Age group

Handicap accessible

Food option available

Lake

Playground

Internet Access

Indoor/Outdoor Playground

Sports Court/Field

Dancing Studio

Art Studio

Music Studio

Since 1989, Gate Hill has been a part of the Male family. Josh, Bob, and Jennifer, the camp directors emeritus, have been overseeing the daily operations of the camp and providing supervision to both staff and campers. However, the word “family” extends beyond the Male family, with campers, parents, and staff all part of the Gate Hill family. 

We want to ensure that our campers have a fulfilling experience, so we provide parents with updates on their child’s progress, friendships, and stories that make them smile. We are also available to answer any questions that parents may have to make sure their child has the best possible camp experience.

Boating/canoeing

Nature

Music

Vocal/singing

Cooking

Photography

Baseball

Flag Football

Gymnastics

Hockey

Soccer

Tennis

Volleyball

Fishing

Ceramics

Painting

Zip Lining

Gaga Ball

Art & Crafts

Softball

Moderate

The Villagers are the youngest of the Gate Hill campers. These campers spend their day in a developmentally appropriate program. Junior sized fields and courts, as well as special program areas including, Buddy’s Playhouse (indoor play center), early childhood arts, an introductory heated pool and the Village play town, are places where the Villagers can use their imagination, make new friends and improve physical skills. Every group is supported by a 1:4 staff to camper ratio, including an Early Childhood head counselor; a parent or young teacher.

Villagers: Age 3 to Entering Kindergarten

The Pathfinder program is balanced between creative and physical activities designed to foster independence and build self-esteem. At this age, campers get to choose one weekly program elective, in addition to participating in the daily group and full camp activities. Pathfinders have caring and nurturing staff members chosen for their ability to work with younger children. Jr Pathfinders (ent 1st grade) still benefit from early childhood programs such as our Jr Sports and EC art programs, and an Early Childhood head counselor leads each Jr Pathfinder group.

Pathfinders: Entering Grades 1-2

For Pioneers, Gate Hill offers the opportunity to develop relationships with summer friends and engage in new enriching experiences. At a higher athletic level, Pioneers are now able to refine their sports skills as well as develop a lifelong hobby with their two weekly electives. Counselors are now “big brother/big sister” role models and work to ensure that these campers learn teamwork, sportsmanship, and enhance self-esteem.

Pioneers: Entering Grades 3-4

These oldest on-grounds campers are able to participate in all the activities that Gate Hill has to offer. Mountaineers fully experience the freedom of a diverse summer program charged with fun and adventure. Fifth & sixth grade campers take an off-grounds trip three times throughout the summer, while, seventh & eighth graders will travel for off-grounds day trips 6 times times in eight weeks, and experience 2 overnight trips too! Groups are led by counselors who campers can relate to, who share a wide variety of interests.

Mountaineers: Entering Grades 5-9

LIT (Leader In Training) is a specially designed program for our oldest teen campers. The LIT program is divided into three varying experiences.

LIT: Entering Grades 9 & 10

Coed

Toddlers

Preschool

Kids

Tweens

Gate Hill Day Camp

great activities for children are organized

Celina Z

Heard wonderful things about it from campers. Looking forward to its opening

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Rowena W

It is the best Camp around New York tri-state area.


Churchill T

This is an outstanding camp for kids. I wish I could go there. The staff is amazing with the kids, they are engaged all day. My son comes home very tired.

Suzanne A