Challenge Camp is a unique program for bright, curious children. The Challenge Camp advantage is that you and your child customize a program of selections based on your child’s interests and the students follow their course selections for an entire session. As many of our courses are project based, you will see your child’s knowledge and interest grow throughout the session. Students attending the Morning Workshops select both a 9:00 and a 10:30 offering for their current grade level. Students attending the Afternoon Challenge will select either enrichment options or sports offerings for their age group for the each of the 3 periods. Full day students make selections for all five course periods. Between the hours of 12 – 1pm, full day campers will have a hot lunch provided by Five Star Caterers and an outdoor recess period full of organized games and play. Please select courses for your child based on their September 2019 grade level. New students must provide a letter by a teacher or administrator from the school district in which the child is currently enrolled with the registration form certifying that the child has been identified as gifted, talented and/or an accelerated learner.

The Campers’ Day

Full Day Campers select two enrichment courses during the Morning Workshops and three Afternoon Challenge options which are sports or additional enrichment classes. Full Day Campers are provided with a hot lunch and mid-afternoon snack.

Here is a sample schedule for Full Day campers:

8:50– 9:00 a.m. Arrival at The Leffell School
9:00 Morning Workshop – Enrichment Option 1
10:30 Morning Workshop – Enrichment Option 2
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Afternoon Challenge – Period 1
2:00 Afternoon Challenge – Period 2
2:50 Snack
3:00 Afternoon Challenge – Period 3
4:00 Dismissal

Additional Options
Early Morning Arrival commences at 8:00 a.m.
Extended Day option is from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.

Transportation

Challenge Camp is pleased to offer a transportation option to families in Westchester County, Manhattan and the Bronx through our provider, Mar-Can Transportation. All buses are air conditioned! 

Discover, Imagine and Create

Discover, Imagine and Create is an original summer program designed to meet the needs of intellectually and creatively gifted youngsters who will be entering kindergarten in the fall. This course will encourage the development of creative thinking skills through stimulating experiences incorporating language, reading, math and science concepts as well as drawing, painting and imaginative play. History, animals, creative expression and the world of science and mathematics will come alive through our thematic approach.

Our exciting weekly themes include:

Morning Activities (9:00AM – Noon)

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL
The history of our country, founding fathers, presidents and traditions.

SOLAR SYSTEM
Explore planets, stars, orbits, the sun and moon!

AUTHOR STUDY – LOIS EHLERT
Discover facts the similarities in the stories and illustrations of a favorite engaging author as we make our own art to mimic her work!

ON THE POND
What is an Ecosystem? An exploration of plants and animals living on the pond.

WEATHER SCIENCE
Understand climate, seasons, temperature, wind, water cycles and more!

CONSTRUCTION
Create structures using different materials, tools, Legos and machines.

ARCTIC ANIMALS
Bringing a chill to summer: study polar bears, foxes, puffins, seals and more.

Afternoon Activities (1:00PM – 4:00PM)

AFTERNOON CHALLENGE
Junior Varsity – Art on the Move – It’s a Small World – Finding Nemo – Spotlight

A deposit of $1,000 tuition is required upon registration for Challenge Camp. The balance is due on or before May 1. In the event a child withdraws prior to May 1 all payments are refundable. For a withdrawal after May 1 but prior to June 1, refunds will be subject to an administrative charge of $500 per child. There is no refund for any money paid after June 1. All withdrawals must be in writing. No material fees will be refunded after June 1st for class changes.

Full payment is due by May 1. Please note that certain courses may be subject to a materials fee. See details in the relevant course description on this website.