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7 Awesome Summer Day Camps in Westchester and Rockland Counties

Climbing the walls at The Rock Club.
Climbing the walls at The Rock Club.
3/4/18 - By Jessica Laird

Searching for that true sleepaway experience, but in a day camp setting? How about a totally state-of-the-art camp facility complete with a splash park? Or maybe you've been thinking summer would be the perfect time for your kiddo to work on her backhand or learn to rock climb?

Turns out the Lower Hudson Valley's got it all, folks! And to make your decision a little easier, we've rounded up a number of camps for kids ages 3 to 17 that offer all of the above and then some. With programs ranging from one week to the entire summer, along with pre- and post-camp care and transportation options, there's something for every kid (and every busy parent).

Take a look at the list, and visit our Westchester Camp Guide for more fun-filled options!

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Westchester Day Camps

Deer Mountain Day Camp

Pomona
Campers aged 3 to 15 enjoy a diverse camp agenda, including swimming, sports, fine and performing arts, outdoor adventure, nature, STEM, lake activities, and special events. The Nursery program, for ages 3-4, features a 2:1 camper to adult ratio, with 4-6 children per group. Nursery kids have a designated lunch area and their own heated pool. READ MORE

Gate Hill Day Camp

Stony Point
Gate Hill offers assorted options for ages 3 to 15 on a 33-acre setting. While older kids enjoy a lake, sports, and field trips, preschoolers in the Villagers program have a shallow pool, junior-sized sports facilities, early childhood arts, and special events like a teddy bear picnic. A concentrated arts and sciences program is offered for grades 3-9. A four-pool complex includes a splash park and water slides. Transportation and extended day available. READ MORE

The New Rochelle Racquet Club

The New Rochelle Racquet Club provides kids with a fun and engaging environment where they can excel at tennis, whether they have been playing for many years or are new to the game. Camps are offered for ages 5-12, and kids are carefully grouped according to age and skill level. Junior Program classes start as young as age 3 and support tennis development for a lifetime, with lessons at the Club continuing through adult. READ MORE

The Rock Club

New Rochelle
The Rock Club offers weekly indoor and outdoor rock-climbing camps and classes, including vacation mini-camps, promoting strength, balance, flexibility, and focus. Camps and classes include all climbing equipment, team-building elements, ground games, and fun, with no experience necessary. READ MORE

The Nature Place Day Camp

Chestnut Ridge
Camp at The Nature Place is about being in and connecting with the natural world: nature explorations, cooperative games, hiking, earth art, swimming lessons, mucking in the stream, camping, canoeing, climbing, gardening, meeting animals, storytelling, music, archery, drama, and more.  READ MORE

Oasis Day Camp - Westchester

Dobbs Ferry
Oasis Summer Camps offers three different programs: a traditional summer day camp program for children in grades K-6, a teen travel program that visits regional attractions, and its Early Start Imagination Camp for preschoolers. Little ones enjoy a dedicated space and smaller equipment, plus flexible scheduling options. Lunch and transportation are offered. READ MORE

Challenge Camp

Hartsdale
Challenge Camp is an ACA-accredited day camp focused on STEM and arts enrichment for creative children ages 4-15 at Iona University in New Rochelle. Challenge Camp offers over 100 courses ranging from 3-D printing, architecture, chess, coding, cooking, Lego, littleBits, magic, Minecraft, model rocketry, robotics, theater, video production, and more. The Afternoon Challenge includes enrichment and sports options. Transportation and early drop-off/extended-day options are available. READ MORE

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