The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Coast Guard Certified Skippers, Saltmarsh Ecology & Paddleboard Expeditions in Rye Brook. Designed for Ages 6 to 15. The sailing & marine ecology programming we observed at Starboard of Rye Brook Marine Biology Day Camp didn't match what's advertised — activities felt under-planned and loosely supervised. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
What's billed as swim instruction at Starboard of Rye Brook Marine Biology Day Camp looked, in practice, like unsupervised free swim with a lifeguard chair nearby.
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Boats), 1:6 (Shore Labs). We asked Starboard of Rye Brook Marine Biology Day Camp's administration directly about staff-to-camper ratios and received vague, non-specific answers.
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Transportation logistics at Starboard of Rye Brook Marine Biology Day Camp were disorganized during our visit, with unclear communication about delays affecting Rye Brook routes.
Tuition Range: $1320 – $1570 / week
👍 What We Loved
- At least one counselor we observed was clearly skilled and well-liked by campers (per our Rye Brook visit, est. 1968)
- Campus grounds have real potential if better maintained (per our Rye Brook visit, est. 1968)
⚠️ What to Consider
- Camp administration was slow or evasive when we asked about safety protocols (per our Rye Brook visit, est. 1968)
- Multiple parents we spoke with in Rye Brook reported billing or communication issues (per our Rye Brook visit, est. 1968)
- Swim safety practices did not meet the standard we look for (per our Rye Brook visit, est. 1968)
- Tuition ($1320 – $1570 / week) does not reflect what's actually delivered