Westmoreland Sanctuary Youth Programs and Camps
Westmoreland Sanctuary, 260 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Mt Kisco, NY 10549
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Westmoreland Sanctuary Youth Programs and Camps offers summer camps, year-round outdoor environmental education programs, and hands-on activities such as maple sugaring, bird banding, and floral design. Children can take part in programs including Eco Explorers, Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom, Pre-K Programs, guided hikes, school field trips, visits for girl and boy scout troops, birthday parties, and high school and college internships. Additional youth-friendly events and workshops include Floral Design workshops, Sugarfest, Public Pond Exploration, and Animal Ambassadors & Nature Hike.
• Ages: 0–17 years old
• Schedule: Nature Center open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM with trails open dawn to dusk year-round; Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom runs every Friday all year with 90-minute sessions; summer camps run June 29–August 28, 2026, with weekly sessions typically 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Eco Explorers is available by request
Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom sessions include 45 minutes to pet and learn about an animal friend followed by 45 minutes of self-directed play, with coloring books and animal crackers provided. Pre-K Programs include meeting and interacting with animals from around the world up close and wandering the woods to learn about mammals, birds, plants, and other natural features. The program uses a hands-on curriculum in camps, school field trips, scout visits, birthday parties, and internships throughout the year, and groups can register up to 15 participants for the Eco Explorers Program.
Westmoreland Sanctuary was established in 1957 by Helen Clay Frick and has grown from an original 85-acre parcel to 669.6 acres with multiple bodies of water, including Bechtel Lake, and all lakes and streams are part of the Mianus River Watershed. The organization offers over 100 programs and states a mission to acquire, conserve, and enrich land for the free use, enjoyment, and education of all, with conservation efforts focused on unique and fragile habitats. It holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar.
The organization notes that refunds are provided when a program cancels, such as in the case of inclement weather, and that when a participant chooses not to attend after payment, funds can be used to buy or increase membership level or as a credit to another program. Community involvement includes volunteers, internship participation, and support and funding from partners such as Rusticus Garden Club, Bedford Garden Club, Con Edison, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Bedford Riding Lanes Association, Hudson Valley Orienteering, Marsh Sanctuary, Friends of Bedford Burial Ground, and the NY-NJ Trail Conference.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
• Ages: 0–17 years old
• Schedule: Nature Center open daily 9:00 AM–5:00 PM with trails open dawn to dusk year-round; Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom runs every Friday all year with 90-minute sessions; summer camps run June 29–August 28, 2026, with weekly sessions typically 9:00 AM–3:00 PM; Eco Explorers is available by request
Mommy & Me: Animal Kingdom sessions include 45 minutes to pet and learn about an animal friend followed by 45 minutes of self-directed play, with coloring books and animal crackers provided. Pre-K Programs include meeting and interacting with animals from around the world up close and wandering the woods to learn about mammals, birds, plants, and other natural features. The program uses a hands-on curriculum in camps, school field trips, scout visits, birthday parties, and internships throughout the year, and groups can register up to 15 participants for the Eco Explorers Program.
Westmoreland Sanctuary was established in 1957 by Helen Clay Frick and has grown from an original 85-acre parcel to 669.6 acres with multiple bodies of water, including Bechtel Lake, and all lakes and streams are part of the Mianus River Watershed. The organization offers over 100 programs and states a mission to acquire, conserve, and enrich land for the free use, enjoyment, and education of all, with conservation efforts focused on unique and fragile habitats. It holds a Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency on GuideStar.
The organization notes that refunds are provided when a program cancels, such as in the case of inclement weather, and that when a participant chooses not to attend after payment, funds can be used to buy or increase membership level or as a credit to another program. Community involvement includes volunteers, internship participation, and support and funding from partners such as Rusticus Garden Club, Bedford Garden Club, Con Edison, Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area, Bedford Riding Lanes Association, Hudson Valley Orienteering, Marsh Sanctuary, Friends of Bedford Burial Ground, and the NY-NJ Trail Conference.
Last updated May 30, 2026.
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