The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Working Pottery Wheels, Broadway Masterclasses & Heated Pool Fun in Harrison. Designed for Ages 4 to 14. Daily activities are well-organized and age-appropriate for Ages 4 to 14, if not especially inventive. (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013) Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Solid swim instruction most days; pools are heated and adequately staffed. (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:5 (Early Arts), 1:7 (Master Studios). Counselor training covers the essentials; nothing exceptional, but nothing that raised concerns either. (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Transportation logistics at Colorwheel of Harrison Fine Arts Day Camp are functional and mostly on time; catering covers the basics — hot lunch, nut-free policy, afternoon snacks.
Tuition Range: $1370 – $1620 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Front-office staff answered our questions directly instead of deflecting (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013)
- Campus is clean with reasonable shade coverage for Ages 4 to 14 (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013)
- Facilities, while not new, are clearly well-maintained since 2013 (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013)
- Bus service to Harrison and nearby towns ran close to on schedule
⚠️ What to Consider
- Facilities are a bit dated compared to newer camps in Harrison
- Parent communication is functional but not proactive — you may need to ask (per our Harrison visit, est. 2013)
- Session length options are more limited than some competitors in Harrison