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Survival Camp AGES 10-14

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Online registration for Session 4 is now CLOSED.
Please call the Park Office at 845-724-5691 for Session 4 registration questions.
Park Office opens at 9am, M-F.

2018 Field Trips*
Session 1 - Lake Compounce
Session 2 - Howe Caverns
Session 3 - Zoom Flume
Session 4 - Brownstone Exploration Park

*NEW Trips come at an additional cost this year. The full price of each child's admission and the shared bus expense must be paid in advance. Fees for each trip TBD. 
Please Note: There WILL be camp on-site at Tymor Park if your child does not attend the field trip, so the summer camp schedule will not be interrupted.

Normal Programmed Camp Hours are 9am-4pm.

Pre-Care (7am-9am) and Post-Care (4pm-6pm) are available again this year at no additional cost. During registration, you have the option to select if/when you will be utilizing those extra camp times so that we can be properly staffed.


WHAT TO EXPECT FROM SURVIVAL CAMP:

Survival Camp is the most genuine "Tymor Forest" outdoor experience your camper can get in Union Vale. 



  • Each session of Survival Camp will build your child’s confidence, enhancing their individual strengths while working cooperatively.


  • Whether your child is a novice or more advanced in the outdoors, everyone has something to learn and bring to the Survival Camp experience.


  • Boys and girls alike will enjoy growing their wealth of outdoor knowledge so they can become problem-solvers in any situation.


  • Survival elements will be applied through theory, training, and practice. Experienced Trail Staff will give each child creative opportunities to discover and explore Tymor Forest and it’s valuable resources.


  • Safety is our number one priority. Parents and children must be made fully aware that there is a higher risk when exposed to the natural elements and scenarios in the wild.


  • Our goal is to teach children to evaluate risk by making positive and knowledgeable decisions based on their surroundings.




Survival Camp sessions may include:




  • Orienteering


  • Exploration


  • Teamwork


  • “Leave No Trace” mentality


  • Fire safety


  • Basic first-aid


  • Water purification & collection


  • Finding shelter & food (and definitely s’mores)


  • Animal or creature tracking


  • Survival kit building & using tools


  • Creating emergency plans


  • Mapping out territories & trails


  • Artisan activities


  • Fishing & bow-making


  • Building forts, bunkers, & structures


  • Role-play battles & contests


  • Survival & scientific “hacks”




Trail Code:
Campers must adhere to a high level of behavior expectations to ensure their safety at all times. Survival Campers will be held to the highest standard, as we represent the respectful use of Tymor Forest and adhere to the Trail Code. Our interactions with each other impact everyone on a personal and environmental level. Expectations will be clear to campers by a special Trail Code Contract that will be issued the first day of each new session. Please discuss the importance of positive behavior with your child before attending to make sure they can enjoy the full scope of what Survival Camp can offer.

Other benefits of attending camp in Union Vale...




  • Open camp hours from 7am-6pm with no extra extended care charges


  • Outdoor Pool with basketball net and diving area


  • Free Swim time 


  • Memorable camp-wide theme days


  • Hiking, trails, and sports fields


  • Large and small group games


  • Concession stand (we make lunch ordering a breeze)


  • Pizza Days each session


  • The coolest counselors around


  • Oh, AND...an amazing FIELD TRIP each session!

Additional Forms and Files:
* Adjustments and discounts will be applied during checkout if applicable. *

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