family fun

Advanced Wilderness Survival (Ages 10-14)

This camp goes in depth into critical survival skills using fun, challenging scenarios. Participants work on their own and in teams to problem solve various skills challenges such as shelter, fire, tool use, knife safety, traps, rope and knots, plant uses, animal tracking, primitive skills, navigation and more (we can’t cover all of it in one week!).

Albany Gems Dance Team (Grades 3-8)

Do you love to dance? If you are going to be a 3rd-8th grade student this fall, then Albany’s competitive youth dance team might be the place for you! Coach Ashley Custis and team will offer multiple workshops this summer as an introduction to dance technique, different styles of dance, and lessons in teamwork and team building.

Basic Sewing Camp 2 (Ages 9-12)

This series is for students who have already taken Basic Summer Sewing Camp and wish to expand on what they have already learned. Projects will get more detailed.

Basic Summer Sewing Camp (Ages 9-12)

Students will learn to use a sewing machine and sew by hand. They will learn to construct bags, pillowcases, and simple clothing items, just to name a few. We will change things up to keep our young sewists excited! Sewing machines are provided.

Camp Albany: Junior Explorers

A week at Camp Albany includes themed activities, group games, STEM projects, outdoor play, cooking, art, and more. There’s really no such thing as a “typical” day, but campers experience a variety of hands-on activities throughout the week, with a focus on fun! When they’re not digging into a game or project, they’ll be outside on the playground running and playing more games.

Camp Albany: Little Explorers

Little Explorers pack all the fun and variety of a full week camp into three days! Each day, our counselors will lead hands-on STEM, cooking, art, outdoor, and physical activities with a focus on fun. When they’re not creating crafts or doing science experiments, campers have the Maple Lawn playground right out the back door to run and play all day.

Crafter's Camp (Ages 8-12)

Build. Cool. Stuff. This camp is all about tool use, creativity, and engineering. Each day we will introduce a new building project that participants will work on throughout the week to bring home. Projects are generally themed for camping and outdoors. We even try to build the tools we will use to build the other things! Projects may include assembling a bushcraft knife, a bone awl, wood baton, natural fiber, cordage, hand carved wood spoon and/or bowl, paracord survival bracelets or belts, feathersticks, leather medicine pouches, bamboo walking sticks, gourd drinking bottle, rocket stove and more.

Fairytale Dance (Ages 3-4 & 5-7)

There’s nothing more imaginative than fairytales! Experience the magic of ballet as your child stretches, leaps, and dances across the floor. Using props and interactive songs, this class will help improve balance and coordination while introducing your child to the fundamentals of ballet.

Girls Earth Skills (Ages 9-14)

Work in teams to build communication and leadership skills, and work independently to build focus, self-esteem, and self-sufficiency by practicing an array of wilderness skills, such as shelter construction, fire building, tool and knife use, knots and ropes, navigation, and plant identification. Instructors make it both fun and challenging with creative team scenarios to problem solve in small groups. Play fun games, make new friends, and earn a skills certificate.

Hip Hoppers (Ages 3-5)

Hip hoppers will learn basic hip hop moves and fun dance routines set to hit music. This class will teach basic leaps, turns, and tumbling while helping develop an overall sense of rhythm. The steps are sure to make kids groove to the beat in their own jazzy style!

Intro to Wilderness Survival (Ages 6-9)

Learn the basics of thriving in the wild. Campers learn confidence, initiative, communication, and common sense through fun survival scenarios in teams and on their own. Skills taught include shelters, fire building, cordage, navigation, knots, traps, primitive skills and more. We won’t get to everything, because there’s so much, but the week will be packed!

Kids Yoga (Ages 5-9)

Yoga is a great way for little ones to learn how to calm their minds, improve concentration, and move their bodies! Kids in this class will stretch their bodies in various ways, bend, twist, learn child's poses, yogi squats, and lunges. Most importantly they’ll have fun with their peers!

Mini-Hawk Camp - Soccer, Baseball & Basketball (Ages 4-7)

Our Multi-Sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program we combine 2 -3 sports into one fun-filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, your child will walk away with knowledge of new sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self- discipline.

Multi-Sport Camp - Soccer, Baseball & Basketball (Ages 7-12)

Our Multi-Sport camp is designed to introduce young athletes to a variety of different sports in one setting. For this program we combine 2 -3 sports into one fun-filled week. Athletes will learn the rules and essentials of each sport through skill-based games and scrimmages. By the end of the week, your child will walk away with knowledge of new sports along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and self- discipline.

Nature Rx

Kids use their imagination in exploring, engaging, and connecting with the forest and river. This program follows a forest free play model/approach. Each day is a new adventure in exploring the details of the natural environment, plants, animals, and geology.

Ninja Warrior Parkour (Ages 9-14)

Learn to jump, vault, tumble, bounce and spin your way under, over and through whatever obstacles and features you come across. Campers build strength, timing, balance, flexibility, and explosiveness as instructors take participants through a challenging and fun progression of skills and exercises. Instructors incorporate obstacle courses, martial art forms, acrobatic movements, and props to learn and choreograph key parkour and free running movements. The week ends with a final showcasing of skills. Learn from expert instructors who travel nationally to teach and compete in parkour and movement classes and events. Play fun games, make new friends, and earn a skills certificate.

Soccer Camp (Ages 6-12)

This camp focuses on dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control. By the end of the camp your child will have learned new life skills such as teamwork and sportsmanship, made new friends, and improved their sport skills preparing them to play for the playground or league play!

Splash Into Music (Ages 2-3)

This energetic movement and music class will keep your kiddo moving! Dancers will explore instruments and dance while they participate in activities that encourage collaboration and movement.

Summer Fun at COOL! Pool

Beat the summer heat with us and have some fun at Cool Pool. We will have reduced capacity this summer. Reservations are highly recommended.

Teen Fashion Week (Ages 13-16)

Students will learn to work with patterns to create several garments in this series of classes. They will acquire the skills to determine what fabrics can be used with certain patterns, how to read the patterns, and construct garments by machine and finishes by hand.

Teen Sewing II (Ages 13-16)

This series is for students who have already taken Teen Fashion week and want to continue with greater challenges. This series may be repeated, as projects will be changed on an individual basis.

Waverly Paddle Boats

Come spend some time with family and friends paddling around the lake.

aquatics

Aqua Jog

Aqua jogging is a group fitness class with a trained professional teaching for about an hour. The classes focus on aerobic endurance, resistance training, and creating an enjoyable atmosphere sometimes with music.

Household Recreation Swim

Gather up the entire family for some fun in the pool! Members of the same household are invited to come and swim together. Adults are required with anyone under age 16.

Lap Swim

Lap Swim is exactly what it sounds like - swimming laps! Do your own personal training routine. When the shallow end is available, walking is permitted.

Personal Exercise

Aqua jogging is so fun & popular. This is not an instructor led session and participants must remain socially distanced from other participants. Flotation devices are available.

Senior Fitness

Senior Fitness is a group fitness class with a trained professional teaching for 45 minutes. The classes focus on aerobic endurance, resistance training, and creating an enjoyable social atmosphere sometimes with music.

Summer Fun at COOL! Pool

Beat the summer heat with us and have some fun at Cool Pool. We will have reduced capacity this summer. Reservations are highly recommended.

Water Aerobics

Water Aerobics is a group fitness class with a trained professional instuctor. The classes focus on aerobic endurance, resistance training, and creating an enjoyable atmosphere sometimes with music.

Waverly Paddle Boats

Come spend some time with family and friends paddling around the lake.

Youth Swim Lessons

Make a splash with swim lessons at Albany Community Pool! Learning to swim teaches skills to be safe in the water and so much more. Swimming builds self confidence, develops self-esteem and makes water a safe, fun environment for a lifetime. We are focused on developing strong swimmers and confident kids.

active adults

EXPRESS YOUR CREATIVITY

Beginning Sewing

This class will cover the fundamentals of sewing for the new sewist and those who need a refresher. Bring your machine or use ours. You will learn machine features, sewing techniques, and stitches. You will have the confidence to choose a pattern, fabric, and notions.

Fused Glass Bugs

Create cute and unique glass bugs, perfect for adding a whimsical touch to your garden! Students will have access to a variety of beautiful glass. Let your imagination go wild and dazzle your family and friends with your creation.

Fused Glass Mushroom Art

Create your own cute mushroom garden art! Students will have access to a variety of beautiful glass. Let your imagination come to life and you will go home with beautiful pieces to put on display.

Intermediate Sewing

This class will cover sewing seams, darts, hems, zippers, and finishing a garment. You will build on the skills you learned in Beginning Sewing or from previous experience.

Introduction to Sewing with Knit Fabric (Leggings)

Students will learn to work with knit fabrics and how to make their own leggings for all occasions! Fabric must be purchased prior to class and fabric must be pre-washed. Students must know the basic functions of a sewing machine for this class.

Introduction to Sewing with Knit Fabric (T-shirt)

Students will learn to work with knit fabrics and how to sew a t-shirt. You will walk away with a handmade t-shirt! Fabric must be purchased prior to class and fabric must be pre-washed. Students must know the basic functions of a sewing machine for this class.

Mosaic Flower Plaque

You will lay out and place your flower plaque design at the first class by using tiles and glass. On the second night, you will grout your creation. Get creative and have fun! Invite your friends, meet new friends, make it a date night, or a girl’s night out.

Mosaic Vase

You will lay out and place your unique design at the first class by using tiles and glass. On the second night, you will grout your creation. Get creative and have fun! Invite your friends, meet new friends, make it a date night, or a girl’s night out.

HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND FIT!

Zumba/Zumba Toning

Zumba/Zumba Toning provides a total body workout using easy to follow choreographed dance moves to combine elements of fitness-cardio, muscle conditioning, balance, and flexibility. Zumba Fitness classes are often called exercise in disguise because they are super effective and amazingly fun.

volunteer opportunities

Adopt-a-Park Program

Albany Parks & Recreation’s Adopt-A-Park program is a way for individuals, groups, or businesses to show their pride and commitment to the city's parks and green spaces. With your help, we can keep our city parks beautiful, clean, and safe.