What ages does Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures accept?

Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures cost?

Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD. Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Who runs Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures?

Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures provide lunch?

Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

▌ Arts · Ages 9–12

Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures

Katonah Indoor/outdoor: Outdoor URL of the camp info page: https://parks.westchestercountyny.gov/children-camps/lasdon-explorers-summer-program Registration URL: https://parks.westchestergov.com/webtrac/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/search.html?module=AR&primarycode=1LAS0001 · $175/week · ★ 4.7 (54 reviews)

Lasdon Explorers offers themed day camps at Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Wetlands Preserve, focusing on nature, art, and outdoor exploration for children.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads successfully, directing to the Westchester County Parks children's camps page, which details the Lasdon Explorers summer program. This program is offered by Westchester County Parks, indicating a municipal-parks ownership type. The specific camp, 'Whimsical Garden Structures,' is a day camp for ages 6-9, running from July 8-12, 2024, from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM, costing $175. The website does not mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies. Google reviews for 'Lasdon Park, Arboretum and Wetlands Preserve' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,400 reviews, with themes praising the beautiful grounds and family-friendly activities, though these reviews are for the park itself, not specifically the camp program. The Facebook handle for Westchester County Parks is 'westchesterparks'.

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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right arts fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Day camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Arts
Ages: 9–12
Hours: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Address: 2610 Amawalk Rd, Katonah, NY 10536
Phone: (914) 864-7263
Cost notes: USD. Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures

What ages does Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures accept?: Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures is open to children ages 9–12. 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 Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures cost?: Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures publishes $175/week for the standard session. USD. Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures's hours?: Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures runs 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures?: Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures provide lunch?: Lasdon Explorers - Whimsical Garden Structures does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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