summer programs
We are here for the youth in Schenectady all summer long!
Even though your local Clubhouse is not running normal programming, there's sure to be a
summer program close to you!
SPARC 2022 - Summer Program at
the Rotterdam Club
This year’s program runs for eight weeks beginning Monday, June 27th and ending Friday, August 19th.
(Closed on Friday, July 4th in recognition of Independence Day)
S.P.A.R.C. is a day camp for youth ages 6-13.
All campers will participate in daily activities with a focus on our special themed weeks. Campers will enjoy a wide range of activities including sports, arts & crafts, physical fitness challenges, fun outdoor water games and much more.
Weekly Program Fees
Regular Monday- Friday
$75 per week for one child
$60 per week for second child
$40 per week for each additional child
*Please note, payment is due by noon on Thursday for the following week.
We do NOT reserve enrollment for unpaid weeks. By no paying in full for the weeks you need, be advised that the week may fill and your child will not be able to attend.*
Summer Program Information
Week 1: June 27- July 1- Island Fun - Everyday will be spent as a fun-filled island get away. Campers will be playing fun beach games, learning about ocean life and island habitats, and creating beautiful sunrise and sunset paintings.
Week 2: July 5th - July 8th - Space Exploration - *No camp on Monday July 4th* Campers will blast off into outer space and learn about different planets, constellations, and stars. They will spend the week training like an astronaut, building rocket ships, and making paper mâché planets.
Week 3: July 11th - July 15th - Blast From the Past - Campers are going to travel back in time and explore the differences in technology, fashion, and the way people in society lived.
Week 4: July 18th - July 22nd - Super Star - Campers will experience a fun filled week with lip sync battles, karaoke, and learning different line dances.
Week 5: July 25th - July 29th - Superhero’s - Campers will train like superhero’s in our super hero academy, create their own superhero and design comic books for them.
Week 6: August 1st - August 5th - Everything Disney - Magic around every corner! Campers will participate in various Disney themed games, activities, and some Disney trivia.
Week 7: August 8th - August 12th - Game Show - Campers will play various game shows, learn basic video game coding skills and compete in our very own ninja warrior obstacle course.
Week 8: August 15th - August 19th - Olympic Week - All our campers will compete in various competitive games to see which group will be the 2022 SPARC Olympic Champions!
City of Schenectady Park Summer
Recreation & Enrichment Programs
(Presented by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady)
Please note: An adult swimmer is classified as anyone 19 years or older
Boys & Girls Clubs of Schenectady
Parks Supervisor-
Amanda Boyle (518) 374-4714
Summer Pool Director - Julie Rouse (518) 374-4714
Central Park
Central Park, Schenectady 12309
Pool Information
Saturday, June 25th - Friday, August 26th
Open Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday from 12:30pm-6:30pm.
Saturdays & Sundays 12:00pm-6:30pm.
All swimmers ages 13+ must have a photo ID.
All swimmers ages 0-5 must have an adult swimmer in the water with them. All swimmers ages 0-10 must have an adult in the pool area, on deck with them.
HillHurst Park
Campbell Ave, Schenectady 12306
Park Programming
Open: July 5 - August 19
Wrap-around Service Hours:
Monday- Friday 11:00am-5:00pm
We will provide recreational/educational opportunities for youth to enjoy by involving them in constructive programs and activities, encouraging them to interact positively with others, develop significant adult relationships and acquire skills. To help to increase their reading skills and educational success we will encourage youth to complete at least five books over the summer. Youth will participate in reading club, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, sports clinics including 15 Love Tennis, field games, healthy habits nutrition education, character programs, education enrichment programs, science projects, yoga, nature walks, high yield learning games and themed weeks throughout the summer. Daily clean-ups will be scheduled to keep the parks clean and free of debris.
We will offer family activities such as an ice cream social, BBQ and final awards celebration to encourage family bonding Summer lunch program, provided by SICM at each site Monday - Friday. For more information call Louise DiFabbio or Eddie Sichilongo at 518-374-4714.
Quackenbush Park
Forest Rd, Schenectady 12303
Pool Information
Monday, June 27th- Friday, August 19th
Open Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm.
Saturdays 12:00pm-6:30pm.
CLOSED Sundays.
All swimmers must have a photo ID.
All swimmers ages 0-5 must have an adult swimmer in the water with them. All swimmers ages 0-10 must have an adult in the pool area, on deck with them. All swimmers ages 0-21 must fill out a registration form.
Park Programming
Open: July 5 - August 19
Wrap-around Service Hours:
Monday- Friday 10:30am-5:00pm
We will provide recreational/educational opportunities for youth to enjoy by involving them in constructive programs and activities, encouraging them to interact positively with others, develop significant adult relationships and acquire skills. To help to increase their reading skills and educational success we will encourage youth to complete at least five books over the summer. Youth will participate in reading club, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, sports clinics including 15 Love Tennis, field games, healthy habits nutrition education, character programs, education enrichment programs, science projects, yoga, nature walks, high yield learning games and themed weeks throughout the summer. Daily clean-ups will be scheduled to keep the parks clean and free of debris.
We will offer family activities such as an ice cream social, BBQ and final awards celebration to encourage family bonding Summer lunch program, provided by SICM at each site Monday - Friday. For more information call Louise DiFabbio or Eddie Sichilongo at 518-374-4714.
Front Street Pool
Front Street, Schenectady 12305
Pool Information
Monday, June 25th - Friday, August 17th
Open Swim Hours:
Monday - Friday 12:30pm-6:30pm.
Saturdays 12:00pm-6:30pm.
CLOSED Sundays.
All swimmers must have a photo ID.
All swimmers ages 0-5 must have an adult swimmer in the water with them. All swimmers ages 0-10 must have an adult in the pool area, on deck with them. All swimmers ages 0-21 must fill out a registration form.
Steinmetz Park
Park Programming
Open: July 5 - August 19
Wrap-around Service Hours:
Monday- Friday 10:30am-4:30pm
We will provide recreational/educational opportunities for youth to enjoy by involving them in constructive programs and activities, encouraging them to interact positively with others, develop significant adult relationships and acquire skills. To help to increase their reading skills and educational success we will encourage youth to complete at least five books over the summer. Youth will participate in reading club, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, sports clinics including 15 Love Tennis, field games, healthy habits nutrition education, character programs, education enrichment programs, science projects, yoga, nature walks, high yield learning games and themed weeks throughout the summer. Daily clean-ups will be scheduled to keep the parks clean and free of debris.
We will offer family activities such as an ice cream social, BBQ and final awards celebration to encourage family bonding Summer lunch program, provided by SICM at each site Monday - Friday. For more information call Louise DiFabbio or Eddie Sichilongo at 518-374-4714.