Arrive between 8:30-9:00am for breakfast and registration. We kick things off at 9:00am and learn, play, and connect all day. (Don't worry, we didn't forget lunch—we'll provide you and the kids with lunch around noon.) Our day ends with dinner, games, and campfire from 5:00-7:00pm.

The perfect day at Camp Get-A-Way starts with you being prepared, and we can’t provide the following, so make sure you bring them!

WHAT YOU SHOULD PACK:

• Jackets, sweatshirts, socks, and warm shoes – It’s cold and wet in the early mornings and evenings at camp.

• Raincoat, poncho, and/or umbrella – Come prepared for any type of weather!

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses and/or baseball cap

• Insect repellant

• Reusable water bottle

THINGS YOU SHOULD LEAVE AT HOME:

• Anything (clothes, CD’s, video games, etc.) depicting violence, drugs, vulgarities, or anything of a sexual nature.

• Valuable items – Camp Get-A-Way is not responsible for lost or stolen belongings.

• Large sums of cash – there are limited opportunities to spend money at camp, and Camp Get-A-Way is not responsible for any valuables that are lost or stolen.

Our staff and volunteers go through a special training before Camp Get-A-Way. The majority of them also work for the New York Office of Mental Health Programs or New York Family Support Programs. Our camp is driven by Family Support Program principles.

All staff are trained, and there will be adequate staff to supervise the campers that are attending.

Our amazing nursing team is always present and available 24 hours a day. The camp is also connected to Wyoming County Emergency Services.

For safety, parents/guardians must keep medications secured while at Day Camp. Parents/guardians are responsible to remember medications and give family members medication at the appropriate time.

The primary purpose of Day Sessions is to provide training and support in a way most conducive to helping children and parents learn. Because of that, there will be times when parents and children are learning together and times where they are learning separately. While together, children are the primary responsibility of their parents. While separate, children will be the primary responsibility of the staffers assigned to their group.

The Day Sessions is structured with learning activities where families are alternately together and separated, and we’ll have a range of fun like tie-dye and fishing. After the primary learning part of the day, there will be time to play games and make s’mores by a campfire.

Weather in the great outdoors can change quickly; therefore, we recommend you pack layers. It can get cool later in the day, so bring some warm clothing like sweatshirts, socks, hats, or jackets. Since it sometimes rains, we encourage you to bring umbrellas, raincoats, and shoes you can get muddy.

Closed-toe shoes are required for some activities, so don’t forget to pack them.

Maybe we’re a little biased, but we think the food at Camp Get-A-Way is delicious! Expect family-friendly favorites!

When you submit your application, please note any and all food allergies and diet restrictions. If you do not submit these ahead of time, we will do our best to accommodate them during camp, but please expect options to be limited.

While we love animals, the only pets allowed at Day Camp are pet rocks. All other pets must be left at home. Service animals are, of course, welcome.

Camp Get-A-Way Day Sessions has developed the following basic list of expectations to ensure a safe, healthy, and fun experience for everyone.

• No possession or consumption of illegal drugs is allowed in camp.

• No alcohol or alcohol consumption is allowed while at camp.

• No weapons are allowed in camp.

• No theft.

• No physical or verbal aggression towards others.

Any violation of these or other camp rules may result in a family’s dismissal from Camp Get-A-Way Day Sessions. All concerns will be reviewed by the Board. All decisions are final

Yes! While precedence will be given to families who are New York residents, we welcome applications from families living in other states.  

We host our Day Sessions at Camp Bristol Hills in Canandaigua, NY. Bristol Hills Camp is located in the Finger Lakes, just 30 miles south of Rochester. The property boasts over 120 acres of beautiful land with space to hike and play, a pond for fishing, swimming pool, basketball court, ropes course, and much more.

Camp Bristol Hills
4437 Kear Rd
Canandaigua, NY 14424

We host our Day Sessions at Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp in Riverhead, NY. Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp is located on the majestic Long Island Sound. The property boasts over 140 acres of fun with hiking trails, archery, sports fields, rope course, and waterfront activities.

Dorothy P. Flint 4-H Camp
3186 Sound Ave
Riverhead, NY 11901