Pelham Recreation Offers Camps for Children During Summer

It's not too late to sign up for one of the Town of Pelham's summer recreation programs.

Fred Fiorito, the interim supervisor of the recreation department, said there are five camps available for various ages.

"We have one day camp, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 7- to 12-years-olds," he said.

Once a week that camp travels to another location or event, Fiorito said.

"Today (Monday) we were at the aquarium in Norwalk," he said. Upcoming day trips will include Yankee Stadium for a game, the Bronx Zoo and Lake Compounce in Connecticut.

In addition, there's arts and crafts, karate, magicians and bowling.

"We do a myriad of activities," Fiorito said.

There are also other half-day camps as well.

Fiorito said recreation was a priority in Pelham.

"We hire about 90 counselors each summer, age 16 to college, who work in the camps," he said.

The full-day camp is $225 per week.

"We consider it a valuable asset to a Pelham summer, Fiorito said.

For applications and other information, go to the Pelham Recreation Web site.