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Miller House Summer Camp will offer children entering grades 2 through 4 the opportunity to participate in activities that were done in the 18th century, when the Miller House was used as a command post by George Washington. Activities include wool spinning, candle making and games.
Two sessions are available
- Session one: Wednesday, July 10 through Friday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Session two: Monday, July 15 through Wednesday, July 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Fee: $175 per camper, per session
The Miller House is the former home of the Ann and Elijah Miller family, an average colonial Westchester family whose lives were changed forever when Washington and his army fought for American independence during the Battle of White Plains.
Registration
Registration is full for 2024 (Westchester County residents)
Need help registering? Camp Online Registration Instructions.
Welcome to camping at Westchester County Parks, New York. The following are the general camping rules and regulations.
Age Restrictions
Permits for using shelters, cabins, RV's and tent sites are available to adults 21 years old or over.
Note
All firewood brought into appropriate, fire-approved facilities must be packaged and kiln dried with identification on the package. No other firewood will be allowed.
No Show Policy
- Any cancellation made at least 30 days prior to reservation arrival date will result in a refund minus a $25 cancellation fee.
- Any cancellation made less than 30 days, but at least seven days prior to reservation arrival date will be entitled to a credit for a future stay, minus a $25 cancellation fee.
- Any cancellation made less than seven days prior to reservation arrival date shall receive no refund or credit.
- No refund for early departures.
- Failure to arrive by noon of the day following your scheduled date of arrival will result in cancellation of reservation, with no refund or credit for “No Show”.
- Camping is an outdoor experience, therefore, we do not give refunds or credits for weather or natural conditions.
Children entering grades one through eight will learn how to take care of the animals on the farm, participate in farm chores, and enjoy activities like ponding, hiking, cooking, and crafts.
One week sessions are being offered beginning Monday, July 1 through Friday, Aug. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. $350 per camper per week for Westchester County residents; $400 per week for non-residents. Campers are allowed one week max.
Groups:
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Grades 1 - 2: Homesteaders; seven, one-week sessions, Monday, July 1 through Friday, Aug. 16.
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Grades 3 - 4: Farmhands; seven, one-week sessions, Monday, July 1 through Friday, Aug. 16.
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Grades 5 - 6: Cowpokes; seven, one-week sessions, Monday, July 1 through Friday, Aug. 16.
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Grades 7 - 8: Cornhuskers; five, one-week sessions, Monday, July 15 through Friday, Aug. 16.
Registration
Registration is full for 2024. (Westchester County residents)
Non-Westchester County resident registration opens, Wednesday, March 13 at noon.
Need help registering? Camp Online Registration Instructions.
Muscoot Farm's Young Wranglers camp program offers children, ages 4 and 5, an opportunity to learn about farm life, while participating in a variety of hands-on activities including chores and animal care. Campers must be potty-trained.
An additional two sessions are now available: Monday, July 15 through Friday, July 19 and Monday, July 22 through Friday, July 26.
- 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Fee: $175 per camper per session for Westchester County residents; $200 per camper per session for non-residents.
Registration
Need help registering? Camp Online Registration Instructions.
Early Bird Baseball Camp Discount
Westchester County Parks is offering an out of the park deal for HEAT Baseball Camp. Those who register Feb. 8 through May 31 will receive the early bird registration discount. $300 per camper per session. (Starting June 1 registration fee is $325). Also an additional 10 percent discount if booking multiple weeks.
HEAT Baseball Summer Camp at V.E. Macy Park in Ardsley will cover all areas of the game including but not limited to: fielding, pitching, hitting, base running, strength and conditioning, game situations and baseball IQ.
Camp will focus on player movements, using their body correctly to be as efficient as possible when it comes to hitting, fielding and throwing.
College baseball coaches look to recruit players that play more than one sport because they want well-rounded athletes who are diverse with their athletic background. Therefore, we will include other team sport activities for a small portion of the camp time.
Registration
Registration is full for 2024
Need help registering? Camp Online Registration Instructions.
Camp Dates
- Session 1: July 8 – 12
- Session 2: July 15 – 19
- Session 3: July 22 – 26
- Session 4: July 29 – Aug. 2
Camp will run from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
For ages 8 – 15 as of May 1, 2024.
Players will be divided into two groups by age, 8 – 11 and 12 – 15.
Fees
- $325 per player, per week.
- 10% discount when booking multiple weeks.
- Early drop off/late pick up available for $15 per instance.
- Early drop off at 8:30 a.m.
- Late pick up at 3 p.m.
- Must contact in advance.
Rain Days
In case of inclement weather, camp will be held at House of Sports, 1 Elm St., Ardsley, NY. Capacity at the facility is limited and priority will be given to the first 25 registered campers. Those who cannot be accommodated will be refunded for the day.
For more information, call (914) 231-4673.