The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Coast Guard Certified Skippers, Saltmarsh Ecology & Paddleboard Expeditions in Mount Kisco. Designed for Ages 6 to 15. Some Ages 6 to 15 activities at Starboard of Mount Kisco Sailing & Marine Camp were genuinely engaging; others felt like filler between the highlights. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Lifeguard staffing at Starboard of Mount Kisco Sailing & Marine Camp looked adequate on the schedule but thin in practice when we counted heads at the pool deck.
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Boats), 1:6 (Shore Labs). Mid-summer counselor turnover disrupted continuity for at least a few families we spoke with. (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus routes serving Mount Kisco were inconsistent in our tracking, sometimes running 15-20 minutes off schedule. Lunch quality varied by day. (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
Tuition Range: $1200 – $1450 / week
👍 What We Loved
- A core group of veteran counselors clearly cares about the kids (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
- Facilities are adequate for Ages 6 to 15, even if not impressive (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
- Some specialty sailing & marine ecology programming stood out despite the overall inconsistency (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Billing questions we raised took longer than they should have to get answered (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
- Communication was inconsistent — some updates, long silences other weeks (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
- Staff turnover mid-summer disrupted bunk continuity for several families (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)
- Facilities show uneven upkeep — some areas well-maintained, others neglected (per our Mount Kisco visit, est. 1975)