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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Enrollment & Waitlist

When should I enroll?

We open enrollment in August for the following summer and are typically 90% full by our early enrollment deadline of October 1st. To guarantee a spot in camp with the weeks you want, we recommend enrolling early. If your plans change or you are unsure of your weeks currently, that is ok! We will work with you to adjust your weeks as your plans become clearer.

Join our Waitlist!

We begin a waitlist when groups are full, and we recommend you join the list in case we have any spots open. There is no charge to be on our waitlist and we monitor it very closely.

Groups & Counselors

We have 26 groups in camp, and they typically have 18-20 campers based on the week. We aim to have all your groups in the Junior Camp led by adults and/or parents as the Head Counselor, with an additional 2-3 counselors as assistants and CIT’s. Our Pre-K groups are always led by adults as the Head Counselor and have an additional three counselors to supervise our campers.

Transportation

What methods of transportation are provided?

We use the Chappaqua Transportation Company for our busing needs. Children are picked up and dropped off in front of their driveways. Morning picks up is between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, and drop off is between 4:30 and 5:00 PM.

 

In addition to door-to-door service, we also offer convenient satellite pick-up and drop off locations which shorten the ride to and from camp:

Chappaqua: pick up/drop off at Chappaqua Train Station.

Croton-on-Hudson: Croton Train Station.

Yorktown: Triangle Shopping Center

Briarcliff Manor: Behind the Atria at 1025 Pleasantville Rd.

What if I need to pick up my child early or drop off my child late?

Parents can call the office or send an email if they need to pick up a child up early. They will need to sign the child out from the front office (through our main entrance on Tamarac and Nabby Hill). We ask that parents arrive before 3:30 PM to not interfere with our afternoon dismissal. If a child is dropped off late the child is to check in with the office and we will accompany him or her to their group.

What if my child has a scheduled playdate with another camper?

We need an email from each camper’s parent requesting the playdate. If busing is needed, please call the office prior to the playdate to confirm room on the bus.

Lunch & Snack

Do you provide lunch and/or snacks?
Hot Lunch is provided every day of the week for those families who choose that option for an additional fee.

 

If not, we offer a BBQ Lunch on Thursday and Pizza on Friday. Cold milk and water are served daily.

 

We also provide two healthy snacks for Junior campers per day and one healthy snack for Senior campers.

What is served on BBQ days?
We are proud of our relationship with Hemlock Hill Farm, where our hamburgers are prepared fresh just for Nabby. We also serve hot dogs, turkey hot dogs and veggie burgers. And finally, we usually serve ice cream or an ice pop to each camper for dessert.

Weather

What happens in the event of a bad rain storm or thunder and lightning?
We switch to our “rainy day schedule” where campers remain on-site in one of our 11 covered areas. These spaces are set up for activities that include floor hockey, basketball, dodgeball, arts & crafts.

What do children do during extreme heat?
Campers keep their regular schedules and are kept cool with misters, sprinklers and extended swim time. If necessary, field activities are shortened to allow for more rest and frequent water breaks.

Programs & Facilities

Is Nabby a sports camp?
Although we take pride in our athletic programs and facilities, we consider Camp Nabby to be a traditional day camp where sports are complemented by our specialty programs in arts and crafts, nature, music and gymnastics.

Where do children get changed for swim?
Each group has its own indoor dressing facility (or bunk) where campers change for swim and store their belongings.

Special Events

Do you provide a calendar for special events and theme days?
Yes, we have a summer calendar with our special events and theme days that we share on our website and mobile app in the Spring. Through the app you can download our calendar on your phone if you would like! Highlights include dress up days such as Pirate Day and Superhero Day, outside entertainers, and the counselor Belly Flop contest!

Allergies & Medications

Is camp nut-free?
Camp Nabby is a “nut-aware” day camp, which means we understand the severity of nut allergies and therefore do not serve any nut products. If a child brings a nut product for lunch or snack, the bag must be clearly marked so counselors and staff can make any/all adjustments during lunchtime. All campers are required to wash their hands before and after eating any nut products.

Does camp have Epi-Pens?
Camp Nabby is certified to administer Epi-Pens. Parents whose children require their own Epi-Pens will be asked to leave one in the health office along with a prescripton from their doctor.

Schedules

How flexible are the program sessions?
We do have a 3-week minimum for summer enrollment. These weeks do not need to be consecutive. After many years of experience, we have found that 3 weeks provides a foundation for our campers to have the most success at camp.

Communications & Social Media

How will I know what’s going on at camp?
We like to communicate directly with parents via email and text, and introduced our own mobile app to provide reminders, event calendars, camp news and daily photo galleries.

 

Once you enroll, we will encourage you to download our app and take advantage of our facial recognition technology to produce custom photo galleries of your camper(s).

 

Stay connected with us throughout the year and follow daily updates during the summer via our Facebook and Instagram pages (@campnabby).

Registration & Payment

Is there a deadline for registering?
Registering is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Once a group is filled it will be closed from any additional enrollment requests.

Do you offer any payment plans or discounts?
Yes, to both! If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, please indicate so on your enrollment form. We offer several options. We also offer an Early Bird discount for applicants who enroll prior to October 1st, and we have sibling discounts on both tuition and door-to-door transportation with a minimum 4-week enrollment. We accept both check & ACH and please note that for credit card payments, there is a 3% processing fee.

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