Summer Challenge
2026 SUMMER FUN
FROM JUNE 29 TO AUGUST 22
Thornton-Donovan’s Summer Challenge Camp is the kind of summer parents hope for, and kids remember, active, creative, and full of variety. Campers spend their days building confidence and friendships through a fun mix of sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, STEAM, field games, and splash days, with swimming every day to keep things exciting. With early drop-off at 7:30 AM, camp running until 4:00 PM, and breakfast and lunch included, it’s an easy, all-in-one summer plan that feels like a true camp experience in a welcoming school community
What’s Included
Early Drop-Off: 7:30 am
Camp Day: Enjoy camp until 4:00 pm
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch Included
Swimming every day
A mix of activities, including:
Sports
Yoga
Karate
Dance
Field Games
Music
Arts & Crafts
S.T.E.A.M.
Splash Days
Pricing & Discounts
$698 per week
$100 one-time sibling discount per family
10% discount when enrolling four or more weeks per child
Thornton-Donovan families receive a special 25% discount, along with a $100 one-time sibling discount per family.
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Camp FAQs
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All campers are required to bring their own water bottle or thermos. Please be sure your child's name is on their water receptacle. We will be refilling their water bottles, etc. throughout the day to keep everyone properly hydrated during our program.
AQUA SHOES are strongly recommended for all campers, whether they are in Play School or Sports Fitness. They will be leaving their sneakers/sports shoes in the changing areas, so it is necessary to have some type of foot covering to wear on their feet when going to and from the pool each day.
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Please label all clothing with a sharpie or sticker •
A plastic ziploc bag (for wet bathing suits) labeled with name on it.
1-2 extra snacks (depending on your child's appetite)
A water bottle/thermos (labeled with name)
1 bottle of sunscreen spray or roll on, no cream please (labeled with name)
Swim goggles (labeled with name)
Pool shoes (labeled with name)
1 towel
1 bathing suit on your child's body, underneath clothing prior to arrival)
1 blanket or extra towel for rest time (labeled with name)
1 change of clothes (top, bottom, underwear labeled with name in a ziplock
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Please make sure that ALL of your child's belongings are labeled with a sticker or permanent marker
1 bathing suit and a plastic ziplock for after swim
1 pool towel
Pool shoes
1 water bottled (labeled with name)
Sunblock (spray or roll-on ONLY)
Personal sport equipment is welcome, but your child is responsible for bringing their personal equipment home each evening.
Electronics (cell phones) are NOT permitted during camp hours.
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There is private transportation available from Jose, an outside transport source of Thornton-Donovan Summer Challenge. It is available at additional cost. If you wish to use this service, please contact our office for details.
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For families with children ages 5–12, an independent after-camp program will be available on campus from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM during the first three weeks of camp.
If you are interested in enrolling your child, please contact the office at
(914) 632-8836, and we will connect you with the program organizers. Spaces are limited, so please let us know as soon as possible if you are interested.
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Each week you will receive a form with that week’s lunch menu so you can select your child’s meals in advance. The form will include daily entrée options and any allergy or dietary notes.
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Electronics (cell phones) are NOT permitted during camp hours. Campers are here to have fun, make friends, and stay fully engaged in activities, not on screens. Please leave phones and other personal electronic devices at home or in backpacks during the day; staff will contact parents for any urgent needs. Thank you for helping us keep the camp experience active, social, and distraction-free.