Camp Pontiac

4.8

2044 County Road 7, Copake, NY 12516

Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
STEM
Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
STEM
Boys & girls aged 7-16Mon–Sun from 025/day & 100/week
Boys & girls aged 7-16
Mon–Sun from 0
25/day & 100/week

Visit website

Where summer memories and friendships are made

This sleepaway camp offers a classic experience in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Kids can unplug, try new things, and build confidence in a supportive environment. It provides a huge range of activities and a warm, attentive staff. Campers form lifelong friendships and make memories. It includes meals and snacks with accommodations for allergies and dietary needs, a full-time medical staff, and themed events.
This sleepaway camp offers a classic experience in the beautiful Hudson Valley. Kids can unplug, try new things, and build confidence in a supportive environment. It provides a huge range of activities and a warm, attentive staff. Campers form lifelong friendships and make memories. It includes meals and snacks with accommodations for allergies and dietary needs, a full-time medical staff, and themed events.

Location & hours

2044 County Road 7, Copake, NY 12516

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Activities

Sports
Swimming
Water-Activities
Arts-Crafts
STEM
Robotics
Drones
Model-Rocketry
Outdoor-Adventure
Zip-Line
Rock-Climbing
Photography
Circus
DJ-Sound-Mixing
Campfires
Theater
Movies
Ice-Cream-Parlor
Lake-Activities
Inflatable-Water-Park
Team-Building
Social-Activities
Flying-Trapeze
Drawing
Painting
Candle-Making
Tie-Dyeing
Sewing
Knitting
Tiling
Pillow-Creation
Photo-Album-Making
Basket-Making
Mosaics
Pottery
Ceramics
Paper-Mache
Decoupage
String-Art
Screen-Printing
Sports
Outdoor & adventure
Art
STEM
Sports
Swimming
Water-Activities
Arts-Crafts
STEM
Robotics
Drones
Model-Rocketry
Outdoor-Adventure
Zip-Line
Rock-Climbing
Photography
Circus
DJ-Sound-Mixing
Campfires
Theater
Movies
Ice-Cream-Parlor
Lake-Activities
Inflatable-Water-Park
Team-Building
Social-Activities
Flying-Trapeze
Drawing
Painting
Candle-Making
Tie-Dyeing
Sewing
Knitting
Tiling
Pillow-Creation
Photo-Album-Making
Basket-Making
Mosaics
Pottery
Ceramics
Paper-Mache
Decoupage
String-Art
Screen-Printing

Schedule

Sun
Mon
Tues
Wed
Thurs
Fri
Sat

8:00 AM

-

Schedule may vary based on day of the week or extended care.

Pricing

$85-$111

/day

$$600-$775

/week

Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.
Summer camp pricing
Member rate: $675
Non-member rate: $695
Orange County YMCA rate: $775 for 8 days/7 nights
YMCA of the Desert: $600 for one week
Day Camp (local residents, ages 6-13): July 21-25, 2025
Financial assistance is available through the Open Doors program (apply by May 9, 2025).
Pricing typically includes accommodations, meals, activities, a camp t-shirt, and sometimes transportation and a photo yearbook.
Member discounts available.
Registration for 2025 is open, but some programs are already full.
No daily drop-in option; rates are based on full sessions.

Additional information

Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.
Food: All meals and snacks are included in the camp fee, so you don’t have to worry about packing lunches.
Transportation is sometimes included, depending on the YMCA branch you register with.
Camp Oakes is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), ensuring high safety and program standards.
There’s a special day camp session for local residents in July.
The camp is fully co-ed and welcomes children of all backgrounds.
Financial assistance is available for qualifying families; don’t hesitate to ask about support if you need it.

Birthdays

No birthday party hosting information found

Affiliations:

YMCA, ACA

Hours of operation

Monday

8AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday

8AM - 4:30PM

Thursday

8AM - 4:30PM

Friday

8AM - 4:30PM

Saturday

8AM - 4:30PM

Sunday

Closed

Extras

Birthdays

Food

ACA

Accessible

Food

Visit site

What people are saying

4.8
My child loved the activities and caring staff!

Nearby camps in Columbia county

Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp

4.7

159 Empire Road, Copake, NY 12516

Where kids grow, play, and belong together
Boys & girls aged 7-16
Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM
$232/day & $1,624/week

Camp Anne

4.8

228 Four Corners Rd, Ancramdale, NY 12503

Where every child shines all summer long
Boys & girls aged 5-20
Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM
Estimated $270/day & Estimated $1,900/week

Camp Eagle Hill

4.5

232 White Oak Road, Elizaville, NY 12523

Adventure, friendship, and growth in the Berkshires
Boys & girls aged 4-16
Mon–Fri from 9AM5PM
$155/day/day & $775/week/week

Camp Scatico

4.7

1558 County Route 19, P.O. Box 6, Elizaville, NY 12523

Summer memories and friendships that last a lifetime
Boys & girls aged 7-17
from 9AM5PM
$281/day/day & $1,967/week/week

Camp Scatico

4.8

1558 County Route 19, Elizaville, NY 12523

Tradition, Friendship, and Adventure Await
Boys & girls aged 7-15
Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM
$275.51/day & $1,928.57/week

Flying Deer Nature Center - Crow Call Survival Camp

4.8

The Abode of the Message, 5 Abode Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125

Nature, skills, and adventure for teens outdoors
Boys & girls aged 12-17
Mon–Fri from 9AM5PM
$138/day & $690/week

Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp

4.7

159 Empire Road, Copake, NY 12516

Where kids grow, play, and belong together
Boys & girls aged 7-16
Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM
$232/day & $1,624/week

Camp Anne

4.8

228 Four Corners Rd, Ancramdale, NY 12503

Where every child shines all summer long
Boys & girls aged 5-20
Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM
Estimated $270/day & Estimated $1,900/week

Camp Eagle Hill

4.5

232 White Oak Road, Elizaville, NY 12523

Adventure, friendship, and growth in the Berkshires
Boys & girls aged 4-16
Mon–Fri from 9AM5PM
$155/day/day & $775/week/week

Camp Scatico

4.7

1558 County Route 19, P.O. Box 6, Elizaville, NY 12523

Summer memories and friendships that last a lifetime
Boys & girls aged 7-17
from 9AM5PM
$281/day/day & $1,967/week/week

Camp Scatico

4.8

1558 County Route 19, Elizaville, NY 12523

Tradition, Friendship, and Adventure Await
Boys & girls aged 7-15
Mon–Sun from 9AM5PM
$275.51/day & $1,928.57/week

Flying Deer Nature Center - Crow Call Survival Camp

4.8

The Abode of the Message, 5 Abode Rd., New Lebanon, NY 12125

Nature, skills, and adventure for teens outdoors
Boys & girls aged 12-17
Mon–Fri from 9AM5PM
$138/day & $690/week