Summer is closer than we think, and if there’s one thing seasoned moms know, it’s this: the earlier you plan, the smoother the season goes. But this year, instead of defaulting to the same camp as last summer, what if you explored something new?
Maybe your athlete wants to try theater.
Maybe your theater kid is curious about STEM.
Maybe your independent tween is finally ready for sleepaway camp.
Summer is the perfect time for kids to stretch, grow, and surprise themselves and us. With so many incredible options available, choosing can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why we created our eighth annual Summer Camp Guide. It’s packed with standout programs in Westchester County and beyond, making it easy to compare, discover, and find the right fit for who your child is right now — not who they were last year.
This guide is your one-stop resource for planning a summer filled with confidence-building experiences, new friendships, adventure, and yes, maybe even a little well-earned peace for you.
Take a few minutes to browse, explore something different, and start imagining what this summer could look like. And as always, please support the incredible sponsors who make this guide possible — they’re helping us bring you the very best local resources.
Here’s to a summer that feels fresh, exciting, and perfectly suited for your family.
ACRES OF ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP AT ANN AND ANDY
Acres of Adventure campers can be assured a new adventure with friends and a new chapter in their growing stories every year. Spending a summer at Acres of Adventure is a time for fun and outdoor games. They get away from the classroom atmosphere and take on a camp mentality where every day is an adventure. They will be spending time with old friends and meeting new friends. Many of the same counselors will be returning, and new counselors will bring with them new energy and ideas. The Acres of Adventure Summer Camp is located on the Ann and Andy Child Care campus in Elmsford, NY, and summer programs start at the end of June each year.
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STEVE & KATE'S CAMP
When you trust kids, they trust themselves. Since 1980, Steve & Kate’s Camp has trusted kids to choose their own activities and plan their days in real-time. Whether campers are designing, building, coding, creating, baking, dancing, playing, eating, sewing, skipping—it’s all on their own schedule. When you empower children to make their own choices and be their own bosses, the children discover new reserves of confidence, resiliency, and creativity–all while learning to make course corrections and trust themselves as they go. Families can buy as many days as they’d like and use them anytime. No weekly reservations or commitments are required–just show up! If, for any reason, your plans change, they’ll automatically refund any unused passes in full at summer’s end. Campers are age:4–12, and lunch and snacks are included from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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Receive $25 off per week with the mention of Westchester County Mom.
OASIS DAY CAMP DOBBS FERRY
Receive $20 off per week per child with the mention of Westchester County Mom.
PURCHASE DAY CAMP
Purchase Day Camp provides a fun, enriching summer experience where children feel safe, supported, and excited to learn and grow. Their broad-based program offers a wide variety of activities that allow campers to explore new interests, build skills, and develop confidence, all while enjoying fun-filled days. Serving campers ages 3–15, they offer flexible enrollment options from three to eight weeks, with no requirement that weeks be consecutive, making it easy for families to customize their summer plans. Campers make a splash in their heated pools with complimentary towel service while following the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program. Weekly trips for campers in 6th grade and up, along with special events for all ages, keep every week fresh and exciting. For added convenience, bus transportation is available from surrounding towns, and a lunch program is offered. Most importantly, their dedicated staff focuses on fostering self-esteem, independence, and lasting friendships, so campers leave each summer more confident and with unforgettable memories. Give your child a summer they’ll look forward to all year long. Come make your memories at PDC!
ADIRONDACK CAMP
Adirondack Camp (ADK) is a traditional, co-ed sleepaway camp for ages 7–16, located on a beautiful private peninsula on Lake George in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. For over a century, families have chosen ADK for its warm community, outstanding safety standards, and focus on building confident, independent kids. Campers enjoy a full waterfront, land sports, arts, and an exceptional wilderness trips program, with new adventures offered every week. ADK is proudly screen-free, giving kids the chance to unplug, connect, and grow in real ways. Their experienced counselors create a supportive environment where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to try new things. Parents consistently share that their children return home more confident, resilient, and socially connected. Adirondack Camp is where summer becomes a life-shaping experience.
SPIRIT ZONE TOO
Spirit Too is Connecticut’s premier Cheerleading and Tumbling Training Center, proudly serving athletes from across Connecticut and Westchester for over 15 years. Located in Greenwich, they are dedicated to building confidence, character, and strong athletic foundations through positive coaching, expert instruction, and an encouraging environment. Their full-day, cheer-based summer camp runs from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is designed for athletes of all experience levels, including those new to cheer. Families can expect a safe, structured, high-energy day where campers learn new skills, make friends, and feel proud of what they accomplish. Throughout the week, campers enjoy high-energy cheer instruction, tumbling, motions, stunts, dance, team-building activities, and fun theme days that keep them excited to come back each morning. Their coaches are supportive, experienced, and committed to helping every child feel successful and included. No prior experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to try something new. It’s a week filled with confidence-building moments, new friendships, and plenty of Spirit pride. They are one family. They are #SPIRITSTRONG.
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CAMP FOWLER
Westchester County Mom families and first-time campers will receive a First-Time at Fowler Care Package upon registration. This includes a personalized welcome note, a Camp Fowler sticker for a water bottle, notebook, etc., and a Camp Fowler luggage tag to help your child feel connected before their first day of camp! Be sure to note in your registration that you learned about Camp Fowler through the Westchester County Mom.
KING SCHOOL
Make this summer a time to discover new skills, explore new subjects, and have fun. Register your child today for Summer Institute (SI) at King, where Kindergarten-Grade 12 are taught in small classes by King’s outstanding teachers and coaches. Middle and high school classes allow students to pursue their academic passions and accelerate their progress in the next academic year. Academic courses are offered in math, science, computer science, performing arts, visual arts, global studies, and more. Many courses earn students academic credit. Classes vary from three weeks to six weeks. Fun Camp is a STEAM-based camp that allows younger students, Kindergarten-Grade 5, to grow and learn while keeping each age group’s physical, emotional, and intellectual needs in mind. Children love the activities and field trips. Join us for all six weeks or a combination of weeks. Sports clinics for Grades 1-12 offer students who want to engage their bodies and minds and push themselves to be their best in various sports. Clinics are offered for days or weeks. Explore Summer Institute and register today!
CAMP HILLARD
Nearly a century of summers. A legacy that still feels current. Welcome to Westchester’s first day camp. Since 1929, Camp Hillard has been synonymous with excellence, providing an unparalleled summer experience for children ages 3–12. Across four generations, the Libman family has maintained an unwavering commitment to safety, adventure, and personal growth. Their campers build lifelong skills and cherished memories through a well-balanced program of swimming, sports, arts, performing arts, and specialty activities. They take pride in deep-rooted traditions while ensuring every summer feels fresh, exciting, and extraordinary. Join the Hillard family. Your child’s best summer is just ahead!
ONE RIVER SCHOOL
At One River, summer is a time for creativity, exploration, and confidence-building through art. Their Summer Camp Program offers an immersive, contemporary art experience for students of all skill levels, with thoughtfully designed camps that encourage experimentation, skill development, and self-expression. With over 90 unique camps—including many new studio and digital offerings launching this summer—families can customize a schedule that fits their child’s interests, age, and experience level. Camp begins the week of June 22 through August 24.
Receive $50 off each Summer Camp with the CAMP50.
KIDSTRONG THORNWOOD
KidStrong Thornwood offers high-energy, science-based camps for ages 4–9, designed to help kids build strong bodies, sharp minds, and confident character. Their action-packed camps keep kids active and engaged through obstacle courses, team challenges, leadership activities, and problem-solving games — all in a safe, supportive environment. Led by certified coaches, their programming blends physical development with social-emotional growth to ensure kids leave stronger and more confident. Beyond summer camp, KidStrong offers year-round membership classes for children walking through 11 years old, helping families stay active and consistent all year long. They also host unforgettable birthday parties and a monthly Parents’ Night Out — a 3-hour structured drop-off program packed with games, activities, and fun for kids (and a well-deserved break for parents!).
KIDS IN THE GAME
Kids in the Game is a sports-based youth development organization that offers school programs, summer camps, and sports programs. Their mission is to provide positive experiences and opportunities through sports and creative play. Join them as they look to make summer 2026 the best one yet. The Kids in the Game camp experience includes sports, arts and crafts, creative movement, field trips, swim, theme weeks, and more. Campers will be supported in expressing themselves and finding their passions, all while making lifelong friends and having a blast. Learn, laugh, and play all summer long!
Receive $50 off one week per child with the code WCM50.
DAY CAMP IN THE PARK
On over 500 acres of Harriman State Park’s nature preserve grounds on the pristine Lake Tiorati, it’s easy to see why Day Camp in the Park has been a “Camper’s Paradise” for almost 50 years! As a traditional summer day camp, campers spend their days exploring the outdoors while building friendships and confidence through sports, creative arts, nature programs, and exciting daily special events. Each morning includes Red Cross-certified instructional swim, with additional opportunities for boating, hiking, and waterfront fun. The program offers gymnastics, theater, music, ceramics, martial arts, STEM learning, and a wide range of team sports led by experienced staff and certified teachers. With nearly 50 years of tradition, the camp blends classic summer experiences with modern activities, keeping every day fresh and engaging. The result is a vibrant camp community where kids grow, discover new interests, and create summer memories that last a lifetime.
