun and hands-on learning at Camp Super Summer STEM! This exciting camp is all about science, technology, engineering, and math-with a creative twist.  You'll build amazing structures with different types of blocks, do cool cooking experiments, and make your own slime!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 1 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Archery - Archery Archery camp provides an opportunity for campers to receive instructions on the basics of archery. All equipment is provided. Emphasis will be placed on technique that will allow the camper the understanding on how to improve their skill during the camp.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Creative Cupcake Wars - Creative Cupcake Wars Calling all cupcake lovers! At camp Creative Cupcake Wars, you'll learn the art of cupcake decorating and take your skills to the next level!
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 1 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 1 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades 4-7) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheerleading - Summer Cheer Camp Cheerleading has become one of the fastest growing sports in our country!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Summer Hurdle Camp - Summer Hurdle Camp Hurdle summer camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their hurdle skills, or learn how to hurdle without having to worry about preparing for competition.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Thursday July 10, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 2 - 7/7-7/11 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 2 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session I, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 2 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	American Girl Camp - American Girl Camp Come learn about American history and culture through the American Girl dolls! Each day at camp, you'll learn about the era in which a different doll lived. Whether its Kit from the Depression era or Addy from the Civil War era, you'll learn about each time periods history, music, food and past times. if you have one, bring along your doll for learning, crafting, game playing and maybe even some cooking!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Games Galore - Games Galore This camp features non-stop play, games and fun. We'll provide lots of opportunities for kids to explore movement, play games, and meet new friends!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session I Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	High Climbing Adventure - High Climbing Adventure Have you ever wanted to challenge yourself by doing the zip line, rock wall, giant swing or other climbing activities? This course will give you that opportunity. The course will revolve around the Farnsworth Middle School Indoor and Outdoor Adventure Courses. No Experience Needed. Campers who have good listening skills and who like to work with others is a necessity!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Super Summer STEM - Super Summer STEM Get ready for a week full of fun and hands-on learning at Camp Super Summer STEM! This exciting camp is all about science, technology, engineering, and math-with a creative twist.  You'll build amazing structures with different types of blocks, do cool cooking experiments, and make your own slime!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 1 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM	Archery - Archery Archery camp provides an opportunity for campers to receive instructions on the basics of archery. All equipment is provided. Emphasis will be placed on technique that will allow the camper the understanding on how to improve their skill during the camp.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Creative Cupcake Wars - Creative Cupcake Wars Calling all cupcake lovers! At camp Creative Cupcake Wars, you'll learn the art of cupcake decorating and take your skills to the next level!
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 1 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 1 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Cheerleading - Summer Cheer Camp Cheerleading has become one of the fastest growing sports in our country!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Friday July 11, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 2 - 7/7-7/11 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 2 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session I, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 2 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	American Girl Camp - American Girl Camp Come learn about American history and culture through the American Girl dolls! Each day at camp, you'll learn about the era in which a different doll lived. Whether its Kit from the Depression era or Addy from the Civil War era, you'll learn about each time periods history, music, food and past times. if you have one, bring along your doll for learning, crafting, game playing and maybe even some cooking!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Games Galore - Games Galore This camp features non-stop play, games and fun. We'll provide lots of opportunities for kids to explore movement, play games, and meet new friends!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session I Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Super Summer STEM - Super Summer STEM Get ready for a week full of fun and hands-on learning at Camp Super Summer STEM! This exciting camp is all about science, technology, engineering, and math-with a creative twist.  You'll build amazing structures with different types of blocks, do cool cooking experiments, and make your own slime!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 1 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills. LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Creative Cupcake Wars - Creative Cupcake Wars Calling all cupcake lovers! At camp Creative Cupcake Wars, you'll learn the art of cupcake decorating and take your skills to the next level!
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 1 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 2 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 1 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!

Monday July 14, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 3 - 7/14-7/18 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 3 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 3 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Chess for Beginners - Chess for Beginners This is a chess camp for beginning chess players with little or no experience.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 2 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 2 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session 2 Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Drama Fun for Kids - Drama Fun For Kids In this workshop, it's okay to be loud and silly. As students play theatre games and act out favorite storybooks, they'll have fun experimenting with vocal expression, movement and music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Furry Friends Critter Crafts - Furry Friends Critter Crafts Get ready to be creative and have a wild time!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Wrestling Camp - Beginner and Intermediate Wrestling This camp is geared toward wrestlers who strive to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Most children enjoy wrestling, so let them learn the sport in a safe, structured environment.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades K-3) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Track and Field Flight Camp - Track and Field Flight Camp The flight Camp is designed for track athletes who compete in sprint, hurdle, and jumping events.  Our goal is to give athletes a chance to work on improving their speed, strength, and technique during the off-season.  Camp sessions will include event specific drills, sprint workouts, stations to improve mobility and flexibility, and body weight strength training.  This fall preseason camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their skills, or learn a new event, without having to worry about preparing for competition.Bus Transportation: NOT AVAILABLE.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Tuesday July 15, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 3 - 7/14-7/18 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 3 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 3 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Chess for Beginners - Chess for Beginners This is a chess camp for beginning chess players with little or no experience.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 2 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 2 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session 2 Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Drama Fun for Kids - Drama Fun For Kids In this workshop, it's okay to be loud and silly. As students play theatre games and act out favorite storybooks, they'll have fun experimenting with vocal expression, movement and music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Furry Friends Critter Crafts - Furry Friends Critter Crafts Get ready to be creative and have a wild time!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Wrestling Camp - Beginner and Intermediate Wrestling This camp is geared toward wrestlers who strive to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Most children enjoy wrestling, so let them learn the sport in a safe, structured environment.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Wednesday July 16, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 3 - 7/14-7/18 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 3 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 3 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Chess for Beginners - Chess for Beginners This is a chess camp for beginning chess players with little or no experience.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 2 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 2 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session 2 Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Drama Fun for Kids - Drama Fun For Kids In this workshop, it's okay to be loud and silly. As students play theatre games and act out favorite storybooks, they'll have fun experimenting with vocal expression, movement and music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Furry Friends Critter Crafts - Furry Friends Critter Crafts Get ready to be creative and have a wild time!
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Wrestling Camp - Beginner and Intermediate Wrestling This camp is geared toward wrestlers who strive to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Most children enjoy wrestling, so let them learn the sport in a safe, structured environment.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades 4-7) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Summer Hurdle Camp - Summer Hurdle Camp Hurdle summer camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their hurdle skills, or learn how to hurdle without having to worry about preparing for competition.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Thursday July 17, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 3 - 7/14-7/18 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 3 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 3 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Chess for Beginners - Chess for Beginners This is a chess camp for beginning chess players with little or no experience.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 2 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 2 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session 2 Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Drama Fun for Kids - Drama Fun For Kids In this workshop, it's okay to be loud and silly. As students play theatre games and act out favorite storybooks, they'll have fun experimenting with vocal expression, movement and music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Furry Friends Critter Crafts - Furry Friends Critter Crafts Get ready to be creative and have a wild time!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM	Wrestling Camp - Beginner and Intermediate Wrestling This camp is geared toward wrestlers who strive to learn the fundamentals of the sport. Most children enjoy wrestling, so let them learn the sport in a safe, structured environment.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Friday July 18, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 3 - 7/14-7/18 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 3 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 3 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Chess for Beginners - Chess for Beginners This is a chess camp for beginning chess players with little or no experience.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Crafting Cuteness: Kawaii Crafts Camp - Session 2 Get ready for a purrr-fectly adorable time at this Kawaii Crafts Camp!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun With Fabrics - Fun With Fabrics Session - 2 In Fun with Fabrics, participants will design and make their own pillow, tee shirt and wall decoration. Participants will explore fleece and calico fabrics, create designs with fabric paints/markers and try their hand a some simple sewing. If you've taken this before, come on back! Each year your work will get more and more sophisticated, and its always fun to play around with different fabrics and designs!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Gymnastics - Gymnastics Camp - Session 2 Join us for a week of gymnastics fun!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Drama Fun for Kids - Drama Fun For Kids In this workshop, it's okay to be loud and silly. As students play theatre games and act out favorite storybooks, they'll have fun experimenting with vocal expression, movement and music.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 3 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Furry Friends Critter Crafts - Furry Friends Critter Crafts Get ready to be creative and have a wild time!

Monday July 21, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 4 - 7/21-7/25 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 4 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 4 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 1 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Candy Craze - Candy Craze Session - 1 Join the Candy Craze! Campers will learn about the world of chocolate, sticky and chewy treats. Get your sweet tooth ready as we measure ingredients and create kid-friendly treats and chocolate pops and candy campfires! We'll also play candy themed games!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dinosaur Camp - DINOSAUR CAMP Roar into adventure at Dinosaur Camp!  Get ready to stomp, chomp and roar your way through an unforgettable week!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun Learning ASL! American Sign Language - American Sign Language Camp This interactive course is designed specifically for kids to explore the fundamentals of ASL in a fun and engaging way.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun with Sports & Games - Fun With Sports & Games This camp is designed to have fun with sports and games. Each day will have an individual theme; basketball, soccer, baseball, variety of games like Capture the Flag, Bombardment, tag games, etc. This camp will be non-stop fun and games! Campers will receive quality instruction and supervision in an enjoyable, exciting atmosphere.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth - AM - Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp is designed to teach children the technical skills they will need to play the game of soccer.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 1 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) This camp combines the Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp and the Soccer & Swim Camp for a full day camp.  The morning Youth Soccer Camp focuses on skills and drills (at DiCaprio Park).  The Soccer & Swim Camp (afternoon) will be more relaxed and adds lunch, various games and swimming in the afternoon (at Tawasentha Park).
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:45 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) This afternoon camp is open to all campers and combines multiple sports in a fun and learning environment. Campers will enjoy a nutritional lunch such as Subway sandwiches, pizza and hamburger and hotdogs on the grill with a snack, fruit and a drink included!  Campers will mix soccer skill training with swim time and a variety of games from small sided soccer games, to soccer tennis, soccer volleyball and a variety of competition events with prizes.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 2 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades K-3) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball Camp - Guilderland Boys - Guilderland Boys Basketball Camp This camp is designed for young players interested in the sport and for players looking to improve their basketball skills. Campers will work on strengthen their offensive skills, shooting and defensive strategy. Basketball drills and scrimmage games will be featured.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Lady Dutch Flag Football - Lady Dutch Flag Football Let the girls play!! Come join the action and play the exciting game of flag football!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Track and Field Flight Camp - Track and Field Flight Camp The flight Camp is designed for track athletes who compete in sprint, hurdle, and jumping events.  Our goal is to give athletes a chance to work on improving their speed, strength, and technique during the off-season.  Camp sessions will include event specific drills, sprint workouts, stations to improve mobility and flexibility, and body weight strength training.  This fall preseason camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their skills, or learn a new event, without having to worry about preparing for competition.Bus Transportation: NOT AVAILABLE.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Tuesday July 22, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 4 - 7/21-7/25 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 4 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 4 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 1 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Candy Craze - Candy Craze Session - 1 Join the Candy Craze! Campers will learn about the world of chocolate, sticky and chewy treats. Get your sweet tooth ready as we measure ingredients and create kid-friendly treats and chocolate pops and candy campfires! We'll also play candy themed games!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dinosaur Camp - DINOSAUR CAMP Roar into adventure at Dinosaur Camp!  Get ready to stomp, chomp and roar your way through an unforgettable week!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun Learning ASL! American Sign Language - American Sign Language Camp This interactive course is designed specifically for kids to explore the fundamentals of ASL in a fun and engaging way.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun with Sports & Games - Fun With Sports & Games This camp is designed to have fun with sports and games. Each day will have an individual theme; basketball, soccer, baseball, variety of games like Capture the Flag, Bombardment, tag games, etc. This camp will be non-stop fun and games! Campers will receive quality instruction and supervision in an enjoyable, exciting atmosphere.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth - AM - Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp is designed to teach children the technical skills they will need to play the game of soccer.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 1 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) This camp combines the Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp and the Soccer & Swim Camp for a full day camp.  The morning Youth Soccer Camp focuses on skills and drills (at DiCaprio Park).  The Soccer & Swim Camp (afternoon) will be more relaxed and adds lunch, various games and swimming in the afternoon (at Tawasentha Park).
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:45 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) This afternoon camp is open to all campers and combines multiple sports in a fun and learning environment. Campers will enjoy a nutritional lunch such as Subway sandwiches, pizza and hamburger and hotdogs on the grill with a snack, fruit and a drink included!  Campers will mix soccer skill training with swim time and a variety of games from small sided soccer games, to soccer tennis, soccer volleyball and a variety of competition events with prizes.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 2 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball Camp - Guilderland Boys - Guilderland Boys Basketball Camp This camp is designed for young players interested in the sport and for players looking to improve their basketball skills. Campers will work on strengthen their offensive skills, shooting and defensive strategy. Basketball drills and scrimmage games will be featured.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Lady Dutch Flag Football - Lady Dutch Flag Football Let the girls play!! Come join the action and play the exciting game of flag football!!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Wednesday July 23, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 4 - 7/21-7/25 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 4 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 4 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 1 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Candy Craze - Candy Craze Session - 1 Join the Candy Craze! Campers will learn about the world of chocolate, sticky and chewy treats. Get your sweet tooth ready as we measure ingredients and create kid-friendly treats and chocolate pops and candy campfires! We'll also play candy themed games!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dinosaur Camp - DINOSAUR CAMP Roar into adventure at Dinosaur Camp!  Get ready to stomp, chomp and roar your way through an unforgettable week!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun Learning ASL! American Sign Language - American Sign Language Camp This interactive course is designed specifically for kids to explore the fundamentals of ASL in a fun and engaging way.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun with Sports & Games - Fun With Sports & Games This camp is designed to have fun with sports and games. Each day will have an individual theme; basketball, soccer, baseball, variety of games like Capture the Flag, Bombardment, tag games, etc. This camp will be non-stop fun and games! Campers will receive quality instruction and supervision in an enjoyable, exciting atmosphere.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth - AM - Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp is designed to teach children the technical skills they will need to play the game of soccer.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 1 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) This camp combines the Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp and the Soccer & Swim Camp for a full day camp.  The morning Youth Soccer Camp focuses on skills and drills (at DiCaprio Park).  The Soccer & Swim Camp (afternoon) will be more relaxed and adds lunch, various games and swimming in the afternoon (at Tawasentha Park).
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:45 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) This afternoon camp is open to all campers and combines multiple sports in a fun and learning environment. Campers will enjoy a nutritional lunch such as Subway sandwiches, pizza and hamburger and hotdogs on the grill with a snack, fruit and a drink included!  Campers will mix soccer skill training with swim time and a variety of games from small sided soccer games, to soccer tennis, soccer volleyball and a variety of competition events with prizes.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 2 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades 4-7) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball Camp - Guilderland Boys - Guilderland Boys Basketball Camp This camp is designed for young players interested in the sport and for players looking to improve their basketball skills. Campers will work on strengthen their offensive skills, shooting and defensive strategy. Basketball drills and scrimmage games will be featured.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Lady Dutch Flag Football - Lady Dutch Flag Football Let the girls play!! Come join the action and play the exciting game of flag football!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Summer Hurdle Camp - Summer Hurdle Camp Hurdle summer camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their hurdle skills, or learn how to hurdle without having to worry about preparing for competition.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Thursday July 24, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 4 - 7/21-7/25 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 4 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 4 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 1 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Candy Craze - Candy Craze Session - 1 Join the Candy Craze! Campers will learn about the world of chocolate, sticky and chewy treats. Get your sweet tooth ready as we measure ingredients and create kid-friendly treats and chocolate pops and candy campfires! We'll also play candy themed games!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dinosaur Camp - DINOSAUR CAMP Roar into adventure at Dinosaur Camp!  Get ready to stomp, chomp and roar your way through an unforgettable week!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun Learning ASL! American Sign Language - American Sign Language Camp This interactive course is designed specifically for kids to explore the fundamentals of ASL in a fun and engaging way.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun with Sports & Games - Fun With Sports & Games This camp is designed to have fun with sports and games. Each day will have an individual theme; basketball, soccer, baseball, variety of games like Capture the Flag, Bombardment, tag games, etc. This camp will be non-stop fun and games! Campers will receive quality instruction and supervision in an enjoyable, exciting atmosphere.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth - AM - Soccer Camp - Guilderland Youth Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp is designed to teach children the technical skills they will need to play the game of soccer.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 1 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (Full Day) This camp combines the Guilderland Youth Soccer Camp and the Soccer & Swim Camp for a full day camp.  The morning Youth Soccer Camp focuses on skills and drills (at DiCaprio Park).  The Soccer & Swim Camp (afternoon) will be more relaxed and adds lunch, various games and swimming in the afternoon (at Tawasentha Park).
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 2 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
11:45 AM - 3:00 PM	Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) - Soccer Camp - Soccer and Swim Camp for Boys & Girls (PM) This afternoon camp is open to all campers and combines multiple sports in a fun and learning environment. Campers will enjoy a nutritional lunch such as Subway sandwiches, pizza and hamburger and hotdogs on the grill with a snack, fruit and a drink included!  Campers will mix soccer skill training with swim time and a variety of games from small sided soccer games, to soccer tennis, soccer volleyball and a variety of competition events with prizes.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 2 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
5:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Basketball Camp - Guilderland Boys - Guilderland Boys Basketball Camp This camp is designed for young players interested in the sport and for players looking to improve their basketball skills. Campers will work on strengthen their offensive skills, shooting and defensive strategy. Basketball drills and scrimmage games will be featured.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Lady Dutch Flag Football - Lady Dutch Flag Football Let the girls play!! Come join the action and play the exciting game of flag football!!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Friday July 25, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 4 - 7/21-7/25 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 4 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session II, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 4 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 1 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Candy Craze - Candy Craze Session - 1 Join the Candy Craze! Campers will learn about the world of chocolate, sticky and chewy treats. Get your sweet tooth ready as we measure ingredients and create kid-friendly treats and chocolate pops and candy campfires! We'll also play candy themed games!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Dinosaur Camp - DINOSAUR CAMP Roar into adventure at Dinosaur Camp!  Get ready to stomp, chomp and roar your way through an unforgettable week!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun Learning ASL! American Sign Language - American Sign Language Camp This interactive course is designed specifically for kids to explore the fundamentals of ASL in a fun and engaging way.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Fun with Sports & Games - Fun With Sports & Games This camp is designed to have fun with sports and games. Each day will have an individual theme; basketball, soccer, baseball, variety of games like Capture the Flag, Bombardment, tag games, etc. This camp will be non-stop fun and games! Campers will receive quality instruction and supervision in an enjoyable, exciting atmosphere.
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 1 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 2 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.   LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
12:00 PM - 2:00 PM	Books & Cooks - Books and Cooks - Session 2 Kids will enjoy making recipes that relate to their favorite books!

Monday July 28, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 5 - 7/28-8/1 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 5 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session III, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 5 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Camp Kindergarten - Camp Kindergarten! Who’s ready to start Kindergarten? Or maybe you’d like your child to brush up on some basic Kindergarten skills before they start 1st grade?!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Flow and Grow Yoga Camp - Flow and Grow Yoga Join us for a fun-filled week of movement, creativity, and mindfulness! This camp belnds kid- friendly yoga, exciting games and hands-on crafts!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lacrosse for Boys & Girls - Lacrosse for Boys and Girls This camp will emphasize traditional stick skills, individual offensive and defensive techniques as well as basic team concepts. Lacrosse skills and scrimmage games will be featured.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Little Readers Retreat - Little Readers Retreat! This course is geared towards beginning/intermediate readers.  We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades K-1. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Recess Adventures Camp - Recess Adventure Camp Session 1 Join us for Recess Adventures, a 3-week camp packed with exciting outdoor and indoor recess games, creative activities, and team challenges that will keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun all summer long!!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 2 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams - Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams Coral Dreams- A Blacklight Theater Camp!!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 3 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Read, Create, Inspire : An interactive reading journey - Read, Create, Inspire: An interactive reading journey This course is geared towards beginner/intermediate readers.We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades 1-3. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades K-3) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RED DAWN - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp Interested in playing football? Join us UNDER THE LIGHTS and be a part of the future.RED DAWN FOOTBALL CAMP IS HERE!!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Track and Field Flight Camp - Track and Field Flight Camp The flight Camp is designed for track athletes who compete in sprint, hurdle, and jumping events.  Our goal is to give athletes a chance to work on improving their speed, strength, and technique during the off-season.  Camp sessions will include event specific drills, sprint workouts, stations to improve mobility and flexibility, and body weight strength training.  This fall preseason camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their skills, or learn a new event, without having to worry about preparing for competition.Bus Transportation: NOT AVAILABLE.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Tuesday July 29, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 5 - 7/28-8/1 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 5 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session III, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 5 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Camp Kindergarten - Camp Kindergarten! Who’s ready to start Kindergarten? Or maybe you’d like your child to brush up on some basic Kindergarten skills before they start 1st grade?!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Flow and Grow Yoga Camp - Flow and Grow Yoga Join us for a fun-filled week of movement, creativity, and mindfulness! This camp belnds kid- friendly yoga, exciting games and hands-on crafts!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lacrosse for Boys & Girls - Lacrosse for Boys and Girls This camp will emphasize traditional stick skills, individual offensive and defensive techniques as well as basic team concepts. Lacrosse skills and scrimmage games will be featured.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Little Readers Retreat - Little Readers Retreat! This course is geared towards beginning/intermediate readers.  We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades K-1. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Recess Adventures Camp - Recess Adventure Camp Session 1 Join us for Recess Adventures, a 3-week camp packed with exciting outdoor and indoor recess games, creative activities, and team challenges that will keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun all summer long!!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 2 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams - Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams Coral Dreams- A Blacklight Theater Camp!!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 3 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Read, Create, Inspire : An interactive reading journey - Read, Create, Inspire: An interactive reading journey This course is geared towards beginner/intermediate readers.We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades 1-3. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RED DAWN - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp Interested in playing football? Join us UNDER THE LIGHTS and be a part of the future.RED DAWN FOOTBALL CAMP IS HERE!!!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Wednesday July 30, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 5 - 7/28-8/1 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 5 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session III, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 5 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Camp Kindergarten - Camp Kindergarten! Who’s ready to start Kindergarten? Or maybe you’d like your child to brush up on some basic Kindergarten skills before they start 1st grade?!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Flow and Grow Yoga Camp - Flow and Grow Yoga Join us for a fun-filled week of movement, creativity, and mindfulness! This camp belnds kid- friendly yoga, exciting games and hands-on crafts!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lacrosse for Boys & Girls - Lacrosse for Boys and Girls This camp will emphasize traditional stick skills, individual offensive and defensive techniques as well as basic team concepts. Lacrosse skills and scrimmage games will be featured.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Little Readers Retreat - Little Readers Retreat! This course is geared towards beginning/intermediate readers.  We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades K-1. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Recess Adventures Camp - Recess Adventure Camp Session 1 Join us for Recess Adventures, a 3-week camp packed with exciting outdoor and indoor recess games, creative activities, and team challenges that will keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun all summer long!!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 2 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams - Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams Coral Dreams- A Blacklight Theater Camp!!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 3 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Read, Create, Inspire : An interactive reading journey - Read, Create, Inspire: An interactive reading journey This course is geared towards beginner/intermediate readers.We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades 1-3. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM	Fun with Running Games - Running Games (Grades 4-7) This month long camp is designed for young runners. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (K-2) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RED DAWN - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp Interested in playing football? Join us UNDER THE LIGHTS and be a part of the future.RED DAWN FOOTBALL CAMP IS HERE!!!
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Summer Hurdle Camp - Summer Hurdle Camp Hurdle summer camp is the perfect opportunity for athletes to improve their hurdle skills, or learn how to hurdle without having to worry about preparing for competition.
6:15 PM - 7:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (3-5) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Distance Running - Distance Running This summer long camp is designed for runners who are in seventh grade and older. Camp will be held in the beautiful setting of Tawasentha Park.
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM	Tennis for Young Beginners - Tennis for Young Beginners (6-10) This camp is for the new player interested in developing the skills for the lifetime sport of tennis!

Thursday July 31, 2025
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - AM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 5 - 7/28-8/1 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
7:30 AM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning Camp This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 5 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session III, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 5 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Camp Kindergarten - Camp Kindergarten! Who’s ready to start Kindergarten? Or maybe you’d like your child to brush up on some basic Kindergarten skills before they start 1st grade?!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Flow and Grow Yoga Camp - Flow and Grow Yoga Join us for a fun-filled week of movement, creativity, and mindfulness! This camp belnds kid- friendly yoga, exciting games and hands-on crafts!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lacrosse for Boys & Girls - Lacrosse for Boys and Girls This camp will emphasize traditional stick skills, individual offensive and defensive techniques as well as basic team concepts. Lacrosse skills and scrimmage games will be featured.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Little Readers Retreat - Little Readers Retreat! This course is geared towards beginning/intermediate readers.  We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades K-1. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Recess Adventures Camp - Recess Adventure Camp Session 1 Join us for Recess Adventures, a 3-week camp packed with exciting outdoor and indoor recess games, creative activities, and team challenges that will keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun all summer long!!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 2 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams - Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams Coral Dreams- A Blacklight Theater Camp!!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
11:15 AM - 11:45 AM	Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim) - Parent & Child Aquatics (Tot Swim), Session 3 This program is designed for young children and their parents. The purpose of the course is to familiarize children ages 2 – 4 with the water and teach swimming readiness skills. In addition, the course also teaches techniques parents can use to help orient their children to the water. Taught in a group setting with certified lifeguards, this program is a great way to help your child learn to be comfortable in the water and introduce them to basic swimming skills using demonstrations, games, and songs! This lesson is modeled after the American Red Cross Parent & Child Swim Program.  One adult must accompany each child in the water in proper swim wear.Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Read, Create, Inspire : An interactive reading journey - Read, Create, Inspire: An interactive reading journey This course is geared towards beginner/intermediate readers.We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades 1-3. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM	Guilder'run Youth Track and Field - Guilder'run Youth Track and Field The Guilderland Youth Track & Field program offers athletes the complete competitive track & field experience in a low pressure, friendly and extremely fun environment.
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM	RED DAWN - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp - Junior Dutchmen Football Camp Interested in playing football? Join us UNDER THE LIGHTS and be a part of the future.RED DAWN FOOTBALL CAMP IS HERE!!!
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Strength & Conditioning - Strength & Conditioning - PM ONLY This summer long camp is designed to get athletes in great shape for the upcoming school year and upcoming sports seasons.

Friday August 1, 2025
7:30 AM - 12:30 PM	Transportation for Summer Camp - Transportation Week 5 - 7/28-8/1 The Town of Guilderland will once again provide transportation for our six week summer camp programming - available Monday, June 30, 2025 through Friday, August 8, 2025. Please take a few moments to read through this information thoroughly.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Junior Volunteer Counselors (JVC) - JVC, Week 5 The JVC program is for students 14 and 15 years old who wish to assist our counselors in the Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp program.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Session III, with Swim Lessons General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Tawasentha 1/2 Day Camp Program - Day Camp, Week 5 General theme of program is fun, social enrichment, outdoor life, physical fitness and arts.  We have made several modifications to our day camp programming - with the safety of campers and staff at the fore thought in every activity. We have divided the camp sessions into six one-week sessions (total of 6 weeks starting June 30 through August 8 excluding Friday, July 4).
8:45 AM - 11:15 AM	Water Safety Aide Volunteer Program - Water Safety Aides - Summer 2025 Interested in working with children and teaching swim lessons?  Sign up today to be a Water Safety Aide (WSA)!Water Safety Aides assist the lifeguard teachers with swim lessons.  Teachers will have WSAs demonstrate skills, help enforce safety rules, help watch swimmers and encourage participants in the class.  Water Safety Aides may be age 12 to 15 and should have at least level 3 swim lesson experience. The Swim Lesson Director can sign community service hour sheets for volunteers - please bring your sheet on the last day you volunteer for the summer!When you register your child, please list the weeks of swim lessons they plan on helping out with - please make sure they can make at least a full week when they plan on helping out.  Session 1, 2 and 3 lessons run from 8:45 - 10:45am Monday - Friday (NO LESSONS 7/4).  Session 4 (8/11-8/15) lessons will run from 9:25 - 11:00am.Parents must drop off and pick up - WSA's should plan on being at the pool at 8:30am for Sessions 1, 2, 3 and 9:00am for Session 4.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Camp Kindergarten - Camp Kindergarten! Who’s ready to start Kindergarten? Or maybe you’d like your child to brush up on some basic Kindergarten skills before they start 1st grade?!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Flow and Grow Yoga Camp - Flow and Grow Yoga Join us for a fun-filled week of movement, creativity, and mindfulness! This camp belnds kid- friendly yoga, exciting games and hands-on crafts!
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Lacrosse for Boys & Girls - Lacrosse for Boys and Girls This camp will emphasize traditional stick skills, individual offensive and defensive techniques as well as basic team concepts. Lacrosse skills and scrimmage games will be featured.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Little Readers Retreat - Little Readers Retreat! This course is geared towards beginning/intermediate readers.  We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades K-1. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM	Recess Adventures Camp - Recess Adventure Camp Session 1 Join us for Recess Adventures, a 3-week camp packed with exciting outdoor and indoor recess games, creative activities, and team challenges that will keep your kids active, engaged, and having fun all summer long!!
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM	Amazing Athletes - Amazing Athletes - Session 2 Amazing Athletes is a developmental sports and fitness program that teaches children the basic fundamentals and mechanics of 10 different sports: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track & Field and Volleyball.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM	Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams - Blacklight Theater Camp - Coral Dreams Coral Dreams- A Blacklight Theater Camp!!
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
9:50 AM - 10:20 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
10:25 AM - 10:55 AM	Learn to Swim, Session 3 - LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHAT LEVEL YOUR CHILD SHOULD BE IN, PLEASE CALL THE PARKS AND RECREATION OFFICE - 518-456-3150Swim lessons are taught by department-trained swim lesson instructors and volunteer water safety aides.  All swim lessons are overseen by a certified American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor. LEVEL 1 - Introduction to Water Skills: For students who do not feel comfortable playing in shallow water and/or do not like to put their faces in the water. Skills learned: walking in chest deep water, supported front and back float, arm action with support, kicking on front and back using a kickboard, blowing bubbles, submerge face, safety skills.  LEVEL 2 - Fundamental Aquatic Skills: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 1 and are ready to learn the basics of water locomotion. Skills learned: submerge entire head, retrieve objects, explore deep water with support, unsupported back and front glide, bobbing, jump in from edge, front and back flutter kick, begin learning to swim on both front and back using arms and legs simultaneously safety skills. LEVEL 3 - Stroke Development: For students who are able to demonstrate skills from Level 2 and ready to further develop the front and back crawl. Skills learned: Bobbing from deep to shallow water, treading water, kneeling/sitting dive, front crawl with rhythmic breathing, back crawl, changing directions, safety skills. LEVEL 4 - Stroke Improvement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 3 to increase their endurance with those strokes and ready to learn other basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Improve rotary breathing, standing front dive, elementary backstroke, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, sidestroke kick, open turns at wall, improve front and back crawl, breaststroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly stroke, scissors kick, survival, safety skills. LEVEL 5 - Stroke Refinement: For students who are able to demonstrate the skills from Level 4 and to improve coordination and endurance in the basic swim strokes. Skills learned: Bi-lateral breathing, shallow dive from the side, flip turns, improve previously learned strokes, learn side stroke, safety skills.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Transportation for Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Afternoon Fun In The Sun - Afternoon Fun in The Sun Session 4 Afternoon Fun in the Sun provides exciting outdoor activities including swimming, hiking, sports/cooperative games and more! This camp focuses on socializing/making friends through healthy outdoor activities.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM	Read, Create, Inspire : An interactive reading journey - Read, Create, Inspire: An interactive reading journey This course is geared towards beginner/intermediate readers.We are excited to offer a dynamic and engaging 2-hour reading program designed for students in grades 1-3. During this interactive experience, students will immerse themselves in the joy of storytelling through a variety of hands-on activities.