About Camp
Golf director, Michael VanderWeide, has created an exciting program of play & practice. Each camper plays 9-18 holes daily on 7 courses with expert instruction at every turn. Our 300 yard on campus driving range is perfect for honing one's skills.
Courses include:
Harlem Valley, Hotchkiss, Candlewood Valley Country Club (18 holes), Quarry View, Canaan Country Club, Undermountain (9 holes), Silo Ridge (18 holes)
* There are days when campers play less than 9 holes due to weather and camper stamina.
2009 Typical Daily Golf Schedule
| Sunday: | Afternoon: Check-in Afternoon/Evening: Assessment &Driving Range |
| Monday: | Morning: 9 Holes |
| Tuesday: | Morning: 9 Holes Afternoon: 9 Holes or Driving Range/Swim Evening: Pitch & Putt or Activity |
| Wednesday: | Morning: 9 Holes Afternoon: Driving Range/Swim Evening: 9 Holes or Activity |
| Thursday: | Morning:9 Holes Afternoon: 9 Holes or Driving Range/Swim Evening: Activity |
| Friday: | Morning:9 Holes Afternoon: Short Iron 9 Hole Course at Driving Range Evening: Activity |
| Saturday: | Morning: Driving Range/Elective Afternoon: 9 Holes Evening: 9 Holes or Activity |
Who Are We & Why Choose Us?
The Joel Ross philosophy is “Consistency Wins”. Consistency comes from confidence & confidence comes from practice. Our campers play 9 holes every morning with the option for at least 9 more in the afternoon & evening. There is no substitute for real course play. Our campers are given every opportunity to improve & have fun!
Golf Facilities
On campus we have a 300 yard hole and our own driving range. It is an ideal setting to practice tee shots, the short game & sand wedges.
Our campers rotate daily on seven nearby courses:
- Silo Ridge Golf Club, Amenia, NY - 18 holes
- Harlem Valley Golf Club, Wingdale, NY - 9 holes
- Candlewood Valley Country Club, New Milford, CT - 18 holes
- Hotchkiss School Golf Club, Lakeville, CT - 9 holes
- Quarry View Golf Club, E. Canaan CT. - 9 holes
- Canaan Country Club, Canaan, CT. - 9 holes
- Undermountain Golf Course, Copake, NY - 9 holes
Supervision
The full time golf staff supervises and instructs the campers in a ratio of 1:4. Our campers are divided into dorm groups by gender and age with two counselors assigned per group. Campers participate in many activities and electives in these groups. There is also a dorm group meeting each night before bedtime with milk & a snack served.
Morning & Evening Electives
Even Tiger Woods needs a break from golf once in a while. At Joel Ross Golf & Sports Camp we offer a wide range of morning & evening electives:
- Adventure
- Archery
- Basketball
- Canoeing & Kayaking
- Chess
- Crafts
- Fishing
- Fitness Circuit Training
- Football
- Golf
- Hiking
- Karaoke
- Nintendo Game Cube (8 units)
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- NEW SAT Prep Course for 10th, 11th & 12th grades
- NEW Squash
or three week (S3 & 4) is recommended.
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