Camp Hillcroft

LaGrangeville, NY

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Getting here & daily schedule

Address
1562 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY 12540
Camp type
Day camp
Meals
Lunch and daily snack provided. Family style meals including homemade soup and fresh salad served in dining rooms.
Ages
4–14
Enrollment
Coed
1562 Route 55, LaGrangeville, NY 12540Approximate map location; confirm arrival directions with the camp.Open map ↗© OpenStreetMap contributors

Activities

Waterfront

  • Swimming
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Land Sports

  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Fencing
  • Archery
  • Volleyball
  • Softball
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Gymnastics

Arts & Creative

  • Ceramics
  • Dance
  • Music
  • Woodworking

Outdoor Adventure

  • Zip line

More activities

  • climbing/rappelling
  • cooking
  • enameling
  • farming
  • graphics
  • nature/ecology
  • outdoor adventure / ropes course
  • theater/drama
  • track and field
  • weaving
  • yoga

Clues to fit

Parent review — two kids count down the days, nurturing staff, lasting friendships

Camp Hillcroft is the place to be for summer! I have 2 children enrolled who count down the days till camp every winter. From the nurturing and caring staff, to the exciting activities, fun after camp activities and everything in between. And most importantly the friendships and memories my kids are making is one for the books!

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Outdoor adventure — ropes course, 40 ft climbing tower, zip line, overnight cookouts

Hillcroft's outdoor adventure program features the challenges of a ropes course, the excitement of our tower for climbing and rappelling, and a popular obstacle course which includes the zip line. Our Climbing Program features a 3 sided 40 ft tower with walls of varying difficulties. In recent years we added a high ropes course with elements such as Burma Bridge, Leap of Faith and wire walk bridge. One of our ever popular zip lines runs from the top of the 40 ft tower giving campers a wonderful adrenalin filled ride down and into the woods. Groups of children — 3rd grade and older — are offered an overnight experience where they can enjoy cookouts, marshmallow roasts, swimming and games.

Explore on the camp’s websiteOutdoor adventure — ropes course, 40 ft climbing tower, zip line, overnight cookouts

Themes & shared moments

Friendship Games — Color War / Olympics / end-of-summer celebration

Friendship Games is the culmination of our summer — it is Color War, Olympics, farewell to friends all rolled into one day of sports, swimming and fun! Our Friendship Games Day truly epitomizes what Hillcroft is all about. Friendship, teamwork, cooperation and having fun with friends and counselors form the basis of what we believe a summer camp should be. Our campers have fun participating in all different team events and swimming races wearing specially designed T Shirts from our very own Graphics Studio. Campers are involved in designing and helping to print these very special T-Shirts!

Explore on the camp’s websiteFriendship Games — Color War / Olympics / end-of-summer celebration

Growing confidence & friendships

Camp mission — personal growth, independence, self-esteem

Since 1950, Hillcroft has been a caring and nurturing family-run camp where children 'learn by doing'. The name Hillcroft comes from hill or high location and croft, the English word for working farm. In directing Hillcroft, we strive to continue the perfect balance of our goal: personal growth, fostering independence and self esteem, and unlocking your child's potential for the love of learning.

Explore on the camp’s websiteCamp mission — personal growth, independence, self-esteem

Parent review — different personalities, both thrive; parent confidence in safety

My children have been going to Camp Hillcroft since they were in 1st grade. This year they will be returning as 6th and 8th graders, and are JUST as excited as they were the first time they went. My kids have very different personalities (one is shy, one is very outgoing) and they both come home each day happy, engaged and exhausted. From swimming and crafts, to farming and zip lining, Hillcroft has it all! Most importantly, it is extremely well run, and I have the utmost confidence in their safety and well-being while there.

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2027 sessions & tuition

Eight-week enrollment — PK through 7th grade

2027-06-28 – 2027-08-20

8 weeks · $5,480

Grades up to 7 (entering)

Day camp

PK-7 price tier. Full summer June 28–Aug 20. Camp closed July 5th.

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Eight-week enrollment — 8th grade (Seniors)

2027-06-28 – 2027-08-20

8 weeks · $5,815

Grades 8–8 (entering)

Day camp

Seniors 8th grade price tier.

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Eight-week enrollment — 9th grade (Grads)

2027-06-28 – 2027-08-20

8 weeks · $5,945

Grades 9–9 (entering)

Day camp

Grads-9th grade price tier.

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Programs & camp life

Athletics — full sports program, all ability levels, inter-camp games

On the open fields and many courts at Hillcroft, our full athletic program includes softball, kickball, soccer, T-ball, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, field and street hockey, pilo polo, newcombe, kick ball, track and field, cricket, and 'New Games'. Every camper, regardless of ability, is given a chance to participate and improve skills in individual or team sports. Campers with a competitive edge will enjoy extra Hillcroft swim team and inter-camp games. Qualified coaches instruct campers in tennis, gymnastics, fencing, and archery.

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Cooking program — CIA graduate instructor, 2nd–9th grade

A hugely popular area is Cooking at Camp Hillcroft. Campers learn all about the Food Pyramid, general nutrition and create wonderful snacks to eat! Cookies, pretzels, pizza and smoothies remain firm favorites every summer! 2nd-9th graders enjoy this program area very much. Under the instruction of our CIA (Culinary Institute of America) Graduate the campers not only enjoy yummy food but they experience the preparation work behind all the food that they create.

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Facilities — 165 acres, three pools, private lake, sports courts, studios

Camp Hillcroft is located on 165 acres, with lots of space to spread out. We have a lake, three swimming pools, large ball fields, a garden and a farm, a playground and separate courts for tennis, basketball, street hockey and volley ball. Our Outdoor Adventure program has special locations for climbing walls, obstacle/rope courses and zip lines. We have a series of individual workshops and studios for dance, music, theater, ceramics, wood, graphics, sculpture, photography, weaving and art. There is a fully equipped indoor gymnastics center and a fencing shed.

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For parents & families

Health and safety — infirmary, two registered nurses, accreditation

An infirmary is maintained at the camp with two registered nurses on the premises at all times. Through the accreditation process we have addressed such issues as qualifications of health center staff including first aid and emergency care personnel, medical emergencies including specific routes to treatment facilities, treatment procedures, collecting health histories from campers and staff, dealing with special medical needs, medication management, and dealing with health care away from camp. Accreditation is extremely valuable as a means of keeping our staff grounded in solid health and safety practices.

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Lunch — family style meals, homemade soup, fresh salad, afternoon snack

The nutritional lunch program is expertly planned. Family style meals, including homemade soup and fresh salad, are served in our pleasant dining rooms, with campers and staff eating together. An afternoon snack is provided.

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Transportation — bus service, professional drivers, bus monitors

Camp Hillcroft offers transportation, including door to door, and pick ups from central locations. Safety comes first at Camp Hillcroft! Each bus has a professional year-round driver and a hand picked bus monitor that is on the bus for assistance, supervision, safety, and of course fun. First Student Transportation handles the majority of Hillcroft's transportation, and will be responsible for routes in Fishkill, Wappingers Falls, Hopewell Junction, Rhinebeck, Poughkeepsie, and New Paltz.

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Waterfront safety — pools, Red Cross guidelines, Dutchess County Health Dept

Supervised instructional and free swim are scheduled daily in our three pools. Under the leadership of certified life guards and experienced teachers, swim instruction follows American Red Cross guidelines, with small-group attention. Working closely with the Dutchess County Health Department we have addressed such issues as qualifications of the area supervisor and lifeguards, lookouts, a buddy system, supervision ratios, safety regulations, and emergency procedures.

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