Cart 0

Community, mindfulness and the beauty of the Adirondacks are the foundation of Terra Alta Camp, a day camp for ages 4 - 13.

IMG_5931.JPG

Sports, visual arts, natural science, hiking, baking, drama, and dance are weekly activities for campers at Terra Alta Camp. Facilities include Terra Alta's lakefront, recreation hall,  designated visual arts studio, and tennis courts.


37417095_1480831615356004_6757642363172028416_n.jpg

general info

July 1- August 2
Monday - Friday, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
Ages 4 - 12

20293128_1159255127513656_4903840872709872605_n.jpg

weekly themes

July 1 - July 5: Let Freedom Ring
Join us for the United States of America’s 248th birthday!  This week we will be wearing, eating, and crafting in all things red, white and blue!  Raise your flags and march along with us as we celebrate and learn about the United States.  We will even have a birthday party for Uncle Sam!

July 8 - July 12: Terra AltaLYMPICS
Ever imagined bobsledding in the summertime or being on the artistic swim team?  Well this is your chance! Join us for a week filled with Olympic inspired fun and go for the gold as we compete in our very own third annual Terra Altalympic Games! 

July 15 - July 19: Camp WILD Things
Let the Wild Rumpus begin! This week of camp is inspired by the wonderfully imaginative children’s book Where the Wild Things Are! Campers will explore Terra Alta’s wonder-filled hidden places while searching for wild things high and low. Campers will look for mysteries in fallen logs, build forts in the woods and go on adventures just like Max. Will they find monsters, too? Campers will develop a sense of curiosity, and cultivate a love of the natural world this week!

July 22 - July 26: Enchanted Forest
Surrounded by many mysteries, hidden in the tall trees of the Adirondack Mountains, the beings of the land and the water come together to celebrate the beauty of their forest. Some of these magical creatures breathe water, some breathe air, some crawl in the shadows, some live in tree tops and  mountain tops.  This week we will be getting extra dirty and embracing our curiosity while we explore the enchantment that surrounds us! What will we find? We will even go on a hunt for friendly woodland creatures on a hike to the top of Mount Severance this week!

July 29 - August 2: Relax & Rejuvenate
After a busy month, let’s take some time to relax and enjoy all the beauty of the Adirondacks.   Camp will begin daily by learning and practicing yoga poses on the beach. Campers will be reminded this week to slow down and take a closer look at all the designs in nature as a way of inspiring their artistic side. Campers will create mandalas and work on other nature inspired art projects.  This week campers will use their five senses to explore the world's wonders waiting right outside their door.

contact

Meaghan DeRusso, Camp Director
camp@terraaltacottages.com
518-281-0133


Meg and Tom DeRusso-Camp Directors

Meaghan has been coming to Schroon Lake every summer since she was born and even worked as a counselor at the Terra Alta Day Camp in the early 2000’s as a counselor. Tom and Meg have three kids, live in Virginia, and are both educators in the DC metro area.

Ani-Junior Counselor

Ani is from New York City and loves to run outside, sing, act, and play sports, especially tennis and soccer. She can’t wait to bring her fun energy to the camp as the dance and music counselor!

Antonio-Senior Counselor/Lifeguard

Antonio is from right here in Schroon Lake, NY. He prides himself in getting along with kids of all ages. In his free time, he likes to play basketball, fish, and hike. Antonio will not only be a counselor, but he will also be the lifeguard on duty during camp hours and the swim lesson instructor.

Ava-Counselor in Training

Ava loves the outdoors and likes to try new things. She is from Saratoga Springs, NY and loves working with kids. In her free time, she love to hike, paddle board, play soccer, and run.

Amanda-Counselor in Training

Amanda is a determined, hard worker who is ready to help in any way she can. She wants our campers to learn and have fun the way she did when she was a TA camper years ago. She is from New York City, and likes to hang out with friends and play volleyball and soccer in her free time.

Bernie-Junior Counselor

Bernie is from Brooklyn, NY and loved attending TA camp as a kid. He wants to provide that same experience for our campers, and is hoping that they enjoy their time as much as he did. He enjoys hanging out with his friends, playing the drums and saxophone, and reading in his free time.

Hayden-Senior Counselor

Hayden is from Brooklyn, NY and has been coming to TA since he was very young. In his free time, he likes to read, write, and work out. Terra Alta has been a part of his life since he was young and is excited to be a counselor for that reason.

Jacques-Counselor in Training

Jacques has been attending camp at TA for as long as he can remember. He is from New York City but spends his summers up in Schroon Lake. In his free time, he likes to spend time with his friends, play video games, and build model cars and legos.

Kai-Counselor in Training

Kai wins the award for traveling the furthest to work at TA Camp, as he is from Evergreen, Colorado. He has always spent his summers in Schroon Lake and would like to help kids learn more about sports and the outdoors. In his free time, he likes to play football, play baseball, and be outside with his friends (and many younger siblings).

Lila-Counselor in Training

Lila is excited to be a Counselor in Training this year. She is from Burlington, VT and loves working with kids. In her free time, she likes to read, bake, and participate in theater. Terra Alta has been a big part of her life over the summer growing up, and she is excited to pass that onto our campers.

Matt-Counselor in Training

Matt is from Schroon Lake and was a camper at TA for 2 years when he was younger. He is excited about working with our campers this year as a CIT. In his free time, he likes to run and mountain bike.

Paige-Senior Counselor

Paige loves to work with kids! She is from Schroon Lake, and likes to hang with friends, listen to music, and go for walks in her free time.

Veronica-Counselor in Training

Veronica is from New York City and she likes to have fun with new people. In her free time, she likes to play sports, play the trombone, and do art. She loves to make new friends and teach kids how to be good people.