Trail Blazers Camps

Missed our last info session? It's okay, we have another one coming up on February 15 at 7pm for Day Camp! Also, mark your calendars for March 3 where we'll host our Overnight Camp Info Session. We spent 2020 working to make Summer 2021 the best one yet and we can't wait to show you what we have planned. Visit t.ly/mb5H to sign up for these virtual info sessions. #CountdownToSummer #SummerIsComing #SummerCamp #ScreenFreeSummer #ComeOutsideAndPlay #AdventureAwaits #DayCamp #OvernightCamp

How now, brown cow? Summercamp 2021 means the return of Farmstead Camp, a program partnership with Stony Creek Farmstead! Meeting the cows, learning to take care of them, milking them, and churning the fresh milk into butter are just some of the things we will do on this fun adventure. Limited spots available, visit trailblazers.org/farmstead to learn more and secure your camper's spot. #FarmFresh #FarmLife #ScreenFreeSummer #HandsOnLearning #SummerIsComing #Summer2021 #Summercamp

The best way to end the day is by making memories around the campfire with friends, telling stories, singing songs, and snacking on freshly roasted s'mores. Campers are already enrolling to make Summer 2021 the best one yet, where will your camper be? REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Secure your camper's spot at our Overnight and Day Camp programs. A summer of canoeing, high ropes, woodworking, biking, fishing, archery, farmstead, fire-building, backpacking and more awaits. There is an adventure for everyone, from ages 3-17, visit trailblazers.org to check out our various summer programs, attend virtual info sessions, and secure your camper's spot. #GatherAroundTheCampFire #SummerIsComing #ComeOutsideAndPlay #AdventureAwaits #130YearsAndCounting #MakingMemories #SummerCamp #Summer2021

We couldn't be more excited to offer another Reading & Discussion group this Spring, in partnership w/ Humanities New York, and facilitated by neighbor Nancy Ho...ch, Ph.D. Examine the connections between climate change and what we eat - and how our food is grown. Free and open to the community. Registration required and space is limited. For more information/to register, contact Nancy @ 917-517-0628 or [email protected] See more

The wonderment of nature never gets old! Since 1887, we've been going outside to connect to nature and Summer 2021 is no exception. Registration is open for Day and Overnight Camp Adventures, visit trailblazers.org to learn more and secure your camper's spot. There's an adventure for everyone, from PreK-10th Grade, so spread the word! #CountdownToSummer #ComeOutsideAndPlay #ConnectToNature #AdventureAwaits #SummerCamp #130YearsAndCounting #SummerCamp #HandOnLearning #ScreenFreeSummer

Eye spy... another school break coming up! In one week, schools close for 6 days! How will you camper spend the Lunar New Year and Mid-Winter Break? Remember, when school is out, Trail Blazers is in! Come outside and play, VERY limited spots remain. Also, if you need coverage for a date that is not a school holiday - whether to support remote learning during the school day or to provide some much-needed downtime for parents on nights or weekends - try our NEW Counselor-at-Home program! Learn more at trailblazers.org.

In addition to Learning Bubbles, Trail Blazers is offering online programs this Fall to keep children learning and growing at home! MyQuest is filled with environmental science missions and outdoor challenges, and the whole family can experience them together! There is still time to register your camper, visit trailblazers.org/schoolprograms to learn more.

Perfect for #WorldPastaDay, memories of dining on spaghetti al fresco, under the trees at camp! Spaghetti and meatball dinner on the first night of Overnight Camp is one of our fave traditions. Share some of your favorite traditions in the comments below.

Tomorrow is the first day of Trail Blazers After School! We can't wait to get outside and learn about our environment with our campers! Join us in person at P.S. 770, P.S. 56, or Brighter Choices Community School. Register at https://trailblazers.org/schoolprograms. To bring Trail Blazers to your school, contact Jennifer, Dir. of Programs, at [email protected].

#FlashbackFriday to last year, when our afterschool campers were preparing to share what they have been learning at the school science fair! On Monday, Trail Blazers Afterschool will open in-person at P.S. 770, P.S. 56, and Brighter Choices Community School! Register your camper at https://trailblazers.org/schoolprograms. To bring Trail Blazers to your school, contact Jennifer, Dir. of Programs, at [email protected].

#TBT to #LightsOnAfterschool 2019! Today is Lights On Afterschool, where we shine a light on the importance of afterschool programs. Share your afterschool story in the comments!

Guess what! Our in-person afterschool will open 10/26! (Photo taken before COVID). We'll be at partner schools P.S. 770, Brighter Choices Community School, and new for 2020 P.S. 56. Register your camper today at https://trailblazers.org/schoolprograms. To bring Trail Blazers Afterschool to your school, contact Jennifer, Dir. of Programs, at [email protected].

#LightsOnAfterschol Before the pandemic, afterschool was an essential element of childcare: it helped children to learn and grow while enabling working families to support their responsibilities. Today, afterschool and other such services are even more relevant as families navigate their new schedules and navigate children's new learning needs created by the pandemic. However, keeping afterschool affordable and accessible continues to be a challenge. Learn more about what you can do to at http://www.afterschoolalliance.org/policyTakeAction.cfm

It's #InternationalChefDay! Thanks to all the chefs who fed our campers and staff over the decades, and even taught some of us how to cook! What's your favorite camp recipe? Tell us in the comments below! We're looking for more recipes to add to our the new alumni page on our website. Check it out at trailblazers.org/alumni.

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#PitchInForParks The weather is beautiful is weekend, how about spending a few hours doing your part to help take care of Brooklyn's Backyard, aka Prospect Park! Green and Go Kits are available, details and sign up at https://bit.ly/2FAhwd9.

2020 has been a whirlwind of a year at Trail Blazers but, thanks to our supporters and our staff, we have been able to continue serving through the crisis! So far, thanks you, we have served over 750 children - and counting - through the pandemic. As we said earlier this year, Trail Blazers was here for children then in 1887 through worldwide wars and a flu pandemic; is still here today through COVID; and will continue to be here tomorrow, thanks to our Trail Blazers family. Check out some of the year's highlights in our most recent newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/666b5286404f/fall-2020-update.

FROM NOTIFY NYC: While we work to keep schools open, free meals at DOE sites will continue even if schools are closed. Find sites at http://nyc.gov/getfood. Mientras tratamos de mantener las escuelas abiertas, las comidas gratuitas del DOE seguirán aunque estén cerradas. Sitios: http://nyc.gov/getfood.

Today would have been Rowland Warren’s 100’s birthday! Over his 50+ years at Trail Blazers, he impacted the lives of countless campers. Alumni, let us honor his memory by sharing your fondest memories of him in the comments below. Happy birthday, Rowland, and thank you.

Happy birthday to this camper, staff, trainer, volunteer, and currently Alumni Engagement Committee Chair! Juanita, we hope you're having a wonderful day. Cheers!