Yours In Camping,
Rich and Stephanie Moss
Owners & Directors
Key Dates
New Camper Open House
Sunday, June 13 (11:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
Camp Begins
Friday, June 25
Rookie Day
Sunday, July 11
Parents' Visiting Day
Saturday, July 17 (9:30 AM – 3:30 PM)
First Session Departure
Wednesday, July 21
Second Session Arrival
Thursday, July 22
Camp Ends
Thursday, August 12
Important Numbers
Office Hours
7:30 AM – 9:00 PM, seven days a week.
Camp Address
Package Policy
We do not allow packages! Please inform all family members and friends of this policy. If you have outstanding circumstances, call the office first to discuss the situation.
Camper Accounts
There are two accounts set up for each camper: the Camper's Personal Spending Account, and the Camp Store Account.
Camper's Personal Spending Account
This account is for:
Prescriptions deemed necessary by the health cabin
Stamps & vending machines
Spending money on day trips (i.e. the camp purchases the movie ticket; the camper purchases snacks)
A portion of the spending money is reserved for big trips
Group / Grade Next Fall
Personal Spending
Big Trip Fund
Braves & Explorers – 3rd & 4th
$40 + $80 for Big Trip
$400
Warrior Scouts – 5th
$65 + $90 for Big Trip
$400
Warrior Chiefs – 6th
$75 + $100 for Big Trip
$400
Juniors – 7th
$85 + $110 for Big Trip
$750
Sub-Seniors – 8th
$95 + $120 for Big Trip
$800
Lower Seniors – 9th
$95 + $140 for Big Trip
$800
Upper Seniors – 10th
$95 + $160 for Big Trip
$900
Collegians – 11th
$105 + $170 for Big Trip
TBA
You will be notified when your camper's account has an insufficient balance. Camp allots a specific amount of money stated above for Big Trips. At the end of camp, you will decide to either refund any unused portion of the Personal Spending Account or apply the amount as a credit towards next summer's balance.
“Stef’s Store” Account
This is a discretionary account which funds items in Stef’s store other than candy and ice cream such as clothing, souvenirs, etc. A spending limit can be set by the parents. This account can be replenished online.
Please note: Personal Spending and Stef’s Store are two separate accounts.
It is understood that after registration and a deposit of $3000, the remaining balance – whether by check, credit card, or e-check – will be processed in equal monthly payments from the time of registration. The final installment will be in May. All bills must be paid in full by June 1st. Any changes in this policy need to be submitted in writing and approved by the Directors.
Standard Conditions of Enrollment
Please read the Standard Conditions of Enrollment on your Registration Contract.
The parent agrees to pay a deposit of $3000 for each camper enrolled, whether for a full or half summer session (including a $100 non-refundable application fee) upon submission of an enrollment application.
All tuition payments are due in full on or before June 1st.
Cancellation of enrollment shall be by written notice to Camp Lenox and any refunds of tuition paid shall be handled as follows:
On or before October 1: full refund less the $100 application fee.
After October 1, but before January 1: refund less $100 application fee and $500 cancellation fee.
After January 1, but before March 15: refund less $100 application fee and $1000 cancellation fee.
After March 15: no refunds.
We offer three convenient transportation options to ensure your child arrives safely at Camp Lenox. Please review the following choices carefully and select the option that best suits your family's needs.
Campers arriving by bus will travel to Camp Lenox on an air-conditioned coach or passenger van.
Please provide your child with a brown bag lunch.
Dramamine should be administered 1 hour before departure, if necessary.
Medications requiring refrigeration should be handed to a bus counselor and will be stored in a cooler. These medications will be given to our medical staff upon the campers' arrival.
No trunks or duffel bags are allowed on the buses!
JCC of Mid
Westchester
999 Wilmot Rd
Scarsdale, NY 10583
June 25 & July 22.
Assemble 10:15 AM,
departing 11:00 AM.
July 23 & August 12.
Arrives 10:30 AM.
Opening days (June 25 & July 22):
Arrive between 9:00 – 10:30 AM for drop-off.
Closing days (July 21 & August 12):
Arrive between 9:00 – 9:45 AM for pick-up.
Flying to camp? Contact our office prior to booking any flights.
Florida campers flying on June 24 and August 12 should select Florida Flight when submitting their transportation plans. We will follow up with you to confirm. We book these flights for you via our group!
Campers should wear an orange t-shirt and bring snacks.
Campers arriving or departing outside scheduled arrival and departure days must contact the camp office so that individual transportation can be arranged (at the parent's expense, if required).
Camper Release
Children may only be released to parents or a designated individual. If someone other than the parent will be picking up the child, the office must be notified in writing.
All camper baggage must be shipped to camp prior to arrival using ShipCamps! This policy promotes an organized opening day focused on welcoming campers and helping them acclimate to camp life, rather than moving luggage. For campers entering 7th grade and below, our staff will professionally unpack and organize all belongings before their arrival. This allows younger campers to arrive at a fully prepared bunk and immediately begin their camp experience. Duffles cannot be sent on group flights or stowed on or under buses.
We have partnered with ShipCamps as our exclusive shipping service. Register online at www.shipcamps.com. Families from overseas: campers may bring their luggage with them. Linens, blankets, and towels are provided by camp.
Each full-session camper (except Collegians) will have 3 scheduled video calls during the summer. Single session campers will have 2 scheduled calls. Each camper's group will be assigned a specific video call schedule. You will receive this schedule closer to the summer. When the camper is ready, you will receive a text message with a call link. Please join promptly and enjoy your call!
You can email your camper through Campanion using our one-way email service. Emails are sent through CampMinder using camp stamps, which you purchase from your dashboard. Emails are printed and delivered to campers daily. Please note this is a one-way service only. Campers cannot reply by email, so the mail below is how you'll hear back from them.
Campers love receiving mail, and writing back is much easier when we make it easy for them. We strongly suggest sending your camper with pre-stamped, pre-addressed envelopes so all they have to do is write and drop the letter off. You will receive your camper's bunk assignment on arrival day, and that bunk should be included on the address line when you write to them. If you are sending a letter that should be waiting for your camper on arrival day, address it with their group instead, since bunk assignments are not shared until they arrive.
On their birthday, campers will make one, five-minute birthday call between 8:45 AM and 9:45 AM. We do not allow campers to make additional calls for siblings or other family members.
Camp Lenox is a screen-free camp. Campers spend their summer face to face with the people around them, and that is exactly the point. Without a phone to retreat into, campers talk to their bunkmates, work out disagreements themselves, get bored and invent something to do about it, and end up with the kind of friendships that last long after the summer ends. Every year we hear from parents who are amazed at how much more present their child is after a few weeks away from a screen.
E-readers without Wi-Fi
The Firefly music player, which can be preloaded with music for offline use
Inexpensive cameras (please do not send an expensive one, as camp is hard on equipment and we cannot be responsible for loss or damage)
Cell phones of any kind, including old phones with the service turned off
iPads, tablets, laptops, or any other internet-capable device
Smart watches
Gaming devices such as a Nintendo Switch or handheld console
Streaming devices or any player with Wi-Fi access
Any prohibited device that arrives at camp will be held in the office and returned to your camper at the end of the summer. Please talk this through with your child before arrival day so there are no surprises.
Every camper's day is built around a number of activity periods. Two are electives that campers sign up for themselves the weekend before, which lets them pursue what they love and try something new each week. The other two are group periods spent with their age group, where bunk and division bonds are built.
Evenings shift to a more relaxed pace. Some nights are recreational periods; others are special events that bring the whole camp together.
Beyond the daily schedule, campers can opt into tournament teams and practices. We also run intramural leagues within camp, so every camper has a way to compete at the level that fits them, whether that means traveling to face another camp or playing against their own friends on our fields. Field trips round out the camp program.
For campers who want to go deeper in a particular sport or activity, we offer private lessons and off-campus instruction in tennis, golf, horseback riding, ice hockey, soccer, gymnastics, and more. These are a great way for a camper to build real skill over the course of a summer with focused, individual attention. Lessons are scheduled during group tennis periods or flex times so campers do not miss their core activities, electives, or time with their bunk.
One word of caution, especially for younger campers: less is often more. A camper booked into lessons several times a week can end up pulled away from the friendships and group experiences that make camp what it is. We recommend starting with one package of lessons and adding more only if your child asks for it.
Camp Lenox strives to provide the highest level of safety and medical care. Care is managed by a physician and a nursing staff member. In the event your camper should become ill or injured during his/her stay at camp, the following procedures will be followed:
If your camper comes to the health cabin with a minor injury or illness, i.e. laceration, scrape, sprain, headache, sore throat, nausea, etc., we will provide the necessary medical care and allow him/her to continue his/her activities at camp without interruption, if possible. In this instance, we will NOT contact you. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide follow-up care as necessary.
In the event of a more significant illness or injury, i.e. prescription of antibiotics or other medicine longer than a 2-day course of therapy, fractures, admittance to our inpatient wing with a stay of more than 1 night, or evaluation by a specialist or emergency department, we will contact you as early as possible without compromising rapid assessment, care, and treatment. Please note you will most likely be contacted by one of our medical staff, as they are the most familiar with the situation at hand. If you wish, you may request to speak with a Director at any time. Of course, the directors will contact you whenever possible.
If your child takes medication or vitamins daily, you are REQUIRED to register with Lenox Village Pharmacy. All pills will be sealed in individually labeled packets (camper name, medication name, dosage, date, and time to be administered). All medicine will be shipped to camp prior to your camper's arrival.
DO NOT send loose pills or any unauthorized medication to camp with your child. Non-compliance will result in a fee.
Schedule a dental check-up and routine cleaning well before camp to address any necessary dental work before departure. All retainers must have the camper's FULL NAME on the case. If the camper is undergoing orthodontic treatment, include any special instructions along with the medical form.
If glasses are worn by the camper, it is suggested that an extra pair be included with proper identification. Lenses should be shatter-proof. Elastic clip-ons that fit around the head and attach to the eyeglass frames are recommended for use during games and instructional periods. Contact lens information plus instructions should be sent to camp.
Due to the increased incidence of head lice in the school systems, we strongly advise that you ask your physician to check your camper for any indication of lice. We ask that all parents check their children often during the month of June, including a FINAL CHECK on departure day.
We will check all campers and staff for head lice upon their arrival at camp. We will immediately notify any camper's parents if any head lice are discovered.
You will be financially responsible for any treatment. The cost for a full treatment for any head lice case entering camp is $375.
This camp must comply with regulations of the MDPH and be licensed by the LBOH. You have the right to review our background check, health care, discipline policies, and grievance procedures upon request.
Saturday, July 17: We have an exciting and fun-filled day planned for you. We ask for your cooperation in making this a pleasant occasion. Visiting Day is from 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM. No pets allowed!
At 3:00 PM we will ask all families to say their goodbyes, leave camp, and Visiting Day will be over. Families will not be allowed to leave camp with their children.
Please refrain from bringing food and candy into camp. Snack foods attract rodents, animals, and insects to the bunks, posing a health problem and creating litter around camp. ALL food brought to camp will be immediately confiscated and donated. DO NOT send “instant” foods such as macaroni and cheese or ramen noodles – these items may contain allergens and are not permitted in camp. We do not store any camper food!
Please park in the visitors' parking lot at the direction of the camp staff. A staff person will greet you, and a shuttle service will be provided into camp if required. FOR SAFETY REASONS, NO CARS ARE PERMITTED ON THE MAIN CAMPUS!
Experience has shown that it is unnecessary for parents to bring gifts for their children's bunkmates.
Some parents feel obligated to provide gifts if any one parent does so. There is no need for gifts.
The American Camping Association forbids gratuities and/or gifts to counselors. Every member of our staff has been engaged with the full understanding that there are no gratuities or gifts, and each staff member has joined us on that basis. No tipping!
Please go to berkshires.org for a listing of accommodations, restaurants, and things to do around the area. You can also call 800-237-5747 for further information.
Homesickness Protocol
Do's and don'ts: for first-time camp families, the #1 concern is adjusting to camp and homesickness.
Here are some tips to help you prepare for the summer:
Encourage your child's independence throughout the year. Practice separations, such as sleepovers at a friend's house or grandparents. This can simulate the camp environment.
Never say, “If the summer doesn't work out and you're unhappy, we'll come and pick you up.” This does not ease apprehension and only creates a guideline for going home and becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. The reward for this positive approach will be your child's newfound confidence and independence.
Camp is a big step into the unknown and a good change for you and your child. It is completely normal to have mixed emotions of excitement and anxiety. Don't feel guilty about encouraging your child's stay at camp. For many children, camp is a first step toward independence and plays an important role in their growth and development.
Send a note in your camper's bag for them to receive on the first day of camp. Acknowledge, in a positive way, that you will miss them. For example, you can say, “I am going to miss you, and I know that you will have a great time at camp.”
DO NOT OVERREACT to a negative phone call, letter, or email. For example, consider the context: the letter was written 3 days ago, probably reflecting a “bad morning.”
PROBE FOR POSITIVES, NOT NEGATIVES. When talking with your child, ask him/her to relate positive experiences, stories, and events.
Children often use negativity in stories or situations to get you to “rescue” them, seeking reassurance that you're there for them. While this is a natural way of bonding, you can encourage them to think more positively by focusing on sharing their needs or feelings openly. This helps build a stronger relationship and reduces unnecessary stress for both of you.
Trust your instincts. Most incidents of homesickness will pass in a day or two. Homesickness is a normal emotion that most new campers experience. It passes quickly as your child becomes accustomed to the daily routines of camp.
It's important to talk with your camper about staying safe at Camp Lenox. The “Rule of 3” means always being with at least two other people, whether it's another camper and a counselor or two campers. Your camper should never go anywhere alone or be alone in a room with a staff member. Ensuring they feel safe and supported is a top priority at Camp Lenox.
We understand that the teenage years can bring an increased desire to experiment with drugs, alcohol, tobacco products, and other controlled substances. Camp is not a place for this experimentation and negatively impacts our camp community. Camp is a time and place to be free of social pressures and precocious activities, which are not part of our camp culture.
Please be aware that vapes, cigarettes, marijuana, THC gummies, alcohol, or any other controlled substances are STRICTLY FORBIDDEN at Camp Lenox. Any camper who is found in possession of these will face disciplinary actions and be SUSPENDED OR EXPELLED FROM CAMP AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DIRECTORS. In either case, there will be no tuition refunds for the time missed at camp. Please take some time to discuss this with your child and avoid the unpleasantness of a poor decision on their part.
Camp is not a uniform camp, but branded apparel is encouraged — Camp Lenox T-shirts, sweatshirts, and reversible mesh tanks (the tank is a favorite for versatility from our clothing partner, THE CAMP SPOT). Sports jerseys are recommended for competitive-focused campers who would be interested in playing on a tournament team. First-timers — size up so they last future summers. Campers also have the opportunity to purchase one-of-a-kind items from “Stef’s Store,” our in-house store of unique Lenox gear and other fun products.
Camp Lenox is a fun, inclusive, and respectful environment. All clothing worn by campers must be appropriate for a camp setting. The following are examples of prohibited content or imagery on clothing:
Lewd or vulgar language
Sexual references or innuendos
Depictions of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products
Adult-themed content or imagery
Political or divisive statements
Violent imagery or symbols
Inappropriate swimwear (i.e. string tops or thong bottoms). Coverage is key!
Clothing that is overly revealing or disrupts the camp environment is also prohibited. The camp administration and directors reserve the right to determine whether any item of clothing is inappropriate. Campers wearing such items will be required to change immediately.
All earrings, rings, and necklaces should be left at home. It is camp policy that jewelry NOT be worn during daily hours (7:30 AM through 8:30 PM). We are not responsible for lost jewelry.
We have talent shows and our annual Big Show. We do have space for campers to store their instruments at camp if they would like to perform. Please note that ultimately parents assume all liability for their child's instrument and any other equipment brought to camp.
All boys and girls should have their summer haircut before arrival at camp. Boys should have relatively short, neat cuts. Hair seems to grow faster in the summer months!
All campers (except international) should pack:
1–2 pillows
2–4 pillowcases
2 sets of sheets
3 blankets (it can get chilly in the mountains!)
International campers will be provided with bedding.
Clothing is professionally laundered each week. Campers will be provided with a laundry bag when they arrive at camp. Each camper should have an extra bag to use while their laundry is out. Campers should also bring 6 plastic hangers for use in the bunk. Please CLEARLY LABEL all items.
Camp Lenox provides towels for the waterfront and showering. Do not send any towels to camp!
Birthdays at Camp Lenox are very special. Parents can pre-book a birthday party for their child's group on the Birthday Party Form. All birthday parties must be booked prior to the start of the summer. Options include ice cream cake, pizza party, and/or Hershey's sundaes. Items selected will be billed as a line-item on your child's account.
All guests are required to check in at the security gate and will be given a visitor pass. Staff will approach any individual that is not a part of the camp community and ascertain who they are and why they are in camp. Staff are also asked to direct whomever it is to the office and, if possible, provide an escort. We want to make sure that visitors are properly accounted for at camp. Safety is our #1 priority!
Parents/guardians may request an itinerary for the trips their child is participating in after 6/15. Please note at least one First Aid-trained member of staff accompanies every trip. They will have access to a First Aid kit and will be able to contact the Health Cabin for health records if necessary. The trip leader will have a copy of contingency plans for natural disasters, lost camper/missing swimmer, injuries, and illnesses.
When preparing for camp, refer to the Packing List that will be sent to you for a detailed guide on what to bring. Every camper should pack a tennis racquet, a baseball/softball glove, shin guards with high socks, and one reversible jersey. If your child plans to join a tournament team or participate in a specialized program such as hockey, lacrosse, golf, or baseball, make sure they bring their sport-specific gear as well. Other shared sporting equipment will be provided at camp for recreational activities.
We are a non-uniform camp, but we strongly encourage campers to bring plenty of Lenox gear and items in orange and black. If your child will participate in inter-camp tournaments, please purchase the uniform for each sport they play, or might be interested in playing!
Lastly, please ensure you label every single item your child brings to camp! This helps us immensely with lost and found and ensures your child's belongings return home with them. Use camper name tags, stickers, or indelible markers on all items.
