Rockland County: Summer Camp Directory 2013

When it comes to planning a fun and enriching experience for your children, the many summer camps and programs in and near Rockland County offer something for every kind of ability, interest and schedule.

Whether your child can’t get enough baseball, or has a passion for painting, or seeks to be around others who share his or her special condition, there are plenty of camps in our region that cater to those interests. 

Here is just a sampling of great options: Programs that specialize in sports or the arts; day camps that are close to home; camps for kids who are theater-mad or crazy about computers; camps that keep academic skills honed over the summer months. Others can be found at the American Camping Association’s website: www.acacamps.org.

Don't see your program here? Tell us in the comments and we will add it!

Happy camping!

BLUE RILL DAY CAMP
444 Saddle River Rd., Airmont, NY
845-353-3521
www.bluerill.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 3 years to 15 years
Of note: Campers gain new skills, increase self esteem and make new friends during a summer filled with great activities and tons of camp spirit!

BLUE ROCK SCHOOL
110 Demarest Mill Road, West Nyack, NY
845-627-0234
www.bluerockschool.org
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 4 to 10 years
Of note: Summer Play is a five-week program featuring nature and science, music and dance, drama, games, woodworking optional swimming instruction. 

CAMP ADDISONE BOYCE
211 Red Hill Road, Tomkins Cove, NY
845-638-0438
www.girlscoutshh.org
Type: Day camp for girls
Ages served: 5 to 18 years
Of note: a six-week day camp program during July and August includes swimming, canoeing and boating, arts and crafts, nature study, hiking, and learning outdoor camping skills.

CAMP JAWONIO
260 North Little Tor Road, New City, NY
www.jawonio.org
845-708-2000
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 4 and up
Of note: Provides an educational and recreational atmosphere for children with and without disabilities. This six-week summer day program is run by Jawonio’s trained staff and additional summer staff providing school age programs.

CAMP MA-KEE-YA
261 Arden Valley Road, Bear Mountain, NY
201-881-1729
www.ywcabergencounty.org
Type: Day & residential camp
Ages served: 7 to 15 years
Of note: Charming sleeping cabins, rustic facilities and activities including swimming, archery, arts and crafts, drama, sports, kayaking, campfires, waterfront games. Professionally trained staff and medical officer. Residential option: Monday through Thursday nights returning home on Friday.

CAMP RAMAQUOIS
30 Mountain Road, Pomona, NY
845-354-1600
www.ramaquois.com
Type: Day camps 
Ages served: 12 to 15 years
Of note: Age-appropriate activities including use of “Rama Lake” for watercrafts program — water trampolines, bumper boats, water bikes, paddle boards, inner tubes, fountain sprays, kayaks and a professional team of lifeguards; sports fields, including softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, hockey rinks, 1 indoor and 3 grass volleyball courts, and more.

CHAMPION DAY CAMP
175 W. Clarkstown Road, New City, NY
845-356-5005
www.championdaycamp.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 3 to 15 years
Of note: All-Sports Academy, three pools, all sports, creative arts, and adventures. Kids spend their days making new friends, trying new things and learning new skills.

CLUB ARC OF ROCKLAND
25 Hemlock Drive, Congers, NY
845-267-2500 x3157
also held at Camp Bullowa,
15 Franck Road, Stony Point, NY
www.arcofrockland.org
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 9-12; 12-21
Of note: For children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Sports, crafts, swimming and day trips challenge bodies and minds of campers. The six-week session is open Monday through Friday.

COUPÉ THEATRE STUDIO/COUNTRY ACADEMY OF DANCE
33 E. Rte. 59A, Nanuet, NY
845-623-2808
www.coupedance.com
Type: Summer program
Ages served: 4 years and up
Of note: Summer programs for three age levels: 4 and 5 years, 8 years and older), and Ballet Intensives (by audition). Age-appropriate classes in various disciplines of dance, musical theatre, voice, and acting; workshops about nutrition, and injury prevention; trips to Broadway and Lincoln Center.

DAY CAMP IN THE PARK
556 Tiorati Brook Road, Tuxedo, NY
845-638-2515
www.daycampinthepark.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 4 to 15 years
Of note: A complete sports program, nature and creative arts activities, with a water park and 50 boats. Door-to-door transportation. 25 indoor cabins insure a great camp day — rain or shine — and a “Sleep Under the Stars” program for children between the ages of 9 to 12.

DEER MOUNTAIN DAY CAMP
63 Call Hollow Road, Pomona, NY
845-354-2727
www.deermountaindaycamp.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 3 to 15 years
Of note: 25 beautiful mountainside acres surrounding spring-fed lake. Age-appropriate programs with swimming, sports, arts, outdoor adventure, lake and special event activities.

DEERKILL DAY CAMP
54 Wilder Road, Suffern, NY
845-354-1466
www.deerkilldaycamp.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 3 to 14 years
Of note: A supportive, mature staff provides a complete program of swimming, athletics, creative and performing arts. For older campers, elective program to choose a program that is almost entirely athletic, one that concentrates heavily in the creative and performing arts, or a mixture of the two.

GALAXY GYMNASTICS SUMMER CAMP
17A Greenbush Road South, Orangeburg, NY
845-398-1000
www.galaxy-gymnastics.com
Type: Summer camp
Ages served: 4 years and up
Of note: Campers build strength, coordination, discipline, and self-esteem in
a fully air conditioned gym featuring a huge foam pit, trampolines, Olympic and child-sized equipment.

GATE HILL DAY CAMP
750 Gate Hill Road, Stony Point, NY
Phone: 845-947-3223
www.gatehilldaycamp.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 8 to 14 years
Of note: Activities geared to all age groups, from junior-sized fields and courts, special program areas including, an indoor play center, early childhood arts, an introductory heated pool for the youngest, to day trips, overnight trips and specially-designed program for teen campers.

THE NATURE PLACE DAY CAMP
285 Hungry Hollow Road, Chestnut Ridge, NY
845-356-6477
www.thenatureplace.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 4 to 16 years
Of note:  In addition to non-competitive activities of every kind, this nature-oriented camp provides swim instruction, gardening, cooking, swimming, earth art, games, hiking, music, drama, storytelling, and farming. The certified lifeguards and water safety instructors follow the American Red Cross progression of swimming skills.

92ND STREET Y—CAMP YOMI
Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, Pearl River, NY
212-415-5573
www.92y.org/Uptown/Camps/92YCamps-in-Rockland-County/Camp-Yomi-Grades-K-4.aspx
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 3 to 15 years
Of note: 12 different camp programs include a traditional country day camp; specialty camps in gymnastics, arts, and nature; two camps for children with developmental disabilities; teen camp; week-long intensives in baseball, soccer, basketball, and film-making.

RAMAH DAY CAMP IN NYACK
303 Christian Herald Road, Valley Cottage, NY
845-358-6240
www.ramahnyack.org
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 5 to 14 years
Of note: Full gamut of camp activities — sports, swimming, high/low rope challenge courses, tennis, arts and crafts, nature, drama, music — all with a Jewish dimension.

RAMAPO COUNTRY DAY CAMP
800 Saddle River Road, Airmont, NY
845-356-0317
www.ramapocamp.com
Type: Day camp
Age served: 4 to 13 years
Of note:  All major sports for all ages, plus a sleep away week, carnival day, Olympics, and much more.

RESILIENT READERS 
32 Old Tappan Road, Tappan NY
ResilientReaders@gmail.com
Type: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 5-6 pm June 25 through August 8
Age served: incoming fourth- through sixth-graders
Of note: Keep your child reading and writing all summer long at our Summer Literacy Program. We integrate the arts and outdoor fun into our summer reading and writing curriculum. Our summer program is the perfect way to keep your child's reading and writing skills sharp throughout the summer months.

ROBIN HILL SCHOOL AND CAMP
70 Wesley Chapel Road, Suffern, NY
845-354-3366
www.robinhillschoolandcamp.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 2 to 7 years
Of note: Ropes course and climbing wall provide excitement for young campers. The swim program continues to produce capable and confident swimmers. Arts and crafts, jewelry making and leather crafts are all part of the Creative Arts Program and yoga, dancing and aerobics are part of the Rockin’ Music Program.

ROCA SUMMER CAMP 2012
27 South Greenbush Rd., West Nyack, NY
 845-358-0877 x.18
www.rocklandartcenter.org
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 5 to 12 years
Of note: Features ten wooded acres, fully equipped, air conditioned, art studios and large swimming pool on site. Campers learn in a hands-on, non-competitive environment where confidence, creativity and group cooperation are encouraged.  Three or four days per week available. Discounts available. 

THE ROCK SPORTS PARK
24 Old Black Meadow Road, Chester, NY
845-469-9507
www.therocksportspark.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: Sport Specific Day Camps (Ages 7 to 12 years);
Sport Specific Boot Camps (ages 13 to 17 years)
Of note: Uses age-appropriate activities that make sports and fitness fun! Coaches and counselors have been trained through a world-class teaching model to ensure a safe learning environment.  New programs have been added for the 2012 season that continue to improve the experience of campers including karate, arts and crafts and sports yoga along with other sports and camp favorites. Ten-acre complex features natural grass and turf fields, an outdoor fitness trail, a giant water slide, and an indoor climate controlled 15,000 square foot field house.

ROCKLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE SUMMER CAMPS
145 College Road, Suffern, NY
845-574-4000
www.sunyrockland.edu
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 7 to 14 years
Of note: Rockland Community College has dedicated summer camps for various activities that cater to kids from 2nd to 9th grade. The Physical Education Department currently has three different summer camps — Sports Academy, Kids’ College and Baseball Academy. All activities for the summer camp are done in Rockland Community College Main Campus.

ROCKLAND COUNTY YMCA
18 Parkside Drive, Suffern, NY
845-357-3223
www.rocklandymca.org/camp
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 2 to 5 years
Of note: Water games and free play, art, music, picnicking and games that build strength and stamina and develop fine motor skills.  A nearby duck pond and two playgrounds allow for science and nature-based activities.

ROCKLAND TOWNSHIPS SUMMER CAMPS & PROGRAMS
Multiple summer camps and programs for kids of all ages are offered throughout Rockland County’s townships:                                                          Clarkstown: 845- 639-6200; www.town.clarkstown.ny.us
Ramapo: 845-357-5100; www.ramapo.org
Orangetown: 845-359-5100; www.orangetown.com
Haverstraw: 845-429-2200; www.townofhaverstraw.us
Stony Point:  845-786-2716; www.townofstonypoint.org

WOODMONT DAY CAMP
420 Phillips Hill Road, New City, NY
845-638-0700
www.woodmontdaycamp.com
Type: Day camp
Ages served: 3 to 15 years
Of note: Full range of activities designed for fun, participation and skill development. Swim, athletics, creative arts and performing arts. Features waterfall and 50 acres of beautiful woodlands, streams, trails and open space for the ultimate outdoor experience.

YWCA BERGEN COUNTY SUMMER CAMPS
201-444-5600, x 352
www.ywcabergencounty.org
Type: Summer camp
Ages served: 5 to 16 years
Of note: Day camp options led by responsible professionals are available at several locations in Rockland and Bergen Counties, including Dumont, Saddle River, NJ, and Bear Mountain, NY. Campers enjoy waterfront activities, swim lessons, day trips, events, arts and crafts, music, sports and more.