Camp Hillcroft Day Camp

6 Reasons Kids Benefit from Summer Day Camp

Here's what our Families are Saying!

Parent of 6th and 8th grade children, 5th and 7th Summer at Hillcroft

My children have been going to Camp Hillcroft since they were in 1st grade. This year they will be returning as 6th and 8th graders, and are JUST as excited as they were the first time they went. As a parent, I couldn’t be any happier. My kids have very different personalities (one is shy, one is very outgoing) and they both come home each day happy, engaged and exhausted:) From swimming and crafts, to farming and zip lining, Hillcroft has it all! Most importantly, it is extremely well run, and I have the utmost confidence in their safety and well-being while there.

When you’re making plans for the summer with the kids, think about sending them to a day camp. Camp Hillcroft is a place where children can make the most of their school break while enjoying some essential benefits in Lagrangeville, NY. Consider a few of them below to see if a camp adventure is the right choice for your children.

Benefits of Joining a Summer Day Camp

1. Get Active

Camps provide a vast selection of outdoor activities, encouraging children to get moving. This type of physical activity is important for your child’s development and health. When they’re having so much fun, they can easily get their hearts pumping and work up a sweat without you needing to push them to get off the couch.

2. Learn Skills

Camp can teach children skills that they will use throughout their life. Whether it’s photography, theater, or sports, they’ll learn something new that they can use in school and in life. They may even discover a new passion they never knew they had.

3. Break From Technology

It’s important to get a break from technology in this digital world. Camp encourages children to put away their screens and connect with the beauty of nature while having an adventure. Getting this kind of break is far more difficult at home when they are constantly faced with the temptation of the TV or phone.

4. Make Friends

This is the perfect opportunity for your child to expand their social circle. They have the chance to meet peers that they would otherwise never meet. In some cases, they can develop friendships that last a lifetime and look forward to seeing their friends at camp again each summer.

5. Independence

Spending some time away from the parents with their peers and other adults is always good for young children. It teaches them how to interact with people other than family members and feels comfortable in a new environment. This independence will help them succeed in other social and academic situations.

6. Expand Horizons

Camp provides the opportunity for and encourages children to try new things they’ve never done before. From the performing arts to fun summer activities, kids can expand their horizons. This is not only very exciting for them, but for you, as it encourages their mental and physical growth.

The Camp Hillcroft facility is a sprawling area full of lakes, pools, climbing walls, sports courts, creative workshops, and gardens. There’s something for everyone at this day camp, the kids will make memories to last a lifetime. For children ages 4 to 14. Learn more on their website, and call (845) 223-5826 to schedule a tour or enroll your child.