Maritime Adventure camps
Important Dates for 2023
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January 15: Financial assistance applications due for priority consideration (Financial assistance application)
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February 8 (12 pm): Registration opens
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March 1 (12 pm): Early registration discount ends
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April 1: Counselor in Training (CIT) applications due (Counselor in Training Handbook)
About Maritime Adventure Camps
Campers make memories and build skills at the Waterfront!
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Sail aboard dinghies, catamarans, and keelboats with an instructor and your friends as crew.
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Learn to safely operate a powerboat with hands-on training.
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Earn your New York State Boating Safety Certificate (10 years old and up).
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Explore marine science through fishing and seining for marine organisms, learning the fundamentals of naval architecture, and much more.
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Paddle in kayaks and balance on stand-up paddleboards.
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Swim, dive and reach for the sky on the climbing wall in the pool. Test your balance and build confidence on the pool log roll.
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Splash in the East River on a water trampoline and other water toys.
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Enjoy games and activities that foster self-confidence, communication, and teamwork skills.
Splash Camp
Splash Camp is for youth entering 3rd & 4th grade in the fall.
1-week program, 9am-2:30pm. Extended Day is available from 2:30pm-5pm. Campers will get a taste of many waterfront activities! Six sessions are available.
Boat Camp
Boat Camp is for youth entering 5th through 9th grade in the fall.
Choose from three 2-week, 9am-5pm sessions of water-based fun & learning. Or, sign up for multiple sessions and keep the adventure going all summer long!
Our Staff
Waterfront Adventure Camp is led by industry professionals with vast experience managing waterfront programming. Camp directors, instructors, lifeguards, counselors, and counselors-in-training are specially trained and certified to deliver safe, fun, and enriching activities for youth.
Our Facility
Camp activities take place across the SUNY Maritime College campus, boat basin, and on the East River and Long Island Sound.
McMurray Hall: The camp's home base, the waterfront building houses marine environmental science programming, a game room, indoor games, and additional on-shore activities.
Boat Basin: Campers kayak, stand-up paddleboard, sail, fish, and powerboat in the basin.
East River: Boating adventures to NYC and into the Long Island Sound start in the East River, where campers enjoy fun on a water trampoline.
Mess Deck & Quad: Lunch is provided at the main campus dining hall. Color War games and after-lunch recreation take over the grassy Quad.
Maritime Academic Center (MAC): Boating safety certification courses take place in the classrooms of the Maritime Academic Center.
Riesenberg Gym: Diving boards, a climbing wall, log rolling, and SCUBA are found at the pool in the gym.
Our Campers
Our campers return year after year for fun and adventure, and to learn new skills. Whether attending with schoolmates or trying out activities for the first time with new friends, our focus is on safety and education. Campers come from all over the Bronx, Westchester, Manhattan and Long Island to join in the fun!
Campers are grouped by age and sometimes skill level at the discretion of the staff. During registration, campers may request a mutual friend with whom to be paired on their team. However, we emphasize camaraderie and relationship-building with new friends throughout the camp experience.
Our Day
Each day is dynamic and packed with learning and adventure.
Core programming includes:
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Skill development in sailing, powerboating, paddling, and seamanship
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Lessons about the marine environment and ocean science, fishing, and local ecology
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Team building, leadership, and problem-solving through games
Special programming includes:
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Boating excursions on the East River
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Water toys and trampoline
No boating or sailing experience required!
All activities are suitable for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skill levels. Swimming is supervised by lifeguards, but we do not offer formal swimming lessons during the camp day. Learn to swim at Maritime.
Camp photos are available on our Facebook page.
Financial Assistance and Scholarships
Maritime Adventure Camp is for everyone! The Dr. DeAngelis Financial Assistance and Scholarship Program helps families access all the fun our program has to offer. This opportunity is meant for young people interested in getting out on the water this summer who may not otherwise have the resources to participate. Awards are granted based on application and range from 10-80% of the registration fee.
Financial Assistance Application
Financial Aid is awarded on a rolling basis, space permitting, with priority given to applications received by January 15.
Counselor in Training (CIT) Program
Former campers and others entering 10th, 11th, or 12th grade are invited to apply for the CIT Program. CITs enjoy the perfect mix of participating in camp activities while acquiring professional work experience, community service hours, and leadership skills. CITs work alongside counselors under the guidance of camp directors. The application process is similar to applying for a job. In order to make this part of the experience valuable for prospective CITs, applicants must complete their own application.
CIT Handbook, Application & Policies
2023 Session Dates, Rates & Times
Maritime Adventure Splash Camp
A one-week program. Drop-off is at 9am and pick-up at 2:30pm, or add on Extended Day with pick-up at 5pm. Lunch, afternoon snack, and all equipment provided.
Maritime Adventure Boat Camp
A full-day, two-week program. Drop-off is at 9am and pick-up is at 5pm. Lunch, afternoon snack, and all equipment provided.
Early Registration Discount: $75 off each session of Boat Camp and $50 off each session of Splash Camp. Available until March 1st at noon.
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Session |
Dates |
Early Registration (before March 1 at 12 p.m.) |
General Registration (after March 1) |
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SPLASH CAMP Session 1A 9am-2:30pm EXTENDED DAY (Optional): 2:30pm-5pm |
June 26 - June 30, 2023 (5 days)
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$500
Extended Day: $250 |
$550
Extended Day: $300 |
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SPLASH CAMP Session 1B 9am-2:30pm EXTENDED DAY (Optional): 2:30pm-5pm |
July 3 - July 7, 2023 (4 days) |
$400 (May require promo code)
Extended Day: $200 (May require promo code) |
$450 (May require promo code)
Extended Day: $250 (May require promo code) |
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SPLASH CAMP Session 2A 9am-2:30pm EXTENDED DAY (Optional): 2:30pm-5pm |
July 10 - July 14, 2023 (5 days) |
$500
Extended Day: $250 |
$550
Extended Day: $300 |
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SPLASH CAMP Session 2B 9am-2:30pm EXTENDED DAY (Optional): 2:30pm-5pm |
July 17 - July 21, 2023 (5 days) |
$500
Extended Day: $250 |
$550
Extended Day: $300 |
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SPLASH CAMP Session 3A 9am-2:30pm EXTENDED DAY (Optional): 2:30pm-5pm |
July 24 - July 28, 2023 (5 days) |
$500
Extended Day: $250 |
$550
Extended Day: $300 |
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SPLASH CAMP Session 3B 9am-2:30pm EXTENDED DAY (Optional): 2:30pm-5pm |
July 31 - Aug 4, 2023 (5 days) |
$500
Extended Day: $250 |
$550
Extended Day: $300 |
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BOAT CAMP Session 1 9am-5pm |
June 26 - July 7, 2023 (9 days) |
$1600 (May require promo code) |
$1675 (May require promo code) |
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BOAT CAMP Session 2 9am-5pm |
July 10 - July 21, 2023 (10 days) |
$1750 |
$1825 |
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BOAT CAMP Session 3 9am-5pm |
July 24 - Aug 4, 2023 (10 days) |
$1750 |
$1825 |
Registration
Be sure to register your camper based on the grade they will be entering in Fall 2023. Register here.
Online Registration & Wait List
Registration is first-come, first-served. When sessions sell out, please sign up for the online waitlist and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Financial Assistance
Applications for financial assistance are currently being accepted. If you are requesting financial assistance, the deadline for priority consideration is January 15. Applications will be accepted after that date on a rolling basis. Contact the Waterfront for registration instructions. Financial Assistance Application
Additional Information
Updated protocols are subject to change as COVID-related conditions develop. View the Waterfront's current policy here.
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What Parents are Saying
“Our son had the best summer experience ever, from the location to the staff and instructors, to the activities. Well done! He will be back next year for sure!”
“What may seem minor to one child is a monumental accomplishment (for my son). This is the first feeling of an individual accomplishment. Which he will remember forever. He will be able to use this experience as his reference point of ‘I did it’ at Maritime, I can do it here! The confidence he gained in two weeks is priceless!”
"The camp is such a unique experience for children. The entire schedule from boating to amazing science applications to swimming was outstanding."
"My son was so excited each day. I was glad to see the excitement for learning. I think, besides learning new skills, your camp taught my son responsibility and teamwork and gave him a great feeling of accomplishment."
"My daughter learned so much and came home exhausted every day! She had so much fun and all the counselors and teachers she met were amazing!!"
"I was blown away by all that he did and learned. The variety of boats he learned to manage, how empowered and confident he became, and the learning about boats and the water. I was also so impressed with how well organized and run the camp is, particularly the focus on safety and attention to detail."
"My two sons participated: one in Splash camp and the other in Boat camp. This was our first year doing a Maritime Camp and going in I was concerned that Splash Camp might be limited compared to Boat Camp or vice versa that Boat Camp was not as fun as Splash Camp. My boys both had a blast and learned so much. They now speak about Maritime with great pride and they are planning to get their boat license. Thank you for running a top-notch program. It was the highlight of their summer for sure and they are looking forward to returning next year."