Q-Club

Q-Club is a certified summer day camp, regulated by the NYS Department of Health. The Q-Club program offers children ages 5-12 a chance to participate in a variety of passive and active recreational activities. The program is run by a staff of trained counselors and qualified lifeguards. Q-Club also has its own Certified Aquatics Director, Health Director, and Progressive Swimming Instructor. All counselors must be at least 16 years of age and have experience in supervision of children. Many of our counselors are enrolled in higher education programs in the pursuit of careers in education and child care. Several of our counselors are returning for multiple years of service. Some were even past Q-Club participants! All Q-Club staff members are American Red Cross certified in First Aid, CPR, and AED. Counselors will plan, lead, and supervise daily activities at the Queensbury School facilities.

NOTE: In order to participate in this program, children must be pre-registered. Children must be turning 6 years old on or before December 1.

GENERAL INFORMATION

AGES: Open to children ages 5-12. Child MUST be turning 6 years of age ON OR BEFORE December 1st (of the current year), in order to participate. 

DATES: Monday, July 3 - Friday, August 18, 2023 (No program Tuesday, July 4th)

TIMES/DAYS: 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (Children dropped off earlier than 9:00 am WILL NOT be supervised by Q-Club Staff).

LOCATION: Queensbury School Facilities (Aviation Rd., Queensbury)

REGISTRATION DATES & RATES 

April 3, 2023 - Resident Registration Begins

May 1, 2023 - Open Registration Begins (Non-Resident & Resident)

June 1, 2023 - Late Registration Begins ($75 late fee)

Fee Breakdown:

Residents: $300 first child, $225 each additional child (same household) up to $750 max 

Non-Resident: $325 first child, $275 each additional child (same household) up to $875 max

A number of income-based scholarships are availble for campers in need; please email Camp Director, Nicole Woodcock, at nicolew@queensbury.net for a link to the scholarship application form. 

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Q-Club FAQ’s

What is Q-Club?

Q-Club is state certified summer day camp offering children a variety of passive and active recreational activities. These activities include indoor and outdoor games, arts n’ crafts, science, nature, drama and book clubs. Children and staff alike, look forward to the annual Talent Show and Arts Festival. Each day is devoted to a different theme, whereby kids dress up, play games, create crafts and participate in special events surrounding each theme. Examples of past theme days include: Crazy Hair Day, Hawaiian Luau, Pajama Day, Blast From the Past Day, Celebrate America Day, Super Hero Day, Tie-Dye Day, Sports Day, Multi-Cultural Day, Water Day, Fashion Show Day, Kidz Pick Day, Cartoon Characters Day, International Soccer Day, Music Day, and much more!

What is a typical day like in Q-Club?

The Q-Club day is organized into 3 separate sessions, with 2 snack/drink breaks in between each session (one at 10:00 am and a second at 11:00 am) Each session starts out with a group announcement of the activities that will be played that session – the kids choose which activity they are interesting in playing. There is always a variety of choices each session. The staff is divided up into four color groups (red, yellow, blue, green), plus a group running Arts n’ Crafts (purple). There’s always something for everyone!

Who can participate in Q-Club?

Any registered child between the ages of 5-12 years of age. Children must be turning 6 years old ON OR BEFORE December 1 (of the current year).

Q-Club summer camp is committed to serving ALL children of ALL abilities; please contact camp director, Nicole Woodcock, to discuss what accommodations we can make to include your camper.

When does Q-Club begin?

2023: Q-Club begins Monday July 3, 2023 due to capital projects on the school campus. These projects "address the district’s most immediate facility needs. This includes updates to aging infrastructure throughout the district’s school buildings, such as roofs and boilers. The project also includes district improvements, including the addition of a multi-use turf field, new playground equipment for WHBI and QES pool equipment upgrades".

Typically it runs the first Monday after high school graduation (the last Monday in June depending on how the calendar falls) and runs for 8 weeks. 

What time can I drop off my child?

Children may be dropped off for daily activities beginning at 9:00 am each morning. Q-Club staff does not provide supervision before 9:00 am.

Where is Q-Club held?

Q-Club is held at the Queensbury School facilities.

How do we get to Q-Club?

All children must be dropped off and picked up at the program location. Children will only be relased to individuals listed on the child's authorized pickup list. 

Are there field trips?

Yes! Q-Club Campers have the opportunity to explore many local recreation sites on field trips that go and return during the camp day, and trips that extend the camp day. 

Field trip registration is an additonal cost to the program and each trip's registration opens at 8am, 2 weeks prior to the trip date.

2023 Field Trip Brochure !

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