2018 Rugby Day Camp Details
When: August 21-24*, 2018 (registration open until July 20, 2018)
Where: Siena College, 515 Loudon Rd, Loudonville, NY (minutes from Albany)
The pitch is located on the campus, on Turchi Rd, just off Spring St.
Who: Boys and Girls 7th-12th Grade - All levels of experience
What’s Included: Shirt (2), Bag, Lunch and afternoon snack. Trained medical staff will be on site during all camp hours.
What to bring: Sunscreen, proper footwear, mouth guard, plenty of water, positive attitude.
Cost: $175 per participant. This is a special introductory price for 2018.
Camp Schedule:
Tues, Aug 21: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Wed, Aug 22: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Thur, Aug 23: 9:00 AM-4:30 PM
Fri, Aug 24: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM followed by lunch
Meals:
Lunch and snacks are included in the registration fee. Campers will receive lunch in the Longstrom Dining Hall on the Siena College campus Monday-Friday. Snacks will be provided during the afternoon sessions Monday – Thursday. Breakfast is the responsibility of each camper.
Hotels and Lodging:
This is a day camp, so if you’re traveling, please make your own room accommodations. There are many hotel options within a 15-minute drive to Siena College. Some of the more popular hotels are:
Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St, Troy, NY 12180 (518) 272-1700
Microtel Inn by Wyndham, 7 Rensselaer Ave, Latham, NY 12110 (800) 337-0050
Holiday Inn Express & Suites, 400 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 783-6161
Hotel Indigo, 254 Wolf Rd, Latham, NY 12110 (518) 869-9100
Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Rd, Albany, NY 12211 (518) 869-8100)
Red Roof Inn Albany Airport, 188 Wolf Rd, Albany, NY 12205 (518) 459-1971
Transportation:
By Air – Albany International Airport (ALB), Albany Shaker Rd, Colonie, NY (5 miles)
By Rail – Albany/Rensselaer Amtrak, 525 East St., Rensselaer, NY (8 miles)
By Bus – Greyhound Albany Bus Terminal, 34 Hamilton St, Albany, NY 12207 (8 miles)
CDTA is the local bus service that runs from all of the above locations to Siena College
By Car – Minutes from the NYS Thruway, I-90, I-87 and I-787
Parking:
There is plenty of free parking adjacent to the rugby pitch and in other lots on the Siena College campus.
Siena College Campus Tours:
If you or any member of your family would like a campus tour while you are in the area, the Siena College Office of Enrollment would love to show you the beautiful campus and all the college has to offer. Contact Jim Eaton, Associate Director of Admissions [email protected] (518) 782-6561 and tell him Siena Rugby sent you!
Area Attractions:
You are more than welcome to hang out and watch the camp from the sidelines, but if you’d like to take some time to explore the Albany Capitol District Area of NYS, here are just a few of the fun things to do while you’re in town:
Saratoga Race Track - Enjoy the thrill of cheering on your equine favorites as they race to the finish at the historic Saratoga Race Track! The 2018 Saratoga Racing Meet begins on July 20 with an Opening Day Celebration and concludes on September 3. www.saratogaracetrack.com
Dutch Apple Cruises & Tours – Take a sightseeing cruise along the Hudson River or a land tour of Albany www.dutchapplecruises.com (518) 463-0220
Captain JP Cruises – Enjoy dinner and cruise on the Hudson River and the NYS lock system. www.captainjpcruise.com (518) 270-1901
NYS Capitol - The New York State Capitol has served as the seat of government for New York since the 1880's. Over 125 years old, the building is a marvel of late 19th-century architectural grandeur. https://ogs.ny.gov/esp/ (518) 474-2418
USS Slater DE-766 Tour - During World War II 563 Destroyer Escorts battled Nazi U-Boats on the North Atlantic protecting convoys of men and supplies. In the Pacific, they stood first in line to defend naval task forces from Kamikaze attacks. Today only one remains afloat in America. Step back in time. Return to 1945 aboard USS SLATER. http://www.ussslater.org/ (518) 431-1943
*originally advertised start date of Aug 20th has been changed due to scheduling and NYS compliance issues.