Camp · Adventure · Ages 8–15 · $1,986/week
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▌ Adventure · Ages 8–15

Camp Scatico

Camp Scatico · $1,986/week

Camp Scatico is a traditional, family-owned overnight camp in the Hudson Valley, offering a wide range of activities...

▌ Editor's read Camp Scatico's website loads successfully, presenting a comprehensive overview of their overnight camp programs for boys and girls. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed by the ACA directory. Founded in 1921 by Nat Holman, the camp has been continuously family-owned and operated for over 100 years, now in its fourth generation. The website states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:2 and explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Scatico show an average rating of 4.9 stars from over 100 reviews, with many parents praising the camp's strong community, diverse activities, and caring staff. The camp maintains an active presence on social media, with an Instagram handle @campscatico and a Facebook page 'campscatico'.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 1926100+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 8–15

Camp Scatico is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. adventure programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1926 (100 years)
Operator
Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 8–15
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1558 County Route 19, POB 6, Elizaville, NY 12523, USA
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Full 7-week session is $13,900 for campers entering 8th grade and younger, and $14,400 for campers entering 9th grade and older. A 4-week option is available for first-time campers for $9,750.

↗ What parents like

  • Single-family ownership since 1921
  • High camper return rate
  • Brother-sister sleepaway camp

↘ Watch for

  • 4-week option for first-timers only
  • No phone number listed on website

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Scatico

What ages does Camp Scatico accept?
Camp Scatico is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Scatico cost?
Camp Scatico publishes $1,986/week for the standard session. Full 7-week session is $13,900 for campers entering 8th grade and younger, and $14,400 for campers entering 9th grade and older. A 4-week option is available for first-time campers for $9,750. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Scatico's hours?
Camp Scatico runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Scatico accredited?
Yes — Camp Scatico is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 100 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Scatico?
Camp Scatico is operated by a private business, with 100 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Scatico provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Scatico includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Does Camp Scatico offer transportation?
Camp Scatico provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.

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