Summer is right around the corner and the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau is now accepting camper applications for the 2024 season. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Ontario, Camp Hollis is a co-ed summer camp for children aged 6 to 14.

Youth have the option of enrolling as residential campers or as part of the day camp program. Residential camping is offered to those aged 8 to 14 and offers a fun-filled week of overnight camping. Overnight sessions run Sunday through Friday.

Day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and is open to campers aged 6 to 12. Day campers enjoy the same programs offered to resident campers and have lunch with the rest of camp. Extended care options are available from 8 to 9 a.m. and/or from 4 to 5 p.m.

Since its origins in 1946, Camp Hollis has taken great pride in making its summer camp programs accessible to all Oswego County families. Camp fees are based on household income and family size and range from $50 to $205 for week-long overnight camp sessions, and $130 to $155 for week-long day camp.

Scholarships for the overnight camp program are available through Friends of Camp Hollis for families with financial hardships.

Camp Hollis presents a different theme for campers every week. The 2024 schedule is:

Week 1: June 30 to July 5: Blast Off into Summer Week

Campers will explore the wonders of the cosmos, engage in cosmic activities and learn about the mysteries of outer space. Counselors and campers are invited to wear their stellar space attire.  

Week 2: July 7 to 12: Cartoon Week

Calling all budding artists and animation enthusiasts! Join a week-long adventure where the colorful world of cartoons comes to life. Don’t forget to pack your favorite cartoon shirts, socks or blankets!

Week 3: July 14 to 19: Pirate Week

Prepare to set sail into the high seas of excitement for Pirate Week! Get ready to don your pirate attire, strap on your eye patches and unleash your inner buccaneer. 

Week 4: July 21 to 26: Best of Camp Hollis

Get ready for a week of absolute awesomeness as Camp Hollis turns the fun meter up to max and revisits all the highlights that make it unforgettable. This week celebrates teens at Camp Hollis, so all 13- and 14-year-olds are called to join in the fun!

• Please note: The overnight camp sessions for this week are available for those aged 13 and 14 only, but day campers of all ages can still attend this week.

Week 5: July 28 to Aug. 2: Olympic Week

Let the games begin and the cheers echo through the camp! Get ready for a week of Olympic-sized fun, friendship and memories that will last a lifetime. Lace up your sneakers, grab your team colors and let the pursuit of greatness commence! 

Week 6: Aug. 4 to 9: Spirit Week

Get ready for an epic Spirit Week that’ll take your summer adventure to the next level! Each day brings a new theme and a chance to showcase your camp spirit. Make sure you pack all your energy and clothes!

Week 7: Aug. 11 to 16: Throwback/Decades Week

Get ready to step into a time machine and join us for an unforgettable week at camp, where each day is a journey through the coolest eras in history. Dress in your favorite decade’s fashion, jam to iconic tunes and participate in themed activities that capture the essence of each era.

Owned and operated by the Oswego City-County Youth Bureau, Camp Hollis offers a variety of summer camp options for children with swimming, nature hikes, games, sports, arts and crafts and many more activities available.

For more information, contact the Youth Bureau weekdays at 315-349-3468 or go to

https://youthbureau.oswegocounty.com/parks_recreation/camp_hollis.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER FUN AT CAMP HOLLIS TODAY! – Camp Hollis is now accepting camping registration for this summer for children aged 6 to 14. The camp offers week-long sessions for both day and overnight campers, and each week has a fun, unique theme. For details or to register, go to https://youthbureau.oswegocounty.com/parks_recreation/camp_hollis. Pictured are past Camp Hollis campers.