The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
50+ Years of Tradition, Olympic Spirit Weeks & High Counselor Longevity in Pelham. Designed for Ages 3 to 14. The educator-led heritage programming covers what you'd expect competently, without much that surprised us either way. (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960) 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 Pelham visit, est. 1960)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Early Childhood), 1:6 (Elementary), 1:7 (Tweens). Counselors are a mix of mature high schoolers and college-age staff, generally competent and attentive. (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus service covers Pelham and nearby towns reliably, and carline moves at a reasonable pace. Lunch is nut-sensitive with a rotating hot option most days.
Tuition Range: $1650 – $1900 / week
👍 What We Loved
- The educator-led heritage activities were age-appropriate and well-organized for Ages 3 to 14 (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)
- Campus is clean with reasonable shade coverage for Ages 3 to 14 (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)
- Facilities, while not new, are clearly well-maintained since 1960 (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)
- Swim program is solid, if unspectacular (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Session length options are more limited than some competitors in Pelham
- Parent communication is functional but not proactive — you may need to ask (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)
- Carline can back up during peak drop-off times (per our Pelham visit, est. 1960)