SUNY Purchase College735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase NY | 914-273-8500
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Future Stars Adventure Camp has been delivering action packed days and lifelong memories to campers since 2017. We pride ourselves on crafting an itinerary that offers diverse adventures on a daily basis which focus on a range of physical skills while promoting personal growth in a social setting.
Campers should arrive hungry for adventure and new experiences, willing to take personal risks, explore new friendships, and be prepared for personal growth. Throughout the week our environment changes on a daily basis, but the constant is adventurous spirit and growth mindset taken into each day.
The Adventure Camp programs are one-week sessions for Boys & Girls entering grades 5-10. Experienced Physical Education teachers direct and oversee the program with additional expertise offered from on-site staff at the various trip locations. A limited enrollment will ensure plenty of active play and ‘adventure’ in this unique and rewarding program.
JR. ADVENTURE CAMP
Grades: 3-5
SR. ADVENTURE CAMP
Grades: 5-10
Dates: July 14 - August 8
4 Weekly Sessions
Times: 9am - 4pm
Extended Hours Available
Session 1:
July 14th-18th
Session 2:
July 21st-25th
Session 3:
July 28-Aug 1st
Session 4:
Aug 4th-8th
Adventure Camp has a limited enrollment so please register early.
The first day of each session will feature a morning of ice-breaker activities and staff presentations as to the goals and expectations of the program. Campers will get to know each other and the staff, participate in cooperative games and discuss the themes for the week (Communication/Respect for Differences/Problem Solving/Self-Esteem/Compassion).
Throughout the week campers will tackle additional challenges where they will be encouraged to incorporate creativity into solving problems. By promoting positive working relationships, the staff will encourage leadership roles and apply strategy while working on 'project adventure' style initiative. Every day campers will also take local trips for Adventure Activities under the guidance of the Future Stars staff as well as on-site instructors and supervisors at the various locations.
Itinerary (subject to change)
Monday
Tree Top Adrenaline Boundless Adventures & Swim Assessment - Purchase, NY. Campers will spend the day in the treetops, tackling obstacles, challenging their courage, testing their strength, and having a blast in the process. On a comprehensive aerial park built right on the Purchase Campus, campers will experience swings, zip lines, balance elements, and high altitude smiles. In the afternoon, campers will be completing a swim assessment and participating in a simulated ocean rescue.
Tuesday
Paddle Power
Hudson River Recreation - Rye Town Beach Park, NY
Campers will learn the basics of kayaking from experienced instructors at Rye Beach, a sheltered portion of the Long Island Sound. Camper will learn about kayaking skills and terminology, essential safety gear, and the tips and tricks to get comfortable on their kayak. Following their paddle, campers will engage in beach games, leisure activities and will have access to the beach's snack bar.
Wednesday
Climbing Ninjas and Bowling - High Exposure, Northvale, NJ
Description
HighThe campers will enjoy a fun filled morning of indoor rock climbing, bouldering, ninja warrior challenges, and a parkour skills course! Additionally, campers will enjoy outdoor ninja warrior elements. After their climb, they will head to New City Bowl for a fun afternoon of team bowling.
Location
High Exposire: 266 Union St, Northvale, NJ, 07647
New City Bowl: 90 Main St, New City, NY, 10956
Thursday
Surfs Up!
Description
In years past, this has been a favorite of many former Future Stars Adventurers. Campers will start their surf day with a land lesson that will quickly transfer into the surf of Rockaway Beach. On 8-10 foot foam surfboards, campers will ride waves to the shore line, hooting and hollering with excitement throughout the ride. Campers can also play in the surf (shin deep water) or participate in other beach games and activities if they choose not to surf.
Location
Surf with Chris
Rockaway Beach
Beach 69th St, Arverne, NY 11692
Friday
Thrillz/Jumpz
Description
The options are endless as we head to Connecticut’s #1 Indoor adrenaline park. Campers will challenge themselves on obstacles such as climbing walls, giant swings, ziplines, log rolls, super slides and a state-of-the-art trampoline park. Our visit at Thrillz and Jumpz will conclude with a pizza party in our private party room. The fun continues into the afternoon as we head to Spins bowling for some team building, bowling and gaming.
Location
Jumpz-Thrilz, 5 Prindle Lane, Danbury, CT, 06811
JR. ADVENTURE CAMP Itinerary (subject to change)
Waiver Statement:
Our camp experience is diverse and immersive, and each site requires waivers for all participants. The waivers need to be completed prior to our camp week, with no exceptions.
The weekly itinerary is identical from week to week. The schedule is subject to change in the event of inclement weather.
Monday
Boundless Tree Top Adrenaline
Description
The day will be spent on campus, giving campers a chance to acclimate and form bonds that will strengthen throughout the week. Campers will start with icebreaker games and cooperative activities. We will then head to Boundless Adventures, a comprehensive aerial park, where campers will spend time in the treetops, tackling obstacles, challenging their courage, testing their strength, and having a blast. Campers will experience swings, zip lines, balance elements, and tons of high altitude smiles.
Location
Boundless Adventures
Purchase Ropes Course, Purchase Campus
Tuesday
Gritty Ninjas and Treasure Hunting
Description
The day starts at Grit Ninja, where they will have the ultimate ninja experience tackling obstacles that focus on agility, balance, strength, and grit. Experienced coaches will be facilitating the sessions, and it is sure to be an amazing time.
Following a picnic lunch, campers will head back to campus where they will cool off with a free swim in the purchase Campus pool. Campers will also get to enjoy the Future Stars slip and slide located just outside of the pool.
Location
The Grit Ninja
404 Irvington St Suite 202
Pleasantville, NY 10570
Wednesday
Skyzone, Muscoot Farm, Kingkone
Description
On Wednesdays, campers will start the morning with a trip to Skyzone trampoline park, where they will bounce and bounce and bounce some more! Following on from this, the next stop will be at Muscoot farm, where they will meet all kinds of furry creatures. After lunch, we will stop at King Kone for a special ice cream treat on the way back to campus. Once back to Purchase, campers will enjoy a special camp wide activity planned by our lead directors.
Location
Skyzone, 333 N Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549
Muscoot Farm, 51 NY-100, Katonah, NY, 10536
Thursday
Happy Hapik Heights and Greenburgh Nature Knowledge
Description
On our first and third scheduled Thursdays, campers will start their active morning at Hapik Climbing gym, where they will have access to multiple climbing walls, and other fun obstacles to put their courage, strength, and self confidence to the test. Following our climb and a lunch on site, campers will head back to Purchase where they will enjoy free swim time at the campus pool.
On the second and fourth Thursday, campers will spend the morning at Greenburgh Nature Center, where they will enjoy a picnic lunch followed by interactive and engaging classes led by Greenburgh Nature Center’s knowledgeable and dedicated instructors. Topics include: Birds of Prey, or Animal Adaptations. Following the class and an on-site picnic lunch, campers will head back to enjoy free swim time at the campus pool.
Location
Hapik Yonkers
51 Market Street
Yonkers, NY 10710
Greenburgh Nature Center
99 Dronmore Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
Friday
Spins Grand PrixRockin’ Jump and Pizza Bowling Party
Description
Our culminating activity is a celebration of sorts. Campers will go to Spins Grand Prix, where they will first get behind the wheel and race each other on the grand prix circuit! After this fast moving, high octane excitment, they will enjoy a pizza bowling party and a much anticipated gaming session.
Location
Spins Grand Prix, 333 North Bedford Rd, Mt Kisco, NY, 10549
Director: James Tranchida
Jamie attended SUNY Cortland where he received degrees in Physical Education and Fitness Development. He later received a Masters Degree in Curriculum Development from The University of Western Connecticut. He has been a PE teacher in the Briarcliff Manor School District for 14 years, coached Football at the Modified, JV, and Varsity levels and Spring varsity track and field for 5 seasons.
Coach T has carried his passion for traveling and the outdoors to 25 countries where he has hiked, biked, surfed, climbed, camped, kayaked, and learned about different cultures along the way. He completed a 50-day outdoor adventure course for educators with outward bound in Oregon, where he spent time learning how to develop outdoor programs that develop self-confidence, leadership skills, teamwork, cooperation, communication, and risk management in addition to outdoor adventure skills of climbing, white water rafting, mountaineering, and a wilderness first responder course.
Additional teachers and coaches will also work with the campers throughout the week, and staff are First Aid CPR/AED Certified. Additional safety staff and/or lifeguards will also be on site at specific trip locations.
Our state-of-the-art facilities include a brand-new lighted turf baseball complex, a new lighted turf football/soccer field, a NCAA regulation softball field, and several full-size soccer fields. Additionally, there are acres of training fields expertly maintained. 14 deco tennis courts (6 lighted) for our tennis camp, 3 full indoor, and 3 outdoor basketball courts.
The indoor facilities utilized include the swimming pool, diving well with 3-meter and 1-meter boards, aerobics studios, locker rooms, performance center, analysis rooms, 3 air conditioned gymnasiums, racquetball/squash courts, and more!
In addition to the grounds, we utilize program-specific training equipment for each program (i.e. trampolines with harnesses, batting cages and pitching machines, sport-specific target training, radar gun, video, and much more).
Jordan Snider
Director of Operations and Director for Purchase College since 1993
Jordan has also seen the camps from the perspective of being a camper when growing up. He graduated from Rollins College with a BA in Psychology and also has an MBA from the Stern School of Business, NYU. Jordan’s college tennis team won an NCAA National Tennis Championship during his tenure and was always top 4 in the nation.
Currently Jordan is Head Tennis Coach at Purchase College where he was named 2019 Conference Co-Coach of the Year. Additionally, he is President of Briarcliff Youth Soccer Club and has coached youth soccer, basketball, and baseball. Jordan met his wife Julie at Future Stars many years ago. Now their children, Emily and Eli, join Jordan at camp each summer soaking up all that the camp has to offer.
James Oates
Assistant Site Director
James played collegiate soccer at Rutgers University before moving back to England and graduating from York St. John University with a degree in Sports Studies and Psychology. Shortly thereafter he completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education from Durham University and became a qualified Physical Education teacher. James worked for 7 years as Head of Physical Education at Durham Sports College & Sixth Form Centre before moving to New York with his wife Erica. He then spent 6 years in NYC working at the Hewitt School as Chair of the PE department.
James has coached numerous soccer teams throughout Westchester and is currently the Assistant Women's Soccer Coach at Purchase College.
Group Leaders
Group Leaders, typically post-graduate educators, are responsible for supervision, instruction, and implementation of everyday activities on and off the field, court, classroom, etc.
Head Counselors
Head Counselors, usually post-graduate or collegiate student athletes, assist the Group Leader in making sure campers are engaged, following curriculum and program directives, interacting, interrelating, and having a great summer experience enjoying personal growth!
General Counselors
General Counselors, normally college-age former campers, work under the supervision of the Group Leaders. They assist in direction, supervision, and organization of everyday activities.
Leaders in Training
Our Youth Leadership Program is designed to teach and provide the appropriate skills to develop our oldest campers into future counselors. Youth Leaders will be working under the supervision of their program director as well as the Group Leaders. Assisting in everyday activities and learning the importance of camper safety and development. At no time will campers be alone with a Leader in Training.
Behind the Scenes
Camp Administration
The Camp Office is your place for all camper questions, weekly changes, program changes, billing questions, payments, and arrival & departure nuances. Reema operates the "command center" for all camp operations!
Health Office
A registered EMT or Athletic Trainer is on-site at all times. Camper medications should be labeled and given to the Health Office Director who will then pack a program-specific med bag for each program.
Pool Staff
The Pool Staff is composed of swim coaches, certified lifeguards and water safety instructors monitoring campers during their recreational swim and training campers during instructional and workout sessions.
How long is the camp day? Do you have early drop-off or extended day options?
Camp runs Monday through Friday from 9 am to 4 pm. We do offer early drop off starting at 8 am and extended day going till 5:30 pm for an additional fee.
What is the camper-to-counselor ratio?
7:1
How do I make changes to my campers’ schedule?
Changes can be made by calling the camp office, 914-273-8500.
How are campers grouped?
All campers are grouped based on age. After the Monday morning assessment, campers will be moved around based on skill level, so they are in a comfortable social environment as well as skilled.
SUNY Purchase is a sprawling 500 acre campus in the heart of Westchester County with state of the art facilities. Just minutes from the Greenwich border and 23 miles from Manhattan the campus is easily accessible from all major highways.
Address to this location is:
735 Anderson Hill Rd, Purchase NY 10577
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We do offer door-to-door transportation to Westchester, Greenwich and most of Manhattan. Buses are all air-conditioned and labeled with Future Stars insignia. Drivers are certified by the bus company and a camp counselor will be monitoring campers at all times.
Typical pick-up/drop-off times vary depending on your spot on the route. We will call the week before with your bus times, as the times change weekly. For campers that are spending an extended time on the bus, we do the best we can to reverse the route and make it fair to all and still efficient (in some cases this is not a possibility).
Local Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 8:15 am and 8:45 am.
Drop-off times vary between 4:15 pm and 5:00 pm.
NYC Transportation:
Pick-up times vary between 7:30 am and 8:00 am (all buses should leave the city by 8:00 am).
Drop-off times vary between 4:45 pm and 5:30 pm.
The SUNY Purchase College Pool is an indoor pool, fully staffed with certified lifeguards. Campers will have the option of recreational swim each week.
Campers will be given a Deep-Water Test overseen by a Water Safety Instructor. This test is done at the beginning of each session, campers don’t need to take it more than once unless they wish to try and move up a level.
Bands are given to each camper to signify where they are able to go in the pool. Campers are monitored by lifeguards as well as counselors actively in the water.
