Nabby Day Camp is where new friends are made everyday. At Nabby we offer a traditional, well-balanced program. We are a family owned and operated Day Camp that is now in its 68th year. Nabby Day Camp offers an outstanding program in day camping. Nabby features an experienced and professional staff. We are proud of our excellent facilities. Our program stresses the social as well as the physical development of the child.

Nabby Camp Basics:

Camper Ages: Camp Nabby is for boys and girls age 3-1/2 to 13.

Camp Dates and Hours: Camp Nabby's 2007 season will run from Camp Nabby's 2008 season will run from Monday, June 30 - Thursday, August 21, 2008, No camp on Friday, July 4th.
Camp Nabby operates from 9:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

We offer, in addtion to the 5 day program a 3 day or 5 half day program for Pre-K only. All others will have a 5day/wk schedule with a 4 week minimum. After the 4th week (must be 1st 4 weeks or 2nd 4 weeks consecutively), campers can then add additional weeks if room is available. Campers may sign up by the week. (Note: Extensions require pre-payment of fees.)

Enrollment: At Camp Nabby we prefer an on campus visit/interview with camper and parent for enrollment. During your interview, please inform Camp Nabby of any physical or psychological problem of potential campers. This will enable us to determine whether Camp Nabby is the right place for your child, and if so, to better understand situations that arise.

Directions to the Camp: Camp Nabby is conveniently located and easy to find. Take the Taconic Parkway to Route 6. Make a Left on Rte. 6 – travel for 2 miles towards Peekskill. Make a left on Mohegan Avenue (at CVS store). Follow contour of lake to top of hill and yield sign, bear right to fork in road (Tamarac Street). Take left fork, 2 blocks to Nabby. Please park your car outside of the front entrance.

Camp Visits: Camp Nabby welcomes visiting parents during week 4 and week 6. More information pertaining to camp visits will be distributed during camp.

What to Wear: At Nabby campers should wear comfortable clothing and sneakers. There is no camp uniform. Camp T-shirt and camp bag will be issued to all campers (bags should last 2 years). The camp t-shirt and duffle bag or back pack are included in the camp fee. Campers wear camp T-shirts for picture day. Children should bring two bathing suits and two towels daily. (Please clearly label personal items with your camper’s name).

Camp Photos: Each camper is photographed individually and as a group. The group photos are taken during the 1st month and individual photos of campers are taken the 2nd month. The camp photos are included in the camp fee.

The Nabby News: Camp Nabby publishes a weekly newspaper, THE NABBY NEWS, where we cover camp activities and camper achievements.

Sickness: If your child becomes sick or injured, you will be notified immediately. We have a doctor within immediate proximity and either a registered nurse or EMT on duty in our infirmary during camp hours. Parents are responsible for medical expenses incurred by their campers.

Food:

Lunch: Campers should bring a brown bag lunch (no lunch boxes please). Be sure to put your camper’s name on his bag. Lunches are refrigerated in each group’s bunk. Cold milk, juice, and water are supplied by the camp.

Cookouts: Camp Nabby hosts barbeque cookouts for the campers once a week. Junior campers have cookouts on Tuesdays and Senior campers have cookout on Thursdays.

Snacks: Juice and cookies are served daily to all campers.

Camp Fees:

Camp Nabby offers a reasonably priced camp for the amount and variety of activities; the caliber and energy of the staff; and the ample, beautiful facilities.

Deposit: A deposit is required for enrollment. (Note: please include completed application form plus health information upon program application.)

Tuition: Camp Nabby offers a variety of length programs. Please call for fee specifics. 914-944-3049 or 914-528-7796.

Full Season –Monday, June 30 - Thursday, August 21, 2008 NO camp on Friday July 4th
Any seven (7) weeks
Any six (6) weeks
There is no five (5) week program
Four (4) weeks (either first four weeks or second four weeks)

Transportation (optional): Camp Nabby offers door to door transportation for campers. The transportation fees are based on length of season and address of camper. “Local Areas” include: Cortlandt, Mohegan Lake, Peekskill, and Yorktown Heights. Areas that are “Outside Local Areas” include: Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Croton, Millwood, Mt. Kisco, Ossining, plus limited areas of Amawalk, Katonah & Pleasantville.

Note: Full season camper families may benefit from a $150 tuition discount for an additional child in the family and a $100 transportation discount for an additional child. Any changes of camp weeks are only allowed before June 1st.

Refund Policy: Because of the seasonal nature of day camping the refund policy is very date sensitive. Refunds, including deposit (minus $200 for processing), are available prior to April 1st. Unfortunately there are absolutely NO refunds after April 1st, for any reason. This includes missed days, change in summer schedule/weeks, sickness, injuries, vacations, drop-outs, etc.

About the Campers:

All children in camp are put in groups of approximately 20 children. In the Junior and Senior groups boy groups have male counselors and girl groups have female counselors. Each group has its own dressing facility (bunk), and each group swims twice daily, with a morning instructional swim, and an afternoon free swim.

Nursery Group:
Our nursery group Is composed of children 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 years of age. It is a separate unit within the camp area. It is a specialized program supervised by qualified nursery school staff, with a ratio of 5 children to one counselor. Activities, including music, nature study, arts and crafts, athletic skills, etc. are particularly geared toward this age group, so as to promote social skills and a sense of self-reliance. Children swim twice daily with morning instruction in an age appropriate heated pool where they are able to stand.

Camp Nabby hosts an orientation for the nursery group. Generally the orientation day is offered on one of two Sundays and will last approximately 45 minutes. The purpose of the meeting is to make opening day for our youngest campers a little more relaxed.

Junior Camp:
Our junior campers are ages 4 ½ - 8 ½ (K-3rd grade). The junior camp groups have at least 2 counselors and a CIT. Junior camp is a structured, full day program that includes specialty activities. Campers participate in activities including free swim, swim instruction, nature study, music and gymnastics. These activities are taught by our regular camp specialty counselors.

Senior Camp:
Our Senior are ages 8 ½ - 13 (4th through 8th grade). The senior camp groups have 2 counselors. The groups have tennis instruction each morning, and may choose two 45 minute interest periods each afternoon. Campers participate in activities including free swim, swim instruction, nature study, music and gymnastics. These activities are taught by our regular camp specialty counselors.

About the Staff:

Supervisor/Director:
Joe Bertino is the camp director. As director, Joe interacts daily with various group head counselors and camp counselors. He is willing to assist in any manner possible.

Camp Head Counselors:
There are two head counselors, one for junior camp and one for senior camp. The head counselor is a professional that interacts on a daily basis with campers, group head counselors and parents, and oversees each group. Head counselors are teachers, athletic coaches or school administrators with extensive experience.

Specialty Counselors:
In addition to our regular group counselors, we have many specialty counselors, including 8-10 swimming, 3 tennis, and 3 arts and crafts, and at least 1 each in music, nature and gymnastics, plus a registered nurse or E.M.T. on duty all day.

C.I.T. Program:
The CIT (Counselor in Training) program is designed to train 10th & 11th graders to become great counselors. The participants will learn how to lead campers in activities and how to build lasting relationships with campers in a fun, safe environment. Our program is LIMITED in number and participants are selected in this order:

1. Persons (at least 15 years old) with Camp Nabby CIT experience from previous years with high recommendations by counselors 15 year olds;
2. Persons that are 15 years old and will be a CIT at Camp Nabby for the first time.

Special consideration will be given to applicants that can be bus monitors in busing areas, where needed. Applications for this program must be received by January 1st.

About the Activities:

Athletics: A variety of athletic activities for all campers is available on our excellent facilities. Included among these facilities are: soft- ball fields, outdoor basketball courts, volleyball courts, and soccer fields. Our program emphasizes group play. Activities included are - softball, basketball, touch football, volleyball, Newcomb, archery, lacrosse, tennis, kickball, soccer, dodge ball, bowling, floor hockey, wrestling, gymnastics, and miniature golf. All campers are expected to participate in group activities.

Swimming: Nabby has 3 swimming pools: an Olympic size pool, for deep water swimming and two heated instructional pools for beginners and intermediate level swimming. We have 8 swimming specialists and the children swim twice daily. All campers receive instructional swim each morning in small ability groups and a 40 minute free swim each afternoon.

Music: Music is taught by a music specialist. This activity includes singing camp and popular songs. Musical activities and limited dramatics are also performed on our outdoor stage. A Junior camp musical is scheduled for the last week of camp.

Tennis: Senior campers receive daily tennis. It is taught by three tennis instructors on our three beautiful courts.

Arts and Crafts: A large indoor area is devoted to the teaching of crafts. These crafts may include woodwork, leather work, clay and pottery work, plastic work and ceramics. This program is under the supervision of experienced and qualified instructors.

Nature: This program, taught by a Naturalist, includes a study of living things. Topics are presented to arouse enthusiasm in our campers.

Free Play: It is our belief that every child during the course of a very busy day needs some time to engage in activities which include ping pong, tether ball, and various unstructured activities.

Special Events: Each week a Special Event Day is held. Days (such as Carnival Day, Field Day, Treasure and Scavenger Hunt, Senior Olympics, Apache Relays, Capture the Flag) are held with some Junior and all Senior campers participating. Professional entertainment is also scheduled.

Interest Periods: Nabby has interest periods for boys and girls in senior camp daily. The interest periods include activities such as dance, music, tennis, archery, nature, gymnastics, dodge ball, softball, lacrosse, etc.

Outside of Camp Activities for Senior Campers: Occasionally Senior Camp groups may have the opportunity to participate in activities off the camp grounds. Activities include bowling or inter-camp events. Transportation will be camp vans driven by counselors.