Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes
Nature-focused day camp at Lenoir Preserve for children aged 8-10, exploring local ecology and wildlife.
▌ Editor's read Lenoir Nature Camp, specifically the 'Clever Coyotes' program, is a day camp for children aged 5-12, operated by Westchester County Parks. The camp focuses on nature exploration and outdoor activities, as indicated by its program description on the Westchester County Parks website. The website lists a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 for campers aged 5-7 and 1:8 for campers aged 8-12, which is a favorable ratio for supervision. However, there is no explicit mention of staff background checks or safety policies on the provided webpage, which is a notable omission for a children's program. The camp is part of a larger municipal parks system, suggesting a degree of public accountability and established operational procedures.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 8–10
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: Lenoir Preserve, 19 Dudley St, Yonkers, NY 10701, USA
- Phone: 914-968-5851
- Cost notes: USD. Westchester County Parks, Recreation & Conservation.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes
- What ages does Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes accept?
- Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes is open to children ages 8–10. 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 Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes cost?
- Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes publishes $375/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 Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes's hours?
- Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes?
- Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes 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 Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes provide lunch?
- Lenoir Nature Camp - Clever Coyotes 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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