What ages does Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature accept?

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature cost?

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature's hours?

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature?

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature provide lunch?

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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.

How does Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Katonah?

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature is one of 10 outdoors/nature camps in Katonah that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 9–12

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature

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 a 'Gardening in Miniature' day camp for children, focusing on nature and outdoor activities within the Westchester County Parks system.

▌ Editor's read The camp is offered through the Westchester County Parks Department, indicating it is a municipal program. The provided URL leads to a general page for children's camps within the park system, not a specific page for 'Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature.' The cost per week is listed as $175, which is relatively affordable. No specific information regarding ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or background check policies was found on the general camp page. The program type is clearly day camp, as it is listed under 'Children's Camps' with weekly pricing.

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Who thrives here Ages 9–12

Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 outdoors/nature 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: Outdoors/Nature
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 - Gardening in Miniature

What ages does Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature accept?: Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature cost?: Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature's hours?: Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature?: Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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 - Gardening in Miniature provide lunch?: Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature 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.
How does Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Katonah?: Lasdon Explorers - Gardening in Miniature is one of 10 outdoors/nature camps in Katonah that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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