It’s that time of year when moms need to start thinking about summer plans. Any experienced mom knows that to stay sane during summer break, you need to put those kiddos in camp! We understand how frustrating it can be with so many options, so we’ve put together our sixth annual Summer Camp Guide. We hope this guide provides the information you need to plan a fun and stress-free summer. This guide features programming options in Westchester County and surrounding areas. Please support our sponsors.
YOUNG JUDAEA SPROUT WESTCHESTER DAY CAMP
THE CHAPEL SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAM
The Chapel School (TCS) Summer Program provides fun and enrichment for children ages 3-12 in a safe, accredited school building with seasoned instructors and programming. The TCS Summer Program offers flexible scheduling for families, wherein they can sign up for one week or all nine weeks, with early drop-off and late pick-up as needed. Care Bear AM Campers (Ages 3-6) enjoy theme-based crafts and activities, along with fun outdoor play, and Care Bear PM Campers can choose from an array of specialized enrichment activities (art, sports, cooking, etc.). Explorer Program Campers (Ages 6-12) can sign up for mornings, afternoons, and full days of STEM, sports, music, drama, day trip adventures, and more! Lunch is provided for campers who sign up for full days.
CAMP KIPPEWA POINT
Kippewa Point is the traditional, two-week camp experience for girls ages 6-14! Their warm and nurturing environment offers girls a classic camp experience with a set beginning, middle, and end. Hiking and camping opportunities, exciting special events, and an all-camp trip to the beach round out the two weeks to ensure campers experience Maine’s beauty during their time at camp!
ARTISTREE PERFORMING ARTS
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GHOSTLIGHT THEATER CAMP
Give your theater kid a summer that is memorable and meaningful. With programs for campers ages 9-17, and the option to focus on performance or tech, Ghostlight Theater Camp brings the best of theater training and summer camp together in the beautiful Belgrade Lake Region of Maine. Broadway professionals teach and guide campers through classes, rehearsals, and productions. Campers can expect to grow as artists and enjoy exciting activities and trips only a summer in Maine can provide.
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DESTINATION SCIENCE - IONA BRONXVILLE
Enroll by March 1 and save $70 per week, or enroll by April 1 and save $30 per week with the mention of Westchester County Mom.
CAMP SLOANE YMCA
Camp Sloane YMCA is everything kids are looking for in a summer camp. First is the beautiful camp setting with views of the Berkshires and beyond – kids love being ‘unplugged’ and having the experience of being surrounded by this level of nature. Then there’s the amazing choice of activities – everything from sailing to horseback riding to climbing and dancing. There is so much for campers to choose from, and their days will be filled with fun activities and great new friends, while their nights will be filled with fireside stories, lightning bugs, and s’mores. Sleepaway camp should always be this good, and counselors from all over the world are excited to welcome your child to Camp Sloane this summer!
PURCHASE DAY CAMP
CAMP CHATEAUGAY
BRONX ZOO
Your next summer adventure is waiting at the Bronx Zoo! From toddlers to teens, there’s something for explorers of all ages. Discover a day camp unlike any other with animal encounters, hands-on learning, and fun ways to engage the world around us. At the Wildlife Conservation Society, they stand for wildlife, and you can too! Join them this summer for fun, inspiring programming across all their parks in New York City: the Bronx Zoo, Central Park Zoo, Queens Zoo, and the New York Aquarium.
CLUB FIT
UMAC ARDSLEY
Receive $25 off per week with the mention of Westchester County Mom.
CAMP PINEBROOK
KING SCHOOL
THE HARVEY SCHOOL
Harvey Summer Camp offers various programs, allowing your children to choose from many options on one sprawling campus featuring open fields, wooded trails, state-of-the-art facilities, an outdoor swimming pool, and an indoor ice rink! Day Camp for Grades 2-8: Campers will enjoy activities in the arts, sports, science, and theater, as well as games and camp-wide events. The wide variety of offerings allows campers to explore different interests while introducing them to new activities. Rising 1st graders and 9th graders: Campers entering first grade in September can enjoy a program of fun and exploration designed just for them! Young teens entering high school this fall will enjoy a program created to let them have a summer of fun before the rigors of high school begin. Harvey’s youngest and oldest campers will surely enjoy a summer to remember! Art Camp, Sports Camp: Campers entering Grades 5-8 can take a more in-depth approach to explore their interests in the arts or sports! Circus Arts, Robotics, Basketball, Volleyball, and Coding Camps: See their website for information and dates particular to these specialty programs. Camps run from July 1 through August 9, 2024, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. They are closed on July 4 & 5.
EUGENE'S MUSIC & LEARNING STUDIO
Preschool is out, and it’s time for Intro to Orchestra Camp! Join Eugene’s Music & Learning Studio for art, dance, and music. Your child will spend the week crafting musical instruments, dancing with partners and in groups, and meeting the instruments of the orchestra. Each week will feature a different theme! Please bring a light snack (crackers, goldfish, water); they will take a short break each day. For children ages 3-6 years (fully potty-trained), the camp runs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Opportunities to meet private-lesson teachers will be available. Registration is by week! Campers can join for one or two weeks.
RANDOM FARMS KIDS THEATER
Receive 10% off summer programming with code SUMMERMOMS.
VIVVI
Looking for summer childcare for your little one? Vivvi is offering two sessions of Summer at Vivvi at their Hartsdale campus in July and August for children ages 0-5 with flexible hours that work for working parents (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.). The Vivvi Hartsdale campus features bright, open classrooms and a large outdoor space for gross motor development and play. Their educators use their deep expertise in early childhood development to design and lead a summer program that is based on inquiry learning and tons of fun along the way.
