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Summer Camps in Riverdale, The Bronx

5 camps · The Bronx

3 open for registration

Riverdale is the Bronx neighborhood that makes people do a double take. Tree-lined winding roads, Tudor and Colonial houses with actual yards, Wave Hill looking out over the Hudson and Palisades, it genuinely doesn’t feel like New York City in the way most of the city does. Parents who live here chose it specifically for that reason, and it’s reflected in the camp options: nature-forward, community-rooted, and priced below comparable Brooklyn and Manhattan programs.

The Bronx Zoo is the crown jewel. Bronx Zoo / WCS Summer Camp runs wildlife and science programming for ages 2–12 on the grounds of one of the best zoos in the world, 265 acres of actual wildlife habitat. If your kid is obsessed with animals, this is about as good as it gets in New York City. The same Wildlife Conservation Society organization runs the Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo camps, but the Bronx Zoo campus is significantly larger.

Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) runs multi-activity day camp at a 66-acre site with a lake, which is a sentence that sounds impossible for a New York City day camp, but Riverdale operates by different rules. It’s a well-established community institution that’s served the Bronx for decades.

All camps in Riverdale

Bronx House Day Camp

Ages 3–14 · $388–$810/wk

Day Camp
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Bronx Zoo / WCS Summer Camp

Ages 2–12 · Contact for pricing

Nature & EnvironmentSTEM / Science
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Lehman College More Than a Camp

Ages 5–13 · $650/wk

Academic EnrichmentDay Camp
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Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC)

Ages 5–14 · Contact for pricing

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Northeast Bronx YMCA

Ages 3–18 · Contact for pricing

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What's available

Wildlife & Nature

Bronx Zoo / WCS Summer Camp (wildlife/science, ages 2–12).

General Day Camp

Bronx House Day Camp (ages 3–14, $388–$810/week), Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (ages 5–14, 66-acre lake site), Northeast Bronx YMCA (multi-activity, ages 3–18).

Academic Enrichment

Lehman College More Than a Camp (academic/multi-activity, ages 5–13, $650/week).

Price range

Bronx House Day Camp ($388–$810/week) and Lehman College ($650/week) have listed pricing. Bronx Zoo, MMCC, and Northeast Bronx YMCA pricing requires direct inquiry.

Nearby

Wave Hill (botanical garden and cultural center with Hudson views), Van Cortlandt Park (1,146 acres with trails, fields, golf, and cross-country running), Bronx Zoo (265 acres), Riverdale Park (Hudson River access), Fieldston and Spuyten Duyvil neighborhoods.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many summer camps are in Riverdale, the Bronx?
There are 5 active summer camps listed for Riverdale on this directory, covering wildlife/nature, general day camp, and academic enrichment. Ages range from 2 to 18.
Is there a Bronx Zoo summer camp?
Yes. Bronx Zoo / WCS Summer Camp runs wildlife and science programming for ages 2–12 on the zoo’s 265-acre campus. It’s operated by the Wildlife Conservation Society, the same organization behind Prospect Park Zoo and Queens Zoo camps.
What is the most affordable summer camp in Riverdale?
Bronx House Day Camp starts at $388/week for ages 3–14. MMCC and Northeast Bronx YMCA pricing is unlisted, contact directly, as community-based programs in the Bronx tend to be priced below comparable Manhattan and Brooklyn options.
Is there a summer camp with a lake in the Bronx?
Yes. Mosholu Montefiore Community Center (MMCC) runs multi-activity day camp at a 66-acre site with a lake for ages 5–14. It’s a well-established community institution that has served the Bronx for decades.
Are Riverdale summer camps cheaper than Manhattan camps?
Generally, yes. Bronx House Day Camp ($388–$810/week) and Lehman College ($650/week) are priced below comparable programs in Manhattan and Brooklyn. Community-based programs like MMCC and Northeast Bronx YMCA are also typically more affordable.

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