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Greenkill Outdoor Education Center


Greenkill Outdoor Education Center

Greenkill’s outdoor and environmental education programs are designed to encourage an understanding of our natural surroundings through guided discovery, hands on experience, and independent thinking while adhering to New York State education standards.

Courses are adapted to the ages and learning levels of the students in this interdisciplinary approach to outdoor and environmental education. Our philosophy is centered around the belief that students must increase their knowledge of the natural sciences firsthand in order to build a greater appreciation of their environment and to better understand the impact humans have on it.

Our classes are intended to be useful tools for teachers to use as an extension or as a complement to the traditional in-school curriculum. Our classes can be easily tailored to meet specific needs of teachers and students.

Contact me today to schedule a personalized tour.

Jason Marker
Outdoor Education Program Director
jmarker@ymcanyc.org
877-30-YCAMP

Latest News          

Odd delivery sure to lead to big smiles

hmm… Early this morning, 10 of these massive 50 foot poles were delivered. I wonder what they could be for? You’ll definitely want to stay tuned to find out.
 

Class schedule for the day

Everyone is enjoying the great weather we are having today at Greenkill. Here are some of the classes our overnight school will be doing today. To learn more about these classes, visit our webite at newyorkymcacamp.org/oe Map and Compass and Orienteering Planetarium and Astronomy Water Ecology Wildlife Environmental Topics  
 

Day of hiking and cookouts

Students are outside today with their groups as they begin their all day hike and cookout lunch. Right now a few groups are getting ready to climb our climbing tower.
 

Events

Summer Camp
July - August
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Summer Family Camp
September 3 - 6, 2010
Enjoy a family weekend at camp.
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Men's Sport and Adventure Weekend
September 24 - 26, 2010
Enjoy a family weekend at camp.
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Yoga and Beyond Weekend
October 15 - 17
Join us this fall for a weekend focused on spirit, mind, and body.
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