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Cheryl's Lodge

Cheryl's Lodge

CAPTAIN Community Human Services' Community Outreach Center in Halfmoon Heights offers programming for children, families, and seniors. Contact us at 518-373-8873 for more information!

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Upcoming Food Distribution Dates

All are welcome, no registration necessary. All food distribution events begin at 9:30am and end at 11:30am or whenever food runs out. For questions call 518.371.1185 or email Rachel McCann at rachel@captaincares.org.

  • Friday 4/24
  • Friday 5/29
  • Friday 6/26
  • Friday 7/31

Peace Camp - July 6-30, 2026

Peace Camp is a free summer camp that promotes teamwork, cooperation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills. It also encourages interpersonal skills and making new friends. Camp includes games, arts and crafts, weekly activities, planned activities, special guests, and field trips. For Shenendehowa students going into grades 1-6.

Programs and Services

  • Adult Computer Use

    By appointment only- please call Cheryl's Lodge to make a reservation at 518-373-8873

  • Camp CAPTAIN Cares

    Camp CAPTAIN Cares is a volunteer camp for students entering grades 6-9. Daily field trips and projects. Applications available mid-spring.

  • HSE Program (Formerly GED)

    High School Equivalency (HSE) classes, sponsored by Capital Region BOCES. For information, call 518-862-4707.

  • Homework Help

    Free after school support program for grades K-5 helps our youth compete in today's academic world. We offer unique extracurricular activities, educational support, snacks, and more!

  • Income Tax Preparation (VITA)

    Offered January through April, people earning less than $56,000 per year can receive free income tax preparation at CAPTAIN CHS.

  • Library Summer Reading Camp

    Grades PreK-5. Sponsored by the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.

  • Little Free Library

    Take a book; leave a book! Open all year for all ages. Located out front of Cheryl's Lodge.

  • The Lodge

    Drop in time for grades 6-12. Come hang out and watch TV/movies, play video games, talk, or just relax and listen to music.

  • Peace Camp

    July 6th-30th, 2026. For Shenendehowa students entering grades 1-6. Conflict resolution, problem solving, and violence prevention camp. Breakfast, lunch, and snack provided daily! Apply at https://form.jotform.com/260915393841159.

  • Senior Citizen Gatherings

    Ages 55+. Thursdays 1:00pm-2:00pm. Refreshments, conversation, games.

  • Summer Meals Program

    We serve breakfast and lunch to youth, 1-18, Monday-Friday.

  • Supported Youth Employment

    Income-qualified youth ages 14-20 work at Cheryl's Lodge during the summer. Sponsored by Saratoga County Department of Employment and Training. Applications available in early spring.

  • Teens Reaching Heights

    Income-qualified youth ages 14-20 work at Cheyrl's Lodge during the summer. Sponsored by Saratoga County Department of Employment and Training. Applications available in April.

  • What's Cookin'

    An enrichment activity for grades 6-12 where they learn their way around the kitchen. They choose, prepare, and cook a meal.

  • Additional Programs

    Cheryl's Lodge also offers: community forums; enrichment activities; family assistance; field trips; nutrition programs; and parent education.

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