Steve & Kate's Camp – Woodmere

Steve & Kate's Camp - Woodmere is a Daycare in Woodmere, NY. The camp serves kids aged 4 to 12, offering summer and holiday programs where children choose their own activities and plan their own days. This approach is designed to build confidence, resiliency, and creativity by allowing campers to act as their own bosses. The program has operated on this philosophy since 1980. Parents can purchase individual day passes or a Summer Pass for unlimited use, with drop-off and pickup times flexible throughout the day. Camp hours run from 8 am to 6 pm, and the fee includes meals and snacks. Unused days are automatically refunded at the end of the summer. The camp is part of a national network with locations from Manhattan to Manhattan Beach, and it is included in Bright Horizons Back-Up Care benefits.

The camp was founded by Steve and Kate Susskind in 1980 to address the limitations of traditional camps, which they felt forced participation based on age rather than interest and charged non-refundable fees. Today, the vision is carried out by VPs Kevin and Mike, who have a combined 55 years of experience at the camp, including 47 years working alongside the founders. They have held virtually every job at camp and lead the team with the original philosophy as their guide. The camp offers a wide range of activities, including designing, building, creating, playing, and clowning, all on the camper's own schedule.

Located at 336 Woodmere Blvd, the camp is situated about a tenth of a mile from Lawrence Woodmere Academy. It is also a short distance from the Woodmere train station, which is about a third of a mile away. Morgan Stern Elementary School is located about four-tenths of a mile from the camp, and the Woodmere Post Office is about half a mile away. The area is connected by West Broadway and Peninsula Boulevard, both within a third of a mile.

The camp holds a perfect 5.00 rating from the customers who have reviewed it. This positive feedback reflects the satisfaction of families with the camp's flexible scheduling, inclusive fees, and child-led approach to summer and holiday care.

Steve & Kate's Camp - Woodmere provides a structured yet flexible environment in Woodmere, NY, where children aged 4 to 12 lead their own summer and holiday experiences with the support of a team dedicated to the camp's original 1980 philosophy.