The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Harbor Navigation, Knot-Tying & Daily Long Island Sound Regattas in Bedford Hills. Designed for Ages 6 to 15. Programming quality at Anchor Bay of Bedford Hills Coastal Water Camp seemed to depend heavily on which counselor was leading a given activity block. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
We saw genuine swim instruction on one visit and largely unstructured pool time on another — consistency is the issue, not capability. (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Boats), 1:6 (Shore Labs). Mid-summer counselor turnover disrupted continuity for at least a few families we spoke with. (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus routes serving Bedford Hills were inconsistent in our tracking, sometimes running 15-20 minutes off schedule. Lunch quality varied by day. (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
Tuition Range: $1360 – $1610 / week
👍 What We Loved
- A core group of veteran counselors clearly cares about the kids (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
- When the 1:4 (Boats) ratio held, supervision quality was genuinely good (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
- Tuition ($1360 – $1610 / week) is more reasonable than comparable camps in Bedford Hills
⚠️ What to Consider
- Carline and pickup logistics were disorganized during at least one visit (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
- Facilities show uneven upkeep — some areas well-maintained, others neglected (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)
- The advertised 1:4 (Boats) ratio didn't consistently hold up in practice (per our Bedford Hills visit, est. 2009)