A UNIQUE APPROACH TO CAMPING FOR OUR 3, 4, AND 5-YEAR OLDS:

Our unique program for children 3, 4, and 5 years of age is dedicated to summer fun, recreation, and development of skills. Our program of activities is such that campers always feel a sense of being involved in a true camp experience. It is not just an extension of a nursery school program.

These young campers are placed into small, personalized groups.

These campers swim in pools designed for teaching skills effectively to young children.

Confidence in sports and games is gained through careful introduction of skills. This group uses lightweight balls, short baskets, smaller soccer goals, and other "their size" equipment.

They also take part in all our creative and performing arts programs as well as special events.

Socialization skills such as getting along with others, learning to do things for oneself, improving dressing habits, and encouraging confidence are all stressed.

We also have a Mini-Day Program for 3 year olds and those turning 4 years old after October 1, 2006.
 

MIDDLE CAMP (ENTERING 1ST AND 2ND GRADERS)

While groups remain small and personal, the core program steps up to a challenging and exciting level with more advanced swimming and sports instruction, special sports challenges, expanded creative and performing arts programs, and new specialty activities and special events.

Campers move to larger pools with swim instruction in all major strokes, elementary diving, and water safety. Afternoon free swim is highlighted by a diving board and a bigger water slide.

Middle Campers get a chance to further develop their sports’ skills. Age-appropriate and more advanced equipment is utilized, allowing for a more challenging environment. Our emphasis is always on developing athletic skills, learning, and having fun.

Middle Camp takes part in weekly sports leagues. Games are closely supervised, with an emphasis on strengthening skills, rules of the game, good sportsmanship, and teamwork. Campers participate in basketball, street hockey, field hockey, newcomb, softball, baseball and soccer and walled soccer.

Middle Camp participates in all aspects of our Creative and Performing Arts Program. Arts and Crafts include more advanced projects in such areas as Ceramics and Pottery, Jewelry and Bead Making. Middle Camp theater productions are longer and more elaborate than Junior Camp.

The Middle Camp program includes weekly favorites such as boxball, gymnastics, miniature golf, Pony Rides and Horseback.

Campers entering 2nd grade also have tennis on our larger courts, baseball/softball stations and our New Games Program.

 

EXCITING PROGRAMS FOR OLDER CAMPERS

For campers going into 3rd grade and older, the regular program of swimming, sports, and specialty activities is enhanced and made more challenging. This program is highlighted by swimming in our Olympic-size swimming pools, expanded sports leagues & tournaments, Ceramics & Pottery, nighttime theater performances, out-of-camp activities, horseback riding and color war.

Entering 4th grade and older are also highlighted by Mini-Sleepaway experience, out-of-camp day trips, golf program, and our sports specialization programs.

Campers participate in our annual Green & Gray Challenge in which boys and girls are divided into two teams. Emphasis is on fun and good sportsmanship, while at the same time providing a healthy environment for competition.

Individual activities are scheduled on a choice basis where campers can spend extra time on favorite activities. These include tennis, horseback, gymnastics, archery, Ping-Pong, miniature golf, soccer trainer, horseshoes, bocce, and the baseball stations.

Older campers may also choose to participate in Sports Clinics offering more advanced instruction. Boys and girls can learn the finer points of soccer, baseball, basketball, football, hockey and lacrosse from experienced coaches.

In addition, campers entering 4th grade and older can choose to participate in our Sports Specialization Programs. These programs allow our older campers to specialize in soccer, baseball, softball or basketball by spending several mornings a week in advanced clinics and games.

More time is also devoted to the Creative and Performing Arts so that older campers can develop more advanced projects and performances.

Campers who are entering 4th grade or higher can participate in an optional mini-sleepaway program. We have arranged for a five-day experience. Girls attend Iroquois Springs in the Catskills, and boys attend Chestnut Lake Camp in Wayne County, PA. A separate fee is required.
 

Trip Program
Campers entering 4th grade and older have 1 one-day trip under our direct supervision. Campers entering 5th grade and older will have 3 one-day trips. Trips have included professional baseball games, ice-skating, Rye Playland, Medieval Times, and trips to other popular attractions. This program is included in the regular tuition.

Horseback Riding Program
This program allows campers entering 3rd grade and older to receive weekly formal riding instruction. The program takes place at Twin Lake Farms Equestrian Center in Bronxville.

Golf Program
This program allows campers entering 4th grade and older to get formal golf instruction. Weekly lessons focus on driving, chipping, putting and golf etiquette. The program is taught by PGA club professionals and takes place at a nearby country club.