Mosholu Day Camp

My son has attended Mosholu day camp for the past three summers. Being a kid who’s born and lives in manhattan, having a real camp experience in the middle of the woods is such a valuable experience. In our experience they’re typically communicative about any issues, for example was always in contact with me when my son suffered from motion sickness for a while on the bus rides. My primary feedback is that the actual group leaders can be hit or miss and so perhaps in terms of recruitment and role assignments, they can be more cognizant of counselors’ strengths and weaknesses. My son had very engaging and personable troup leaders for the first two years, but this past summer his group leader seemed like he wanted to be anywhere but there.
Otherwise the bulk of his experience was positive, with many activities he was very proud of (moving to a new swimming band, rope/tree climbing, zip lines, pickleball games, etc). They also had periodic ice cream truck days which was a really nice touch. The fact that it’s extremely affordable is a HUGE plus.

I can't say enough great things about Mosholu Day Camp . My son had the best 8 weeks making friends, having adventures and building confidence and independence. Communication was amazing, the staff was so caring and attentive. My son referred to staff as his friends. This was his 4th year and he will 100% be going back next year.

The grounds are vast and rustic. The lake is majestic. The staff are loving and experienced. The camp has fantastic activities and the special events are spectacular! Red Cross swim instruction and adventure courses up in the trees are fantastic. How could they have it all at an affordable price? The best kept secret in summer camps!

We just had the best time working with Mosholu Day Camp for our animal shows! The staff was super friendly and professional, making everything so easy for us. They really know how to create a fun, welcoming atmosphere that the kids loved!

The event space was perfect for our shows, with enough room for everyone to see the animals up close. It was awesome to watch the kids’ faces light up with excitement—priceless moments!

A huge thanks to the Mosholu team for being so supportive and making sure everything went smoothly. They really know how to create a successful event! We’re excited to partner with them again! Cheers from all of us at Magical Memories Entertainment!

Very nice camp, my daughter loves it! You can sincerely tell that the owner (who is not a racist) and his staff care about the kids and work very hard to create a great experience each summer.