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RATES AND PROGRAMS
TPDC is a tax exempt not-for-profit community day camp in Haines Falls, NY. We provide a caring and nurturing environment with an age appropriate mixture of swimming, tennis, pickleball, games, sports, field trips, kayaking, crafts, yoga and music with a special emphasis on nature, hiking and overnight camping. Our Leaders In Training and Counselor in Training programs add more independent and adventurous activities. Supervision is provided by experienced adult educators and professionals, supplemented with teen counselors.
SUMMER 2026
Registration Begins:
Past Families & Twilight Park - January 1, 2026
New Families - February 15, 2026
WEEKLY SESSIONS FROM June 29 TO AUGUST 14TH
We follow local and NYS day camps health and safety procedures.
All campers must have all the age approriate vacinations required for NYS school children and strongly recommends that all campers have age-appropriate COVID- 19 vacinations. Twilight Park Day Camp allows exceptions to required vaccinations based upon a medical condition, and does not grant non-medical exemptions. Please contact the Laura Post if you need more information on the requirements of a medical exemption.
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Our Campers and Teen Programs are for ages 3 to 15. Some spaces in the camp are reserved for Twilight Park residents, renters and house guests.
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Age 3 & 4 may register for the half day program (must be potty trained).
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Age 5 to 12- may register for the full day camper program.
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Age 13 & 14 may register for our Leader in Training program. Age 12 turning 13 in 2026 with Camp Director approval may register for the LIT program.
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Age 15 may register for the Counselor in Training Program. This program also requires an application completed by the teen, an interview and a 3 week commitment.
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Our Sessions – Weekly sessions from June 29 to August 14
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W​eek 1 June 29 - July 3
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Week 2 July 6 - 10
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Week 3 July13 - 17
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Week 4 July 20 - 24
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Week 5 July 27 - 31
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Week 6 August 3 - 7
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Week 7 August 10 -14​​
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Full Day programs are from 9 am to 3 pm and Half Day is 9 am to 1 pm.
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Vaccinations – the Camp requires that all campers have age-appropriate vaccinations required for NYS schools and strongly recommends COVID- 19 vaccinations. Twilight Park Day Camp allows exceptions to required vaccinations based upon a medical condition, and does not grant non-medical exemptions.
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Registrations are two week minimun (except with camp director permission and Twilight Park residents). Some teen programs have longer minimums.
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Our Environment- creating a safe, orderly, mutually respectful, caring environment is a top priority and the camp has safety guidelines and behavior expectations. Campers, staff and parents will have expectations appropriate for their age and camp position.
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Camper Agreement for Leaders in Training
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2026 CAMP FEES
PROGRAM & AGE
WEEKLY FEE
Half Day Camp for (age 3-4)
$325
$550
Full Day Camp for (age 5-12) and Leaders in Training (age 13-14)
Counselors In Training (age 15)
* Fee for CIT and can be waved if an economic hardship
$50
2026 DISCOUNTS
$25 per week, per camper for:
Siblings (for 2nd, 3rd, etc. in same household)
Twilight Park residents, guests, and renters
Special Discounts of $50 -$350 per week may be available with an additional application- Linked here
Twilight Park Day Camp wants to make going to camp as financially accessible as possible for our camper families. To help, we offer Special Discounts to families with less than $125,000 family income or those with other special circumstances or expenses.
Special Discounts are normally $50 to $250 for half day and $100 - $350 for full day per camper per week for up to 4 weeks of camp. There is a fixed amount of Special Discounts allocated for this year and when it is gone this discount will be discontinued for this year. The simple application for this special discount is linked here– please apply early.
Deposit - A non-refundable deposit of $25 per camper, per week for rgistrations by March 1 and $50 per week per camper after March 1 is due at time of registration.
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Installment Plans– that distribute payments over the months between registration and the start of camp. Other payment plans can be arranged for families with different payment needs.
Refund Policy - Full refund (minus the non-refundable deposit) of camp fees if you cancel at least three weeks before the start of your child’s camp. No refunds if cancelled within 3 weeks of the start of your child's camp.
Payments - Full payment is due 3 weeks before the start of your child's camp. The camp accepts ACH, e-checks, checks and credit cards, or you can set up an installment plan. A 3% service charge is applied to credit card payments.
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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Our teen programs are designed for young teen campers ready for the next challenge. We begin by promoting independence in campers, then teach leadership and how to handle job responsibilities.
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Leader in Training (LIT) age 13- 14 have demonstrated maturity as a camper and are ready for a more adventurous program. They have more intense hiking, kayaking, and camping experiences, along with a variety of optional activities. A 2 week minimum is required, except for house guests. Age 12 campers turning 13 in 2025, with camp director permission, can be considered for this program.
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Counselors in Training (CIT) age 15 are our future counselors - ready for a program designed to provide them with those skills. They spend part of each day learning how to manage younger campers and also have opportunities to enjoy special camp activities. They have their own mentors and adult leaders. CIT candidates must personally complete an application found on the staff application portal below. Age 14 turning 15 in 2026 can be considered for the CIT program with Camp Director permission. CITs under age 16 must also be registered by their parents in the camper registration portal and pay a registration fee. A 3 week minimum is required. CITs with qualifying experience or successful completion of training have the opportunity to earn a stipend or a salary. CIT info PDF
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Counselors / Lifeguards / Instructors age 16 and older can apply for a variety of full and part-time positions. All counselors age 16 must first graduate from the CIT program or have comparable experience. Age 16 without experience can also apply for the CIT program.