Cheryl's Lodge
CAPTAIN CHS's Community Outreach Center in Halfmoon Heights offers programming for children, families, and seniors. Contact us at 518-373-8873 for more information!
Current Open Applications & Information
Programs and Services
- Adult Computer Use
- Camp CAPTAIN Cares
- Employment Assistance
- HSE Program (formerly GED)
- Homework Help
- Income Tax Preparation (VITA)
- Library Summer Reading Camp
- Little Free Library
- The Lodge
- Peace Camp
- Senior Citizen Gatherings
- Summer Meals Program
- Supported Youth Employment
- Teens Reaching Heights
- What's Cookin'
- Additional Programs
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Adult Computer Use
By appointment.
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Camp CAPTAIN Cares
Camp CAPTAIN Cares is a volunteer camp for students entering grades 6-9. Daily field trips and projects. Applications available April 1st.
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Employment Assistance
Ages 14-24. Assistance with getting a job, completing your degree, creating a resume, or filling out an application.
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HSE Program (formerly GED)
High School Equivalency (HSE) classes, sponsored by Capital Region BOCES. For information, call 518-862-4707.
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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!
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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.
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Library Summer Reading Camp
Grades PreK-5. Sponsored by the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library.
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Little Free Library
Take a book; leave a book! Open all year for all ages. Located out front of Cheryl's Lodge.
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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.
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Peace Camp
Monday-Thursday for students entering grades 1-6. Conflict resolution, problem solving, and violence prevention camp. Applications and camp dates available April 1st.
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Senior Citizen Gatherings
Ages 55+. Thursdays 1:00pm-2:00pm. Refreshments, conversation, games.
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We serve breakfast and lunch to youth, 1-18, Monday-Friday.
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Supported Youth Employment
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.
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Teens Reaching Heights
Teens Reaching Heights is a free after school support program for grades 6-12 assisting youth with educational support and extracurricular activities.
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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.
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Additional Programs
Cheryl's Lodge also offers: community forums; enrichment activities; family assistance; field trips; nutrition programs; and parent education.