The Comprehensive Mom Audit
1. Program Focus & Daily Activities
Water Sports, Kayak Obstacles & Shaded Waterfront Pavilions in Bedford. Designed for Ages 4 to 15. Programming quality at Stillwater of Bedford Aquatics Camp seemed to depend heavily on which counselor was leading a given activity block. Sessions run 2 to 8 Weeks, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM daily.
2. Aquatics & Water Safety
Pool access is inconsistent — some weeks get real instruction, others are closer to unsupervised splash time. (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983)
3. Staffing & Supervision Standards
Camper-to-counselor ratios sit at 1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K), 1:6 (Grades 1-3), 1:8 (Grades 4+). Staffing quality at Stillwater of Bedford Aquatics Camp varied noticeably by bunk — some counselors were excellent, others seemed undertrained for Ages 4 to 15.
4. Logistics, Transportation & Catering
Bus routes serving Bedford were inconsistent in our tracking, sometimes running 15-20 minutes off schedule. Lunch quality varied by day.
Tuition Range: $1270 – $1520 / week
👍 What We Loved
- A few families we spoke with in Bedford had entirely positive experiences
- Tuition ($1270 – $1520 / week) is more reasonable than comparable camps in Bedford
- A core group of veteran counselors clearly cares about the kids (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983)
⚠️ What to Consider
- lakeside & waterfront instruction quality varied noticeably week to week (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983)
- Carline and pickup logistics were disorganized during at least one visit (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983)
- Staff turnover mid-summer disrupted bunk continuity for several families (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983)
- The advertised 1:4 (Nursery/Pre-K) ratio didn't consistently hold up in practice (per our Bedford visit, est. 1983)