Campers range in age from 3-13 years old. Our CIT program is for children who are 14 and 15 years old. HMDC will be introducing a new half day program for 3, 4 & 5 year olds for summer 2025.
Yes, session are 2 weeks long and can not be altered. In addition to our 2 week sessions, we now offer 1-week options on the first week of each session. Camper have to be signed up for at least 1 session to qualify for 1-week option. Tuition cost for camp is prorated the more sessions you attend.
Yes, there is a “buddy request” section when registering.
You can change/cancel your registration prior to April 1st free of penalty with no questions asked. After April 1st, families will receive a tuition credit for the following year if a cancelation is needed. There is a $250 deposit due when registering and full payment is due by June 1st.
Yes, we can accommodate most dietary needs, and our nursing team can work with you on this. Our registered nurses are always on site.
One or two swimsuits, a towel, sunscreen, hat and a sweatshirt or jacket on cool or rainy days. The camp uniform, along with sneakers and socks, must be worn each day. Please do not bring any valuables or electronics to camp and remember to label all belongings.
Each day we serve a nutritious lunch. If your child doesn’t like a certain meal there are options: a large daily salad bar, a sandwich station, yogurt and fresh fruit.
Camp operates every day regardless of the weather. We have large, weatherproof pavilions with ample space for both active and passive activities. Indoor programs such as cooking, arts & crafts, Legos, nature, dance, ceramics, makers space cabin and music have their own weatherproof structures.
You can call us at anytime during the camp day. We will check in with your child’s counselor and call you back with a detailed report.
For safety and security reasons, parent visits are not permitted during the day. We will be hosting, “Welcoming Day” on May 18th and “Family night” on August 1st for the summer of 2025.
Yes. There is always a nurse on site during regular camp hours. The camp physician is available by telephone during camp hours. There will also be a nurse at our open house at which time you can meet and discuss any concerns you may have.
Please call the camp office and we will do our best to notify the bus company. Keep in mind if your child is ill with a fever, they cannot return to camp until they are fever-free for 24 hours without medication.
Every staff member is hand-picked by our administrators through an application and personal interview process. In addition, all staff are required to submit to background checks which are processed by a certified security organization.
Daily pick up is between 3:45pm to 4:00pm. If you are picking your camper up for an appointment, pick-up is before 3:30pm. There are no pick-ups between 3:30pm and 3:45pm
Unfortunately no, due to the various food allergies of some campers and staff.
If you need to pick up your camper in lieu of taking the bus home please notify the camp in writing, in advance, by email, fax or backpack note. Please note the name(s) of the camper(s), date and time of pick up. For safety and security all early pick ups must be before 3:30 pm. When you arrive, please stop for the security guard at the bottom of the driveway. Please have your driver’s license available as the security guard will ask you for identification before calling the camp office to confirm that a pick up for the camper has been prearranged. We may ask for identification again as you sign out your camper, so please have your ID handy. To ensure the safety of your child, any camper leaving with someone other than a parent or guardian is required to bring a written note stating the time of dismissal, and the name and phone number of the person picking up the camper. The note should be signed by the parent/guardian and handed in no later than that morning. If you are picking your camper up due to an illness we will notify security of the pick up and you will follow the same procedure upon arrival to the camp as above.
Yes. Horseback is a very popular addition to camp and adding weeks throughout the summer can be difficult.
The riding program is western-style. Instruction takes place in the ring before campers go for trail rides. Campers have riding 4 days per week, and each lesson is approximately 40 minutes long. Riding lessons are scheduled so that campers will not miss swimming lessons.
