Best All Around Summer Camps

Best All Around Summer Camps: Here’s our area’s best all-around camps featuring lakes, hiking trails, aerial parks, animal farms and a wide range of activities from swimming and tennis to field sports, arts & crafts, archery, theatre and robotics.

Camp Armonk at the Armonk Tennis Club: The Armonk Tennis Club offers two all around camp programs for kids entering grades K-5 and two tennis camps for ages 6-17. Armonk Sports Camp offers a variety of field sports and games, team building, swimming and arts & crafts. At Mad Science Camp kids engage in morning science programs like Robotics, Bugs & Beasts and Outer Space with swimming, sports and games in the afternoon. The Armonk International Tennis Academy offers Junior and Advanced Tennis Camp for ages 6 -17  (546 Bedford Road, Armonk, 914.273.8124, desk@armonktennis.com;  www.armonktennis.com)

Breezemont Day Camp, Armonk: A day camp wrapped in an 15-acre sleep away camp facility, for ages three through grade 8. Armonk’s oldest day camp offers a full slate of activities such as Land Sports, Performing Arts, Creative & Fine Arts, Aquatics and Outdoor Adventure.Their Upper Camp and Varsity Camp allow elective time for campers to choose their favorite activities. Breezemont offers 4, 5, 6, 7 or 8-week sessions. Full-day for grades K & up. Short-day for ages 3–4; lunch & transportation included. (62 Cox Ave., Armonk, 914.273.3162; www.breezemont.com)

Camp Nabby, Mohegan Lake: Nabby offers three age-appropriate camps for ages 3 1/2 to 13 emphasizing equal parts athletics and creative group activities including nature, art, music and gymnastics. Facilities include scaled tee-ball and soccer fields for young campers; six athletic fields including two perfectly manicured clay infield baseball fields; three pools; dining hall and bunks where campers can change into swim gear; an aerial park and climbing walls. (1 Nabby Hill, Mohegan Lake,  914.528.7796;  www.campnabby.com)

Camp Saw Mill, Mt. Kisco: Camp Saw Mill’s flexible scheduling offers a 3 ,4 or 5 day week, full or half days, and a swim and gym extended day option for ages 3-10. Daily activities include a group swim lesson, a group tennis lesson with the club’s pros, sports, arts & crafts, literacy and free play. Their Summer Tot Time program for active 2s offers half-day schedule of circle time, story time, music and art. (77 Kensico Dr., Mt. Kisco, 914.241.0797; www.sawmillclub.com)

Camp Seton, Greenwich: Priced higher than town camps and less than private camps, Camp Seton, from the Greenwich Council of the Boy Scouts of America, is a great value if you are looking for a sleep away camp environment in a natural setting. The 249 acre Ernest Thompson Seton Reservation with two lakes, an Olympic size pool, climbing wall and five miles of hiking trails offers lots of swimming, fishing, boating and nature activities. Full-days for boys & girls grades 1–8; extended hours. (363 Riversville Rd., Greenwich,  203.869.8424;  www.campseton.org)

Elmwood Day Camp, White Plains: Traditional day camp for 3-11 year olds with 3 heated pools, 4 athletic fields, gaga courts, a hockey rink, amphi-theatre and aerial park with a zip line. Offers instruction and league play in baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse, soccer and gymnastics, and extensive options in creative/performing arts. At Elmwood Specialties Camp for 9-11 year olds, campers choose a two-week major and minor to anchor their activities from Film Making to Baseball or Tennis, Comedy, Hip-Hop and Adventures. (900 Dobbs Ferry Rd. White Plains,  914.592.6121;  www.elmwooddaycamp.com)

ESF Summer Camps at Greenwich Academy: There’s something for everyone at ESF Summer Camps for boys and girls ages 3-15. Including a fully integrated traditional day camp, a sports camp, tennis camp, Tech camps, a seniors camp for ages 9-15 and a mini-camp for three year olds. There is also a majors camp where boys and girls form collaborative teams for special interests including photography, summer stage, Minecraft and Roblox, Harry Potter Lego Engineering and more. (200 N, Maple Ave.Greenwich CT, 203.869.4444; www.esfcamps.com) 

Harvey Cavalier Summer Camp at The Harvey School, Katonah: The Cavalier Camp on The Harvey School’s 175 acre campus is renowned for its unique, individually tailored program. Boys and girls, pre-k through grade 9, design their own schedules, choosing from more than 50 electives in fine/creative crafts, theater, dance, music, martial arts, science, robotics, cooking, gymnastics, swimming, indoor/outdoor sports, tennis, ice skating, and circus arts! (260 Jay St.,Katonah,  845.677.0491;  www.harveycavaliercamp.org)

Kiwi Country Day Camp, Carmel: Heated pools with water slides, boating, music, dance, drama, arts & crafts, video production, summer theater, wilderness adventure, mini-golf, batting cages. tennis, volleyball, field sports, and floor hockey. Camp Kiwi offers 3 and 5 day week programs for kids ages 3 to grade 8. Plus a five-day/half-day camp for pre-K.  Ask about extended hours programs. Lunch is included and there is transportation from 15 locations from Briarcliff to Pound Ridge (Ridgefield too), Armonk to Somers & Yorktown. (825 Union Valley Rd.Carmel, 845.277.3876; www.campkiwi.com) 

Long Ridge Camp, Stamford, CT: Swimming, archery, sports, music, dance, drama, arts & crafts, nature, ropes & cookouts on 14.5 acre campus with 3 heated swimming pools, 3 indoor spaces, including an air-conditioned auditorium/gym with a full stage, dance studio and arts & crafts room. Plus woodland paths, nature trails, baseball diamonds, basketball courts, soccer fields, street hockey court, volleyball court and batting cage. Ages 3–14: 4-8-week sessions; extended hours; transportation provided. Two miles from Bedford/Pound Ridge border. (478 Erskine Rd.Stamford CT, 203.322.0253; www.longridgecamp.com)

Mohawk Day Camp & Country School, White Plains: This electronics free day camp (ages 3-13) on 40 acres offers an enriched curriculum to foster academic preparedness. It has 8 heated pools and balances swim, sports, creative/performing arts, adventure, and nature activities. There are special days, custom schedules and a one week sleep away option for seniors. The camp features aerial adventures, climbing walls, a pedal vehicle track, digital arts, an animal farm with ducks, alpacas, horses, goats, and chickens and a year-end two-day on-site carnival. (200 Old Tarrytown Road, White Plains, 914.949.2635;  www.campmohawk.com) 

Purchase Day Camp at the Purchase Community House: Set on 8 scenic acres, on the 22,000 square foot William A. Reed Memorial House estate, this camp offers swimming, sports & games, arts & crafts, music & theatre, nature trails, tennis, archery, rock wall, gaga pit, pickle ball court, mini golf and driving range, rocketry and more.  Ages 3 to grade 10. Half-day and mini-day for younger campers; 2-8week sessions. (3095 Purchase Street, Purchase, 914-949-2636;  www.purchasedaycamp.com) 

Summer Trails Day Camp, Granite Springs: Traditional Camp for ages 3–14 with a wildlife-filled lake, two heated swimming pools, nature trails, ball fields, athletic and creative arts facilities and a sleep away option at their sister camp in the Adirondacks. The camp’s Edge Tutorial program offers academic skills development lessons three days a week. Finally Summer Trails offers a Baseball Sports Camp, ages 8–13 that provides quality instruction with visits from current and retired Yankees and Mets players. Extended hours and transportation options. (93 Mahopac Ave.Granite Springs,  914.245.1776; www.summertrailsdaycamp.com)