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 Day
Camp
Sports
Camp
Performing
Arts Camp
Adventure
Camp
Baseball/Softball or Basketball Camp
 Day
Camp
This popular, well rounded program offers a variety of daily activities
including: arts & crafts, music & dance, karate, computer
training, golf and tennis instruction, story time with our guest
readers/speakers, outdoor and indoor sports and recreation, reading,
fitness, a “free play” arcade, and indoor swimming.
At SCS we enjoy air conditioned indoor space including the gym,
lunchroom and arcade.
Campers
are grouped according to age and each group follows a daily schedule.
There is an adult head counselor with at least one assistant for
each group of 12-14 campers. Additionally, each activity usually
includes an adult teacher.
Other
than the short (10 minute) bus ride to the University at Albany
for the daily swim we do not take any other field trips.
Director: Joe Urschel
This will be his 14th year of directing summer camps. Joe has a
B.S. in Economics (Union College) and an M.S. in Educational Psychology
(College of Saint Rose). He is married with 2 children, resides
in Delmar and has been a long time teacher and coach for the Albany
School District. He is also the director of Doane Stuart’s
After School Program.
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 Sports
Camp
A full day of instruction and games in a variety of sports including:
baseball/softball, basketball, soccer, lacrosse and
football (non-contact) / field hockey. Additionally, we will provide weekly clinics
with guest coaches in track and field, volleyball and competitive
swimming stroke improvement.
Especially helpful is our large air-conditioned
gym for various drills and instruction.
Campers will have access to the arcade and
computer room for a break from their daily schedule. Also included
is an afternoon swim in the University at Albany’s indoor
pool.
Directors: Joe Urschel and Beth
Stilan
Beth is a teacher and coach in the Averill Park School District
and has worked with us previously as a head counselor in the Day
Camp.
She was a multi sport athlete in both high school and college.
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Performing
Arts Camp
Awaken the creative spirit and imagination through Dance/Movement,
Music and Acting/Drama. This camp features a variety of experiences
in these 3 mediums such as:
Dance: Hip Hop, Tap, Ballet, Modern, African
Music: Jazz, Blues, Percussion, African Drumming, Choral
Singing.
Drama: Improvisation, Scene Study, Method Acting
Each week this intensive exploration will culminate with a mini-performance
by the campers for their parents and peers. Due to the short time frame for preparation, daily attendance is critical. Also acting roles
require at least 2nd grade reading level.
The staff is trained and experienced in their respective disciplines
and are professional instructors.
After lunch these campers will swim at The University at Albany, visit St. Catherine of Siena and return to Doane Stuart by 4:15pm.
 Director: Alan Weeks
Alan Weeks is a producer, director, choreographer, and performing
artist. His directorial and choreographic credits include the production of Ain’t Misbehavin’ as well as Sophisticated
Ladies, Funny Girl and Tap Dance Kid. His film credits include The
French Connection, Brighton Beach Memoirs, Black Belt Jones, Truck
Turner and Shaft. He has an extensive background as a performer
in the performing arts. He is an instructor in dance and movement
for young actors, singers, dancers in theater; teaching tap and
ballet currently at Philip Livingston Magnet Academy in Albany.
Additionally, Alan has directed It Ain't Nothing but the Blues in the Spring '07 at The Capital Repertory Theatre. He has been a guest teacher at the prestigious Alvin Ailey School
of Dance and locally at the Emma Willard School as well as an instructor
of dance technique for dancers in Las Vegas and Europe. He is a former Board Member of the Ellen
Sinopoli Dance Company, Advisory Board Member of the Pennsylvania
Stage Company and Director of the Capital District Global
Rock Challenge. He and his wife Sara have resided in the Rensselaer
County village of East Nassau for the past twenty years with their
four children.
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Adventure Camp
Our goal is to provide a unique participating learning experience in which campers,
under the direction of trained instructors, can develop leadership skills, teamwork, confidence and communication skills.
We will use safe, effective, ground-based activities and games for the campers
to successfully conquer obstacles and challenges, all the while having fun outdoors.
Additionally Doane Stuarts' 80 acre campus provides the perfect environment to
teach the skills of orienteering to these boys and girls. Using maps and compasses, teams will compete in races and scavenger hunts.
The last component to this exciting camp will be Fencing Instruction! Each week we
will start with an introduction to the sport of fencing and basic foot work techniques. By mid-week the focus shifts to detailed foot work and
foil strategy . Fridays will be fully equiped competition ( using "buttoned tip" foils, no sharp points ) using a round robin scoring system.
After lunch, we will swim at The University at Albany, visit St. Catherine of
Siena and return to Doane Stuart by 4:15pm.
Director: Kathi McGuigan
This will be Kathi's second summer with JMU4Kids. She has a great background in education, coaching, nursing and business. Kathi and her
husband Henry reside in Duanesburg. They have 2 children.
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Baseball/Softball or Basketball Camp
Under the direction of current or former high school and college players and coaches, we will provide instruction and games in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.
At Doane Stuart we will have access to 2 baseball fields, a batting cage, 2 indoor gyms and 2 outdoor hoop courts.
After lunch, we will swim at The University at Albany, visit St. Catherine of Siena and return to Doane Stuart by 4:15pm.
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