SPECIALTY ACTIVITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS

 

Non-Motorized Go Carts at Camp Hillard, Scarsdale, New York
NON-MOTORIZED
GO CARTS

Our Junior Campers (ages 3, 4, & 5) have weekly non-motorized Go-Carts. Our famous Monaco Grand Prix 4 wheel non-motorized racecars. Parents can be assured that the hill is low grade, but the excitement is phenomenal.

 

Zip Line at Camp Hillard, Scarsdale, New York
ZIP LINE

We have two age-appropriate Zip Lines at Camp Hillard. This popular activity begins with our 5 year olds and is a safe and controlled adventure in which you walk up stairs to a platform and then experience the thrill of zipping down a long cable.

 

Sports at Camp Hillard, Scarsdale, New York
MINI-GOLF

The Camp Hillard Mini-Golf course provides campers with a unique opportunity to begin to develop golf skills in a very fun and exciting way. Our one of a kind nine-hole multi-level course includes a 20-foot tower hole, water features, and exciting obstacles such as houses, bridges, and hand-carved animals. Campers entering 4th grade and older can participate in formal golf instruction. The program is taught by PGA club professionals and takes place at a nearby country club.

 

Sports at Camp Hillard, Scarsdale, New York
CREATIVE PLAY

Creative Play features unique playground equipment including hill slides, climbing rocks, a hedge maze, a merry-go-round, and various play stations emphasizing both fun and physical development.


 

Sports at Camp Hillard, Scarsdale, New York
HORSEBACK RIDING

The Hillard Stables are located right on our own camp grounds and are the scene for much fun.  Pony rides are scheduled weekly for all campers through 2nd grade. Our older campers also have the opportunity to ride on full-size horses throughout the summer. Entering 3rd grade and older campers may also participate in an off-site riding program where more advanced techniques are developed.


 

SPECIAL EVENTS

Another part of a camper's summer at CAMP HILLARD is participation in many special events. This is an important part of camp, as it adds variety to the daily schedule and generates tremendous spirit and enthusiasm.

Sports at Camp Hillard, Scarsdale, New YorkOur annual events include our Carnival, Festival of Fun, Tribal Song & Cheer, Independence Day Celebration, Lollipop Hunt, Swim Special Events such as Crazy Dives and Swim Races, Talent Shows, Birthday Parties, Marshmallow and S’Mores Roasts, Ice Cream Parties, Capture the Flag, and Professional Shows.

Other Special Events such as the Hockey Shoot-Out, Basketball Sure-Shot, Obstacle Courses, Home Run Derby, World Cup Soccer Challenge, Olympics Week, Halloween in July, Crazy Hat Day, Topsy Turvy Day, and others are held on a rotating basis so that returning campers will not be involved in the same ones every year.

 

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