40 Camps Reviewed

Lakeside & Waterfront Summer Camps

Private-lake camps built around swimming, canoeing, and kayaking, with daily time right on the water instead of a single weekly pool period. Across Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY, we've reviewed 40 of them in depth.

Stillwater Aquatics Camp Worth a Look Fairfield County, CT
7.7 Mom
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Stillwater Aquatics Camp

📍 Greenwich Backcountry, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Greenwich Backcountry

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater Aquatics Camp's lakeside & waterfront programming is competent rather than inspired, which is still more than we can say for some camps in Greenwich Backcountry."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1470/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek Lake & Forest Camp Your Mileage May Vary Fairfield County, CT
7.1 Mom
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Beaver Creek Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Rowayton, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Rowayton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Our visit to Beaver Creek Lake & Forest Camp surfaced a mixed bag: promising programming undercut by staffing turnover and spotty communication."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1430/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater Waterfront Adventure Camp Room for Improvement (per our Redding visit, est. 2006) Fairfield County, CT
6.7 Mom
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Stillwater Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Redding, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Redding

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater Waterfront Adventure Camp has real potential and a few families swear by it, but our audit found enough inconsistency that it's not a blind recommendation."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1390/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek Lakeside Day Camp Safe Bet Fairfield County, CT
7.5 Mom
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Beaver Creek Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Old Greenwich, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Old Greenwich

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"For Ages 4 to 15, Beaver Creek Lakeside Day Camp hits the marks that matter most: safety, structure, and staff who seem to actually enjoy the job."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1350/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater Lakeside Academy Steady Performer Fairfield County, CT
7.8 Mom
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Stillwater Lakeside Academy

📍 Wilton, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Wilton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"The 1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K) ratio at Stillwater Lakeside Academy is respectable, and our visit didn't turn up anything that changed our mind about that."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1310/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek Aquatics Camp Hit or Miss (per our Monroe visit, est. 2013) Fairfield County, CT
6.6 Mom
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Beaver Creek Aquatics Camp

📍 Monroe, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Monroe

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Ask around before you commit to Beaver Creek Aquatics Camp — some families we spoke with loved it, others had real complaints, and our own audit landed somewhere in between."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1270/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater Lake & Forest Camp Some Real Gaps (per our North Stamford visit, est. 1972) Fairfield County, CT
6.3 Mom
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Stillwater Lake & Forest Camp

📍 North Stamford, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in North Stamford

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"For Ages 4 to 15 specifically, Stillwater Lake & Forest Camp has some genuine bright spots — just don't expect every week to look like the good ones."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1230/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek Waterfront Adventure Camp Consistently Fine Fairfield County, CT
7.8 Mom
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Beaver Creek Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Ridgefield

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Beaver Creek Waterfront Adventure Camp does the fundamentals well. It won't be the most talked-about camp in Ridgefield, but it's a safe, solid pick."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1190/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater Lakeside Day Camp Ask Before You Enroll (per our Shelton visit, est. 1955) Fairfield County, CT
6.2 Mom
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Stillwater Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Shelton, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Shelton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"We wanted to like Stillwater Lakeside Day Camp in Shelton more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1150/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek Lakeside Academy Room for Improvement (per our New Canaan visit, est. 1979) Fairfield County, CT
6.9 Mom
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Beaver Creek Lakeside Academy

📍 New Canaan, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in New Canaan

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Beaver Creek Lakeside Academy in New Canaan left us genuinely torn: some real strengths, but enough inconsistency in staffing and communication that we can't give it a blanket endorsement."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1110/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Southport Aquatics Camp Some Real Gaps (per our Southport visit, est. 2003) Fairfield County, CT
7.0 Mom
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Stillwater of Southport Aquatics Camp

📍 Southport, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Southport

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater of Southport Aquatics Camp has been operating since 2003, but longevity hasn't translated into the operational consistency we'd expect by now."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1670/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Greenwich Backcountry Lake & Forest Camp Mixed Reviews (per our Greenwich Backcountry visit, est. 1962) Fairfield County, CT
6.6 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Greenwich Backcountry Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Greenwich Backcountry, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Greenwich Backcountry

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"There's a decent lakeside & waterfront program buried in Beaver Creek of Greenwich Backcountry Lake & Forest Camp, but you'll need to advocate for your kid; the operational details aren't as tight as we'd like."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1630/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Rowayton Waterfront Adventure Camp Needs Vetting (per our Rowayton visit, est. 1986) Fairfield County, CT
6.8 Mom
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Stillwater of Rowayton Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Rowayton, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Rowayton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater of Rowayton Waterfront Adventure Camp's lakeside & waterfront curriculum shows promise, but execution varied enough during our visit that we'd want a second look before enrolling."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1590/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Redding Lakeside Day Camp Proceed With Caution Fairfield County, CT
5.2 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Redding Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Redding, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Redding

✓ Private Lake✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Beaver Creek of Redding Lakeside Day Camp has operated since 2010, which makes the gaps we found in staffing and safety protocols more concerning, not less."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1550/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Old Greenwich Lakeside Academy Your Mileage May Vary (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1969) Fairfield County, CT
6.2 Mom
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Stillwater of Old Greenwich Lakeside Academy

📍 Old Greenwich, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Old Greenwich

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"We wanted to like Stillwater of Old Greenwich Lakeside Academy in Old Greenwich more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1510/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Wilton Aquatics Camp Needs Vetting (per our Wilton visit, est. 1993) Fairfield County, CT
6.4 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Wilton Aquatics Camp

📍 Wilton, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Wilton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Beaver Creek of Wilton Aquatics Camp in Wilton left us genuinely torn: some real strengths, but enough inconsistency in staffing and communication that we can't give it a blanket endorsement."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1470/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Monroe Lake & Forest Camp Consistently Fine (per our Monroe visit, est. 2017) Fairfield County, CT
7.5 Mom
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Stillwater of Monroe Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Monroe, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Monroe

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Nothing dazzling at Stillwater of Monroe Lake & Forest Camp, but also nothing to worry about — solid staff, decent facilities, and kids who came home happy."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1430/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of North Stamford Waterfront Adventure Camp Needs Vetting (per our North Stamford visit, est. 1976) Fairfield County, CT
6.7 Mom
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Beaver Creek of North Stamford Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 North Stamford, CT

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in North Stamford

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"At $1390 – $1640 / week, Beaver Creek of North Stamford Waterfront Adventure Camp is priced like a top-tier program but didn't consistently deliver like one during our visit."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1390/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Ridgefield Lakeside Day Camp Split Verdict (per our Ridgefield visit, est. 2000) Fairfield County, CT
6.9 Mom
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Stillwater of Ridgefield Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Ridgefield, CT

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Ridgefield

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"There's a decent lakeside & waterfront program buried in Stillwater of Ridgefield Lakeside Day Camp, but you'll need to advocate for your kid; the operational details aren't as tight as we'd like."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1350/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Shelton Lakeside Academy Split Verdict (per our Shelton visit, est. 1959) Fairfield County, CT
6.0 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Shelton Lakeside Academy

📍 Shelton, CT

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Shelton

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Parents in Shelton are split on Beaver Creek of Shelton Lakeside Academy, and after our own audit, we understand why."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1310/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Bedford Aquatics Camp Inconsistent Execution (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983) Westchester County, NY
5.8 Mom
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Stillwater of Bedford Aquatics Camp

📍 Bedford, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Bedford

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater of Bedford Aquatics Camp in Bedford left us genuinely torn: some real strengths, but enough inconsistency in staffing and communication that we can't give it a blanket endorsement."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1270/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Rye Lake & Forest Camp Reliable Pick (per our Rye visit, est. 2007) Westchester County, NY
8.3 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Rye Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Rye, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Rye

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"We'd recommend Beaver Creek of Rye Lake & Forest Camp without much hesitation, though a couple of logistics details could use tightening up."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1230/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Tuckahoe Waterfront Adventure Camp Reliable Pick (per our Tuckahoe visit, est. 1966) Westchester County, NY
8.5 Mom
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Stillwater of Tuckahoe Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Tuckahoe, NY

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Tuckahoe

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Ask ten Tuckahoe parents about Stillwater of Tuckahoe Waterfront Adventure Camp and you'll get ten shrugs of approval. That's a fine outcome."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1190/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Croton-on-Hudson Lakeside Day Camp Room for Improvement (per our Croton-on-Hudson visit, est. 1990) Westchester County, NY
6.7 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Croton-on-Hudson Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Croton-on-Hudson

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Our visit to Beaver Creek of Croton-on-Hudson Lakeside Day Camp surfaced a mixed bag: promising programming undercut by staffing turnover and spotty communication."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1150/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Chappaqua Lakeside Academy Good Value in Chappaqua Westchester County, NY
7.6 Mom
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Stillwater of Chappaqua Lakeside Academy

📍 Chappaqua, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Chappaqua

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"At $1110 – $1360 / week, Stillwater of Chappaqua Lakeside Academy isn't the cheapest option in Chappaqua, but it's a fair trade for what's delivered."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1110/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Mamaroneck Aquatics Camp Ask Before You Enroll (per our Mamaroneck visit, est. 1973) Westchester County, NY
6.7 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Mamaroneck Aquatics Camp

📍 Mamaroneck, NY

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Mamaroneck

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"We wanted to like Beaver Creek of Mamaroneck Aquatics Camp in Mamaroneck more than we did. The good moments were genuinely good; the gaps were genuinely concerning."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1670/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Hastings-on-Hudson Lake & Forest Camp Uneven Program (per our Hastings-on-Hudson visit, est. 1997) Westchester County, NY
6.4 Mom
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Stillwater of Hastings-on-Hudson Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Hastings-on-Hudson

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Ask around before you commit to Stillwater of Hastings-on-Hudson Lake & Forest Camp — some families we spoke with loved it, others had real complaints, and our own audit landed somewhere in between."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1630/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Scarsdale Waterfront Adventure Camp Uneven Program (per our Scarsdale visit, est. 1956) Westchester County, NY
7.4 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Scarsdale Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Scarsdale, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Scarsdale

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Beaver Creek of Scarsdale Waterfront Adventure Camp in Scarsdale left us genuinely torn: some real strengths, but enough inconsistency in staffing and communication that we can't give it a blanket endorsement."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1590/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Pound Ridge Lakeside Day Camp Needs Improvement (per our Pound Ridge visit, est. 1980) Westchester County, NY
5.2 Mom
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Stillwater of Pound Ridge Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Pound Ridge, NY

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Pound Ridge

✓ Private Lake✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater of Pound Ridge Lakeside Day Camp has operated since 1980, which makes the gaps we found in staffing and safety protocols more concerning, not less."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1550/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Pelham Lakeside Academy Proceed With Questions (per our Pelham visit, est. 2004) Westchester County, NY
5.7 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Pelham Lakeside Academy

📍 Pelham, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Pelham

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Our visit to Beaver Creek of Pelham Lakeside Academy surfaced a mixed bag: promising programming undercut by staffing turnover and spotty communication."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1510/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Briarcliff Manor Aquatics Camp Room for Improvement (per our Briarcliff Manor visit, est. 1963) Westchester County, NY
6.8 Mom
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Stillwater of Briarcliff Manor Aquatics Camp

📍 Briarcliff Manor, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Briarcliff Manor

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"There's a decent lakeside & waterfront program buried in Stillwater of Briarcliff Manor Aquatics Camp, but you'll need to advocate for your kid; the operational details aren't as tight as we'd like."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1470/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Bedford Hills Lake & Forest Camp Proceed With Questions (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 1987) Westchester County, NY
5.7 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Bedford Hills Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Bedford Hills, NY

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Bedford Hills

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"There's a decent lakeside & waterfront program buried in Beaver Creek of Bedford Hills Lake & Forest Camp, but you'll need to advocate for your kid; the operational details aren't as tight as we'd like."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1430/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Rye Brook Waterfront Adventure Camp Middle of the Pack (per our Rye Brook visit, est. 2011) Westchester County, NY
5.5 Mom
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Stillwater of Rye Brook Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Rye Brook, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Rye Brook

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Parents in Rye Brook are split on Stillwater of Rye Brook Waterfront Adventure Camp, and after our own audit, we understand why."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1390/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Eastchester Lakeside Day Camp No Major Complaints (per our Eastchester visit, est. 1970) Westchester County, NY
7.6 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Eastchester Lakeside Day Camp

📍 Eastchester, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Eastchester

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"We came away from Beaver Creek of Eastchester Lakeside Day Camp with a short, manageable list of nitpicks and a longer list of things done right."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1350/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Yorktown Heights Lakeside Academy Red Flags Noted (per our Yorktown Heights visit, est. 1994) Westchester County, NY
5.2 Mom
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Stillwater of Yorktown Heights Lakeside Academy

📍 Yorktown Heights, NY

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Yorktown Heights

✓ Private Lake✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Our honest take on Stillwater of Yorktown Heights Lakeside Academy: the website oversells it. What we found on the ground didn't match the pitch."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1310/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Mount Kisco Aquatics Camp Highly Recommended (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 2018) Westchester County, NY
9.4 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Mount Kisco Aquatics Camp

📍 Mount Kisco, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Mount Kisco

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Rarely do we score a camp this high, but Beaver Creek of Mount Kisco Aquatics Camp earned every point with disciplined staffing and a genuinely joyful campus culture."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1270/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of Larchmont Lake & Forest Camp Inconsistent Execution (per our Larchmont visit, est. 1977) Westchester County, NY
6.8 Mom
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Stillwater of Larchmont Lake & Forest Camp

📍 Larchmont, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Larchmont

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"At $1230 – $1480 / week, Stillwater of Larchmont Lake & Forest Camp is priced like a top-tier program but didn't consistently deliver like one during our visit."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1230/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Irvington Waterfront Adventure Camp Above Average (per our Irvington visit, est. 2001) Westchester County, NY
8.2 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Irvington Waterfront Adventure Camp

📍 Irvington, NY

Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Irvington

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Nothing dazzling at Beaver Creek of Irvington Waterfront Adventure Camp, but also nothing to worry about — solid staff, decent facilities, and kids who came home happy."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1190/wk
CategoryLakeside
Stillwater of White Plains Lakeside Day Camp Ask Before You Enroll (per our White Plains visit, est. 1960) Westchester County, NY
5.6 Mom
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Stillwater of White Plains Lakeside Day Camp

📍 White Plains, NY

Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in White Plains

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Stillwater of White Plains Lakeside Day Camp has been operating since 1960, but longevity hasn't translated into the operational consistency we'd expect by now."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1150/wk
CategoryLakeside
Beaver Creek of Somers Lakeside Academy Needs Vetting (per our Somers visit, est. 1984) Westchester County, NY
6.6 Mom
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Beaver Creek of Somers Lakeside Academy

📍 Somers, NY

Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Somers

✓ Private Lake✓ Heated Pools✓ Kayaking✓ Water Zipline✓ Chef Catered
"Our visit to Beaver Creek of Somers Lakeside Academy surfaced a mixed bag: promising programming undercut by staffing turnover and spotty communication."
AgesAges 4 to 15
Ratio1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K)
Tuition$1110/wk
CategoryLakeside

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