Frequently Asked Questions About Camp Turk

Below are answers to your most frequently asked questions. If you have additional questions that were not addressed here, please contact us and we will be happy to answer them for you. We look forward to hearing from you!

General Questions

Where is Camp Turk located?

Where do most Camp Turk campers come from?

What session lengths do you offer?

What camper’s age do you accept?

Where do campers live?

What programs do you offer?

Camp Turk is on over 1,500 + acres of land including a private lake. We offer land sports such as tennis, basketball, volleyball, soccer, lacrosse, softball, archery, dodgeball, badminton. On the waterfront we offer kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, paddleboarding, tubing, swimming, inflatables, fishing, canoeing. In addition we offer a theatre program, music program, arts & crafts, hiking & biking & much more.

View all activities.

Are campers activities scheduled?

Staffing

How does Camp Turk handle staff hiring?

Our first staffing priority is to hire staff members who possess the ability to take great care of children and be outstanding role models. Secondly, we focus on a staff member’s specific activity and coaching skills. Camp Turk makes sure that appropriate reference and background checks are completed on all staff. With an extremely low camper to staff ratios, we ensure that each camper receives a lot of attention.

Our staff members work diligently to ensure that every camper is encouraged to experience new activities, express themselves creatively, improve existing skills, and enjoy and cultivate friendships.

What types of staff training does Camp Turk conduct?

Communication

How will I be able to communicate with the camp during the summer?

How will I know what my child is doing at camp?

Programs and Activities

What is a “typical day” like at Camp Turk?

Does camp have any special events and activities?

How competitive is Camp Turk?

Nutrition and Safety

How is the food at Camp Turk?

All meals are served buffet style and offer a variety of delicious, nutritious, and kid-friendly menu items. We also have a wide range of beverages including natural juices and a variety of types of milk. Our counselors are trained to make sure that all campers are eating enough and are eating healthy balanced meals. Please note, we are NOT peanut and tree nut free camp.

View sample menus at Camp Turk.

What medical care is available at camp?

Packing List

Packing for camp is so much fun! Below you will find our suggested packing list. Please ensure that your camper arrives with enough clothing and necessities to last a full two-week session. Laundry will be done for campers staying multiple sessions.

Clothing

Pajamas
Bathrobe (if you have one)
Underwear
Socks
Shorts
Shirts (short & long sleeve)
Sweatshirt & pants
Jeans

Lightweight jacket
Medium weight jacket
Two to three swimsuits (Girls – 1 piece or tankini) (Boys – swim trunks)
Raincoat
Sneakers or old shoes for hiking
Crocs (or similar closed toed shoe)
White t-shirt for special camp event
Hat to wear hiking

Other Items

Sunscreen
Insect Repellent
Flashlight with extra batteries
Open top laundry hamper (no laundry bags please)
Shower organizer or shower caddy
Notebook, pen, pre-addressed envelopes
& stamps to write home
Two-Four beach towels
Twin size blanket for bed
Pillow & 2 pillowcases
Towels & washcloths
Two sets of twin sheet
Water bottle with camper’s name
Backpack
Sleeping bag

Toilet Articles
Soap
Shampoo
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Floss
Deodorant (roll-on or stick)
Brush / Comb
Optional Items
Disposable camera
Swim goggles
Extra eye glasses
Book
Battery operated fan

Packing Dos and Don'ts

DO make sure all clothing and belongings are labeled with the camper’s name.

DO bring enough clothes to last 14 days.
DO pack only closed-toe shoes - flip flops are ONLY allowed in the shower. We highly recommend Crocs, they are a camp staple for most campers and staff.
DO pack comfortable, inexpensive clothing that can be worn while kids are exploring the great outdoors!
DO label any aerosol sprays (bug spray, sunblock, etc). They will be collected and kept in the counselors’ quarters and used by your camper under supervision each day (to avoid any “spray fights” or misuse of the products).
DON’T bring valuables to camp

Travel and Departure

Parents must provide their own transportation to and from the camp.

Arrival Information

Drop off is on SUNDAY at 2:00 pm.

From East or West, take New York Thruway to Exit 31, Utica, New York. Travel North on NYS Route 12 to Alder Creek. Bear right at Alder Creek on Route 28 North to Woodgate (blinking caution light.) Continue one mile North on Route 28 and bear off to the left onto Round Lake Road. Continue 2 1/2 miles to the camp; follow the signs.

Approximate travel time from Albany - 2 1/2 hours, from NYC - 5 hours, from Rochester - 4 hours.

GPS Address: Camp Turk, 6461 Round Lake, Road, Woodgate, NY, 13494.

Departure Information

Pickup is on SATURDAY at 11:00 am.

The safety of our campers is very important to us. For any child to be picked up from camp, we need to have an authorized adult name on camper application (including parents) and that person must show a PHOTO ID when picking up the camper. Campers CANNOT be released to anyone under the age of 18.

Detailed pick up instructions will be emailed to you prior to pick up.