Whether you’re planning ahead for winter break, looking for school‑day coverage, or getting ready for a long summer of fun, Westchester and the Hudson Valley offer an incredible range of camps for kids. From outdoor adventure and arts to sports, STEM, and creative exploration, there’s a perfect camp for every child’s interests. Here’s your guide to some of the region’s standout programs—with details pulled from verifiable local listings.
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Winter & School‑Break Camps
Winter Kids Weekend – YMCA Camp Weona (Gainesville, NY)
A magical, adventure‑filled winter camp where kids unplug and enjoy sledding, winter hikes, crafts, and cozy campfire fun. Multiple winter weekend sessions run January–March 2026, giving families flexibility in planning.
Westchester Winter Mini Camps – Muscoot Farm & Cranberry Lake Preserve
Westchester County Parks offers hands‑on winter learning at two locations during February break. Kids explore farming life at Muscoot Farm or dive into winter ecology at Cranberry Lake Preserve. Camps run Feb. 17–20 for grades 4–6 at Muscoot and Feb. 17–19 for grades 5–8 at Cranberry Lake.
Rewilding School Break Camps – Mount Kisco & Croton‑on‑Hudson
For the nature‑loving child, The Rewilding School’s camps teach wilderness skills like tracking, shelter building, foraging, fire-making, and winter exploration. Programs are available throughout winter and early spring for grades 1–6.
Art & Creative Camps – Westchester & Hudson Valley
- Scribble Art Workshop (Dobbs Ferry) – Hands‑on outdoor‑inspired art time for ages 5–10.
- Shake It Off (Scarsdale) – Dance, crafting, and imaginative play for ages 3–8.
- Oodle Monkey Art + Discovery Studio (Rye Brook) – Messy, fun multimedia art camps for ages 5–10.
- Artistree Performing Arts (Mamaroneck) – Theater, singing, acting, and costume design for ages 5–
Summer Camps Across Westchester & the Hudson Valley
YMCA of Central & Northern Westchester Summer Programs (White Plains, Valhalla, Yorktown)
A six‑week summer curriculum blending hands‑on enrichment, sports, STEM, arts, and field trips. Offers programs for preschoolers through rising 5th graders, with full‑day options available.
Frost Valley YMCA (Claryville, Catskills)
One of the region’s most iconic overnight camps, Frost Valley offers adventure trips, horseback riding, farm programs, hiking, and traditional camp fun. Perfect for ages 5–14 with two‑week sessions.
High Meadow Summer Camp (Stone Ridge)
A warm, community‑focused day camp with recreational programs for ages 3–2nd grade and themed camps for grades 3–8—including arts, circus arts, nature, and theater.
Camp Hillcroft (Lagrangeville)
A family‑run day camp since 1950 offering creative arts, swimming, theater, dance, sports, farming, and outdoor adventure on 165 scenic acres. Serves pre‑K through 9th grade.
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Mount Saint Mary College Sports Camps (Newburgh)
Sports camps for ages 6–18 with training in soccer, baseball, basketball, lacrosse, swimming, and more—run by collegiate coaches and athletes.
Outdoor & Adventure Camps
Wild Earth (Hudson Valley)
Focuses on outdoor skills, wilderness immersion, teamwork, and environmental learning. Kids hike, build shelters, learn primitive skills, and explore the natural world.
Mohonk Preserve Nature Camps (New Paltz)
With programs run by naturalists and outdoor educators, kids of all ages explore forests, streams, and rock formations while learning ecology and outdoor stewardship.
Arts, Music & Theater Camps
Rockland Center for the Arts (West Nyack)
Art‑centered day programs featuring ceramics, painting, mixed media, sculpture, and creative expression. A perfect summer choice for artistic kids.
The Play Group Theatre (White Plains)
Offers theater intensives, acting, musical performance, and production camps that culminate in full performances. Popular for aspiring performers and beginners alike.
STEM & Specialty Camps
Challenge Camp (Hartsdale)
Featured in Westchester’s 2026 Summer Camp Guide, Challenge Camp offers robotics, invention, coding, engineering, chess, filmmaking, and academic enrichment.
Camp Invention (Multiple Westchester Sites)
A nationally recognized STEM camp where kids collaborate on building prototypes, hands‑on science challenges, and creativity‑driven engineering projects.
Westchester and the Hudson Valley are bursting with high‑quality camps that nurture curiosity, confidence, and creativity. Whether your child gravitates toward wilderness adventure, performing arts, sports, STEM, or traditional camp fun, the region offers endless opportunities for growth and joy.
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