The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Canoeing, Lake Zipline & Resort-Caliber Outdoor Facilities in Old Greenwich. Designed for Ages 4 to 15. Beaver Creek Lakeside Day Camp's schedule balances lakeside & waterfront activities with enough free time that campers didn't seem over-programmed. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
The pool program at Beaver Creek Lakeside Day Camp covers the basics competently — heated water, certified staff, a reasonable ratio in the water.
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K), 1:6 (Grades 1-3), 1:8 (Grades 4+). Most bunk leaders at Beaver Creek Lakeside Day Camp returned from a prior summer, which helps with continuity even if the ratio isn't the tightest we've seen.
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus service covers Old Greenwich and nearby towns reliably, and carline moves at a reasonable pace. Lunch is nut-sensitive with a rotating hot option most days.
Tuition Range: $1350 – $1600 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Swim program is solid, if unspectacular (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1965)
- Bus service to Old Greenwich and nearby towns ran close to on schedule (per our Old Greenwich visit, est. 1965)
- Registration process is straightforward with published $1350 – $1600 / week pricing
- The 1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K) ratio held up consistently during our visit
⚠️ What to Consider
- Session length options are more limited than some competitors in Old Greenwich
- Tuition ($1350 – $1600 / week) sits at the higher end for what's offered