Summer came to a close and so did the 2017 Camp Coddington session! It was a wonderful year filled with amazing adventures, friendships and making memories. Did your child have a favorite summer camp memory? Here are a few of our favorite highlights.
Did your child miss out on the opportunity to enjoy a week at Camp Coddington, Ithaca’s area outdoor based summer camp program? If so, stay tuned. Our 2018 summer camp dates and themes will be released around February 2018.
Summer has arrived! That means that the fun, adventures and friendships that form at Camp Coddington are getting started. Whether your child loves to explore, play kickball, get creative with arts or just go on a nature hike, there is always something for them to enjoy at Camp Coddington!
It isn’t too late to sign your child up for one of the greatest summer experiences ever! Each week, camp has a new, exciting theme. Here are the themes for the remaining summer camp sessions. Click to register for summer camp or for additional information.
Week #3: 7/10 to 7/14, Crazy Concoctions
The natural world provides plenty of opportunity for experimenting with science. This week is filled with projects that inspire fun and innovation. Just a few of the crazy concoctions include cloud dough, sand art, rock candy and bubble making. Who says STEM can’t be fun?
Week #4: 7/17 to 7/21, Animal Planet
Where do animals hide during the day? What do they eat in winter? Find out in our week all about animals! Campers will turn into forest rangers this week as they learn about animal traits, habitats and how to help protect our wilderness.
Week #5: 7/24 to 7/28, Under the Big Top
Each camp day includes carnival themed games, dancing, group challenges, crafts and more. The highlight to our week includes a special carnival spectacular including popcorn and homemade icee’s.
Week #6: 7/31 to 8/4, Camp Coddington’s Got Talent
Can you do tricks with a Frisbee or basketball? Do you sing or dance? Are caricatures your thing? Join us for one of our most popular weeks, the talent show gives our campers a time to shine and showcase their many talents. Campers will plan and organize a talent show and then participate individually, in groups or be a member of the audience.
Week #7: 8/7 to 8/11, Beach Bash
Grab the lemonade, put on your sunglasses and don’t forget your swimsuits as we enjoy the summer at Camp Coddington’s Beach Bash. Join us for hula hoop games, water balloon obstacle courses, and duck-duck-splash.
Week #8: 8/14 to 8/18, Wilderness Survival
Let’s explore. Campers become one with nature, construct lean to structures and explore on wilderness hikes and adventures in the woods.
Week #9: 8/21 to 8/25, I Love NY
Learn and discover all that the great state of NY has to offer with fun facts, nature hikes, theater games and high rise arts and crafts. Campers will explore our 12 acres of beautiful woodlands in a NY state of mind.
Week #10: 8/28 to 9/1, Decades of Fun
Travel back through some of the most notorious times in our history: disco dancing, the wild west gold rush, early settlements of Native Americans. Learn a little about our history while enjoying themed games, crafts and adventures.
If you are on Facebook, be sure to like the Coddington Road Community Center. We are currently hosting a giveaway where ONE lucky random winner will receive a FREE week of summer camp at Camp Coddington.
Giveaway Rules:
How does a FREE week of summer camp at Camp Coddington sound? Great, right?! Now is your chance to win a week at Camp Coddington. Engage with us on Facebook and you earn entries each time. That’s right; you get a chance to win a free week of summer camp for simply keeping up to date on the latest happenings at the Coddington Road Community Center.
Duration: The contest entry period opens on Monday, April 17th 2017 and closes on Friday, May 12th 2017 at 4pm.
To Enter: Like the Coddington Road Community Center on Facebook. During the contest entry period, interact with Coddington on Facebook. Each interaction earns you entries into the giveaway. Earn one entry each time you like or comment on one of our Facebook posts and two entries for every time you share one of our posts! Shares must be made public.
Winner Selection: Each Facebook interaction will be recorded and ONE winner randomly selected and announced at 12pm on Monday, May 15th. The grand prize is one week at Camp Coddington (up to a $199 value) in any week that is not fully enrolled. Camp Coddington is open to all children entering kindergarten through 9th grade in the fall.
For information on Camp Coddington, including our weekly themes, please visit www.coddingtonroad.org/camp.
Please contact Community Programs Coordinator, Jennifer Dean, at jenniferd@coddingtonroad.org or (607) 277-1434 with questions.
Camp Coddington is a popular Ithaca area summer camp that is outdoor based. We are located on 12 acres of woodland, which allows for some wonderful exploration adventures. Children are grouped together based on interests for activities. Checkout these great Ithaca summer camp theme weeks!
2017 Camp Themes
Week #1: 6/26 to 6/30 – Catch the Spirit
Week #2: 7/3 to 7/7 – Aargh Matey!
Week #3: 7/10 to 7/14 – Crazy Concoctions
Week #4: 7/17 to 7/21 – Animal Planet
Week #5: 7/24 to 7/28 – Under the Big Top
Week #6: 7/31 to 8/4 – Camp Coddington’s Got Talent
Week #7: 8/7 to 8/11 – Beach Bash
Week #8: 8/14 to 8/18 – Wilderness Survival
Week #9: 8/21 to 8/25 – I Love NY
Week #10: 8/28 to 9/1 – Decades of Fun