Rush Day Camp at Sarah Lawrence College

Rush Day Camp at Sarah Lawrence College uses air-conditioned facilities, playing fields, classrooms, and state of the art technology. The program offers a safe, professional, friendly environment with engaged counselors and cutting-edge facilities for campers ages 5–13. Rush Day Camp welcomes the individual talents and interests of each camper and provides an environment that nurtures growth through individual initiative, group challenges, sportsmanship, and fun.

• Ages: 5–13 years old

Rush Day Camp has been a leader in unforgettable summer camp experiences since 1971 and has set the standard for summer camp serving families since 1971. The camp was founded by Naismith Hall of Fame Coach Cathy Rush, and these values are carried on today by Michael Rush and the dedicated Rush Day Camp Team. Rush Day Camp’s mission is to provide a quality service that reaches beyond campers’ and parents’ highest expectations, with a philosophy rooted in responsibility for the health, safety, and personal growth of all campers. The program emphasizes positive examples from staff, daily learning experiences that promote self-esteem, meeting new friends, and mastering new tasks in an environment of fun, where staff and campers work together to help each other reach their potential and to understand the meaning of friendship, teamwork, and accomplishment. Rush Day Camp is proud to partner with many elite institutions to provide a vital community service.

A parent shared that their kids love Rush Day Camp, mentioning an entertaining but relaxed schedule, great weekly themes, lots of interesting guests, and friendly counselors who are passionate about working with children. Another parent noted seeing new growth in their child as he learned to conquer his fear of the water, tried new sports, and made new friends, and they described the counselors as kind, energetic, and fun-loving.

Last updated February 9, 2026.