Summer Camp Registration Information

Yorktown Parks and Recreation oversees 5 camp programs total. Note that all camp eligibility is based off the grade the child is entering in the Fall 2026 school year. 

1. Yorktown Full Day Camp: campers entering 1-5th grade in September 2026
   • Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-3:00PM, June 30th - July 31st (no camp Friday July 3rd)
   • Crompond Elementary School - 2901 Manor Street, Yorktown Heights, NY 
   • $1,190.00
2. Lakeland Full Day Camp: campers entering 1-5th grade in September 2026
   • Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-3:00PM, June 30th - July 31st (no camp Friday July 3rd)
   • Tentatively at Thomas Jefferson Elementary School - 3636 Gomer Street, Yorktown Heights, NY
   • $1,190.00 
3. Half Day Camp: campers entering K-5th grade in September 2026 
   • Monday-Friday, 8:30AM-12:00PM, June 30th - July 31st (no camp Friday July 3rd)
   • St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School - 1375 East Main Street, Shrub Oak, NY 
   • $685.00
4. Extended Day Camp: must be registered for a Full Day Camp 
   • Monday-Friday, 3:00PM-6:00PM, June 30th - July 31st (no camp Friday July 3rd)
   • Crompond Elementary School (Lakeland Full Day campers will be transported to Crompond ES)
   •  $555.00
5. Teen Travel Camp: campers entering 6-9th grade in September 2026
   • Monday-Thursday, Drop off at 8:45AM, pick up times vary. July 6th - July 30th
   • Tentatively at George Washington Elementary School - 3634 Lexington Ave, Mohegan Lake, NY
   • Registration options:
     • Full Session: July 6^th-July 30^th: $1,945.00
     • Session 1: July 6^th-July 16^th: $1,055.00
     • Session 2: July 20^th-July 30^th: $1,055.00

Please be sure to register for the correct camp during the checkout process. If you have registered for the incorrect camp program, please reach out to the office. 

Entering 6th graders:

• Our Travel Camp will be the main option for entering 6th-grade campers. This program is specifically designed to meet the social and developmental needs of middle-schoolers, featuring daily excursions to regional attractions, team-building challenges, and off-site adventures. We believe this provides the most engaging and age-appropriate environment for this group. Please refer to the Travel Camp section of this page for more information on tentative trip locations, schedule and more. 
• Full Day Camp will have a limited number of spots for entering 6th graders. Similar to all camp sign-ups these spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Once the cap is reached, additional interested families will be placed on a waitlist.  This will be a separate sign-up for only 6^th graders, so please remember to specifically click on this option during registration for your 6^th grader.

Entering 7th-9th graders:

The Travel Camp is the only available camp option for campers in this grade range. Please refer to the Travel Camp section of this page for more information on what our Travel Camp offers. 

How to Register:

If you are registering for the Full Day option for entering 6th grade, the programs will be listed on Community Pass as seen below. Note that entering 6th graders will not be eligible for the regular Yorktown Full Day and Lakeland Full Day options.

• Yorktown Full Day 6^th Grade BOYS: $1,190.00
• Yorktown Full Day 6^th Grade GIRLS: $1,190.00
• Lakeland Full Day 6^th Grade BOYS: $1,190.00
• Lakeland Full Day 6^th Grade GIRLS: $1,190.00

If registering for the Travel Camp, the following options are available. Travel Camp is Monday-Thursday, 8:45AM - 3:00PM*. *Note that pick-up times may vary. 

• Full Session: July 6th to July 30th: $1,945.00
• Session 1: July 6th to July 16th: $1,055.00
• Session 2: July 20th to July 30th: $1,055.00

Initial registration is limited. We try our best to accommodate as many campers as possible while being in accordance with Department of Health counselor-to-camper ratio mandates. If the website says registration is full, please put your child(ren) on the waitlist for your desired camp. As we hire more camp counselors and spaces become available, we will reach out to families on the waitlist. Note, to fully be added to the waitlist you will have to proceed with checkout on the Community Pass website. There is no charge for being added to the waitlist. Please ensure all contact information on the Community Pass account is accurate.

School District residents are those who attend the Yorktown or Lakeland School Districts but are not Town of Yorktown taxpayers. We allow school district residents to register for our day camps at the resident rate alongside residents. 

When registering online using Community Pass, any account not on the Yorktown Tax Roll is marked as nonresident, which will include many School District resident accounts. This will block your ability to register. In order to be able to register online without interruption, please call the Recreation Department PRIOR to the camp registration date to be made exempt. This will allow you to register on time without any difficulties. 

Recreation Department: 914-245-4650

If you are not a resident of Yorktown or a school district resident, camp registration opens on Tuesday, April 21st at 9:30AM should spots be available. Please note there is a 20% surcharge on all camp fees. 

Nonresident Camp Fees: 

Full Day Camps: $1,428.00

Half Day Camp: $822.00

Extended Day Camp: $714.00

Travel Camp Full Session: $2,334.00

Travel Camp Session 1: $1,266.00

Travel Camp Session 2: $1,266.00

During the camp season, each Camp Director is issued a Camp Phone. The camp specific phone number should be used when dropping off late, picking up early or needing to contact the Director for any reason. 

Prior to the start of camp, you may reach out to the Recreation Department. 

Recreation Department: 914-245-4650

Yorktown Full Day and Extended Day: TBD

Lakeland Full Day: TBD

Half Day: TBD

Travel Camp: TBD

For any non-regular drop off or pick up times, please call you camp's Director using the designated Camp Phone Number. 

Calling the camp in advance will allow the Director to ensure there is a staff member available to meet you. Please do not show up on the campus without prior notice. 

Each group will follow a daily schedule of activities including swim, sports, organized games, music, nature, and gym. Specialized activities are lead by our Activity Specialists who have experience in their designated activity. This schedule is prepared by the Day Camp Directors and is subject to change due to weather conditions, special events, etc.  Below is an example of a Day Camp Calendar and a Daily Schedule. 

Our camps are an indoor/outdoor combination. A large part of camp will be held outdoors, with indoor spaces being utilized when appropriate. We ask to please prepare your child accordingly for the elements. 

No! We will be able to hold camp indoors even when it is raining. Camp may only be canceled in the case of severe, dangerous weather.

In the extreme case that camp needs to be canceled, parents will be contacted via email as soon as that decision has been made. Please be sure the main email contact on your Community Pass account is accurate to ensure you receive any notifications regarding camp.  

Yes! Our FULL DAY CAMPS visit one of our pool facilities daily as part of their scheduled activities, weather permitting.  Transportation to and from the pool facilities is provided. 

SWIM TESTING: SWIMMER VS. NON-SWIMMER: On their first day at the pool, all campers must complete a swim test with our Certified Water Safety Instructor in order to be designated as a ‘swimmer’ or a ‘non-swimmer’. These designations will give permission to the campers to utilize certain parts of the pool facility. Swimmers will be provided a green wristband, Non-Swimmers will be provided a red wristband to clearly indicate their designations. 

At Junior Lake Pool: Main Pool has float lines indicating Swimmer area and Non-Swimmer area, in accordance with the Westchester County Department of Health. Both Swimmers and Non-Swimmers have access to the Slide Pool.

At Brian J Slavin Pool:  Swimmers may enjoy both the Main Pool designated section in accordance to the Westchester DOH and the Interactive Pool. Non-Swimmers have access to the Interactive Pool only.

If your camper is designated a Non-Swimmer and would like to retest during the camp season, a written request from a parent for a retest must be submitted to the Camp Director.

Pool Schedule:

Campers should come to camp as comfortable as possible.  Shorts, T-shirts, etc. are recommended with a pair of sneakers, no open-toe shoes allowed. FULL DAY CAMP should pack a bathing suit and towel for daily pool visit. All camp clothing and personal items must be marked with the camper's name.  All personal items are the responsibility of each camper. 

CAMP SHIRTS:  One (1) Camp Shirt is provided to each camper. Full Day Campers must wear their camp shirts when traveling to the pool and should be worn on picture day. Travel Campers must wear their camp shirts EVERY DAY. Additional shirts may be purchased at the Recreation Office after the first week of camp for $5.00.

Food services are not provided by the Day Camp. Have your camper arrive each day to camp with a water bottle, a lunch or snack packed in a bag or lunch box. There will not be a refrigerator available for lunches, so pack lunches/snacks accordingly with ice-packs or non-perishable food items. The bag or lunch box should be marked with the child's full name and group.

WE ARE A NUT-FREE CAMP. Many campers and counselor staff have food allergies and to best accommodate and keep all campers/staff safe, we do not allow nuts at our camps. Should your camper have a food allergy, this should be clearly indicated on their Camper Registration Form.

While there are no formal visits scheduled during the camp season, there may be instances in which you may need to visit the camp. Should you need to visit camp, contact the Camp Director using the Camp Phone to schedule a meeting. Upon confirmation of your arrival, call the Camp Phone so a Camp Staff Member may assist you.

For the safety of our campers, no unauthorized visitors are allowed on our camp sites. Should your camper require a repeated outside visitor that is NOT their parent/guardian (ex. Speech Language Pathologist), that information MUST be reported to the Camp Operator at least ONE MONTH prior to the start of camp and approved before arriving at the camp location. Visitors to the camp locations must be authorized or they will be turned away. 

Any medical needs must be disclosed on the camper registration forms. We strive to ensure all campers are healthy and safe at our camp locations and provide an excess of CPR/AED and First Aid certified staff on site at all times. A camp provided AED is available in emergencies and all staff are trained on emergency protocol and procedures. 

Should your camper require any medications while at camp, prescription or over-the-counter, Page 2 of the Medication Permission Form must be completed by the camper’s doctor and parent/guardian. Our Camp Medical Staff will store all medications in a locked container on the camp site for the duration of camp unless otherwise authorized by the parent or physician for the camper to carry their medication. The On-Site Medical Specialist designee will observe a camper while he/she self-administers medications.

Should your camper require an EpiPen or inhaler at camp, Page 3 of the Medication Permission Form must be completed by the camper’s doctor and parent/guardian. Our Camp Medical Staff will store all EpiPens or inhalers in a locked container on the camp site for the duration of camp unless otherwise authorized by the parent or physician for the camper to carry their Epi-Pen or inhaler. 

All medication must be in their original container or prescription bottle with original prescription label. Please check the expiration date on all medications. Expired medication is NOT allowed at camp. Medications along with the necessary completed Medication Permission Form are to be brought on the first day of camp and submitted to the On-Site Medical designee in the following manner:

·         Placed in a Ziploc bag in its original container.

·         Child’s full name written clearly on the Ziploc.

·         Include child’s photograph.

·         If you child is to carry his/her own medication, please make sure it is clearly labeled and easily accessible.

Medication is to be picked up on the camper’s last day of camp. Any remaining medications after the conclusion of camp with be retained at the Recreation Office to be picked up. All medications not picked up by September 1^st will be discarded.

Campers are permitted to carry and use sunscreen and bug repellent at camp as long as; it is used to protect against overexposure to the sun, it is FDA approved for over-the-counter use and the parent/guardian has provided written permission for the camper to carry and use sunscreen or bug repellent.

A Sunscreen/Bug Repellent Authorization Form is included in the Day camp Registration Form Packet and is MANDATORY should you want to send your child to camp with sunscreen. We recommend applying sunscreen prior to the camper’s arrival at camp and instruct your child to reapply before heading to the pool or playing outside. Please note our Camp Staff will not assist in the application of any sunscreen lotions, but may assist with sprays. Sunscreen is highly recommended due to outdoor activities and it is expected the camper be responsible for reapplying when necessary. 

The Camp Director will be provided a department issued cell phone for parents/guardians to reach out to during the camp day.

Phone #: TBD

CELL PHONES AT CAMP: Travel Campers are permitted to bring their cell phones to camp, but must remain turned off and stored in the camper's bag during the camp activity. Campers will be provided scheduled opportunities to check messages at the discretion of the Camp Director. These instances may include sending notification of delayed return. Should a camper not bring a cell phone and needs to reach out to their parent/guardian they will be allowed to utilize the Camp Director's phone. 

If cell phones or other mobile devices are used inappropriately or create safety concerns, they will be banned for the remainder of the season. 

Please note Yorktown Parks and Recreation is not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged phones or other personal belongings. Campers are responsible for all belongings, including clothing, money, phones or any other valuables. Staff cannot hold or secure personal items for campers. 

Travel Camp maintains a 1:8 staff-to-camper ratio, which includes Counselors, Camp Directors and Medical Specialist. At minimum, each group will have one counselor for every ten campers. 

All counselors are 18 years or older and/or have prior supervisory experience. Leadership staff are certified in Advanced First Aid and CPR in accordance with Westchester County Department of Health requirements. 

Campers are expected to remain with their assigned group and staff at all times during trips. A buddy system is enforced daily. Depending on the location, campers may be divided into smaller, manageable sub-groups that remain together throughout the trip. 

At each camp trip location, the Camp Director dictates a meeting location that all staff and campers must check in at throughout the trip day. 

MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS: The Travel Camp has a designated Medical Specialist that attends every day of camp. The Medical Specialist is Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED certified and carries with them a camp issued AED and First Aid Kit on every trip. 

All campers must have a complete immunization record on file, as required by the New York State Department of Health. Campers cannot attend camp without this record. 

If a camper requires medication during the day, a Medication Permission Form must be completed and all medications must be submitted in the original container to the Medical Specialist on the first day of camp. Be sure any medication at camp is not expired. Expired medication will not be accepted.  

Drop-off begins at 8:45AM at the designated location (TBD). Busses will be parked outside the designated location, so please refrain from blocking this area with your vehicle. Please park in the parking lot and have your camper report to the meeting location. Do not drop off campers at the camp location unattended. 

Busses depart promptly at 9:00AM. Transportation does not stop once busses are departing. Campers should arrive on time. 

Pick-up will be at the same designated location as drop-off. Pick-up times do vary depending on the trip's location. Please be sure to check with the trip schedule to ensure pick-up time for that day. Should there be changes to the pick-up times due to delays, weather etc., campers will reach out to parents/guardians with that information. 

Each day the Travel Camp visits a different location to participate in scheduled activities. The schedule includes trips to various amusement parks, arcades, ropes courses, shows, sports games and more. The tentative trip schedule above has links to each location's website. Feel free to visit these location's website to learn more about what the trip has to offer. 

Travel Camp is a Monday-Thursday camp, there is no camp on Fridays. Camp will be held Monday, July 6th-Thursday, July 30th. 

All scheduled trips are covered by your camp registration fees. Additional expenses such as meals at venues, gift shop purchases, locker rentals or souvenirs are not included. 

Yes. All travel campers MUST complete a swim test provided by our staff Water Safety Instructor prior to the start of camp. If you have concerns regarding your camper's swimming ability and participation in water activities, please inform our office in writing before camp begins. Campers will not participate in waves pools and staff will take appropriate precautions during water-based trips. 

Swim Testing:

• Friday June 19th: 4:00PM - 7:00PM - Brian J Slavin Aquatic Facility (Shrub Oak Park)
• Saturday June 20th: 11:00AM - 4:00PM - Brian J Slavin Aquatic Facility (Shrub Oak Park)
• Saturday June 27th: 11:00AM - 4:00PM - Brian J Slavin Aquatic Facility (Shrub Oak Park)

All campers must attend one of the above swim testing dates. You may arrive at the pool facility at any time within the timeframe set and inform the Gate Attendant that you are there for Travel Camp Swim Testing. Please note that the WSI does leave at the designated end time - come at least 10-15 minutes before the end time (6:45pm or 3:45pm).

Trip schedules are subject to change, particularly in the event of inclement weather. A rainy-day alternative such as bowling or a movie may be implemented. While we do our best to reschedule canceled trips, some may not be made up due to venue availability or scheduling constraints. Missed trips are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

Campers must wear a camp-issued T-Shirt or Tank Top every day as required by the Westchester County Department of Health Camp Code. This helps staff easily identify campers during off-site trips. 

Each camper will receive one (1) T-Shirt and one (1) Tank Top. Tees and tanks will be made available for pick up in the Recreation Office prior to the camp start. An email notification will be sent out to all participants notifying when these will be available. Additional shirts may be purchased at $5.00 each while supplies last. 

Shirts may not be altered, cut or modified. Replacement shirts will be available for $5.00 each.

Casual, weather appropriate clothing should be worn each day. Comfortable shoes such as sneakers are highly recommended. A change of clothing for water trips or inclement weather should be packed as well. 

Lunch is not provided on most trips. Campers will need to either bring lunch in a waterproof, insulated container or bring money to purchase food. Note that some parks are now cashless - plan accordingly. 

Pack nonperishable items and avoid tree nut products due to allergies. 

The following trips will provide lunch. Menus will be provided prior to camp via email: 

• Medieval Times
• Club Getaway
• Dave & Busters

These locations have allergy-friendly options. Please inform the Camp Operator of diet restrictions prior to the start of camp so accommodations can be made. 

It is recommended to pack a lunch/snack on trips with food provided should a camper prefer not to partake in the provided lunch option.