Optional Activities
Camp's award-winning tennis program – Mid-Atlantic United States Tennis Association (U.S.T.A.) Organization of the Year. Led by Fernando Damus, Director of ACE Tennis Academy, Posadas, Misiones, Argentina, former NCAA Tennis All-American and national champion, ATP Coach, ITF coach, Captain of National Juniors Teams, NCAA DII National Champion and one of the most popular high energy leaders in camp!
ACE Super Star Tennis - Private Lesson Packages
3 Private Lessons - Junior Tour
6 Private Lessons - Wimbledon
9 Private Lessons - US Open
12 Private Lessons - Grand Slam
- One on one tennis instruction with one of our highly qualified tennis counselors.
- Comprehensive initial assessment to determine areas of strengths and areas to focus on.
- On going work to continue skill development and fitness level in tennis.
- Focusing on skill acquisition and development as it relates to game play and confidence building…commonly known as "tournament toughness".
- At the end of the summer, campers who choose the Grand Slam (12 lessons/summer) program will receive a personal evaluation with specific recommendations for improvement.
- Automatic entry into our tennis tournaments.
- All participating campers will receive an official ACE t-shirt.
Back by popular demand, TOP Basketball Program is a 3-day intensive program for campers interested in taking their skills to a new level. In addition to camp's regular basketball instruction provided to all campers, TOP Basketball is designed to give even more individual, one-on-one attention. TOP campers will forgo their normal camp programming for three full days of basketball instruction.
College and high school coaches and varsity players provide all of our TOP Basketball instruction!
The TOP Basketball program includes:
- At least 6 hours of basketball every day
- Individual and small group instruction
- Strength training and conditioning
- Team and individual video analysis
- Game play!
- Station and drill work
- Individual evaluation packet and take-home workout plan
TOP Basketball campers will also receive TOP basketball gear!
TOP Cooks cultivates and nurtures the gastronomic possibilities of food preparation! A creative and innovative program designed for those who want to explore these possibilities at camp! Food is a staple, but we're more than just cooking. TOP Cooks is a creative and dynamic hands-on program designed to take food preparation, thinking and creating to the next level. Cooking with professional chefs in and around the tristate area, exciting trips, demonstrations, sampling a variety of foods, visiting farms, experiencing farmers' markets, enjoying farm-to-table produce and food, gardening, baking, canning, preserving and even pickling! TOP Cooks campers have a fantastic program to look forward to! Let us know early, as our popular TOP Cooks program does fill up quickly!
- Located on camp property on our beautiful 200-acre ranch
- Small group instruction for all levels with private sessions available; beginners to advanced, including jumping!
- Two to four hours of lessons each week.
- Expert instruction in the ring and on the trails.
- Competition in a horse show.
- TOP Ranch riding T-Shirt
- Grooming and Horse Care instruction
- Night out at the ranch with games and s'mores!
- A detailed personal progress report and certificate.
Campers must have appropriate shoes (boots or hard shoes). Riding helmets will be provided for campers that do not bring their own.
- One-on-One training with professional ACE certified personal trainer
- 2-3 sessions per week with a personal trainer
- Strength training, cardio, core strength, stretching, and the latest fitness exercises.
- Develop and set personal goals with the guidance of an expert.
- Improve sports skills such as power, speed, endurance, vertical jump, throw power, and more!
- Chart weekly individual progress
- Learn safe and healthy techniques for strength, conditioning and overall training.
- Personalized exercise program to bring home.
- Dri-fit T-shirt!
Benefits of fitness and strength training:
- Increase muscle strength
- Improve body composition
- Enhance self-esteem
- Increase physical activity level
- Develop cooperation skills
- Avoid athletic injuries
- Enhance sports performance
- One-on-one training to accelerate and enhance learning
- One-on-one, as many lessons as you wish, with an experienced staff member from our gymnastics program
- Access to vault, uneven bars, beam, and floor
- Develop and set personal goals in an individualized way
- Strength and flexibility training
- Maintain and strengthen skill-set acquired from year-round lessons
11th Grade
Niagara Falls, US Side
Tuesday, July 25th - Thursday, July 27th
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11th Grade
Niagara Falls, US Side • Tuesday, July 25th - Thursday, July 27th
Accommodations: University of Rochester
Attractions may include a guided tour of Taughannock Falls, Salt City Market for shopping and eating, Wonderworks Aerial Adventure, Roseland Wakeboard Park, Niagara Falls State Park, Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Falls Street USA, and Dinosaur BBQ-YUM!
10th Grade
Niagra Falls, US Side
Tuesday, July 25th - Thursday, July 27th
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10th Grade
Niagra Falls, US Side • Tuesday, July 25th - Thursday, July 27th
Accommodations: University of Rochester
Attractions may include a guided tour of Taughannock Falls, Salt City Market for shopping and eating, Wonderworks Ariel Adventure, Roseland Wakeboard Park, Niagra Falls State Park, Maid of the Mist Boat Ride, Falls Street USA, and Dinosaur BBQ-YUM!
9th Grade
New England
Tuesday, July 25th - Thursday, July 27th
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9th Grade
New England • Tuesday, July 25th - Thursday, July 27th
Accommodations: University of New England
Attractions may include Quincy Market + Faneuil Hall, New England Aquarium, Whale Watch Cruise in Boston Harbor, sun and fun at Old Orchard Beach + Palace Playland, dinner and exploring in Portland, ME, and we'll grab a slice at the famous Mystic Pizza!
8th Grade
Finger Lakes Region
Weds., July 26th - Thursday, July 27th
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8th Grade
Finger Lakes Region • Weds., July 26th - Thursday, July 27th
Accommodations: University of Rochester Dorms.
Attractions may include a guided tour of Taughannock Falls, Wonderworks Experience, Roseland Waterpark for sun and fun, exploring Ithaca Commons, and Sweet Melissa's Ice Cream Shop for a s'mores brownie!
7th Grade
Adirondacks
Weds., July 26th - Thursday, July 27th
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7th Grade
Adirondacks • Weds., July 26th - Thursday, July 27th
Travel to the beautiful Adirondack Mountains! Campers stay in the dormitories at SUNY Albany. Attractions may include Lake George Dinner Cruise, Howe Cavern Tours, Baseball Hall of Fame, Revolution Rail Company, and Adirondack Extreme Ropes and Adventure Course!
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