What ages does Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods accept?

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods is open to children ages 5–8. 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 - Wild Woods cost?

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods's hours?

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods?

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods provide lunch?

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Katonah?

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 5–8

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods

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 - Wild Woods is a day camp offered by Westchester County Parks, focusing on outdoor exploration and nature-based activities for children.

▌ Editor's read The Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods camp is part of the Westchester County Parks children's camp offerings, indicating it is run by a municipal entity. The website lists various camp themes, including 'Wild Woods' at Lasdon Park. The camp is described as a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The cost is listed as $175 per week. There is no explicit mention of ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios on the provided webpage. While the site mentions general safety, there is no specific language regarding background checks for staff. Social media handles for Westchester Parks are provided, suggesting a broader organizational presence.

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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized

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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. outdoors/nature content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 5–8
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 - Wild Woods

What ages does Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods accept?: Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods is open to children ages 5–8. 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 - Wild Woods cost?: Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods's hours?: Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods?: Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods provide lunch?: Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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 - Wild Woods compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Katonah?: Lasdon Explorers - Wild Woods 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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