The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
English & Western Riding, Barn Animal Care & Organic Gardening in New Rochelle. Designed for Ages 5 to 15. Meadow Mist Horsemanship Day Camp's schedule balances equestrian & farm ecology 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
Swim instruction happens on a consistent schedule, with lifeguards visibly attentive during our visit. (per our New Rochelle visit, est. 1958)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Riding Ring), 1:6 (Farm Pods). Staffing is adequate for Ages 5 to 15, with enough adult oversight that we didn't have concerns during our visit. (per our New Rochelle visit, est. 1958)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Transportation logistics at Meadow Mist Horsemanship Day Camp are functional and mostly on time; catering covers the basics — hot lunch, nut-free policy, afternoon snacks.
Tuition Range: $1670 – $1920 / week
👍 What We Loved
- Counselors were competent and attentive across every bunk we observed (per our New Rochelle visit, est. 1958)
- The 1:4 (Riding Ring) ratio held up consistently during our visit (per our New Rochelle visit, est. 1958)
- Facilities, while not new, are clearly well-maintained since 1958
- The equestrian & farm ecology activities were age-appropriate and well-organized for Ages 5 to 15 (per our New Rochelle visit, est. 1958)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Session length options are more limited than some competitors in New Rochelle
- Some specialty equestrian & farm ecology equipment looked due for an upgrade (per our New Rochelle visit, est. 1958)