Camp Hillcroft Day Camp

The Best Dutchess County, NY Day Camp

Here's what our Families are Saying!

Parent of 2nd grade daughter, 1st Summer at Hillcroft

Our daughter attended Camp Hillcroft for the first time last summer. When people ask me about her camp experience I always say I gave them my little baby and they gave me back an independent and confident little girl. My daughter loves camp and we are returning again this summer. Thank you Camp Hillcroft for the wonderful experience you have given my daughter. We are counting down the weeks to camp!

Camp Hillcroft, the best Dutchess County, NY day camp is where children can make new friends, grow in self-esteem, learn new skills and experiment with ideas. Camp Hillcroft,  day camp is for children ages 4-14.

What makes Camp Hillcroft the best Dutchess County, NY day camp is that we offer campers the opportunity to experience a full range of enrichment activities: creative arts, theater, dance, outdoor adventure, swimming, farming, and a full sports program.  See for yourself, how your child will love spending the summer here and contact us at (845) 223-5826 to schedule a tour of Camp Hillcroft Day Camp.

Kids are motivated, challenged & changed

When you entrust your child to us for the long, lovely days of summer, we feel proud. We seek to discharge our responsibility in a caring and creative way. And, to impart the traditions and values of a positive camp experience.

Since 1950, Hillcroft has been a caring and nurturing family-run camp where children “learn by doing”. The name Hillcroft comes from hill or high location and croft, the English word for working farm. In directing Hillcroft, we strive to continue the perfect balance of our goal: personal growth, fostering independence and self esteem, and unlocking your child’s potential for the love of learning.

A full range of enrichment activities

Camp Hillcroft offers it all. Children have the opportunity to experience a full range of enrichment activities: creative arts, swimming, outdoor adventure, theater, dance, farming, and a full sports program.

Hillcroft’s staff is mature, responsible, caring and includes counselors from around the world. Over the years more than forty countries have been represented at Hillcroft. In the nurturing and accepting environment of the Hillcroft community, your child will take home something that will last forever. . . the memory of a wonderful summer and close friendships.

No one is left idle, no one is left out

Although life at Camp Hillcroft is structured so that each child has a sense of achievement, a generous degree of choice is permitted and encouraged in selecting activities. Boys and girls learn how to weigh program options and make choices in planning their day.

Whatever activities the campers choose, they are busy and having fun. We find that when children are relaxed and doing things together, deep and satisfying bonds of friendships develop.

Sometimes, in crowded classes and busy families, children’s needs and their unique personalities are almost overlooked. At Camp Hillcroft, realizing that each camper is a special person, our program is tailored to keep him or her happily involved throughout the day. No one is left idle, no one is left out. In this way, self-confidence is enhanced.

Camp Dates 2019

NEW 2 WEEK OPTIONS

  • 8 weeks July 1 -Aug 23
  • 1st 2 weeks July 1 -July 12
  • 2nd 2 weeks July 15 -July 26
  • 3rd 2 weeks July 29 -Aug 9
  • Last 2 weeks Aug 12 -Aug 23 
  • We will be closed July, 4th

Ages Pre-K thru 9th Grade

  • Times 8:45 am till 4:30 pm
  • Extended care before care Starts at 7:45 am and after care ends at 5:30 pm
  • Lunch and Daily Snack provided