This page will be regularly updated with July and August resources for Granville CSD families and recent graduates.
If you have a resource, student internship, volunteer or employment opportunity for age 14+ to share with Granville CSD families, please send to krozell@granvillecsd.org or call 518-642-1051 Ext. 1317.
Updated 6/29/26
DEADLINE TO ENROLL
Village Swim Program - Free Village of Granville Swim Program - Starts July 6th, 2026
PTO Theatre Camp - Free PTO Theatre Program - Deadline is July 24th, Program Runs Aug 3 - 7
FREE PARENTING CLASSES
Thursdays, Starting 7/14 - 5 Week Virtual Class Series, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. Here is the link to learn more and register.
SUMMER READING RESOURCES
Apps - Ages 2 - 8 - Duolingo ABC App and Khan Academy Kids App - Free, no ads, created by educators.
Reading Help Website - Ages 8 and Older - KhanAcademy.org - Free, no ads.
The Pember Library in Granville - Get a free library card and take your kids each once per week or once per month to try new books. Free weekly library programs are available too!
Southern Adirondack Library System (SALS) Recommended Reading List - With your Pember library card, you can order any book online for free from SALS and they will deliver the items for free to the Pember. The Pember will email you when it's ready to pick up.
American Library Association Suggested Reading List - Birth to Grade 8
New York State Reading List - Grade K - 12
More Resources - Check out the free "educational resources" on the Community School page of the school website.
OPEN GYM
Boys Basketball - For Rising Grades 7 - 12 with Modified and Varsity Coaches. Monday, Wed and Friday beginning June 29th: Two sessions each day at 9:00 AM with Coach Boucher and 6:00 PM with Coach Sam. Attend Monday, June 29th for additional details and ongoing communication. Summer leagues start June 30th: Modified in Argyle. Contact Coach Boucher cboucher@granvillecsd.org for details.
Boys and Girls Soccer - For Rising Grades 7 - 12 with Soccer Parents and Visiting Soccer Coaches - Every Wednesday 5 pm and Every Saturday 9 am, Lower Soccer Field by Price Chopper. Join Friends of Granville Soccer Facebook.
Weight Room Open - For Rising Grades 7 - 12 at the Jr/Sr High, Weight Room, with Coach Macura. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
GRANVILLE CSD
Village Swim Program - Free Village of Granville Swim Program - July 2026
PTO Theatre Camp - Free PTO Theatre Program - Aug 3 - 7
Summer Academy for MJT/GES Students - Half-day Program - Letters of Invitation have Been Sent Home (5/13/26)
Summer Music Lessons - Free, private music lessons for rising grade 5 - 11 students with Granville CSD music department staff. Details to come. Contact Band Director, Mrs. Stout for sign up details: jstout@granvillecsd.org
Summer Enrichment - FREE 2-3 Hour STEM Mini-Camps at GES for Grades 3-6 (Please choose one program. Students will attend both classes during each week's course offering). Here is the link to register.
Description: Week 1 - July 20 -24, 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Description; Week 2 - August 10 - 14, 9:00 am - 12:00 PM
Summer Enrichment Questions: giftedresources@wswheboces.org or 518-581-3585
Summer School at Granville CSD - By recommendation for Jr/Sr High Students
Community School Page - Free and low-cost online student and family resources on this page - food, education, parenting tips, mental health and more. Here is the link to learn more.
Career Planning Page - Use the summer to make a plan with these resources. The 7th grade transition is a great time to start discussing what happens after high school. Here is the link to learn more.
Food Support - A list of all the local and regional places to receive free food and learn how to make affordable meals. Learn more.
LIBRARY
Granville's Pember Library Programs - Free!
Call the Library 518-642-2525 or Drop-in to Register, 33 West Main Street, Granville
Weekly Programs
Thursdays, STEM Program (Must be at least 3rd grade) - Starts July 9th, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Fridays, Teen Coding Program - Starts July 10th, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Saturdays, Kids Program - Newborn to Age 11, Starts July 11th, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Hebron's Nature Preserve Programs - Weekly offerings from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 6937 Route 22, Hebron, NY. Call the Pember Library Museum 518-642-1515 or Drop-in to Register. Here is the link to the schedule.
YOUTH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT- Age 14+
Lifeguard Certification - Available February and April School Breaks, Hudson Falls, NY to plan ahead for summer jobs - $100 or free with summer job sponsorship. Here is the link to learn more.
LEAP Summer Jobs for Ages 14 - 20 - For families receiving HEAP, SNAP, SSI, Cash Assistance, or Medicaid. Starts at $16 per hour. Limited availability. Apply ASAP. Here is the link to learn more, apply and resources for ages 14 - 21 as well.
Washington County Youth Paid Intern - Age 20+ pursuing a degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, human services or related. Here is the link to learn more.
Get your working papers at Nurse Hover's office at the Jr/Sr High.
Granville area businesses: If you have an opportunity for a Granville CSD teen internship, summer school or school break job, please contact krozell@granvillecsd.org to be listed here.
EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
NYS Environment Health and Climate Training Program - Free 8-week virtual training program for high school, college, graduate and medical students. Online live sessions with experts across NYS. June 1 - July 22, 2026. Here is the link to learn more. Priority Deadline April 1st. Extended Deadline is May 1st if there are still openings.
Volunteer at the Granville Rescue Squad - Age 16+. A great introduction to the medical field and emergency medicine and a way to involved in the local community. Volunteer membership can lead to free trainings and guidance on a future career as an EMT and more. Applications to volunteer are in the hallway by Senior High Guidance or email Mrs. Zinn ajzinn131@gmail.com.
Volunteer at Local Fire Departments - Age 16+. Get involved, find a mentor and get to know your local community volunteers. Drop in any Tuesday evening at your local fire department station to learn more about volunteering. GCSD school district stations: Pawlet, West Pawlet, and Wells, VT and Granville, Middle Granville, North Granville, Hampton, and Hebron, NY. This can lead to free trainings and guidance in a professional emergency services career.
Volunteer - Here is the link to a document with Granville, NY organizations that need volunteers. And here is a link to available volunteer opportunities at GCSD, or contact Ms. Rozell, District Office to discuss finding the right volunteer opportunity for you.
Career Planning - Use the summer to make a plan with these resources. Here is the link to learn more.
Join the Digital Media Team for an Internship - Take photos, write articles, create videos and reels for the school and more. Create just one or get weekly assignments around your interests during the school breaks or during the school year. See Ms. Rozell for summer projects, internship ideas and learn more about communication, marketing, public relations (PR), community development, social media or starting a business with a skill you would like to develop: Contact krozell@granvillecsd.org or drop by the district office (next to the band room). Students and grads welcome.
Local Businesses - Are you a Granville area employer? Apply to be a LEAP employer and mentor site and receive reimbursement for hiring a Granville CSD teen over the summer. Learn more about become a worksite employer for LEAP.
SUMMER CAMPS
St. Mary's Youth Groups, Granville, NY - Free, Every Thursday at St. Mary's Church, 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM, 23 Buckley Avenue, Granville. Contact Robin Anderson for registration and questions: FFStMarys.Granville@rcda.org
St. Mary's Vacation Bible School, Granville, NY - July 13 - 17, 2026, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM. A light dinner will be served the first 20 minutes. For children aged 4 - 11. Young volunteers needed to be group leaders age 11 and up. The fee is $15 per child participant (up to $45 per family regardless of how many children) It includes a t-shirt and supplies for the week. https://www.myvbs.org/olympics-with-st-paul
Contact Robin Anderson for registration and questions: FFStMarys.Granville@rcda.org
Poultney Summer Recreation - Variety of affordable activities and mini-camps at or near the Poultney Jr/Sr High School. Age 5- 18. Here is the link to learn more.
Poultney Blue Devil's Basketball Camp - Grades 3 - 9. July 27 - 30. Poultney High School Gym. $150 per athlete. Here is the link to more information. Questions: Ross.Jensen@GRCSU.org
NYS DEC Conservation Summer Sleepaway Camps - Ages 12 - 16 Scholarships Available through local Fish and Game Clubs. Here is the link to learn more.
Vermont Conservation Camp, Lake Bomoseen, Vt. Ages 12 - 16. Scholarships available. Here is the link to learn more.
MASH Camp - 1 Day Events in Glens Falls, Albany and Johnstown. Free. Learn More. For grades entering 8 - 12.
Softball Day Camp at Castleton University - Details here.
Girls Construction Summer Camp in partnership with BOCES - Grades 6 - 8. $275 per camp. Learn more.
YMCA Glens Falls / Saratoga Day Camps - Grades K - 6 with Camp Counselor Jobs for 7th - 9th grades. Here is the link to learn more.
YMCA Lake George Summer Overnight and Day Camps - Sliding scale fee. Ages 7 - 17. Here is the link to learn more.
Vermont Fish and Wildlife, Junior Warden Weekend - Age 15 - 17. $150 and one Wells and Poultney Student Sponsorship Available through the Lake St. Catherine Association. Aug 1 - 2. Here is the link to learn more.
Timbernook, Poultney, VT - Ages 4 - 12, June 22 - 26 and August 3 - 7. Here is the link to learn more.
Manchester Vt Recreation Summer Camp - Ages 4 - 12. Full day summer camp with early and late pick up available. Here is the link to learn more. Hires ages 14+ and up for camp counselors.
Washington County, NY Tourism Website - Here is a link to an additional list of Washington County summer camps and day camp opportunities curated by WashingtonCounty.fun
Afrim's Sports Camps - Soccer Camps age 18 months - to 10 years old in Queensbury, NY. Full day and half day camps. Starts June 22nd and August 23rd, 2026. Learn more.
THINGS TO DO
DiscoverGranvilleNY.com - Check out the "things to do" section for free local activities and events calendar. Here is the link to learn more.
Weekly Farmers Market - Wednesdays 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Veterans Park, Granville NY
WashingtonCounty.fun - Local events, activities and history. Learn more.
I Love New York - Day trips, weekend ideas, regional events and local history. Learn more.
Regional Activities:
Learn more at Adirondack.net, Albany.com, GlensFalls.com, Saratoga.com, CliftonPark.com