The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Private Spring-Fed Lake, Stand-Up Paddleboarding & Heated Pools in Irvington. Designed for Ages 4 to 15. Beaver Creek of Irvington Waterfront Adventure 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 of Irvington Waterfront Adventure 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 of Irvington Waterfront Adventure 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
Transportation logistics at Beaver Creek of Irvington Waterfront Adventure Camp are functional and mostly on time; catering covers the basics — hot lunch, nut-free policy, afternoon snacks.
Tuition Range: $1190 – $1440 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Counselors were competent and attentive across every bunk we observed (per our Irvington visit, est. 2001)
- Bus service to Irvington and nearby towns ran close to on schedule
- Facilities, while not new, are clearly well-maintained since 2001
- Swim program is solid, if unspectacular (per our Irvington visit, est. 2001)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Parent communication is functional but not proactive — you may need to ask (per our Irvington visit, est. 2001)
- Session length options are more limited than some competitors in Irvington