NEW 2025 - Early Drop Off, 8:30am (Additional Fee)
Beekman Rec is thrilled to be offering device free, outdoor camp experience this summer. We are excited to continue our tradition of offering fun and friendship for children! The goal of the camp program is to provide campers with unique, safe and engaging experiences that spark creativity, encourage friendship, build self confidence, and make life long memories! Scroll through our photo albums on Facebook to see some of the fun we've had in previous summers!
The Camper Form must be submitted in its entirety and approved prior to registering for any camp session. Once the forms are approved you will receive a receipt for a "2025 Camp Membership" and then you can proceed to registering your child on the dates listed below. THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS! We recommend you do this right away so that when registration opens, you will be ready! See more details below about how to register.
NEW FOR 2025 - Early Drop Off
Early Drop off at 8:30am for $50 per Session residents/$65 per session non residents
Drop Off will be in Gazebo
Beekman Lake is special? Why?
- Beekman Lake combines the best part of a pool and the best part of a lake!
- Like a lake we have fresh water! And it is continually drawn from a creek into the lake!
- Like a pool, the water is filtered and chlorinated!
- The bottom of the lake is bulldozed and cleaned each spring with new stone and sand spread, so there is no muck or weeds!
- Like a lake there is a sandy beach which the campers LOVE to build and play in during their beach time!
- The morning beach period is available for lessons by Red Cross instructors for the youngest campers as staff availability allows.
- The afternoon is free swim and sand play for all campers!
Day Camp Activity Locations
- Camp Drop off is in the Pavilion at 9:00am
- Rain or Shine! Beekman Day Camp will be back to the days of outdoor activity, beach time, swim lessons (Subject to staffing) If there is a severe storm we will utilize the Community Center or Pavilion, no need to pick up in the middle of the day.
Drop Off/Pick up
- We will ask that whoever is picking up child, to please have an ID to show. Staff can change on daily basis for sign out and ALL staff is required to ask. It is for the safety of the children.
- Please do not get mad at our staff they are doing what they are trained for.
- If you would like to speak to a Director or Counselor, please call or email so we can be sure we have the time set for you.
Camp Sessions: Four two-week sessions starting on these dates:
- Session I June 30 -July 11 (no camp on July 4)
- Session II July 14 - July 25
- Session III July 28 - August 8
- Session IV Aug. 11- August 22
Camp Day
- The camp day will be 9:00– 4:00
- Early drop off at 8:30am, additional fee $50 per session (R)/$65per session (NR)
- After Care 4:00-5:30, Additional fee applies $80 Session /$15 a day(R) $100 Session/$20 a Day (NR)
- MUST PREREGISTER FOR EARLY DROP OFF AND OR AFTER CARE
Camper Groups
All campers will be given a “home base” on a picnic table bench in the pavilion
Lunches will be collected at the start of the day and stored in a refrigerator till lunch time
Camp Programs
Weather permitting all camp groups will be offered at least one swim time per day, and possibly two.
See next three items for the types of programs: Classic Camp, Sports Camp, and Leadership Camp
Camp Program: Classic Camp
- Children ENTERING Grades 1-9 in the fall of 2025
- Children will be grouped by grade/s. The groups will be created after registration to maximize our ability to serve the most campers.
- The groups will enjoy developmentally appropriate activities for their age.
- The camp will do its best to honor request for a friend in the same program IF that camper’s parent/guardian makes the reciprocal request and both children are registered for the same session of camp.
- Program will be customized to the needs and interests of each group with older children having more adventurous programming.
- Groups will be offered Arts & Crafts, Nature & Science, Drama, games, playground time, group choice time.
Camp Program: Sports Camp
- Children ENTERING Grades 4-9 in the fall of 2025
- Designed for the child who needs more physical activity, this group plays sports and games all day and does not participate in the specialty activities.
Camp Program: Leadership Camp
For teens entering grades 9th-12th in September 2025. Beekman Day Camp is unique among Recreation Department camps in that it hires a Leadership Coordinator to facilitate leadership development in our oldest campers before they leave us for the world of work
Complete this
Application along with Camper Registration
New this year, all Campers registered for Leadership will be together, the group worked well together last year doing peer to peer work.
Friend Requests
While we cannot make promises, the camp will do its best to honor request for a friend in the same program IF:
• that camper’s parent/guardian makes the reciprocal request
• both children are in the same grade
• both children are registered for the same session of camp
• the request is made during registration when the question is asked (right before payment is made)
Registration Procedures
Registration starts once your Camper Forms are submitted and approved.
Camper Forms to complete
Any changes to the above forms must be made in writing
Once you receive an email receipt for a free " 2025 Camp Membership", you can register online or come into office.
Lunch & Refreshments
- Lunch will be stored in refrigerators, must be in a lunch box, bag with child's name
- Each child must bring a water bottle filled with water to last the entire day
- Ice-cream and snacks will be sold at the concession window after lunch
Check-in/Drop-Off
- Sign in will be at 9am! (do not come in earlier as staff will be preparing for the day)
- Early Drop off is an additional Fee (See Above)
- Exit your car and enter the fenced area, but do not enter the pavilion
Early Pick-up
- If you need to pick-up your child earlier than dismissal, please send them in with a note in the morning so we can be prepared to have your child at the Pavilion when you arrive. If you don’t see anyone, swing over to the Camp Office (by the Concession Window) and ask for one of the Camp Directors.
- If something comes up middle of the day, and you need to make an early pick-up, call the camp office at 845-223-3388 and leave a message.
Check-out/Dismissal
- Dismissal will be at 4:00pm; there is will be AFTER-CARE from 4:00pm-5:30pm for an additional fee and you MUST Be Preregistered for the day.
- Pick-up adults must have photo ID and be listed on the pick-up list you previously submitted
- If a child becomes ill, the parent/guardian will be contacted and should ensure that there is someone to pick the child up within 15 minutes.
- Persons who may be coming for pick up must be adults and musts be listed on the “Drop-off Pick-Up Emergency Adult Form” and have photo ID to show the staff.
- If you would like to add someone to your emergency list sometime after you submit it, we require an email or a signed note from the parent/guardian specifying who you will be adding to the list, as well as a phone number for that person in case of emergencies.
Determine if your child is ready for camp
- Can use toilet independently
- Wash hands after using the toilet
- Use hand sanitizer
- Put on sunscreen
- Keep track of one’s belongings
What to bring to camp each day – label all items!
- Dress for the weather and have extra clothes in back pack
- Wear a swim suit under clothing
- Back pack
- Rain gear - We love to play in the rain
- Filled water bottle – if not enough put extra in lunch bag;
- Beach towel or two (in case one gets wet!)
- Water shoes for stream stomping
- Sunscreen
- Dry clothes should your child want to change
Leave Home
- Expensive toys and electronics
- Cell phone – these are not permitted in camp. If you need to get a message to your child call the camp office at 845-223-3388.
Fees
- Classic Camp and Sports Camp: $375 Residents, $500 Non-residents
- Leadership Program :$250 Residents, $400 Non-residents
Multiple Child Discount
There is a multiple child discount for children in the same family and household, that register for same program, the same session, and the same length of time. The discount can only be applied in the office (10% for each child after first 2 children).
Annual Proof of Residency
To be eligible for Town of Beekman resident discounts for programs, proof of residency is checked annually for all participants, including those who have previously been enrolled. We will check the tax rolls but depending on the outcome, you may be asked to provide:
1. Bills to your address, AND
2. Proof of identity in the form of a Government Issued Photo ID
Refund Policy – This was the one previously posted
- All cancellation/refund requests must be in writing
- A Doctor’s note is required prior to the end of the program for requests related to illness or accident
- A full refund will be given for any program cancelled by the Recreation Department due to lack of enrollment.
- No refunds are made due to acts of God/weather if the Town has already incurred expenses
- No refunds are made due to dismissal from a program due to behavioral issues
Camp T-shirts
Show pride in your camp by wearing the specially designed
Camp T-shirt! Each year the design changes to match the theme for the summer. Orders must be placed by June 1st in order to have them in time for the start of camp.
Additional Forms and Files:
Links:
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Activity |
Ages |
Grades |
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Date/Time |
Fees |
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Log In
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Classic Camp Session 1
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N/A
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1 - 9
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MTuWThF
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06/30/2025 - 07/11/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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There is no camp 7/4. Children will be grouped with like-aged children. Program will be customized to the needs and interests of each group with older children having more adventurous programming.
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Log In
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Classic Camp Session 2
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N/A
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1 - 9
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MTuWThF
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07/14/2025 - 07/25/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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Children will be grouped with like-aged children. Program will be customized to the needs and interests of each group with older children having more adventurous programming.
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Log In
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Classic Camp Session 3
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N/A
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1 - 9
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MTuWThF
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07/28/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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Children will be grouped with like-aged children. Program will be customized to the needs and interests of each group with older children having more adventurous programming.
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Log In
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Classic Camp Session 4
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N/A
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1 - 9
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MTuWThF
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08/11/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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Log In
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Sports Camp Session 1
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N/A
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4 - 9
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MTuWThF
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06/30/2025 - 07/11/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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There is no camp 7/4. Designed for the child who needs more physical activity, this group plays sports and games all day and does not participate in the specialty activities.
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Log In
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Sports Camp Session 2
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N/A
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4 - 9
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MTuWThF
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07/14/2025 - 07/25/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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Log In
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Sports Camp Session 3
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N/A
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4 - 9
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MTuWThF
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07/28/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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Log In
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Sports Camp Session 4
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N/A
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4 - 9
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MTuWThF
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08/11/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$375.00 R, $500.00 NR
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Designed for the child who needs more physical activity, this group plays sports and games all day and does not participate in the specialty activities.
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Log In
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Leadership Session 1
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N/A
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9 - 12
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MTuWThF
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06/30/2025 - 07/11/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$250.00 R, $400.00 NR
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Log In
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Leadership Session 2
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N/A
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9 - 12
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MTuWThF
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07/14/2025 - 07/25/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$250.00 R, $400.00 NR
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Log In
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Leadership Session 3
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N/A
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9 - 12
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MTuWThF
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07/28/2025 - 08/08/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$250.00 R, $400.00 NR
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Log In
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Leadership Session 4
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N/A
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9 - 12
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MTuWThF
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08/11/2025 - 08/22/2025
09:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Recreation Park, Pavilion
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$250.00 R, $400.00 NR
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