Summer Camp at Callabar

Camp Callabar is a state licensed children’s day camp in Kingston, NY which has been quietly operating for many decades.

Children from kindergarten age through eighth grade, and frequently longer, are provided with a structured, well supervised, and affordable full day programing. In order to send your children to Camp Callabar you must be a member. Learn more about membership here.

Camp includes swimming and tennis instruction, organized games and arts & crafts, field trips, guest speakers, talent shows, and so much more.

SWIMMING

Our certified instructors work diligently with each camper, at all levels of capability to assure a fun and productive water experience.

Your beginners will be gently introduced to the water through personalized individual attention in the shallow area of our pool. The more advanced groups also learn water survival and life-guarding instructions. All campers ultimately receive daily instruction in freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, sidestroke and butterfly.

TENNIS

Young players are instructed throughout the summer by coaches and specialized counselors in basic strokes and fundamentals of the game. As they progress they play various tennis oriented games, such as “tennis baseball”. Older players receive more advanced instruction, learning scoring, serving and playing in singles and doubles matches. When possible, friendly club matches are scheduled against other local organizations.

Several local current tennis personalities were former Callabar Campers.

How to become a camper?

In order for your child to become a camper the family must first be Callabar Members. To become a Callabar Member get in touch with us by emailing: membership@callabarclub.org. Once you have been approved as a member and paid for your annual membership, you can sign up for camp sessions. Each camper needs to upload their camp medical information form for each session. Additionally, please upload a completed photo release form for your camper.

If you are interested in becoming a CIT (Counselor In Training), please fill out the CIT application found here.

Cost of Camp 2024:

One Camper: $175 per week

Second Camper: $165 per week

Third Camper: $155 per week

Camp Director 2024: Jack Serrano - Jack will be returning for his 2nd year as Camp Director at Callabar! He was previously Assistant Camp Director at Town of Marbletown summer camp. He's currently pursuing his Masters of Social Work at Utica University. Jack has extensive experience with children and summer camps and he is very excited for this summer. We're thrilled to have him back!

Further Camp Information?

If you’d like more camp details please email: camp@callabarclub.org