Ellenville Summer Camps 2024

Information about camps at Oselia СУМ in Ellenville, New York, including age/grade requirements, prerequisites, and costs, is listed below. Registration for active СУМ members begins on April 17; for all others – May 14. For further inquiries, please write to: [email protected]

Виховно-Вишкільний Табір       06/30 – 07/13       Vyshkilnyj Camp

Vyshkilnyj Camp is the first step to leadership for teens in our organization. At camp, the youth reveal their hidden abilities and acquire skills that will allow them to become not only counselors and educators in their branches, but future leaders of СУМ! Successful completion of this counselor-in-training camp allows our oldest youth to apply to other programs, such as the Leadership Seminar in Washington, DC, and Obmin Vykhovnykiv.  Participants should be proficient in Ukrainian, since all training is conducted in that language. Graduates of Vyshkilnyj Camp often serve as junior counselors at our various СУМ summer camps, and then during the school year in their respective home chapters.

Старшоюнацький Табір       06/30 – 07/13       Starshoyunatskyj Camp

This camp is intended for young men and women who have not yet fulfilled the prerequisites of Vyshkilnyj Camp. The daily camp program is extremely interesting and diverse. There are separate activities, but sometimes campers join Vyshkilnyj for joint projects. The task of the camp is to prepare youth for the next stage of their СУМ experience.  

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• Completed 8th grade of school attended daily
• Limited number of spots available
• Priority registration for attendance at the full two-week camp, but there is an option to stay for only one week
• Camp cost: $1200 (or $600 per week) for active СУМ members; $1600 (or $800 per week) for others

Виховно-Практичний Табір       07/14 – 07/20       Praktychnyj Camp

Bring your own tent and live in the wild. Together, participants work to build the campsite near our stream where they’ll live, learn and have fun.

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• At least 10 years old on the first day of camp
• Separate programs for molodshe yunatstvo (from age 10) and starshe (to age 16)
• One-week camp, from Sunday to Saturday
• Camp cost: $600 for active СУМ members; $800 for others

Виховно-Відпочинковий Табір       07/21 – 08/03       Vidpochynkovyj Camp  

At this recreational sleep-away camp, kids will experience a variety of exciting activities and projects which will instill an appreciation of Ukrainian culture.  Your children will sleep at the camp dormitories and be supervised around-the-clock by trained junior and senior level counselors. There’s a surprise around every corner and new life-long friendships to be made in the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains. Your child needs to be at least 6 years old on the first day of camp (and up to age 12). 

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• At least 6 years old on the first day of camp (and up to age 12)
• Two-week camp, but there is an option to stay for only one week
• Camp cost: $1200 (or $600 per week) for active СУМ members; $1600 (or $800 per week) for others

Переходовий Табір       07/21 – 07/27       Perekhodovyj Camp  

Perekhodovyj camp serves as a stepping stone between Sumenyata day camp and Vidpochynkovyj sleep-away camp. While parents remain on-site at Oselia for the week, children gradually transition from sleeping with their parents to sleeping away at camp, typically midway through the week. Following an exciting week at Perehodovyj camp, families have the choice of extending the experience by allowing their child to continue onto Vidpochynkovyj camp for a second fun-filled week with their friends.

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• Completed Kindergarten or 1st Grade (of school attended daily) in 2024 AND at least 6 years old by the last day of camp (07/27)
• Limited number of spots available
• Camp cost: $500 per week

Табір Суменят       07/21 – 07/27  &  07/28 – 08/03       Sumenyata Camp

Is your child 4-5 years old? And do you have time for some rest in the second half of July? We offer the best option – SUMENYATA CAMP!!! 

Over the course of a week or two, your child will be able to make new friends, have a ton of fun, and most importantly, learn a lot about what it’s like to “Be a cool Sumenyatko”! Evening dances (zabava), bonfires, walks to the stream, water games, dancing, singing, field games – all this and much more awaits your children! Camping days will pass like one day! We promise, your children will be in good hands and have a lot of fun! We look forward to meeting you! 

Lastly! Children are in the camp under the care of educators/counselors from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The Sumenyata Camp differs from other camps in that the child participates in the camp during the day (lunch for the participant is included), and spends the night privately with parents.

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• At least 4 years old on the first day of camp
• 2 one-week sessions; you can enroll your child in either one or both weeks
• Camp cost: $700 (or $350 per week)

Табір Гусенят       07/21 – 07/27  &  07/28 – 08/03       Husenyata Camp

A day camp for potty-trained three-year-olds. Your little one will play and learn alongside other toddlers, in a Ukrainian language environment, and make new friends. Lunch for the participant and one parent is included.

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• At least 3 years old on the first day of camp and potty-trained (and up to age 4½)
• 2 one-week sessions; you can enroll your child in either one or both weeks
• Camp cost: $700 (or $350 per week)

Виховно-Спортовий Табір       08/04 – 08/17       Sportovyj Camp

Sports enthusiasts will love this summer camp. Fresh air, exercise and plenty of outdoor activities all around our expansive oselia is what you should expect. Campers choose what sports they’ll participate in – tennis, soccer, volleyball, swimming and more!

Age requirements/prerequisites:

• At least 8 years old on the first day of camp (and up to age 16)
• Two-week camp, but there is an option to stay for only one week
• Camp cost: $1200 (or $600 per week) for active СУМ members; $1600 (or $800 per week) for others

Registration for active СУМ members begins on April 17; for all others – May 14, 2024

Questions? Write us: [email protected]