Original Program (held in the Barn)
A little bit of everything. Fiber arts, sculpture, decorative box making, woodcarving, photography, macramé, and unusual underpainting techniques 
no materials fee—limit 18 participants 

Independent Studio (held in the Playhouse) with Nick Napierala.
no materials fee—limit 8 participants 

Sculpture (held in the Boat Building Shop) with Jill Cornell
no matterials fee—limit 8 participants 

Fibers Study (held in the Hen House) with  Lisa Federici
+$100 materials fee—limit 10 participants   

Box Making/Bookbinding (held in the Collins Building) with Carol Procopio 
+$50 materials fee—limited to 7 participants

Sculptural Explorations (held in the Barn) with Jan Dylewski
no materials fee—limit 10 participants 

Independent Studio (held in the Playhouse) with Cindy Henry-Wood
no materials fee—limit 8 participants 

Printmaking and BIG INK (held in the Hen House) with Beth Atkinson in collaboration with Artist in Residence Lyell Castonguay from BIG INK. Participants will provide some materials—please see description. +$200 materials fee—limit 8 participants) 

Experimental Crafts (held in the Barn) with Veronica Kruger 
no materials fee—limit10 participants

Experimenting with Fluid Mediums (held in the Collins Building) with Janet Vedder
no materials fee—limit 10 participants

Silversmithing (Held in the Boat Building shop) with Kate Sydney.
+$200 materials fee—limit 5 participants

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Before completing your registration, please read the progrram description as well as the description of the location of your requested program.

Great Camp Sagamore is a National Historic Landmark built in 1897. Due to the historic integritty of the camp, there are limited accessibility feattures to accommodate visitors with disabilities. The camp cosists of walking paths of mixed surfaces with some irregular terrrain (roots, dips, and stones). Some buildings are accessed only via stairs or non-standard doorways. We want you to have an amazing experience if you come! If you are concerned about acccessibility, please contact one of our coordinators in advance of registering to discuss your circumstances and the limitations of the site.  

• Upon arrival, personal vehicles must be parked in the upper lot.  
• There is no public transportation to Great Camp Sagamore or from the camp to surrounding areas.
• There is no driving permitted in the camp during the week. All buildings must be accessed by walking not driving.  
• Great Camp Sagamore is a nonsmoking/nonvaping property.
• The Hamlet of Raquette Lake has volunteer ambulance and fire departments. The nearest pharmacy is located in Old Forge, approximately 30 miles away. The nearest hospital is St. Elizabeth's in Utica, NY, 79 miles away. There is an urgent health care center in Warrensburg, NY, 65 miles away. 
• Cell service is not available. The camp can be contacted in case of an emergency via their landline 315-354-5311.

Overnight accommodations (Main Lodge, Wig Wam, Collins and Cabins)—Accommodations and special arrangements are made through NYSATA only. All overnight accommodations require climbing a minimum of 2-3 steps and in some locations, many more. There are no elevators in any building on the site. There are a limited number of single rooms available at an additional fee of $325. Most rooms are double or triple occupancy with shared bathrooms on each floor outside the room.

Cabins (Gloria’s and Alfred’s)—There is no Wi-Fi or public restroom. Bathrooms are for registered guests only in those locations. There are two or three steps up to access the guest rooms.

Wig Wam—Located near the center of camp, this two-story location is primarily used for overnight accommodations. There is no Wi-Fi and no handicapped access. Wig Wam is about 700 feet to both the Dining Hall and workshop locations in either direction. There are three entrances to the building; two require 2-3 steps up and one requires about 10 steps up.

Main Lodge—All overnight guest rooms are located on the second and third floors. There is no Wi-Fi or public restroom. Restrooms in this location are for the use of registered overnight guests.

Dining Hall—All meals are held in this location. There are 2 public restrooms. There is no Wi-Fi. The building is wheelchair accessible. Dining is cafeteria-style (buffet line). Please note that we do not have separate food preparation areas to cook allergen friendly items. It is possible for allergens to be introduced before food is provided to us or during the cooking and serving process. If you have special dietary needs please notify us during the registration process on your registration form. We will do our best to accommodate your request, although because of our remote location we may not be able to meet all needs. 

Collins Building—Located in the lower camp next to overnight accommodations and the dining hall. There are multiple steps up to access this building. There is Wi-Fi available, but it can be spotty at times. Overnight accommodations are on the second floor. There is no public bathroom in this building. The bathrooms in Collins are reserved for the overnight guests in this location.

The Playhouse—Located near overnight accommodations and the dining hall in lower camp. There is a bathroom and wheelchair access via a ramp. There is no Wi-Fi in this location or overnight accommodations; workspace only.

 The Barn—Located in the upper camp. There are 2 public restrooms available and Wi-Fi when available. This location has no overnight accommodations; workspace only. There is wheelchair accessibility to part of the Barn.

The Hen House—Located in upper camp, a moderate walking distance from the overnight accommodations. There are no public bathrooms but the location is close to the Barn, where there are 2 public bathrooms and Wi-Fi.

The Boat Building Shop—This building is the furthest away from lower camp and the Dining Hall, as well as a moderate walk to the Barn. There are no bathrooms or Wi-Fi in this location but it is located a few steps from The Chalet where there are public bathrooms and a gift shop as well as Wi-Fi.

Questions? Contact Beth Atkinson or Michelle Schroeder at [email protected]

Institute registration includes lodging, instruction, some materials, meals, and CTLE certificate. Non-refundable deposit of $250 due upon registration. Balance due June 1.

Member Registration*
$1180 per week early bird, $1230 after June 1
Non-Member Registration*
$1240 early bird, $1290 after June 1
*Additional materials fee may apply to selected programs.

Single Room (limited availability) add $325

Before completing your registration, please read the program description as well as the description of the location of your requested program.

Cancellation Policy: 
Non-refundable deposit of $250 due upon registration. Balance must be paid by June 1. Cancellation requests June 1-July 15 will be refunded ONLY if a replacement can be found to fill the cancelled space. 

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Already registered?
Watch your email for updates on balance payments and prepariiing for camp. 

Closed Out? If registration fills for the institute or the progam of your choice, please contact Beth Atkinson to be placed on a wait list. As spaces become available, Beth will contact waitlisted individuals in the order that requests were received. 

CTLE Certificate Included
NYSATA is an approved CTLE Sponsor pursuant to Subpart 80-6 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education. NYSATA Summer Institute workshops are eligible for CTLE credit. Each participant will be provided with appropriate CTLE documentation of participation. Participants are responsible for meeting any district requirements for pre-approval prior to the event and for understanding how CTLE credits apply to their particular certification requirements.

Applications are be due by January 15. Awardees notified by February 1. 

Retired Art Educator Scholarship

 Barry Hopkins Art Educator Scholarship*

As educators, our love for teaching and learning never ends. While our time in the classroom may cease, our want for growth is as natural as our want for breath. The NYSATA Summer Institute planners and participants value the contributions experienced teachers bring to our professional development camp and welcome our colleagues to explore their own art making.

The Retired Art Educator Scholarship covers registration fees, lodging, instruction, some materials, meals, and CLTE certificate for one retiree who has never attended the camp.

Online Applications open until January 15, 2023
Winners will be notified by February 1, 2023

Not Available for 2024. We will reopen this award in 2025. 

Established in 2015, this scholarship honors an outstanding art educator, Barry Hopkins, art teacher in the Catskill Central School District for 37 years. Barry had a passion for teaching and for sharing his love for art from the Hudson River School and the Catskill Mountains region. Known for his connection to earth and nature, Barry taught his students to honor and celebrate the natural world through their art. An active and contributing NYSATA member for many years, he presented countless workshops, contributed to conference planning, and was a contributor to and participant in the NYSATA Summer Institute since its inception. 

Barry’s contributions to the profession were cut short by his untimely death. He had a tremendous impact on the professional lives of many of our colleagues; especially those teachers who participated in the NYSATA Summer Institute, which he helped establish. His positive influence lives on through the many lives he touched and will continue to touch through this scholarship.

The Barry Hopkins Scholarship* provides financial support to enable a NYSATA member art educator who has never attended the NYSATA Summer Institute to attend at the Great Camp Sagamore. The scholarship covers registration fees, lodging, instruction, some materials, meals, and CTLE certificate. 

Online Application open until January 15, 2025
Winners will be notified by February 1, 2025

CLICK HERE to Apply