Programs for Kids & Teens

SUNY Ulster offers courses and camps that have been designed specifically for kids and teens.  Our  College for Kids and Camp Ulster programs provide learning opportunities and fun-filled classes to challenge your child to become a life-long learner. Your child will develop new skills, make new friends, and find how much fun it is to study astronomy, archaeology, robotics or game programming. 

We also offer Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) preparation courses which include all the materials and information your child will need to perform well on the SAT exam.

Our Continuing Education Department offers a number of driver and motorcycle training and safety programs which are open to qualified 16 year olds.

Many courses offered through our Department of Continuing and Professional Education are also open to children and teens, but are not included in above programs. The following list includes some of these additional Spring 2008 offerings. For further information on these courses, call 845:339-2025, or e-mail ceinfo@sunyulster.edu.

Learn the fundamental skills necessary to hit the golf ball. Receive instruction in theory including stance, grip,and posture while gaining practice hitting balls. You will need to bring to class a wedge, metal wood (preferably a lofted metal wood) and putter, or borrow one from the Pro. Two sections are being offered, one for women only, and the other a co-ed class.

Materials Fee: $10 for balls, payable in class.

Mon., Wed. and Fri. • Women Only
May 19, 21 and 23 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(Raindates: May 26, 28 and 30)

3 sessions • $125
NCC 672 - 07 • Mohonk Golf Course

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Mon., Wed. and Fri. • Co-Ed
Jun. 16, 18 and 20 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(Raindates: Jun. 23, 25 and 27)

3 sessions • $125
NCC 673 - 05 • Mohonk Golf Course

This is for those who have played golf for at least a year. The focus will be on controlling the ball’s direction right or left and refining chipping, pitching and putting skills. Please bring your driver and seven iron to class or borrow from the Pro.

Lessons are held in New Paltz and taught by Golf Pro Robert Gutkin. This is his 33rd year as golf professional. Go to www.gutkin.org to see raindate policy.
(Student max is 8.)

Materials fee: $10 for balls, payable in class.

Mon., Wed. and Fri. • Intermediate Co-Ed
Jul. 21, 23 and 25 • 5:30 - 7:30 pm
(Raindates: Jul. 28, 30 and Aug. 1)

3 sessions • $125
NCC 661 - 01 • Mohonk Golf Course

Save up to 15% annually on your watercraft insurance upon satisfactory completion of this course! It is good for a lifetime and is recognized by the US Coast Guard and administered by the Empire Safety Council. This course meets the NYS requirements for the Personal Watercraft Boating Safety Course (PWC). It includes a workbook, and a multiple choice exam.

Your instructor, Len Cleveland, has been teaching boating safety for 41 years.

Mon. and Wed., May 5 and 7 • 5:30 - 9:30 pm
2 sessions • $69
NCC 667 - 16 • Stone Ridge Campus

Mad Hot Ballroom in the Hudson Valley! Kids have fun while learning social dance skills, including how to lead and follow a partner, and cool classic jazz footwork.

Fridays, Jun. 6 - 27 • 4:55 - 5:55 pm
2 sessions • $60 per person
CFK 571 - 02 • Business Resource Center

This combines Zumba and Latin dance with easy, fun, cardio dance step moves, body toning, Pilates (for abdominal and lower back), and yoga (for flexible cool down). Moves can be modified for all fitness levels.

Note: Bring a mat and sneakers to class.

Optional: You may also bring weights, towel, water and your own music.

Your instructor is Catherine Doolan a certified Zumba and aerobic instructor. She is also an experienced fitness trainer.

Thursdays, Apr. 24 - May 29 • 6:30 - 7:30 pm
6 sessions • $75
NCC 843 - 02 • Business Resource Center